TyranoScript

Japanese Visual Novel Engine

Overview

TyranoScript is a Japan-made novel game engine that runs on HTML and JavaScript. Over 20,000 works have been created with it, and it works on all environments including Windows, Mac, smartphones, and browsers.

Details

TyranoScript is an engine that allows you to create novel games with simple tags. It can integrate with JavaScript, enabling the development of extension features.

Key Features:

• Multi-platform support
• Includes Tyrano Studio (development tool)
• Rich tags and features
• Publishing works on Novel Game Collection
• Tyrano Game Fest events

Distribution Methods:

• Windows application
• MacOS app
• iPhone app
• Android app
• Browser game

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Free for commercial use
• Rich Japanese documentation
• Active community
• Easy multi-platform deployment
• JavaScript integration possible

Cons

• Limited English documentation
• Documentation primarily in Japanese
• Advanced graphics require workarounds

Key Links

• Official Website
• TyranoScript Reference
• Novel Game Collection
• Tutorial

Example Code

Basic script example:

*start

[bg storage="room.jpg"]
[chara_show name="yuko" face="smile"]

#Yuko
Hello! It's a beautiful day today.[p]

[glink text="Go for a walk" target="*walk"]
[glink text="Stay home" target="*stay"]
[s]

*walk
#Yuko
Walking feels great![p]
[jump target="*end"]

*stay
#Yuko
Let's relax at home today.[p]

*end