Inform 7 vs Visual Novel Maker
Inform 7
ganelson.github.ioVisual Novel Maker
visualnovelmaker.comSide by side
| Figure | Inform 7 | Visual Novel Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Game Narrative Design Software | 8.1 (#8) | 7.4 (#22) |
| Purpose | Inform is a programming language for creating interactive fiction using natural-language syntax. | Visual Novel Maker is a visual novel creation tool aimed at aspiring artists and writers. |
| Support | The project directs users seeking advice to the Interactive Fiction Community Forum. | The maker’s site links to RPG Maker Web forums and Steam forums as community destinations. |
Plans
Visual Novel Maker
- Visual Novel Maker$59.99, paid once
- Visual Novel Maker + Live2D$69.99, paid once
In their own words
Inform 7
Inform 7 is a programming language for making interactive fiction with natural-language syntax. Its stated uses include literary writing, games-industry prototyping, and teaching at school or university. The compiler turns natural-language source text into Inter code or Inform 6 source code, and can also generate C code for use within a larger program; Unity is given as an example framework. Authors can add supplementary source-text extensions, with optional extensions included in the standard installation. A public library offers user-contributed extensions under a Creative Commons Attribution licence. Documentation consists of two connected books, Writing with Inform and The Inform Recipe Book, containing nearly 500 examples. Inform was open-sourced in April 2022; modern releases include source code and ready-compiled apps. Apps are linked for macOS, Windows, and Linux, and the project page also states that Android apps are available. The software is free, listed at free. Modern app versions support language versions 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3 for individual projects, but no earlier versions.
Visual Novel Maker
Visual Novel Maker has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.