Computer, mobile and online game development

Preparatory stage:

• building a level map
• working out the monetization scheme
• estimation of the volume of graphic work - coordination of the scene, characters, models, animations, user interface
• drafting the terms of reference based on the data obtained
• dividing the project into stages to establish the terms of realization
• execution of project documents on the basis of the collected information

Developing the art style of the game and preparing a scene or level, using primitive figures or test art, to display basic features and gameplay. Adding basic UI features, to organize navigation and in-game elements

Prototyping, MVP and full-scale project development. The main tasks that have to be solved at this stage are creating the architecture of the game, establishing common rules and patterns for the whole team, selecting the necessary assemblies, developing auxiliary tools to speed up the work of the team, writing code, integrating graphics, animations, setting up lights, cameras, analytics and optimizing the project. For games that require networking, we prepare the server side and develop the network interface on the game side

Drawing of all elements agreed upon at the planning stage: scenes, characters, inventory icons, animations, user interface. In the case of 3D games modelers prepare models, apply textures drawn by technical artists, then animators put them in motion. In some cases, licensed off-the-shelf graphics solutions are used

For projects implying level-based game play developers create a level editor and one level to exemplify its use, building of levels and map previously agreed upon gameplay by a level designer or game designer

Transfer of the game to the composer for musical composition, according to the style of the game. With the approval of the composer, the prepared soundtracks and sounds are passed to the developers and integrated into the project. In some cases, licensed off-the-shelf solutions are used

Game testing by testers, game designers, developers and project managers, due to the versatility of this kind of projects. Debugging work is also done by developers and game designers to fix technical issues and to achieve an interesting game play

One-time publication of the project or different stages of launch, for preliminary analysis and data collection, user interface evaluation and additional load testing. Assistance in filling the game page with data and placing the project in the marketplace. Technical support and maintenance of the project after its publication