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

Name: Game Builder Garage - Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]
Brand: Nintendo
SKU: 6463366
Price: 29.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (13 reviews)

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

SKU: 6463366

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Customers are saying

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

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

Reviews

100% would recommend to a friend

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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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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 4 years ago 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 5 years ago 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 4 years ago 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 5 years ago 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 5 years ago 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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Does this game have a physical edition?
This game is only available in digital format.
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