Why does this software not get more praise than it does? I've

>>62150165
Using GameMaker to develop a game is like using KidPix to paint the Mona Lisa.

>>62150462
True, but is there really anything that cannot be done on it?

>>62150627
Making a game that doesn't run like complete trash for one.

Making a game where the logic isn't directly tied to the graphics.

Making a 3D game.

>>62150691
The YoYo compiler improved the speed by a lot. even on my phone I haven't done anything that has not been able to run at a solid 60FPS

And I believe some people have managed to seperate the two. Either way it's mainly for games that are easy to run, so I don't see the point for it.

And you can do simplistic 3d, enough for most phone games.

>>62150773
Yeah, if all you care about is phone games, I suppose GM is at least preferable to that Java nightmare.

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>>62150165
>If you are making a 2d game (or limited 3d) why would you bother with anything, but this?

It's not good when dealing with high-res 2D(hand painted textures with complex shaders).

A native 3D engine allows you to setup complex scenary(perspective camera, 3D rendered BG/elements, psuedo-3D effects,etc).

Unity is better in all regards.
Unity's API uses a real language, so even if you don't want to make games anymore, the experience in developing with C# can easily transfer into software development.
Unity also uses a real IDE now(Visual Studio), which is the industry standard for programming.

>>62150925
Unity has licensing fees and costs a lot more.

GMS with several modules (including Android) has been on humblebundle many times with no licensing fees.

>>62151053
>Unity has licensing fees and costs a lot more.
One time fee of $1,500, if your game totals $100,000 in sales. I'd give them 10k considering how good their engine is. Quality costs.

>GMS with several modules
Unity exports to every platform and many games are on Steam, including ones from AAA companies.