Looking for game making software.

[Bernie]

I am looking for software that will allow one to make their own games. It is for my 12yr old son. Commercial or freeware I dont mind (depending on cost of course ). I googled and saw many options but I dont know whats good or not. So any recommendations greatly appreciated.

 

[foozball3000]

I am looking for software that will allow one to make their own games. It is for my 12yr old son. Commercial or freeware I dont mind (depending on cost of course ). I googled and saw many options but I dont know whats good or not. So any recommendations greatly appreciated.

Tough one... I'm guessing that C# is a bit above his skill range, although there is no Age restriction on it.

 

[Keeper]

game maker pro?

 

[foozball3000]

What about The Little Big Planet? From what I've read... It's a game, but you can make levels and stuff. Please double check on this... as I'm not 100% sure

 

[Bernie]

Tough one... I'm guessing that C# is a bit above his skill range, although there is no Age restriction on it.

Thanks

I am looking more toward a point and click type program where you create different levels and obstacles, or where you create your own role playing games with characters etc. Something like Game Maker . But I don't like game maker.

 

[scotty777]

Thanks

I am looking more toward a point and click type program where you create different levels and obstacles, or where you create your own role playing games with characters etc. Something like Game Maker . But I don't like game maker.

then little big planet(for ps3 only) will fit in well... OR Far Cry 2... it runs on everything

 

[foozball3000]

then little big planet(for ps3 only) will fit in well... OR Far Cry 2... it runs on everything

Far Cry 2??
(As you've guessed, I haven't played it)

If the kid grows a bit.. Warcraft 3's map editor becomes the new toy for making games.