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'''''Mega Man Maker''''' (known as '''''Mega Maker''''' prior to version [[1.1.0]]) is a fangame created by [[WreckingPrograms]] that lets users create and share their own levels. It is a level creation tool based on the platforming of the main ''Mega Man'' series.
'''''Mega Man Maker''''' (known as '''''Mega Maker''''' prior to version [[1.1.0]]) is a fangame created by [[WreckingPrograms]] that lets users create and share their own levels. It is a level creation tool based on the platforming of the main ''Mega Man'' series.


== History ==
== History ==
WreckingPrograms had previously worked on the Mega Engine, an open-source GameMaker engine he created that allowed people to create Mega Man fan games and experiments. His prior previous experience and passion for programming fangames led him to create a game where non-programmers could create ''Mega Man'' levels.<ref>[https://www.shacknews.com/article/100605/mega-makers-creator-on-building-your-own-mega-man-levels Mega Maker's Creator on Building Your Own Levels — Shacknews]</ref>
WreckingPrograms had previously worked on the Mega Engine, an open-source GameMaker engine he created that allowed people to create ''Mega Man'' fan games and experiments. His prior previous experience and passion for programming fangames led him to create a game where non-programmers could create ''Mega Man'' levels.<ref>[https://www.shacknews.com/article/100605/mega-makers-creator-on-building-your-own-mega-man-levels Mega Maker's Creator on Building Your Own Mega Man Levels — Shacknews]</ref>


The game has been in development since September 2016. Originally developed solely by WreckingPrograms, due to the game's scope, he decided to recruit other people to help him with the game.<ref name=About>[http://web.archive.org/web/20171022033804/https://mega-maker.com/about.html The "About" page on the old Mega Maker website. Archived on Wayback Machine on October 22, 2017.]</ref>
The game has been in development since September 2016. Originally developed solely by WreckingPrograms, due to the game's scope, he decided to recruit other people to help him with the game.<ref name=About>[http://web.archive.org/web/20171022033804/https://mega-maker.com/about.html The "About" page on the old Mega Maker website. Archived on Wayback Machine on October 22, 2017.]</ref>


The game, known as Mega Maker at the time, was released on July 15, 2017, for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows Microsoft Windows], though users have found [[Playing on Mac or Linux|ways to play the game on macOS and Linux]]. ''Mega Man Maker'' was one of the names during development, but it was shortened to ''Mega Maker'' before the release. Despite being a small project, the game picked up speed quickly through wide coverage and as popular YouTubers like [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAaegDUlb7doIKo0Rc1F08g GTLive] and [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw5YkWj0TfjZrQEgG8u9JjQ Blue Television Games] played the game on their channels. After the game's release, WreckingPrograms said he would like to do more releases not only to fix bugs but to add more content from the official games, including content from ''[[Mega Man 7]]'' onward.<ref name=About/>
The game, known as "''Mega Maker''" at the time, was released on July 15, 2017, for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows Microsoft Windows], though users have found [[Playing on Mac or Linux|ways to play the game on macOS and Linux]]. ''Mega Man Maker'' was one of the names during development, but it was shortened to ''Mega Maker'' before the release. Despite being a small project, the game picked up speed quickly through wide coverage and as popular YouTubers like [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAaegDUlb7doIKo0Rc1F08g GTLive] and [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw5YkWj0TfjZrQEgG8u9JjQ Blue Television Games] played the game on their channels. After the game's release, WreckingPrograms said he would like to do more releases not only to fix bugs but to add more content from the official games, including content from ''[[Mega Man 7]]'' onward.<ref name=About/>


The first update to add new features after [[1.0.0|the initial release]] was [[1.0.9]], a minor update released on September 9, 2017, focused on celebrating Cirno Day (September 9 every year) based on the character Cirno from the ''Touhou'' video game series.
The first update to add new features after [[1.0.0|the initial release]] was [[1.0.9]], a minor update released on September 9, 2017, focused on celebrating Cirno Day (September 9 every year) based on the character Cirno from the ''Touhou'' video game series.
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Major updates have continued, releasing a few months after the previous one, each with a major feature and brand new assets from the ''Mega Man'' classic series.
Major updates have continued, releasing a few months after the previous one, each with a major feature and brand new assets from the ''Mega Man'' classic series.


