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Gamemaker Studio 2 is highly inaccessible to those with low vision.
Describe the solution you'd like
A good solution to this is adding layout editing settings — text scaling and icon scaling ootions being the most important of which. Other settings, which are no less essential to making the game engine accessible though I can acknowlwdge may be harder to implement, would be the ability to move locations of different sections and options for better tool organisation to avoid the eye-strain caused by visual clutter, as well as the much-needed support of zooming in and out within the app when a touchscreen monitor is being used. Additionally, a darker option for engine skin — light and dark exist, yes, but a black would be far more visible than the grays.
Describe alternatives you've considered
Unfortunately, there are no alternatives. When it comes to accessibility, something either is or isn't — and Gamemaker simply isn't.
Additional context
I am an aspiring indie developer with visual impairments, but I found myself disappointed in the lack of accessibility that rendered me entirely unable to even begin creating a game.
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Accessibility Features For Those With Visual Disabilities
Add More Accessibility Features For Those With Visual Disabilities
Feb 21, 2025
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Gamemaker Studio 2 is highly inaccessible to those with low vision.
Describe the solution you'd like
A good solution to this is adding layout editing settings — text scaling and icon scaling ootions being the most important of which. Other settings, which are no less essential to making the game engine accessible though I can acknowlwdge may be harder to implement, would be the ability to move locations of different sections and options for better tool organisation to avoid the eye-strain caused by visual clutter, as well as the much-needed support of zooming in and out within the app when a touchscreen monitor is being used. Additionally, a darker option for engine skin — light and dark exist, yes, but a black would be far more visible than the grays.
Describe alternatives you've considered
Unfortunately, there are no alternatives. When it comes to accessibility, something either is or isn't — and Gamemaker simply isn't.
Additional context
I am an aspiring indie developer with visual impairments, but I found myself disappointed in the lack of accessibility that rendered me entirely unable to even begin creating a game.
The text was updated successfully, but these errors were encountered: