Adventure · December 10, 2012

RPG Maker VX Ace (2012)

RPG Maker VX Ace (2012) scores 94% positive on Steam from 4.9k reviews, developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA, Yoji Ojima.

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RPG Maker VX Ace (2012) is a Adventure title from Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA, Yoji Ojima available on Windows. The title carries a 94% Steam positive rating across 4.9k reviews, 225 peak concurrent players, and 100k–1M estimated owners — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Adventure category.

Simple Enough for a Child. Powerful Enough for a Developer. RPG Maker VX Ace improves on every aspect of creating your very own epic adventure. An immensely powerful editor, Ace supports multiple tilesets, offers full control over autoshadow and has a very flexible features system. Ace gives you all the tools you need to make that game you’ve always dreamed of, including the following features: • A powerful map editor to build your world. • A database to track your characters, skill, equipment and more, all improved with the powerful new flexible Features system. • New event options, including support for Ogg Theora video. • An expansive set of default resources, including a built in character generator to create your own sprites and faces. Key Features Simple, Powerful Tools RPG Maker VX Ace brings powerful new tools to the table to enhance your RPG-making potential. None of the previous engines can match Ace for flexibility, even for users with no coding knowledge. These features are powerful but also very easy to learn, with most accessed through a simple point and click interface. Enhanced Default Graphics RPG Maker VX Ace offers a large collection of new graphics, including 4 tilesets and the long-requested set of fallen character sprites. The engine is also compatible with all of the existing fan-made RPG Maker VX resources. Export Your Game Once you’re ready to show your project off, you can easily export your game into a portable EXE file that can be played on ANY Windows system. Share it with your friends, family or with the vibrant RPG Maker community on the internet.

Release & Availability

Release date Dec 10, 2012
Developer Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA, Yoji Ojima
Publisher Gotcha Gotcha Games
Base price $6.99
DLC / Add-ons 448 released
Platforms Windows
Estimated owners 100k–1M
External links Official site · Support

Release timeline

RPG Maker VX Ace launched on Dec 10, 2012.

Studio and publishing

The title was developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA, Yoji Ojima and published by Gotcha Gotcha Games.

Platform support

Playable natively on Windows.

Packages & editions

  • Buy RPG Maker VX Ace

Reception & Reviews

Steam community score

Steam users rate RPG Maker VX Ace 94% positive across 4.9k reviews — categorised as Very Positive.

4.6k positive · 292 negative

Curator & community recommendations

Steam curators and players have issued 3.1k recommendations for this title.

Peak concurrent players

Peak concurrent Steam players reached 225 — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.

Gameplay Profile

Genres

  • Adventure
  • RPG
  • Design & Illustration
  • Education
  • Web Publishing

Community tag consensus

  • Game Development · 312
  • RPG · 297
  • RPGMaker · 252
  • Design & Illustration · 206
  • Software · 204
  • GameMaker · 156
  • Anime · 156
  • Web Publishing · 124
  • Adventure · 107
  • Fantasy · 89
  • 2D · 60
  • Sandbox · 53

Playtime profile

Community average playtime is 21 hours, with a median of 2 hours — a moderate (15–40 hours) commitment.

Languages supported

Interface / subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish – Spain, Italian, Portuguese – Brazil, Japanese.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was RPG Maker VX Ace released?

RPG Maker VX Ace was released on Dec 10, 2012 by Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA, Yoji Ojima.

Is RPG Maker VX Ace worth playing?

Based on 4.9k Steam reviews, RPG Maker VX Ace holds a 94% positive rating (Very Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.

What platforms does RPG Maker VX Ace support?

RPG Maker VX Ace runs natively on Windows.

How much does RPG Maker VX Ace cost?

Base price on Steam is $6.99 (before seasonal discounts).