📝 How to make an action game (for clueless people)

Pursuing a big dream in game development can be overwhelming if you've never made a game before. Beginners often struggle significantly, and some may eventually give up. Game development with RPG Maker is relatively easy to start but challenging to master. Other game engines are typically twice as difficult, so feel lucky we use RPG Maker. 🫰🏻

I can’t provide a complete guide to creating an action game in this post, that’s your homework, and you’ll need to conduct your own research. However, I can share the core concepts and essential elements for building an action game. These become clearer once you’ve played enough games with a critical perspective. This means playing to learn and analyze, not just to enjoy as a gamer.

Don’t be intimidated by game development. If you’re dedicated, you can create an impressive game and even earn money from it. Here are the essential elements for a simple action game. Begin learning and creating them in order, from top to bottom of the list.:

• Player
• Player movement (already handled by RPG Maker)
• Player hitbox area*
• Player collision with projectiles/enemies (triggers damage, knockback, or effects)
• Player melee attack
• Player ranged attack
• Player death (with respawn or game-over system)
• Enemy
• Enemy movement (e.g., patrolling, chasing, or random patterns)
• Enemy hitbox area*
• Enemy attacks (melee, ranged, or unique abilities)
• Enemy collision with player/player’s projectiles (triggers damage or effects)
• Enemy death (with loot, or event triggers)
• Enemy AI/behavior (basic decision-making, e.g., chase player when nearby)
• Game UI
• Player HP
• Enemy HP
• Hotbar (for switching weapons, items, or abilities)
• Additional Elements
• Level/environment design (maps with obstacles, hazards, or interactive objects)
• Audio feedback (sound effects for actions, music for atmosphere)
• Win/loss conditions (e.g., defeat boss, reach goal, or lose all lives)

Too lazy to read? Watch video instead: How to make a Basic Action Game

That's the list. Now, for each item on this list, find the appropriate tutorial and start learning not only RPG Maker Action Combat but also RPG Maker in general. RPG Maker Action Combat builds on the eventing system*, so mastering one helps you master the other.

Best of luck, beginner! I hope you'll join other RPG Maker Action Combat users in making incredible games!

*Hitbox: Like the size of your body. Bigger = easier to get hit

*Eventing System: Visual coding system of RPG Maker. They're buttons which you can click on.

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