Making a Game
With the powerful hardware and advanced tools available on the market, getting games made has become easier. More amazing features mean more control over how close your game can be to reality. It also helps with faster development and release cycles.
Every video game combines many artistic mediums, from music to art to animation; programming is an art form in its own right. Whether you’re an art student with interesting character concepts or an experienced programmer with extensive system knowledge, there’s a tool for you. Detailed characterization, crystal clear visuals, audio excellence, brilliant animations, great looking textures, gorgeous art style, lifelike lighting, responsiveness, precision and subtlety, and adherence to the fundamental laws of nature are some of the appealing features that the new generation of games has to offer. Maybe this is a feeling you’ve had before when you were dreaming up your project to make a game, if only you could make it a reality. Sure, you could hire a small studio to do it for you, but most people don’t have the spare cash to pay for a few days of programming and artist labor, which is quite costly. Instead, many people choose to develop their own computer games, simply because it takes time. But that begs the same question: how do you get started making games? That question comes with a bunch of other questions. Which game engine should you use? Where is the best place to publish your game? How much programming do you need to learn before you start making your games? Do you even need to know how to code to make a game? How do you design a game? Almost every successful game is polished in some way. We’ll cover a few effective strategies you can use to add the finishing touches to your app to make it look more polished. You’ll also learn the steps you need to take to get your game publisher ready. Polishing your game is all about finding the perfect balance between minimal and simple yet stylish. We’ll share some basic game design principles like elegance and tips you can use to make your own game look more minimal yet stylish. You’ll also learn the most important rule you need to follow to get your game publisher ready and much more.