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J.A.C.K. vs Mega Man Maker
Both stand on game level editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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J.A.C.K. offers a broad set of editing tools for levels in several classic games. It is free as donationware, but VMF import and export remains limited beta support.
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Mega Man Maker combines a level editor, online collaboration, and a library of player-made stages in a free fan game. Its upload requirement and per-account level limit are worth considering if sharing is central to how you plan to use it.
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| J.A.C.K. | Mega Man Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Steam version: $14.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | jack.hlfx.ru | megamanmaker.com |
| On game level editors | #8 of 28 | #12 of 28 |
J.A.C.K.: what it does well
- Supports Quake, Half-Life, Quake II, Quake III, and Hexen II.
- Includes curved surfaces, triangulation, and UV-Lock.
- Configurable autosave can help preserve projects.
- Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Distributed freely as donationware.
What to know first
- VMF support is beta.
- VMF support does not include Displacements.
- The software is provided without warranty.
Mega Man Maker: what it does well
- Free fan-made game
- Build and save levels as .MMLV files
- Real-time online level collaboration
- Browse, search, and download uploaded levels
- Available on Linux, macOS, and Windows
What to know first
- Creators must beat levels before uploading
- Accounts can upload up to 420 levels
- Listed asset counts are outdated
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