M.U.G.E.N

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M.U.G.E.N is an open-source 2D fighting game engine, highly customizable, supporting user-created characters, sprites, and backgrounds.

Software details


English
Freeware
6199
Windows 11 / Windows PC

Software Description

M. U. G. E. N is an open source two dimensional fighting game engine which was made available to the public in the year 1999 by Elecbyte. The software is compatible with Windows, Linux and macOS. This is mainly due to its highly customizable feature which allows users to customize almost every aspect of the game to suit their preference. They also like the fact that they can add new characters to the game which is not fixed. It is alive and well due to its flexible nature.

In addition, M. U. G. E. N provides the ability to use custom sprites for characters, backgrounds and even music. These assets are quite often created by fans and are widely spread across various websites and social networks. As a result, the collaboration of like-minded people becomes the main driving force behind the development of the content library of the engine. Also, M. U. G. E. N has a rather versatile scripting language that allows defining character hitboxes and special moves. The elements of the game are adjusted to make them more balanced or unbalanced as the case may be.

The engine also has different resolution options; it is possible to choose between old school pixel art and modern high definition graphics. M. U. G. E. N has a modular structure that can incorporate everything from a small one-author project to a large-scale cross-over special edition. This flexibility makes the game suitable for everyone including the beginners.

Also, there is no fee for using engine the as it is not licensed by any company. Only the basic package and appropriate add-ons are required to use the product. Lovers of the communities based on the forums are the ones who meet on forums where people exchange resources, tutorials, and tips on how to solve certain issues. They are therefore lively. Therefore, M. U. G. E. N changes the face of the fighting game development.

This tool gives passion to the people and provide them the freedom to create whatever they want. Works present original characters or popular culture representations. The community behind the engine is very much into the spirit of sharing and thus keeps on coming up with new ideas and releases. New releases are made frequently with different features that enhance the game play.