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Programming-Free RPG Creation Tool for PC “RPG Developer Bakin”
 Game Creator: MAKOTO KEDOUIN × Bakin
Development Blog Vol. 4:
“Game Creation — It’s a Lot Like SABBAT!” Now Live
2 new DLCs available!

October 30, 2025 - Sapporo, Japan – SmileBoom Co.Ltd. has published the fourth installment of its development blog, "Made with RPG Developer Bakin", which chronicles the process of renowned game creator MAKOTO KEDOUIN as he builds a new sample game using RPG Developer Bakin (read as "BAH-keen"; hereafter referred to as Bakin). In addition, the company is pleased to announce the launch of two new 3D model packs that enable creators to reproduce classic European cityscapes and realistic modern urban environments.

 

Sample Game Title and Logo Complete – Blog #4 Now Live

KEDOUIN, the creator behind the popular horror game Corpse Party, is currently developing a new sample game using Bakin. The journey is documented in the fourth blog installment of "Made with RPG Developer Bakin", titled “Game Creation — It’s a Lot Like SABBAT!” which is now available.

The article delves into the creative process behind crafting the game’s assets — including character design, pixel art, maps, logo, and music — offering readers a vivid look at how a team collaborates to shape a cohesive game world. It captures the lively, expressive atmosphere of collaborative creation in game development.

■Made with RPG Developer Bakin　— Part 4: Game Creation — It’s a Lot Like SABBAT!

URL: https://rpgbakin.com/blog/made-with-bakin/17037

About MAKOTO KEDOUIN

A Japanese game creator and scenario writer from Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. Gained attention during student years for the self-developed horror game “Corpse Party”, initially released as a doujin (indie) title before being commercialized. The Corpse Party series has since expanded beyond games into novels, drama CDs, and anime, earning critical acclaim both in Japan and abroad.
Renowned for crafting intense, emotionally resonant stories that delve deep into the human psyche—often in genres such as horror, suspense, and coming-of-age ensemble dramas. Known especially for distinctive horror presentation and psychological depth, the works have attracted a loyal fanbase.
Continues to actively release new titles in both games and novels. Emphasizes starting with the story first when developing a project, often incorporating personal experiences and emotions into worldbuilding.
Note: “Corpse Party” is a work by Team GrisGris. “Corpse Party BR, BS, 2U, BD, TP” are also copyrighted works by Team GrisGris/MAGES.

 

Now on sale! Two new DLCs are available!

We released two new DLC packs on October 29, 2025:
"Smile Objects Vol.3", a beautiful 3D model pack inspired by classic European streetscapes, and "Clean City Pack", which lets you recreate realistic modern cityscapes with skyscrapers and more.
Also, 10% off launch discount until November 12, 2025, at 9am PST! Don't miss this opportunity!

●Overview of DLC Released on October 29, 2025

◆ Launch Sale
  • Period: October 29, 2025 (Wednesday) ~ November 12, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00 a.m. (PST)
  • Discount Rate: 10% OFF
◆RPG Developer Bakin Smile Objects Vol.3

This DLC is a beautiful 3D model resource pack inspired by the charming streets of Europe. Cobblestone sidewalks, classic street lamps, tree-lined avenues, and elegantly decorated buildings come together to recreate a nostalgic and romantic cityscape. Enjoy sunlit café terraces during the day and enchanting scenes illuminated by streetlights and shop windows at night. With this pack, you can easily create atmospheric urban settings perfect for modern dramas, fantasy tales, mystery adventures, and more.

◆RPG Developer Bakin Clean City Kit

This DLC is a 3D model asset pack perfect for creating games set in modern urban environments. It includes a wide variety of everyday city objects such as skyscrapers, apartment buildings, roads, traffic lights, fences, street lamps, benches, and more.

The building models are modular, with parts divided by floor, allowing you to freely assemble structures of different heights and shapes. By designing the cityscape from the player's perspective, you can create a more immersive and dynamic urban setting.

With just a few adjustments, you can easily recreate the atmosphere of a bustling city. Switching between day and night lighting dramatically changes the mood of the environment. Ideal for crime investigations, school dramas, adventure games, horror, and many other genres.

 

About RPG Developer Bakin

"RPG Developer Bakin" is a game creation tool that combines ease of use with powerful features. It makes it simple for anyone to create games inspired by "your world." It includes a map editor that allows you to create maps as if you were playing a game; an event creation system that controls the game by arranging panels with functions; a database that provides detailed character status settings; and advanced screen effect settings that can dramatically alter scenery. It also provides many other tools. Graphics and sound assets are also provided so you can start creating your game right away. The tool launched on Steam in October 2022 and has continuously improved and expanded based on creator feedback. Following ongoing feature enhancements and additions, the official version was released on August 28, 2025.

 

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