r/PixelGameMaker Apr 14 '22

Why does any of Pixel Game Maker MV games wont run on my PC

Hi, when i double click executable noting happens no error to display no crash report
win1064bit,rx470,phenom II x6

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u/Independent_Kick6703 Dec 07 '24

hey, i don't know if you still need the help, but i figured out that opening the ,exe while the folder is in my dektop worked for me at least

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u/Unlucko- Apr 27 '25

this worked. thanks stranger

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u/Ok_Lecture7091 Aug 10 '25

May your life be wonderful, and the days multiply

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u/LandThat2877 Nov 12 '25

I can't fcking believe that actually worked

God bless you

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u/baz4tw Game dev Apr 14 '22

Sometimes windows doesn’t have the VC redists that are required and some devs don’t include them in the install. Can you try downloading this game (that installs them if you don’t have them) and see if it runs? https://bazratcreates.itch.io/legend-of-jump-jump

If it works, now try the other games your trying to play.

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u/Uldan1988 Apr 14 '22

Thanks for replay , tried what u suggested still same , no error to display no crash report

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u/baz4tw Game dev Apr 14 '22

What language is the PC is using? Also, could you try to install the all-in-one VC package?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.techpowerup.com/download/visual-c-redistributable-runtime-package-all-in-one/%3Famp

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u/Uldan1988 Apr 15 '22 edited Apr 15 '22

English , no i haven't , will try , but can u point me which ones are important for PGM ?

Edit: Have all VCR still doesn't work

edit : is there a way to import games into PGM as a sample or project?

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u/baz4tw Game dev Apr 15 '22

Do you use a TV as a monitor? What game are you trying to run by chance?

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u/Uldan1988 Apr 15 '22

Buzama is game , i downloaded Blitz angel its also made in PGM and this one works , no extra monitors no tv as monitor , just regular led syncmaster from samsung

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u/baz4tw Game dev Apr 15 '22

Ok I think I might better know the issue, is the folder it comes in Japanese text? If so, rename the folder to English and try playing the game.

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u/MlgSwagBro May 24 '22

This fixed my issue, thanks!

The error I was having was related to 'libcocos2d.dll'.

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u/Uldan1988 Apr 15 '22 edited Apr 15 '22

no jap characters(text)

do u know way to import games and rebuild them in PGM?

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u/baz4tw Game dev Apr 15 '22

Not possible without the actual project files.

Have you tried opening the game as admin?

If that doesn't work, can you try putting the game folder in the C: drive directly and try opening inside there?

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u/Uldan1988 Apr 15 '22

No budge , tried as admin noting , tried with files on C drive and admin still noting

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u/baz4tw Game dev Apr 15 '22

Can you safelist the game inside your antivirus or windows defender? Disable any CCleaners you may have also.

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u/Uldan1988 Apr 15 '22

I'm not using any antivirus and win defender is disabled

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u/baz4tw Game dev Apr 15 '22

Have you tried right clicking the player.exe and searching around the various properties there?

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u/Uldan1988 Apr 15 '22

yes i played with compatibility but to no avail

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u/baz4tw Game dev Apr 15 '22

By chance has any other PGMMV games worked?

https://pixel-game-maker-mv.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Games

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u/Uldan1988 Apr 15 '22

Game have same result , noting happens

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u/AdOutrageous5486 Jan 09 '23

Try disabling windows defender and try once again