* [[1.2.0]] was released on December 17, 2017, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mega Man series. The update introduced the [[Weapon Capsule]] and focused on adding new content from ''[[Mega Man 2]]'' and ''[[Mega Man 3]]''.
* [[1.2.0]] was released on December 17, 2017, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ''Mega Man'' series. The update introduced the [[Weapon Capsule]] and focused on adding new content from ''[[Mega Man 2]]'' and ''[[Mega Man 3]]''.
* [[1.3.0]] was released on March 23, 2018. The update introduced [[Proto Man]] and [[Bass]] as [[Playable Characters|playable characters]] and focused on adding new content from ''[[Mega Man 4]]'' and ''[[Mega Man 5]]''.
* [[1.3.0]] was released on March 23, 2018. The update introduced [[Proto Man]] and [[Bass]] as [[Playable Characters|playable characters]] and focused on adding new content from ''[[Mega Man 4]]'' and ''[[Mega Man 5]]''.
* [[1.4.0]] was released on July 25, 2018. The update introduced the [[Wily Challenge]] game mode and focused on adding new content from ''[[Mega Man 6]]'' and ''[[Mega Man 7]]''.
* [[1.4.0]] was released on July 25, 2018. The update introduced the [[Wily Challenge]] game mode and focused on adding new content from ''[[Mega Man 6]]'' and ''[[Mega Man 7]]''.
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* [[1.7.0]] was released on January 10, 2021. The update introduced [[Roll]] as a [[Playable Characters|playable character]], the [[Music Changer]], and focused on adding more content for all the games.
* [[1.7.0]] was released on January 10, 2021. The update introduced [[Roll]] as a [[Playable Characters|playable character]], the [[Music Changer]], and focused on adding more content for all the games.
* [[1.8.0]] was released on November 25, 2022. The update featured content from ''[[Mega Man and Bass]]'' and [[:Category:Game Boy Games|the Game Boy titles]], as well as [[:Category:Fortress Bosses|Wily bosses]] from the six NES titles.
* [[1.8.0]] was released on November 25, 2022. The update featured content from ''[[Mega Man and Bass]]'' and [[:Category:Game Boy Games|the Game Boy titles]], as well as [[:Category:Fortress Bosses|Wily bosses]] from the six NES titles.
* [[1.9.0]] was released on September 20, 2024. The update focused on adding content from the numbered games from ''[[Mega Man 7]]'' through ''[[Mega Man 11]]'' and added [[layering]].
* [[1.10.0]] was released on July 25, 2025. The update focused on adding content as per the choice of members of the ''Mega Man Maker'' [[development team]] and added [[Ability Capsule]]s.
For more information on ''Mega Man Maker'''s development and versions, see [[:Category:Version history|version history]].
For more information on ''Mega Man Maker'''s development and versions, see [[:Category:Version history|version history]].


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When the opening screen appears and the screen says "Press start", a click or a button will show the options in the screen. "Play" will allow players to play levels, be their own levels, example levels or online levels. "Build" allows players to access to the [[Level Builder]], to create and edit stages. "Extras" allow editing the profile to play online, have access to the tutorial, and watching the credits. "Options" allow to change the controls, the screen resolution, and minor elements of the visual part.
When the opening screen appears and the screen says "Press start", a click or a button will show the options in the screen. "Play" will allow players to play levels, be their own levels, example levels or online levels. "Build" allows players to access to the [[Level Builder]], to create and edit stages. "Extras" allow editing the profile to play online, have access to the tutorial, and watching the credits. "Options" allow to change the controls, the screen resolution, and minor elements of the visual part.


In play mode, the game works similar to official Mega Man platform games. Mega Man or another playable character in his place can move, shoot and depending on the settings, perform a dash or a slide. The player has to pass through the obstacles until they arrive to a goal. Generally, lives are unlimited.
In play mode, the game works similar to official ''Mega Man'' platform games. Mega Man or another [[Playable Characters|playable character]] in his place can move, shoot and depending on the settings, perform a dash or a slide. The player has to pass through the obstacles until they arrive to a goal. Generally, lives are unlimited.


