The program itself is completely free to download and use, but the source code for it is not available for download. There is also a Linux port available of the AGS system and even a Mac version currently in production. So sit down, grab a blue cup of coffee, and start chugging the caffeine, because AGS is going to keep you glued to your screen for a few hours, at least.ĪGS was created as an attempt to revive the 2D adventure genre of games, and is currently available for download on almost any Windows based system. There is some scripting involved, but it’s very easy and simple, and the tutorial for AGS leads you through it almost painlessly. “But,” you cry out, “don’t you have to know a whole lot about coding and scripting and all that jazz to make a game?” Not with AGS! It’s set up with the beginning learner in mind and it does quite a good job at leading the user through the process from beginning to end. Yes! You can now be responsible for your friends feeling hours of frustration over a puzzle, or you can be the one who brings hours of joy to them. Have you ever played a game and thought to yourself, “I could make a better game than this in my sleep!” or, “This game’s plot and story are terrible! Who wrote this garbage?” If you have then you’re in luck, because you can actually create your very own adventure games with the Adventure Game Studio (AGS).