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In the video game industry, you only have one shot at making an impression. And that is the first five minutes. It is during this time that the player decides whether they will stay or delete the game for good. According to GameAnalytics statistics, up to 70% of users quit a mobile game within the […]
Creating efficient and flexible artificial intelligence (AI) systems for enemies in games without using complex and time-consuming solutions known as “crutches” requires structured approaches to behavior design. One such approach is state machines. State Machines and their applications State Machines are models of behavior where an object can be in one of a number of […]
First of all, any game designer should remember that the world is constantly changing, and this applies to games as well: mechanics that are interesting today may lose their relevance tomorrow. That’s why a good game designer follows the trends and always stays up to date with new mechanics and solutions. But even if the […]
Optimizing games for weak devices is a key challenge for indie developers trying to make their projects accessible on a wide range of hardware. Here are some practical guidelines: By following these guidelines, indie developers will be able to create games that are accessible and appealing to a wide audience, regardless of the technical specifications […]
One of the key concepts in game design is the balance of difficulty. The player should feel challenged but not suffer, enjoy it but not fall asleep on the go. It’s important that the gameplay evolves in such a way that each new stage forces you to engage, but does not cause rejection. If you […]
