Multimedia Fusion 2 - Yay or nay?

[Sparx-1]

It's versatile, easy to use, and powerful... So why do so many people seem to dislike it? I've tried Game Maker, MMF2 and Construct 2, and I actually prefer MMF2 so far. I've seen many games created with the program that could be considered professional quality, most often Sonic fangames and engines for such things.

My concern is that there is a reason for its unpopularity... Is there some gaping downside to making a game in MMF2 that I don't know about? I've actually enjoyed more MMF2 games than Construct 2 ones. Any comments, opinions, information, etc. is appreciated!

 

[united washcloth express]

It's an artist's engine. Not much to it on the coding side of things. A lot of it has to do with "indie elitism" from people who will never finish a God damn thing anyway.

If you're serious about finishing a project and you aren't too knowledgeable on the programming side if things, but can make your own graphics, it's a great buy.

 

[Perihelion]

I haven't actually used MMF2, so I don't really have an informed opinion on the subject, but I personally wouldn't want to use an engine I couldn't program in. Making complex or unique things without access to the code is tough. But if you're not a programmer and don't want to learn, something like MMF2 is much better than something where you have to code to get anything done.

 

[rosse119]

MMF2 rocks! It is similar to Game Maker in many ways.

I've used both and attempted to use Construct and much prefer MMF2.
MMF2 can be as complex as you need and in my opinion its pretty powerful.

You can use advanced math, make your own engines, use alterable variables, global values, INI, Mode7, OpenGL, Directx support.

This is what i'm making with it at the moment.

viewtopic.php?f=78&p=904574#p904574

 

[Jumping Jack Flash]

Its not very good.. more like the old 'game making' software you used to be able to buy in supermarkets aumed at kids. Not worth what they charging for it. Unless it got better since the 1st one.

 

[StrawberrySmiles]

I can't get my MMF2 to work.

 

[Ellie]

What's the problem?

 

[Byron]

MMF2 is alright, but I agree with UWE. It's an artists engine. The sprite editor is fantastic however I don't think it allows for diagonal movement sprites.
The coding side of things is really rather lacking and to me I found it somewhat disappointing.
I'm an avid user of C2 and so it gave me something to compare it to. C2 is by no means perfect but I think it has more positives than MMF2. And besides, running MMF2 on XP is just horrible to look at...
Perhaps I need to use MMF2 more. I mean. I described it quite badly but it isn't entirely horrible.

 

[StrawberrySmiles]

What's the problem?

After I installed it and clicked on the icon it gave me some incompatibility error of some sort. I don't remember. Now whenever I click on the icon, something pops up like it will work, then nothing ever happens. o.o

 

[coyotecraft]

Have you tried changing the compatibility mode? Right-click > properties > compatibility tab. I know you have a netbook, idk what your system is though. xp, vista, 7, 8?

 

[StrawberrySmiles]

7 starter.

I have tried changing the compatibility mode actually. O_O

 

[Jumping Jack Flash]

Is it because your resolution is too small to run it on. I know rpg maker doesnt run in a small resolution and if your on a netbook that could be the problem.

 

[Ellie]

They mention netbooks on their website so I presume it should be fine even on a small resolution. I can't test mine 'til my laptop arrives but will let you know if I get the same problem. :/

 

[coyotecraft]

You test this out yet now that you got your laptop?

 

[Ellie]

I keep forgetting! Just installed it so I'll give it a whir.

 

[Shadoan]

My opinion, I agree with [united washcloth express].

If your an artist but can't code worth your life and are determined to finish the project, then look into it.
I've taken Java courses and one C++ course. I want to go into game development, but yet to have any credits to apply towards such with just the 3 courses.

I got it through one of Humble Bundles Weekly sales, looking at both sides, if you take the time to code, you have more freedom to edit things and change them to the way you want, but it takes up time and you have to understand where things are; in a sense, you need to have good 'Spacial Reasoning' or idea of how things look before they are made.

On the flip side, your sacrificing a few flexible freedoms, however you can see what your doing and have the ability to finish your projects much more quickly.