New Game
There are several built-in project templates and demos that allow you to get started quickly. These templates include:
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Action-RPG – for creating role-playing games using 2D art assets. Includes a built-in demo showcasing various features of the template.
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3D Action-RPG – for creating role-playing games using 3D art assets, instead of 2D Sprites.
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Platformer Game – for creating platform games where the player jumps from platform to platform and interacts with traps and other obstacles. Includes a built-in demo showcasing various features of the template.
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Blank Template – for creating any game you want. This template is intended for more advanced users as you will have to create your own Sprites, set up your own Input Triggers and design your own Interfaces.
- 3D Adventure – a demo showcasing a first-person adventure in a 3D environment.
- Card Game – a demo showcasing a card game where you have to guess which cards your opponent has in their hand.
- Mobile Game – a demo showcasing a mobile game where the player combines tiles of the same value together.
- P2P Online Fighting Game – a demo showcasing how to connect two game instances together using Network Messages and utilizing action-based combat.
- Space Shooter – a demo showcasing an arcade-styled shooter.
- Tic-Tac-Toe Online – a demo showcasing how to connect two game instance together using Network Messages where two players play a game of Tic-Tac-Toe.
- Battle Example – an example project showing you how action combat works.
- Cinematic Example – an example project showing you how to create a cutscene.
- Dynamic Dialog Example – an example showing you how to create dynamic dialog and dialog trees.
- Interface Example – an example showing you various interactions with interfaces.
- Light Example – an example showing you some setups on how the lighting systems work.
- Particle Effect Example – an example showing you some particle effect animations.
- Picture-In-Picture Example – an example showing you how to display multiple maps at the same time using view fields.
- Sound Example – an example showing you how 5.1 surround sound works.
- Split Screen Example – an example showing you local two player co-op gameplay.
There are several optional downloadable content available that allow you to get started on specific genres of games. These genres do not require the downloadable content to make these types of games as they do not add any functionality to 001 Game Creator. These templates are bundles of art assets and scripting already setup for you to aid in the creation of these genres. These templates include:
- Enhanced RPG – for creating role-playing games using 2D art assets with advanced functionality. This template can utilize action combat or turn-based combat, with various RPG mechanics such as quests and status effects. Includes a built-in demo showcasing various features of the template.
- Mass-Multiplayer Online RPG – for creating an online game where a server hosts a game that many players can connect to and play together. Includes a built-in demo showcasing the various features of the template.
- 3D FPS / Survival Horror – for creating a first-person shooter using 3D art assets set in a zombie survival horror setting. Includes a built-in demo showcasing the various features of the template.
- Point-and-Click Adventure – for creating point-and-click adventure games where the player uses the mouse to interact in a story by exploring and solving puzzles. Includes a built-in demo showcasing various features of the template.
- Visual Novel – for creating a text-based visual novel where scenes and character interactions are displayed on screen. Includes a built-in demo showcasing the various features of the template.
- Dragon’s Den – for creating a game using 2D art assets set in a dark and dangerous atmosphere. This template contains various music, sound effects and art assets utilizing a 48×48 pixel grid.
Open Game
Launches the New / Open Game dialog.
Close Game
Closes your project and returns you to a blank 001 Game Creator workspace where you can create new projects or open existing ones. You may also be prompted to save your game before closing if you haven’t saved your project.
Save
Saves your project so you can continue working on it at another time.
Exit
Closes your project and 001 Game Creator completely.