RPG Maker Chronicle

I talk about the history of english rpgmaker 2000/2003 games and their context a little in-depth. One day I’ll cover all of them!

Back when people were desperate for sideview battles. Seemingly takes elements from a certain beloved Squaresoft game. The flow of this demo is interesting though. Most memorable area of the game is the Samurai Butterfly song played in the city area. It’s forever deep in my brain. Thanks game, thanks. Download (Mediafire)

By Brickroad Release Date: Last updated 2014 Demo (RM2K3) Play as a woman who uses a whip for a weapon and has psychic powers. Oh but I almost forgot about the best dungeon design in any RM project in history?! Fun story and clever characters. It's called again because it used to be made in 2000. But it was so good it was worth to update. Download

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An isometric journey. One of the more well ripped RM games in existence. A Legacy001 side project in the 2005 "GW" era. Has a time travel plot and Rivera battles. Download

By Skyman07 Release Date: 2005 (RM2K) You just got kicked off from a KOF arcade cabinet by some kid bigger than you. You decide to go home and eat pizza while watching badly dubbed kung fu movies. You slowly pass out as Jackie Chan does a spinning backflip and dream about this game. Download

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By Bunsen Release Date: 2005 (RM2K3) Max Payne meets Final Fantasy 7. A solid game with an intro that gets the ball rolling rather well. There's apparently a PS2 game with the same name (but come on the Z is cooler). Download

By Kamau Release Date: 2000-2002 (All Complete) RM2K One of the more popular RPG Maker games. Created by Kamau the only human on this planet that can admit to making an entire RM series all completed. He was even half way through on the "remake" of legion saga 1. To this day the creator acknowledges the series on his itch page. More information and downloads

Really cute demo, reminded me of Secret of Evermore only more of "earth" and schoolyard bullies. Created by an art soldier known as Sovan. He still makes games. Download

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By BadLuck Release Date: 2008 (RM2K3) Has a really "fun" story. Made by an individual known as badluck. While more noted for Ara Fell, I would personally say this was his best. Has a sewer level that isn't as bad as it sounds. Top notch anime portraits. Still being worked on for a Steam release. Download

Sunset Over Imadahl By Teo Release Date: January 2005 (RM2K) You HAVE to play this. If you love RPG Maker at all you are required to! An adventure game with a time travel/seasons aspect. Hand drawn backgrounds and Chrono Trigger sprite edits. Complete and not a demo. Download

By Illustrious Release Date: 2002 (RM2K) The greatest RM demo ever made .Features an interesting story, amazing music choices and one of the most mysterious moments I've ever had. Prepare for feels. Download Mirror link