Interested in making a game? here are some advices

Today i am going to give some general advices for game developing, these may prove to be

basic and even obvious to some people, nevertheless, i find them important to mention due 

to how useful they are.

About advices in general game development

Game development is one of those things that sounds super fun(and it is)but it can also feel

like trying to solve a 1.000-piece puzzle with half the pieces missing and a manual that 

doesn´t actually help. Whether you're diving into your first project or you've already done 

more, here are some tips to take into account:

 

1. Start small

It is better to begin with small things in order to grow up way later on, just make something 

works. Things like a simple 2D platformer or a puzzle game will do the trick, also, try to 

take your times all the times and don`t rush things over even if the project isn`t that 

convoluted. Always try to finish it and feel proud of yourself!

2.Prototype for testing 

Don`t be a perfectionist with your game mechanics and prioritize the flow of ideas in order 

to have a gameplay. With that completed you will have a product to sell at least.

3.Plan a realistic scope of the content

Try to have a small plan for the things, specially if you are working alone or with few team 

members. Focus on improving the things you have so everything else won`t turn into a big

mess.

4.Test the game at all times

Your game might make perfect sense to you. But hand it to a friend who’s never seen it

before, and suddenly things aren’t so clear. Regular playtesting can catch bugs, weird

difficulty spikes, or confusing UI choices early on, so in short words, look for betatesters

or friends to know their opinion in the matter!

 
 

5. Always bear in mind the burnout!

Pacing is the key. Remember you are a human being as well that has to take care of an 

important life. So, always remember to take a break sometimes from all the tinkering and

enjoy yourself for a while.

6.Join a community

And finally, find a community to join to! the support from others will always be necessary 

in order to know things about art, code, and more! remember the game development is a 

social community for everyone!

To conclude...

Every dev started somewhere, and no one gets it perfect on their first try. Keep building, 

keep learning, and don’t be afraid to fail a few times. That’s part of the process. 

 

Are you interested in game development? Share it below and let’s help each other out! 

because game development is easier when you aren`t suffering alone!

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