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Game Builder Garage - Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
SKU: 6463366
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Customers have good things to say about Game Builder Garage's gameplay, describing the games created as amazing and highlighting the program's potential for diverse game creation. The ease of use is another frequently praised aspect, with users emphasizing the fun, accessible learning process and step-by-step tutorials. The game's ability to teach basic game design principles is also frequently noted.

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Features
  • Programming made fun with help from the minds at Nintendo

  • Build a game by going step-by-step through lessons and connecting Nodon, colorful creatures with distinct functions and personalities

  • Test your skills between each lesson and exercise those programming muscles

  • Experiment in Free Programming and let your imagination run wild

  • Go online* to download games from other creators and share your own

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Specifications
  • ESRB Rating
    E (Everyone)
    ESRB Descriptors
    Mild fantasy violence
    ESRB Interactive Elements
    In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
    Compatible Platform(s)
    Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
    Software Format
    Digital
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13 reviews

5 star rating. 11 reviews4 star rating. 1 review3 star rating. 1 review
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Customers are sayingCustomers have good things to say about Game Builder Garage's gameplay, describing the games created as amazing and highlighting the program's potential for diverse game creation. The ease of use is another frequently praised aspect, with users emphasizing the fun, accessible learning process and step-by-step tutorials. The game's ability to teach basic game design principles is also frequently noted.
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for Beginners

    Game Builder Garage is a great first step in learning game design principles. While you won’t be making anything near advanced as you might in Sony and Media Molecule’s “Dreams,” let alone a stand alone game engine, this release is perfect for helping folks to learn the basics of what goes into making a video game. If you had the Labo VR set, you may remember a similar, but more limited, feature in it’s software set. This goes further with lessons in design, and features teh ability to make some small assets (such as various sprites) that one can use in their homemade games. Sharing games is very limited, given it’s Nintendo, but overall a great introduction to anyone interested in game design and wants a simple, guided experience to get their feet wet in the discipline.

    Posted by OfficeUser

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Makes learning to build your own game Doable & fun

    Cannot wait to get further and learn more! I knew I’d like this game when they previewed it. I jumped in and played the tutorial and love it even more! Can’t wait to build my own game.

    Posted by Ryan

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun way to learn to design your own video games!

    This fun game helps you learn the basics of game building. It has step by step lessons and you can go at your own pace.

    Posted by Queenfan

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The only limit is your imagination

    Great game you can make other games in here and makes learning to code a lot more fun!

    Posted by MammothCape35

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent and FUN intro to programming concepts

    This is a really fun way to be introduced to the principles of programming, especially game programming. It walks you step-by-step through learning what you can do as you gradually make more complicated games. It’s excellent!

    Posted by Wayne

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  • Which platform is this game compatible with?

    This game is compatible with Nintendo Switch.

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  • What is the genre of this game?

    Game Builder Garage is categorized as an educational game.

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  • Is this game multiplayer?

    Yes, this game supports multiplayer mode.

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  • How large is the game file?

    The game file is approximately 1 gigabyte in size.

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    This game is only available in digital format.

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