Game development and design are brilliant ways to express your creativity and are a rewarding career route. It’s something that will give you challenges daily, but at the same time, it’s amazing.
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You might be wondering where to start if you are new to game development and design. So, let's have a look at some of the considerations you should be making when creating your designs:
Think About The Players
Like customer service or website design, you need to think about the user experience (UX) at all times. You must consider how your players are going to experience the game to make it enjoyable. Even a simple game like the dino game is enjoyable because it is simple and user-friendly. You should make sure you keep your games intuitive, consistent with the look, and simple to follow any storylines.
Find The Hook
Most games that you play will have what you would call a hook. This is something that will make the users want to return to the game again and again. It could be the characters, the aesthetics, the storyline, or the mechanics. You should think about this right at the start of any project as this will help you with your long-term design.
Think About Sound Effects
It can pay off to have the right sounds for your game, after all, you ideally want to create an immersive experience. Whether you are starting with a mobile game or jumping straight to a fully immersive 3D game, the sounds are a vital part and play a crucial role in the appeal of your game. It could be that you use certain music to indicate danger, a sound that shows the user that they are heading in the right direction, or something as simple as the sound of a hammer hitting a piece of wood.
If you want to see more about how some famous games, such as Among Us and Warzone, have made their sound effects, have a look at this video:
Think About Trends
When designing games you must understand exactly what works in the gaming industry and what is currently trending. If you are aiming to make a living from your creations you need to think about how appealing your game is. Look for trending topics, and gameplay, and include various levels/achievements in your game design.
Be Organized
It is nearly impossible to be a good game designer if you aren’t organized. Particularly when you are working on a larger project. It may take you years to get where you want and that is going to include years of organization. Think about finding some good organizational tools to help you keep track.
Do you have any other tips that could help? Or are you working on any good projects that people should be getting excited about? Please share them in the comments below.