To design levels in the Level Builder, the users select one type of entity from the menus and place it with the mouse. Some of these entities have settings that can be changed by clicking the respective buttons after clicking one of those. Many settings involve direction or skin options.
To design levels in the Level Builder, the users select one type of entity from the menus and place it with the mouse. Some of these entities have settings that can be changed by clicking the respective buttons after clicking one of those. Many settings involve direction or skin options.
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* ''Mega Man Maker'' acts like a remake and pays homage to the ''Mega Man Powered Up'' editor and the cancelled ''Mega Man Universe'' editor. However, Mega Man Maker contains more content than them and unlike the two, has purely 8-bit sprite art.
* ''Mega Man Maker'' acts like a remake and pays homage to the ''Mega Man Powered Up'' editor and the cancelled ''Mega Man Universe'' editor. However, ''Mega Man Maker'' contains more content than them and unlike the two, has purely 8-bit sprite art.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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=== Logos ===
=== Logos ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Mega_Maker_25.png|The original ''Mega Maker'' logo prior to 1.1.0
File:MegaMakerLogo.png|The original ''Mega Maker'' logo prior to [[1.1.0]]
File:MegaManMaker-v100 TitleLogo2.png|The original Japanese ''Rockman Maker'' logo prior to 1.1.0
File:MegaManMaker-v100 TitleLogo2.png|The original Japanese ''Rockman Maker'' logo prior to [[1.1.0]]
File:SprLogoCirno.png|A special version of the "Mega Maker" logo with Cirno from ''Touhou''
File:SprLogoCirno.png|A special version of the ''Mega Maker'' logo with Cirno from ''Touhou'' prior to [[1.1.0]]
File:Mega_Maker_Logo.png|A detailed version of the ''Mega Maker'' logo
File:Mega_Maker_Logo_Detailed.png|Artwork of the ''Mega Maker'' logo
File:MegaManMakerHalloweenLogo.png|Halloween-themed ''Mega Man Maker logo'' by [[GamerFromTheWeb]] added in version [[1.10.3]]
</gallery>
 
=== Discord icons ===
<gallery>
File:MMM server logo.png|The icon for the [[Mega Man Maker Official Server|Discord server]] and the [https://www.youtube.com/@MegaManMaker YouTube channel] by [[Gaem]]
File:MMM pride server logo.png|The pride variant of the ''Mega Man Maker'' [[Mega Man Maker Official Server|Discord server]] logo made for Pride Month 2025 by [[Objectionable]]
File:MMM Halloween server logo.png|The icon for the Discord server for Halloween by [[Midas Magnezone]], [[Son Loto]], and [[GamerFromTheWeb]]
</gallery>
 
=== Game icons ===
<gallery>
File:MegaManMakerIcon16x16.png|16x16 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
File:MegaManMakerIcon24x24.png|24x24 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
File:MegaManMakerIcon32x32.png|32x32 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
File:MegaManMakerIcon48x48.png|48x48 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
File:MegaManMakerIcon64x64.png|64x64 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
File:MegaManMakerIcon128x128.png|128x128 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
File:MegaMakerIcon48x48.png|48x48 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file prior to version [[1.1.0]]
</gallery>
 
=== Banners ===
==== Discord banners ====
<gallery>
File:Discord server invite banner.jpg|The current server invite banner for the [[Mega Man Maker Official Server|''Mega Man Maker'' Discord server]]. Art by [[Gaem]].
File:ServerBanner.png|The old server invite banner background for the Discord server. Art by [[Gaem]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


=== Icons ===
==== Twitter banners ====
TBA
<gallery>
File:Twitter banner Mega Man old.png|The old Twitter banner for ''Mega Man Maker'' featuring [[Mega Man]] made for the [[1.0.0|game's launch]].. Art by [[Gaem]].
File:Twitter banner Mega Man Proto Man Bass.png|The current Twitter banner for ''Mega Man Maker'' featuring [[Bass]], [[Proto Man]], and [[Mega Man]] (from left to right) for the [[1.3.0]] update that added Bass and Proto Man as [[playable characters]]. Art by [[Gaem]].
</gallery>


== References ==
== References ==

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Mega Man Maker (known as Mega Maker prior to version 1.1.0) is a fangame created by WreckingPrograms that lets users create and share their own levels. It is a level creation tool based on the platforming of the main Mega Man series.

History

WreckingPrograms had previously worked on the Mega Engine, an open-source GameMaker engine he created that allowed people to create Mega Man fan games and experiments. His prior previous experience and passion for programming fangames led him to create a game where non-programmers could create Mega Man levels.[1]

The game has been in development since September 2016. Originally developed solely by WreckingPrograms, due to the game's scope, he decided to recruit other people to help him with the game.[2]

The game, known as "Mega Maker" at the time, was released on July 15, 2017, for Microsoft Windows, though users have found ways to play the game on macOS and Linux. Mega Man Maker was one of the names during development, but it was shortened to Mega Maker before the release. Despite being a small project, the game picked up speed quickly through wide coverage and as popular YouTubers like GTLive and Blue Television Games played the game on their channels. After the game's release, WreckingPrograms said he would like to do more releases not only to fix bugs but to add more content from the official games, including content from Mega Man 7 onward.[2]

The first update to add new features after the initial release was 1.0.9, a minor update released on September 9, 2017, focused on celebrating Cirno Day (September 9 every year) based on the character Cirno from the Touhou video game series.

