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Game Builder Garage - Nintendo Switch

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Platform For Display: Nintendo Switch


Edition: Standard


Features

  • Programming Made fun with help from the minds at Nintendo
  • Build a game by going step-by-step through lessons and connecting Nodon, colorful creatures with distinct functions and personalities.
  • Test your skills between each lesson and exercise those programming muscles
  • Experiment in Free Programming and let your imagination run wild
  • Go online to download games from other creators and share your own

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Programming made fun with help from the minds at Nintendo Kids can learn how to make their own games with guided lessons created by Nintendo. From a simple game of tag to a run-and-jump obstacle course, each lesson is broken down into multiple, manageable segments that let kids go at their own pace—and have fun in the process. Learn the basics of visual game programming By playing through interactive lessons, kids will learn the basics of visual game programming. Nodon, colorful creatures with distinct personalities, keep kids engaged through lessons with tips and motivating messages. With a simple press of a button, swap between the programming screen and the game screen—watch how programming changes the game on the fly. Track progress and build confidence After completing each lesson and building a game, kids will test their knowledge by completing Checkpoints—small puzzles or tasks to solve with programming. Master these skills and head to Free Programming mode to let your imagination (and programming chops) run wild. Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. Additional games and systems required. Sold separately. Nintendo. Game Builder Garage and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo.

Computer Platform: Nintendo Switch


UPC: 045496597658


Compatible Video Game Console Models: Nintendo Switch


Release date: June 11, 2021


Product Dimensions: 0.79 x 3.94 x 3.94 inches; 1.76 ounces


Type of item: Video Game


Language: English


Rated: Everyone


Item model number: HACPAWUXA


Item Weight: 1.76 ounces


Manufacturer: Nintendo


Date First Available: May 5, 2021


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Excellent for YOUNG programmers
Platform For Display: Nintendo Switch Edition: Standard
As an adult who likes video games I think I would like a few more features, for for the price if you have kids interested in programming this is a 10/10. There is a lot they can learn and do. Maybe it’ll run it’s course after a month or so and they’ll lose interest, but for $30 it’s way cheaper than the coding camps I was going to sign them up for. My 6 year old has now built 2 levels completely by himself. He just finished kindergarten so he’s not reading very much yet, but the tutorials and the picture style Nodons have allowed him to build by himself. I wouldn’t classify this as an adult game (although I’ve enjoyed making some things), I highly recommend it for kids interested in actual game programming. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2021 by Bookworm87
    • Jayce loves ❤️ the game..
Platform For Display: Nintendo Switch Edition: Standard
For a grandchild..
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024 by Amazon Customer
    • Fun but be prepare to search the web if you prefer playing over making
Platform For Display: Nintendo Switch Edition: Standard
A fun game for all audience, especially those with some interest in game design but not quite at the point of programming them. Definitely built more for making games than playing them as the systems make it impossible to find other games to play without the assistance of 3rd party websites specializing in finding game codes. There is no search options within the game itself and the only thing you're given in terms of sharing your game is a "game code" that you have to directly share with your friends or a 3rd party site. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2022 by Sir R
    • 500+ objects!
Platform For Display: Nintendo Switch Edition: Standard
The first popular review has a mistake. There is a 512 object limit. NOT 32. There is a 32 limit on "fancy" objects that are more detailed. That leaves you with 480 other objects to fool around with. I made a test room with 500+ total objects all on screen at once including: overhead gamescreen viewpoint (1 nodon), a person that can walk and jump (4 nodons), 32 apples (fancy objects), and 475 boxes (simple objects). If the boxes are immovable the game runs fine, if you make all 475 movable there will understandably be slowdown/framerate drops because they're all interacting with each other with physics. If you take the time, with 400+ simple objects you could create a large 3D world with all sorts of little details, the player can run around looking to collect the 32 apples like a mario 3D platformer level. Or you could collect 100 simple spheres instead of apples. Interactables are not limited to fancy objects. The program is limited in a lot of ways, but not "Only able to add 32 objects per level" limited. You cannot directly model or alter 3D geometry but you can combine the simple objects to form more intricate shapes. An early example someone made is a Nintendogs clone: They used groups of boxes to create a body, limbs, head etc. and then created simple single joint animation for each part. The final appearance is a boxy dog, freely running, chasing and grabbing a ball. Making something like a Nintendogs clone takes a lot of know-how/trial and error. GBG is definitely no Little Big Planet or Dreams where you can much more easily create a custom 3D model+animation using an intuitive visual interface. In GBG you will often be on a screen with settings buttons and number sliders, adjusting variables, then switching to the game screen to see the results. There is also the basic 2D view editor for moving objects around and making connections between nodon, which is easy enough when making simple games. This game teaches the concepts of programming for beginners. Or if you know a little about programming already its fun to see what can be done within the limitations. A $20 Nintendo Online Membership is required to download other peoples games and to share your own online, which is a shame. Being able to easily share your game and get feedback from players would be encouraging, and playing other peoples games can give you inspiration for your own games. An additional $20 paywall means the player population is segmented, resulting in less of these interactions. Which leads to less inspiration for those who pay for online as well. It's a bad idea all around for a creative game. And to further this problem, there is no easy built-in way to browse online games. You have to know a 10 digit code for a specific game or creator and type it in yourself. This will further reduce the spread of ideas. There is a fanmade browsing site that you can use to look up codes on your computer or phone, but this should have been included in the game itself, with the ability to download games and follow a creator with a single click. If you're familiar with Nintendo this is nothing new. They're always trying to stifle online interactions in their games. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021 by zeddy
    • Great game, waiting for updates
Platform For Display: Nintendo Switch Edition: Standard
I preordered this game. Nintendo needs to throw in an update where we can see how many people downloaded our games and possibly even a ranking system. Jst thumbs up or thumbs down. Obviously the game hub would be awesome, but that's a much bigger update. Just let us see the feedback for our creations lol. Otherwise, the core of the game is really fun. You have a bunch of different options and u can make the logic really complex. Would recommend, but would also appreciate that update. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2021 by gabriel cohavy
    • Good for newcomers interested in building games.
Platform For Display: Nintendo Switch Edition: Standard
Good for newcomers. Very limited and kind of a waste of time for actual developers and programmers. This is a miniature game dev engine on the switch with like 10 hours of tutorials built in.
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2022 by FamilyAmazonPrime
    • FUN AND INTERACTIVE
Platform For Display: Nintendo Switch Edition: Standard
My 9 year old received this as a birthday gift. He really enjoys it and plays it every day. He gets so excited creating and learning how to code. I highly recommend this for kids who want to learn how to create games.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2022 by AGMM
    • Too much practice/tutorials
Platform For Display: Nintendo Switch Edition: Standard
I was excited to play this game because it’s a great concept. Programming is an interest of mine and it seemed like this would be a cool little game to help dive into it. However, the tutorials and practice take way too long. I will never have the patience to skip through all the dialogue and little tasks to show you how to do everything. That’s good to get you into the game, but I feel it lasts way too long before you can program your own games. I wish free programming was available right away or earlier on, because I don’t think I’ll be able to get to it normally. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2022 by Braeden

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