PQube and indie developer Super Icon have revealed an intriguing little competition of sorts for anyone interested in game development. If you quite like the idea of designing a platforming level and seeing it be released to the world in an actual Nintendo Switch game, keep on reading.
Super Icon's game PlataGO! Super Platform Game Maker is currently available on Steam Early Access, with a console-exclusive Switch version on the way early next year. Described as "the fastest, easiest way to make platform games", the Early Access version of PlataGO! is now giving players the chance to see their best levels and creations included in the final Switch release.
Don't worry - we're not talking Super Mario Galaxy levels of inspiration and technical know-how here; PlataGO! uses "a versatile yet simple drag and drop tool" to help users build levels with ease in a similar fashion to Super Mario Maker. You can see it in action for yourself below.
If you're interested, all you have to do is upload and tag your game using one of the included themes for the competition in the Steam Workshop - the PlataGO! team will then choose the best level creations, looking at certain aspects like innovation, overall design, and playability. The game isn't a free service - you'll have to part with £2.99 to play it on Steam - but if you're up for the challenge and want to join in with the fun you can find the game page right here.
If you'd rather not take part, but are interested in playing the title on Switch, make sure to keep an eye out for more information as we get closer to its 2019 release date.
Will you be giving this one a go? Let us know in the comments.
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Looks fairly good, though the actual jump height looked really high and fast. It might be a pretty twitchy platformer.
Hey, it's the Life of Pixel folks, Super Icon! Those guys love their retro and retro systems lol. I saw the assets used in this game and recognized the dev right off. They might have a hit on their hands if this is good enough since Super Mario Maker is nowhere to be found and fills a gap on Switch. Looking forward to hearing more.
"Super Icon's game PlataGO! Super Platform Game Maker is currently available on Steam Early Access, with a console-exclusive Switch version on the way early next year."
I see PS4 and Xbox One icons at the end of the video, so what's exclusive about the Switch?
@RevengeFan Hmm, devs told us it was console-exclusive to Switch. That trailer's over half a year old so perhaps support for other systems has been dropped in favour of a Switch-only release.
YES!!!
I love making levels and playing maker games and stuff. I have always wanted to get into level design!
I'm not the most informed on steam, but do you have to pay to get early access on steam? I'm kinda low on funds... If not, what's the price?
That image just reminded me of how much I wish that Mega Man Universe game was never cancelled, we should have a game where we can make our own Mega Man levels and characters, that was such an awesome idea.
@duffmmann These guys made it for PC https://megamanmaker.com/
@Jokerwolf Meant the official thing that they were gonna do, I'm aware of fan projects. Cool project all the same though.
@duffmmann Official one will never happen, but Capcom loves fan games so they will never take it down, unlike butthurt Nintendo.
@Jokerwolf Right... that was my point. Mega Man Universe was the official Mega Man maker due to come out, but got cancelled when all the Mega Man projects were axed a few years back.
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