SDK Spriter has been an interesting title on Wii U eShop, though it hasn't yet fought through our backlog for a review. It's understandable why the concept is appealing - it's an app that promises a whole lot of tools for creating retro game art for maps, sprites, tiles and levels. There are then some options for creating small playable experiences with those assets, currently in three forms.
Overworld, Terrain, and Dungeon Master. Overworld levels present the player with an overhead environment similar to classic RPGs, including roaming NPCs. Terrain levels present the player with a pseudo-3D tilted environment similar to early racing games of the 16-bit era. Dungeon Master levels assist with conducting paper-and-dice RPGs, letting the DM/GM control on the Wii U™ GamePad™ what the other players see on the TV screen.
Upcoming DLC will add to this. A platformer level mode is on the way as a free extra, while a turn-based battle level mode will be a paid option.
Though it does look rather basic in appearance (like its predecessor), the ability to create, play and then share these assets is sure to be tempting. Let us know if you're an SDK Spriter user in the comments, or if you're tempted to take a punt on it - it's currently 20% off for SDK Paint owners.
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Has anyone tried this game?
Is it worthwhile?
I used to edit mega man sprites a lot for a childhood web comic.
This game interests me.
Sometimes I wonder if there exists eShop titles with 0 downloads.
I was interested Ectoplaza, but couldn't find any reviews not even on metacritic. I bought it anyway and we had some fun with it. Somewhere between when I bought it (Halloween) and when I reviewed it 2 reviews showed up on metacritic, but I added my own to make it a wimpy 3. It's too bad nobody's heard about it as it's a decent game and I feel it deserves a few downloads, but it makes me wonder how many decent games exist that I'm just completely oblivious to.
I'll just say it - take the editor from WarioWare D.I.Y., expand it until it becomes a game maker, and you have a potential million seller right there.
Also, complete games that can be shared online? On Switch, it would justify the paid online service a fair deal. Everybody wins!
This seems like a great game in theory, as it has the same appeal that Super Mario Maker does. But I feel that the developers aren't using it to there full potential. I mean they are just now adding platforming and Rpg style gameplay to it. Which seems like the 2 most important features the game should have came with. I woulden't mind seeing this come to the Switch as a game with much more modes and ways to use your sprites. That would atleast make use of the payed online service.
Very interesting I just might give this game a shot. I have been waiting for a game like this for a long time. It would be nice to keep adding updates and expanding on a game like this. One thing that sucks is it's on a dead console hopefully switch owners can play this.
I might get this. I thought I had it already for a sec then I remembered I have te paint one.
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