Do you think you have the imagination to become the author of all kinds of interactive graphic novels? Then you will know that to generate them, you need some external service to give you a hand, and RenPy is one of the best in this field. We are talking about a multiplatform utility, although we will now focus on its Windows version, which is perfect for creating this type of content.

RenPy is a program designed so lovers of interactive graphic novels can produce their own stories, not only from the plot but also by devising the characters and each small element that is part of them. Thanks to this application, you can edit the scenarios where the action takes place, the dialogs, and any other detail you want to modify.

How it works

In principle, we must say that RenPy has a text editor, thanks to which we can elaborate the script that will be the center of the graphic novel, getting each of the characters to say exactly what we want. Then you will also be able to work on the background music, the transitions between scenes, the maps for the images, and even the animations, so the result fits precisely what you are looking for.

One of the keys of RenPy is undoubtedly related to its programming engine, considering that it has been developed in such a way that it adapts both to users with specific knowledge and to those who are just starting in this segment. Thus, even if you have never before installed and tried your luck with programming software, you can be sure that you will launch your first novels quickly.

This also means that with RenPy, we can create visual novels that are simple or highly complex because everything depends on what we are interested in and what our capacity is. In any case, we specifically value its versatility. In addition, the learning curve, although significant, is not exaggerated, so if you dedicate yourself to getting to know it little by little, you will become an expert.

And if in your first approach to RenPy, you notice that you have some difficulties taking advantage of this program, we recommend you look at the many tutorials its creators put at our disposal. They are varied, and thanks to each, you will notice the steps you must follow to generate those interactive graphic novels that are so famous in Japan and that now want to impose themselves in the West.

And which novels known worldwide have been created thanks to RenPy? To mention a few, we can talk about the following: Don't take it personally, babe, it just isn't your story, Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos, Bernd and the Mystery of Unteralterbach, Tales of Aravorn: Seasons of the Wolf or This Is Where I Want To Die.

RenPy's user interface is generally acceptable, considering that it is colorful and that most of the menus appear quickly in sight, so we can move through its internal options. On the other hand, we regret that although there is an attempt to translate it into Spanish, this is not complete or reliable, so we even recommend passing it and using it directly in English.

Keep in mind

We commented at the beginning that RenPy is a cross-platform application, but probably few times to say cross-platform is as descriptive as in this occasion. This program has versions for mobile devices, both iOS, and Android, and others adapted to Linux, Mac OS, and Chrome OS. As you can see, projecting your novels will be possible on almost any computer.

The best

RenPy has many virtues or exciting features, among which we were especially interested in the ability of its development engine to adapt to both those who have experience in the design of interactive graphic levels and beginners. We also liked that all the contextual elements can be modified, such as scenery, characters, music, etc.

The worst

RenPy has no major cons or elements that could be included as the worst of this application.

Rating

Do you want to create interactive graphic novels even if you have never done so? Would you like to modify every detail of the stories to make them perfect? RenPy is one of the best applications in its segment. It has almost no rivals if we think we can use it in other operating and mobile environments.