WebGAL

A Brand New Web Visual Novel Engine

Overview

WebGAL is a web-based engine that allows code-free creation of beautiful visual novels. It supports advanced effects through Pixi.js integration and can be used without programming knowledge.

Details

WebGAL is a visual novel engine leveraging modern web technologies. Supporting both scripting and visual editor approaches, it's suitable for users from beginners to advanced developers.

Key Features:

• Learn core functions in just 3 minutes
• No programming knowledge required
• Custom effects via Pixi.js
• Cross-platform support
• Includes graphical editor
• Spine JSON animation support

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Completely free and open source (MPL-2.0 license)
• Commercial use allowed
• Web-first design
• Runs in browser only
• Can export as Windows executables

Cons

• Native app conversion requires workarounds
• Basic web technology knowledge helpful
• Limited Japanese documentation

Key Links

• Official Website
• Documentation
• Editor
• GitHub

Example Code

Basic WebGAL script example:

bgm:bgm01.mp3;
changeBg:background.jpg -next;
changeFigure:character.png -left -next;

Character:Hello! It's a beautiful day today.;

choose:What shall we do?|Go for a walk:walk|Stay home:stay;

label:walk;
Character:Great! Let's walk together.;
jumpLabel:end;

label:stay;
Character:Relaxing at home is nice too.;

label:end;