What are the cons and pros of VN softwares?

[chrisneet]

Hello friends, lately i have an idea for doing my own game more precisely a mature visual novel but right now i don't have an idea in what software i will do it.
so i want to ask what are the pros, cons and differences between TyranoBuilder, VN Maker and of course Renpy besides being a free software or not

Thanks

 

[nyin]

I haven't tried tyranoBulder or VN Maker to give you a comparison, but Ren'Py is easy enough to use. You just need a drop of python knowledge, and you're set. Render some images, type some lines, boom! Game finished.
-from a game dev who didn't finish making his game


But seriously, Ren'Py is super easy to use. It's unbelievably easy to pick up. I'm sorry I couldn't give you a comparison like you asked for, but I'd encourage you to use Ren'Py.

P.S. There's even a basic scripting tutorial included within the Ren'Py installation to get you started.

 

[vnAdult]

Tyrano is pretty easy to use and no real scripting needed.

Renpy is bit a bit harder but free and you can do more with it.

 

[Winterfire]

Another thing to consider is that Ren'Py games cannot be played via browser.

 

[Jon_Sleeper]

Another thing to consider is that Ren'Py games cannot be played via browser.

There's a project currently in development to make it work online. Below is the link

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[Winterfire]

Sweet, that was useful, thanks!

 

[Jon_Sleeper]

But there are limitations in the online version as you can't add any audio or video in it.

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is pretty similar but in it you can add anything. They managed to make online versions of heavy asset games like Melody, Dreams of desire etc

 

[anne O'nymous]

so i want to ask what are the pros, cons and differences between TyranoBuilder, VN Maker and of course Renpy besides being a free software or not

• TyranoBuilder
  • pros
    • Can be player in a browser.
  • cons
    • Limited features ;
    • Limited to Visual Novels ;
    • Totally outdated (not evolved since 2016).
• VN Maker
  • pros
    • Easy to use ;
    • Visual interface ;
    • Extendable capabilities ;
    • Can be player in a browser.
  • cons
    • Working without the visual interface is a pain in the ass ;
    • Limited to Visual Novels ;
    • Extendable capabilities are limited at some point.
• Ren'py
  • pros
    • Unlimited capabilities ;
    • Easy to learn ;
    • Technically speaking have no limits ;
    • Actively developed (many updates each years ).
  • cons
    • The documentation is wrote by the developer ;
    • Effectively going beyond the limits can be really difficult.

 

[chrisneet]

• TyranoBuilder
  • pros
    • Can be player in a browser.
  • cons
    • Limited features ;
    • Limited to Visual Novels ;
    • Totally outdated (not evolved since 2016).
• VN Maker
  • pros
    • Easy to use ;
    • Visual interface ;
    • Extendable capabilities ;
    • Can be player in a browser.
  • cons
    • Working without the visual interface is a pain in the ass ;
    • Limited to Visual Novels ;
    • Extendable capabilities are limited at some point.
• Ren'py
  • pros
    • Unlimited capabilities ;
    • Easy to learn ;
    • Technically speaking have no limits ;
    • Actively developed (many updates each years ).
  • cons
    • The documentation is wrote by the developer ;
    • Effectively going beyond the limits can be really difficult.

Thanks you friend that rly help me a lot.
i didn't know that Tyrano wasn't in constant updated

 

[chrisneet]

Ren'Py is easy enough to use. You just need a drop of python knowledge, and you're set. Render some images, type some lines, boom! Game finished.
-from a game dev who didn't finish making his game

well my knowledge of coding is pretty small so i think i will see tutorial on YT or something :/
thanks for the advise