| Game design just got easier with
Power Game Factory, software for creating side scrolling action
games for the Macintosh. Featuring a polished graphical user
interface, Power Game Factory is capable of producing games similar
to many of the most highly regarded 8-bit and 16-bit console
video games, but with far superior graphics and sounds. Best
of all, no programming is required.
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Toolbar Buttons provide
quick access to every window in Power Game Factory |
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Tools for creating
15 types of level objects are always easily accessible |
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Build and Test
Buttons for creating stand-alone game applications
and testing work in progress |
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Properties Window: Context-sensitive
array of controls for editing the currently selected object |
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Toolbar Tips offer
instant help on whatever the cursor is touching |
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Backgrounds may
be of any size, with several layers of parallax scrolling |
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Mode Controls: switch
between Normal, Mask, and Tiles modes for editing every element
of a level |
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Objects:
Any number of characters, items, and other objects may be dragged
into position in a level. |
What Do Power Game Factory Games Look Like In Action?
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Cutting Edge Technology.
Time Tested Gameplay.
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Greenland
Invasion Gameplay
(8.4 MB) |
Power
Game Factory applies the latest technologies to the proven
2D platformer game genre. Games made with Power Game
Factory can combine high resolution sprite graphics and
realistic physics with authentic old school gameplay,
making this the ideal system for constructing compelling, truly playable
Macintosh games. |
Watch Greenland Invasion in
action. Proof that with Power Game Factory, you can make
intense side scrolling action games limited only by your
imagination. |
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Build Stand Alone Games
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Endless Creative Possibilities |
Completed game projects may
be compiled into self-contained, fully functional game
applications. Sawblade Software does not place restrictions
on your right to sell finished games, and you may charge
any price you wish. You will never have to pay any royalties,
no matter how many games you sell. |
Power
Game Factory is a robust game development environment;
game projects may feature hundreds of huge levels and hours
of gameplay. Or you can make a single-level action game
that could be downloaded in a few minutes. There are no
restraints placed on the number of levels, characters,
projectiles, and scenery objects in a game. |
We Just Made It Even Easier
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Get All The Goods
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Tutorial
Game (3.0 MB) |
Power
Game Factory ships on a CD bundled with the fully
modifiable Greenland Invasion sample game project.
Also included
are collections of extra level background tiles
and game music. The 200 page user's manual covers the
program from top to bottom
(don't be daunted; you can preview
it online.)
In addition to the beginner's tutorial, we'll also throw
in some FREE Sawblade Software stickers and a Sawblade
Software product order form offering some nice discounts
on future purchases. If you have any questions before
you order, e-mail us at the address below. And don't
miss our full online
store. |
The above video shows the kind of game you'll be able to create immediately
upon completing the Power Game Factory tutorial found in the user's
manual. You'll learn how to design levels, create tiled backgrounds, add
characters, create links between levels, and build a finished game application.
It will only take a few minutes, but it's everything you need to know
to get started. Preview the tutorial here. |
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"It was very clear that Power Game Factory was indeed very powerful
without the need to program one line of code."
-John Foster, MacHome Magazine
"Any gamer or wannabe programmer who wants to make a 2D sidescrolling action
game should take a serious look at Power Game Factory."
-Derek Meier, MacCompanion Magazine
"Special thank you to Sawblade Software for delivering exactly what they
advertised. Refreshing. Time to make games."
-isthaq, Power Game Factory User
"Power Game Factory is just so exciting. Like others, I've been waiting
all my life for an app like this"
-Sascha, Power Game Factory User |
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"PGF provides the kind of simple, powerful tools you need to quickly and easily make a 2D side-scrolling shooter."
-Sean Molloy, MacAddict Magazine
"All I can say so far is WOW! My son has been using it for
less than a week and has already created a very playable 3-level game. The degree
to which you can control every aspect of the game's behavior is quite amazing."
-Eric, Power Game Factory User
"The Mac has needed a program like this for a long time and the first release of Power Game Factory is exceptional. I'm quite excited about it! Here's a great big thank you to [everyone]
involved in the creation of this jolly good application!"
-Skootch, Power Game Factory User |
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Power Game Factory is available now
for just $54. We support several payment options and we will
ship to any location on the globe.
Note: Power Game Factory is not currently available because it does not run
on Mac OS X 10.7 or later. |
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| Try Power Game Factory for as long as you
want, free of charge. |
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Power
Game Factory 1.1 Demo
The free demo offers nearly all the same features as the full version.
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Learn more about Power Game Factory's
capabilities and benefits here.
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Any game created in Power Game
Factory can take advantage of several sophisticated technologies
without additional development effort:
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Non-repeating level backgrounds
with multiple layers of parallax scrolling |
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Realistic physics simulation
including gravity, collisions, and particle dissipation |
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Support for detailed, fluidly
animated character graphics |
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Customizable event-based game
routines |
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Colored lighting effects |
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Animated QuickTime based cut
screens |
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15 types of level objects including
doors, switches, force fields, and animated scenery |
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Message panes containing character
dialog |
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Resolution switching and gamma
fading |
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Unlimited saved games |
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Graphics: Hardware-accelerated
OpenGL graphics at a variety of resolutions, plus
transparency, projectile rotation, and character scaling.
Graphics may be created in any of 8 common formats. |
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Animation: Dozens
of animation sequences per character, with up to hundreds
of high resolution animation frames for each sequence. |
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Audio: Capacity
for CD quality stereo background music and ambient sounds,
plus multiple variations of all sound effects. |
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Level Design: Levels
may be up to 32576 pixels in width and height, with a grid
of 8 by 8-pixel collision blocks for precise architectural
design. Support for hundreds of characters and objects
per level. |
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Operating System:
Mac OS X 10.4 or above |
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Processor:
Intel or PowerPC G4 or G5 processor |
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Memory: 1 GB required; 2 GB
recommended |
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Disk Space: 4
GB available disk space |
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Graphics: ATI or nVidia graphics
hardware recommended. |
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Details |
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Is there any programming
involved? |
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No, but be prepared to work
hard to make games with sophisticated level
design and smart character A.I. |
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Will my games
work on Intel Macs? |
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Games made with Power Game Factory are Universal
Binary applications that run spectacularly on Intel-based Macs. Older PowerPC
Macs are also fully supported. |
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Why do my games look
like crap? |
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Your art skills need time to
develop. Designing games usually requires programming skills
and artistic talent. Power Game Factory lifts many of the
technical impediments to game design, leaving you with
more time to devote to the creative aspects of the process,
including art and music. |
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Can I make games for
Windows? |
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Never. |
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More
Questions |
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| If you're having trouble with Power
Game Factory or need info or inspiration, we invite you to participate
in our forums,
where we will answer questions and share game design ideas.
For other issues, e-mail us at the address below. | |