Game Builder Garage Reviews

Game Builder Garage is ranked in the 67th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Sep 13, 2021

"These games will stay inside your garage."

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Aug 3, 2021

Nintendo's latest game creation tool is defined both by the Switch's limitations and the impressive breadth of creative expression it enables.

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Jun 15, 2021

If you're new to programming and want to see what it takes to make a game, this is a wonderful and humorous introduction. It does have limitations, though, and mastering its intricacies can take a long time.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 11, 2021

Like any good game creator, it’s a quick way to jump into fast access game development to explore creative ideas on the fly anywhere you may be, and it’s accessibility for the young makes it a good jump start in interests towards game development as a hobby or career.

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75 / 100
Jun 25, 2021

Game Builder Garage manages to explain the logic of making games in a fun way with its simple interface and Nodon system.

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Echo Boomer
Diogo dos Santos
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Jul 8, 2021

Creating games ain't easy, but Game Builder Garage does a great job introducing the logic and workflow of game design with simple and intuitive tools.

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Jun 28, 2021

Game Builder Garage is signature Nintendo. For better and for worse, GBG exemplifies the Japanese company’s commitment to innovation, and it’s a real compliment to the already brimming back catalogue of titles. What GBG represents is a company dedicated to game development, to young and aspiring programmers, and to the future of video game design. Naturally, anything ‘signature Nintendo’ does come with a few concessions that hold it back from being everything it could be, but that shouldn’t deter anyone even remotely interested in this games’ offering.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 22, 2021

Once again, Nintendo shows they have the magic touch with a unique experience that is very outside the box thinking. With the help of seven very complete interactive lessons, learn the basics of being a programmer with a simplified approach that eases us into the complexity behind making video games.

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Jun 18, 2021

Game Builder Garage is a unique title for anyone that wants to create a game with no prior programming knowledge. Whether you’re old or young this game provides lots of tools to let your creative juices flow. A wonderful experience to share with a family or loved one. Whether you’re a brand new budding game developer or you just want to have fun creating games, Game Builder Garage is a great way to express yourself.

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