M.U.G.E.N
Two-dimensional game engine used to build characters that fight
- Category Graphics Engines
- Program license Free
- Version 1.1-beta-1
- Size 8.81 MB
- Works under: Windows Vista
- Program available in English
- Program by Elecbyte
Designed with custom character animations, Mugen was first released in 2001. Players can select levels, customize game objects, and play competitively against their friends. From changing sound files and graphics to working with text files, users can enjoy an immersive game that lets them design the exact type of game that they want. Plus, the game is free for any non-commercial usage.
How It Works
This is a community-based engine that is used primarily for fighting games. Basically, this game is in the style of top games like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat. It uses an arcade style of game play and characters from numerous video games. Players can choose to be characters from Super Mario, Street Fighter, or other games.
Mugen incorporates the history of video gaming into the layout, so it looks like the professional arcades that were popular in the 1990s. While it is easy for anyone to play, users who have already played Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter will have no problem with Mugen.
Mugen's Features
To get Mugen's content, users generally have to download characters and stages. Afterward, these can be loaded into Mugen and configured in the settings. Users of this game can expect to have:
- Multiple resolution options
- Customization options for combos, throws, cancels and moves with multiple parts
- Customizable stat bars, fonts, title screen, and sound effect
- Up to seven buttons can be used for every character
- The chance to make endings, cut scenes and intros
- Character sounds and sprites that are only limited by the computer's memory space
When playing Mugen, the abilities of the character are limited only by creativity and the scripting language. While it was originally designed to be a fighting game, some players have modified it into a shooter or platform game as well.
With a retro style and easy-to-use design, Mugen is the video game for true gaming lover. Gamers can enjoy playing with their favorite characters from other games, and the fast-paced game will keep things interesting.
Pros
Easy modifications
Fast downloads
Retro characters
Excellent fighter game
Cons
Old design
Outdated game
Limited update options