📺 VD_CRT – Screen Filters & CRT Effects (RPG Maker MZ)

📖 Description

VD_CRT is a plugin for RPG Maker MZ that lets you apply a variety of CRT-style filters and retro screen effects to your game.

Choose between multiple filter styles – from subtle scanlines to strong VHS distortion or Game Boy aesthetics – directly from the Plugin Manager, no extra setup required.

Perfect for games that want a retro look or stylized presentation.

✨ Features

• 🎛️ Global Filters – apply effects across the entire screen.

• 📺 Multiple Styles included:

  • None (disable effects)

  • Subtle CRT

  • Strong CRT

  • Fine CRT

  • Game Boy Mode

  • Minimal CRT

  • Curved CRT

  • Grille CRT

  • Dirty Screen CRT

  • VHS CRT

  • Comic Book

  • Technicolor

  • Glitch/Corrupted

  • Monochrome Invert

  • Old Film

  • Fine & Dirty CRT

• 🎨 Instant Switching – pick your filter in Plugin Manager and see the effect in-game.

• 🕹️ No coding needed – just enable and select your favorite effect.

📥 Installation

1. Copy VD_CRT.js into your project’s js/plugins/ folder.

2. Open the Plugin Manager in RPG Maker MZ.

3. Add VD_CRT and set it to ON.

🕹️ Usage

• In Plugin Parameters, choose Filter Type from the dropdown list.

• Start your game → the filter is applied automatically to the whole screen.

🔧 Example Workflow

1. Add VD_CRT.js to your project.

2. Open Plugin Manager.

3. Set Filter Type → Game Boy Mode.

4. Playtest your game → now everything renders in pixelated green tones, simulating the classic Game Boy look.