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Create RPGs with That Classic ’90s Feel!

RPG Maker 2000 captures the unmistakable feel of late-80s and early-90s console RPGs, with compact pixel graphics, straightforward creation tools, and its signature classic front-view battle system.

Simple to learn yet full of creative potential, it gives you everything you need to create nostalgic RPG adventures with a distinctive style that sets it apart within the RPG Maker series!

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Features

Classic Front-View Battles

Return to the roots of the classic console RPG.

RPG Maker 2000 features a traditional front-view battle system that puts the focus directly on your enemies. Create turn-based encounters through the database and event system, without scripting or complicated setup.

Simple, familiar, and unmistakably classic.

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Simple by Design

Everything you need to build an RPG, without unnecessary complexity.

Create characters, enemies, maps, items, skills, and events through straightforward menus and familiar point-and-click tools.

No scripting required. Just focus on building your world, shaping your story, and bringing your RPG to life.

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The 320×240 Classic

Create RPGs with the compact 320×240 presentation that defined an era.

Its low-resolution canvas naturally lends itself to expressive pixel art, compact maps, and the distinctive look of classic late-80s and early-90s RPGs.

Small in resolution. Big in character.

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System Requirements

Minimum
OS:
Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/7/8
Processor:
Intel® Pentium®4 1.5GHz
Memory:
256 MB or more
Storage:
100 MB or more free space
Other:
1024x768 or better video resolution in High Color mode
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