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We’re all still waiting for Super Mario Maker to makes its way to the Switch (it’s definitely, 100% coming, you heard it here first), but until then we’ll have to make do with Super Icon’s PlataGo! Super Platform Maker, which is coming to the console in 2018.
Currently available on Steam’s Early Access, the game boasts colourful, retro graphics and allows players to drag and drop various gameplay elements with ease. You can also instantly play your creations as you edit them, allowing you to test your levels before publishing them.
Check out the full overview and trailer for the game below:
About
PlataGO! is the super-simple platform game maker that everyone, of all ages, can enjoy!
No need to code, no need for complex scripting – PlataGO! is a 100 percent drag-and-drop tool, that lets you start making platform games immediately. No fuss, no tutorial – just jump straight in and start creating!
Better yet, you can hit play and start playing your levels instantly, making testing your platform game as easy as possible! Everyone, regardless of their experience can create a simple level in just a few minutes.
Making a platform is as simple and clicking and dragging. Made a mistake? Use the eraser tool to fix! Want to place enemies? Just click drag and drop from the menu!
With a wide range of tiles, enemies and level furniture to chose from, you can let your imagination run wild! From bouncers, teleporters and cannons – to falling and moving platforms, laser traps and jetpacks.
PlataGO! also has a number of retro styles for a whole range of popular systems – make your platformer look right at home on NES, SNES, Amiga, Commodore 64 or Game Boy. A whole range of graphical styles are just a mouse click away!
Key Features
- Create and play your own platformer in minutes
- Super simple drag and drop interface
- Loads of built-in tiles, enemies, level features to play with
- Instantly switch between graphical styles from retro consoles and computers
- Fully editable. Make your own graphics and sprites, or import from other games
- Share your creations with other users online
- Link levels together to make much larger games and adventures