Nearly two months later, on October 24, 2017, the first major update version 1.1.0 was released, adding brand new content from games already represented. The game's name was also changed from Mega Maker to Mega Man Maker due to a legal conflict with the trademark owner of Mega Maker along with a user interface overhaul.

Major updates have continued, releasing a few months after the previous one, each with a major feature and brand new assets from the Mega Man classic series.

For more information on Mega Man Maker's development and versions, see version history.

Gameplay

When the opening screen appears and the screen says "Press start", a click or a button will show the options in the screen. "Play" will allow players to play levels, be their own levels, example levels or online levels. "Build" allows players to access to the Level Builder, to create and edit stages. "Extras" allow editing the profile to play online, have access to the tutorial, and watching the credits. "Options" allow to change the controls, the screen resolution, and minor elements of the visual part.

In play mode, the game works similar to official Mega Man platform games. Mega Man or another playable character in his place can move, shoot and depending on the settings, perform a dash or a slide. The player has to pass through the obstacles until they arrive to a goal. Generally, lives are unlimited.

To design levels in the Level Builder, the users select one type of entity from the menus and place it with the mouse. Some of these entities have settings that can be changed by clicking the respective buttons after clicking one of those. Many settings involve direction or skin options.

Developers

Main article: Mega Man Maker Team

Trivia

  • Mega Man Maker acts like a remake and pays homage to the Mega Man Powered Up editor and the cancelled Mega Man Universe editor. However, Mega Man Maker contains more content than them and unlike the two, has purely 8-bit sprite art.

Logos

  • The original Mega Maker logo prior to 1.1.0
    The original Mega Maker logo prior to 1.1.0
  • The original Japanese Rockman Maker logo prior to 1.1.0
    The original Japanese Rockman Maker logo prior to 1.1.0
  • A special version of the Mega Maker logo with Cirno from Touhou prior to 1.1.0
    A special version of the Mega Maker logo with Cirno from Touhou prior to 1.1.0
  • Artwork of the Mega Maker logo
    Artwork of the Mega Maker logo
  • Halloween-themed Mega Man Maker logo by GamerFromTheWeb added in version 1.10.3
    Halloween-themed Mega Man Maker logo by GamerFromTheWeb added in version 1.10.3

Discord icons

Game icons

  • 16x16 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
    16x16 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
  • 24x24 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
    24x24 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
  • 32x32 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
    32x32 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
  • 48x48 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
    48x48 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
  • 64x64 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
    64x64 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
  • 128x128 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
    128x128 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file
  • 48x48 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file prior to version 1.1.0
    48x48 icon for the MegaMaker.exe file prior to version 1.1.0

Banners

Discord banners

Twitter banners

References

  1. ↑ Mega Maker's Creator on Building Your Own Mega Man Levels — Shacknews
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The "About" page on the old Mega Maker website. Archived on Wayback Machine on October 22, 2017.


Mega Man Maker
Characters
Roll
Weapons
Nothing • 0 • Shine • Nado • Command Selection • Perfect Freeze • Über Chain
Level Objects (General)
Checkpoint • Yoku Block • Reflecting Yoku Block • Conveyor Belt • Breakable Block • Falling Platform • Time Bomb • Weapon Block • Weapon Barrier • Dropper • Beat Rescue Spot • Teleporter
Level Objects (Mega Man Maker)
Music Changer • Key • Key Door • Magnetic Ceiling • Target • Health Modifier • Weapon Energy Modifier • Lighter Push Block • Heavier Push Block • Mobile Push Block • Magnetic Coil • Section Wide Water • Water Height Marker • Water Height Crystal • Health Block Checker • Weapon Energy Block Checker • Arrows • Water Hover • Lava Hover • Lava Hover Saver • Time Block
Pickups
Weapon Capsule • Character Capsule • Health Spawner • Weapon Energy Spawner • Weapon Remover • Anti Yashichi • Drop Suppressor
Other Pages
Music (Original) • Music (Covers)


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