Buildbox
| Developer(s) | App OnBoard, Inc |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 3.5.3
|
| Operating system | Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS X 10.8, Mac OS X 10.9 and OS X 10.10 |
| Type | Game creation system |
| Website | buildbox |
Buildbox is a no-code development platform focused on game creation without programming, coding or scripting.[1] The core audience for the software is entrepreneurs, designers and other gaming enthusiast without prior game development or coding knowledge.[2]
It was acquired by AppOnboard in June 2019.[3]
Buildbox was founded by Trey Smith in August 2014 [4] with the goal "to democratize game development and create a way for anyone to be able to create video games without having to code".[5] It is a cross platform development tool that can be run on both Windows Operating System and OSX.[6] Primarily used to create mobile apps,[7] Buildbox exports finalized games to iOS, Android, Amazon Mobile Devices, Amazon TV, Mac, PC and Steam.[8]
The main features of Buildbox are the image drop wheel, asset bar, option bar, collision editor, scene editor, monetization options and sliders that change the physics within the game.[9] While using Buildbox, users also get access to over 20,000 game assets, sound effects and animations.[10]
One of the main advantages of the app is the Creator Menu where person can create the skeleton of the game. Then the user can change or edit the character or multiple characters from the character settings, edit or change environmental settings (gravity, friction) create multiple worlds and levels, create a coin system, power ups, checkpoints, change the user interface and buttons with Node Editor Menu, animate objects, create banner and video ads, export for different platforms with one click, store the source code and edit character and object components.
Buildbox 4
Buildbox 4 is an AI game engine that enables users, regardless of their level of expertise in coding or design, to turn their game ideas into reality quickly. With Buildbox 4, just input your prompt and watch as the AI generates game assets and scenes and assists you in level editing as you build your game.
Overview
Buildbox 4 utilizes artificial intelligence to simplify the game creation process. It offers various features such as text-to-game translation, prompt-based prototyping, and AI-powered tools to enhance the user experience. With its AI-first development philosophy, Buildbox 4 aims to democratize game creation by eliminating technical barriers and empowering users to realize their creative visions effortlessly. The platform also features an enhanced graphics engine, expanded graphics library, and a user-friendly interface to provide a seamless and visually stunning game development environment.
See also
References
- ^ "BuildBox: The nearly $3K drag-and-drop app game-making software launches to big fanfare". VentureBeat. 21 August 2014.
- ^ "Buildbox A Drag and Drop Game Creation Tool". SegmentNext. 15 January 2015.
- ^ Chapple, Craig (13 June 2019). "AppOnboard acquires Buildbox game engine to power codeless development". pocketgamer.biz. Archived from the original on 2019-06-16.
- ^ "Trey Smith". Buildbox. Archived from the original on 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2016-02-11.
- ^ "The Buildbox Free Saga: Our Vision". YouTube. December 4, 2019.
- ^ "Best Free Tools For Making Your Own Video Games". Lifehacker. 9 March 2015.
- ^ "Buildbox Game Showcase". Buildbox.
- ^ "Buildbox Export Options". Buildbox. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-07-03.
- ^ "Buildbox Review 30 Day Challenge Software". GameHeadquarters.com.
- ^ "Nocode Platform". www.iofod.com.
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