Tips on Designing your First Mobile Game

With smart phones becoming a common feature in the list of gadgets we all own, the gaming industry especially is finding ways to leverage this revolution by creating enticing mobile game. Now that you have finished your 3D game development course creating your first mobile game can be a daunting yet fulfilling exercise worth venturing into.

Here is an essential guide on designing a great first mobile game –

·         Knowing your Game

When designing your first mobile game, choose an art style that you know you can work with well. The idea is to create something that is easily recognizable and memorable. Some of the most popular games today are those which can be easily recognized by people around you while you are playing it. Creating a memorable game requires you to account for everything from the art design to the sound effects that people will recognize. Since this is your first time, it is best to design something you are familiar with yourself.

·         Choosing the Software

Before you start developing the game, you want to be sure about the software on which you will build it. Some of the most powerful game engines such as Unity are able to help pursue both 2D as well as 3D game development. Mobile developers love to use such game engines because of their superior graphic capabilities. Furthermore, these applications are free to use up until the point you put the game up in the market.

Depending on whether you choose to pursue a 2D or 3D game design, you will be expected to use different applications to create the assets. Photoshop is great for 2D while 3D developers often rely on 3Ds Max or Maya.

·         Learning a Programming Language

It is a given that as a mobile game developer you already know the right programming languages. As the development process gets more and more complex, you will realize the importance of knowing a language. C# is a great starting point since it is an object oriented programming language widely used by developers on Unity

Finally, 2D or not 2D? If you have the knowledge base to work on 2D or 3D games, you also want to account for what will work best for the game in question. Ask yourself if you really need a complex 3D environment for your game play or whether it really adds value to your game on the whole. With these considerations, you will be on your way to create an appealing first mobile game.

Summary

Planning on creating your first mobile game? This article takes you through various important considerations to get you started.