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About ZScripter: Visual Novel Player

ZScripter plays compatible Ren'Py, RealLive, NScripter, (PONS)ONScripter-EN/RU/JH/Yuri, Artemis, Siglus, AI5 and UK2 games as well as KiriKiri (+Kirikiroid2 patches) and RPG Maker MV/MZ & XP, VX and VX Ace support. - ZScripter supports 115 specific Ren'Py releases across the 6.15.x, 6.17.x, 6.18.x, 6.99.x, 7.0.x–7.8.x, and 8.0.x–8.6.x release families - The shared NScripter-family runtime supports ONScripter, ONScripter-EN, ONScripter-RU, ONScripter-JH, and ONScripter-Yuri, with dedicated Yuri compatibility profiles for GBK (Chinese), Shift-JIS (Japanese), and UTF-8. - The shared NScripter-family runtime also includes dedicated PONScripter compatibility profiles for Original/Mion (2011), Sekai Project Steam releases, Witch Hunt (1× and 2×), and 07th-Mod (v3 and v4). - Custom RealLive engine has support for English and Japanese RealLive game variants, supporting most RealLive novels. - KiriKiri engine with Kirikiroid2 patch support. - RPG Maker MV/MZ & XP, VX, and VX Ace engine with full patch and MTool translation support. BRING YOUR OWN GAMES (FILES + WEB IMPORTER) - Import games you own from folders, ZIP, RAR, 7z, LHA/LZH, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ, and ISO disc images. - Import supported self-extracting EXE packages, including Inno Setup, NSIS, and supported FreeArc formats. - Extract compatible game data from APK, XAPK, APKS, APKM, AAB, and IPA packages. Split RAR and 7z archives are also supported. - Choose files through the Files app, or transfer games from another computer on the same Wi-Fi network. REN'PY TRANSLATION - Enable translation, choose your source and target languages, and translate dialogue and menus directly in Ren'Py games. - Use Apple on-device translation on iOS 18 or later with supported downloaded language models. - Or connect AI models with your own API key and an internet connection. Game text and context are sent to your selected provider with your permission. LOCAL SAVES, BACKUPS AND FILES - Edit supported Ren'Py save-slot and persistent data with the dedicated Save Editor. - Manage storage, create save snapshots, roll back saves, and export complete game-and-save backups. - Games and saves are stored on this device; ZScripter does not provide iCloud syncing. READING AND CONTROLS - Adjust in-game text size in Ren'Py games in real time. - Customize touch controls, hardware controller bindings where supported, and per-game orientation. Ren'Py is a registered trademark. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ZScripter is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Ren'Py project or any named developers, publishers, or community projects. ZScripter’s engine compatibility is tested against thousands of game distributions, with checks covering startup, rendering, and engine-specific behavior. Compatibility varies by game and version.

Ratings & reviews

4.8

56 ratings

5 ★ 89% 4 ★ 9% 3 ★ 0% 2 ★ 0% 1 ★ 2%

What’s new

Version 12.0.0 · Updated October 30, 2026

[Feature] Added CatSystem2 support. [Feature] Added TyranoScript and TyranoBuilder support. [Optimization] Added Known-Issue Fixes for RPG Maker MV/MZ. [Optimization] Improved Library navigation, cover transitions, and Game Details layouts. [Optimization] Improved controls, rotation layouts, and performance overlays. [Optimization] Added an expandable Web Importer QR code. [Optimization] Improved KiriKiri performance, fonts, and plugin compatibility. [Optimization] Expanded RPG Maker desktop-plugin compatibility. [Optimization] Improved unsupported-game detection before importing. [Bug Fix] Fixed startup crashes, launch cancellation, and Library ordering. [Bug Fix] Fixed Tyrano startup, display scaling, controls, audio, video, and text. [Bug Fix] Fixed Siglus startup freezes, Chinese builds, Continue, saves, and touch input. [Bug Fix] Fixed RealLive menus, loading, backgrounds, and save thumbnails. [Bug Fix] Fixed Siglus and RealLive audio after returning from the background. [Bug Fix] Fixed Artemis compatibility, fast-forward freezes, and cursor visibility. [Bug Fix] Fixed UK2 menu navigation and startup without an optional rhythm ROM. [Bug Fix] Fixed RPG Maker graphics recovery, imported saves, audio, and relaunch hangs. [Bug Fix] Fixed duplicate visuals during RPG Maker live translation. [Bug Fix] Fixed RealLive Arabic translation and skipped translation requests. [Bug Fix] Fixed Ren’Py translation of dynamically constructed text. [Bug Fix] Fixed ONScripter-family text, translations, saves, menus, audio, and effects. [Bug Fix] Fixed KiriKiri positioning with iPadOS Display Zoom. [Bug Fix] Improved runtime error messages.

App privacy

The developer, Connor Kulczytzky, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Not Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Identifiers: Device ID
  • Usage Data: Other Usage Data
  • Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data

Used for: App Functionality

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