GAME DESIGN.

Order game design of video games in KOLORO studio

Game design is a separate industry that deals with the creation of video games. It encompasses several fields that work together to create a single product – a video game. Developers prescribe the rules and mechanics of the game, think through the goals that the participant will achieve during the passage of each level. The main task of gamification design is the accurate elaboration of the game world with all its processes.

Video game concept development

An idea or concept is the foundation of every video game that is created. It’s being designed by the whole team. It can be completely original or be a continuation of an existing story. Many video game concepts are based on the license of a book, movie, or individuals and characters.

During the conceptualization process, they determine what kind of game will be presented: combat, arcade, or other. The next step in designing a video game is to draw up a concept plan and have it approved by the product’s customers.

Visualization and design document of video games

Gameplay design document is one of the main points of video game development. It includes a detailed description of each item. The basis of the document is a collaboration of designers, artists and programmers who put creative ideas into practice.

The developers are guided by a design document in the process of shaping the game. It contains all the necessary data:

• text;
• images;
• charts;
• concept art.

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Types of game design

The design document contains not only the main objectives, but also ways to realize them:

1. Scheme of play.
2. Interface.
3. Game Mechanics.
4. Mechanisms of the program, its algorithms.
5. Elaborate graphics.
6. Audio accompaniment.
7. Storyline.
8. Game Reality Characters.
9. Amount of funding, number of specialists involved.

The suggested format is approximate. It varies on a case-by-case basis when a game development request is generated from a customer. Existing items may be supplemented or replaced by actual requests.

Game design development can involve many elements.

The design of the video game world

Level design begins with the development of the overall story. In Koloro studio you can order the development of setting, theme of the game.

These are handled by our designers, taking into account all the customer’s wishes for the future game.

System design in games

Programmers prescribe the rules, cover all the associated calculations for the game world. This area of game design is relevant to every game and is a necessary part of all game worlds. The system design of the game can only be trusted to professional developers.

Content design for video games

This area includes character development, all the missions, riddles and puzzles that the player will need to solve. Content design is a big part of the game.

Game texts

The developers elaborate on the dialogs between the characters. Stories are also spelled out, all text, including context clues for players.

The design of the game’s levels

This area includes working out the design of each level with the creation of the landscape, maps, all the main objects. We entrust this layer of work to our designers.

They meticulously craft each level, bringing everything together into one complete story.

Interface design (UI) of video games

It consists of 2 main elements:

1. The process of player interaction with the game.
2. The player’s access to information, his reaction to what is happening in the game.

The UI is present in all games, including non-digital games. The developers’ job is to give the game information that the player can easily understand and interpret.

Audio Game Design

All sound effects present in the game can be divided into 3 types:

• sound effects;
• music;
• voice-over.

Music can be performed live, it can be synthesized. It adjusts to each stage of the game, reflecting its mood. The voice-over creates an interactive nature to the game. Characters can be voiced by one or several voices, it all depends on the customer’s wishes.

To fully execute a game’s sound design, the technician must familiarize himself with the media source. In such a case, the game development will meet all the expectations of the customer.

Video game design process in KOLORO studio

Designing a video game is the product planning stage, during which all source documents are prepared and a concept is developed for customer approval.

Defining the core of the game – game mechanics

The entire gameplay is always built around the core. It sets the mood and character of everything that happens. The core is in most cases directly related to the mechanics and tasks at hand.

The basic mechanics of the game display the basic dynamics, showing a brief algorithm of everything that happens. The gaming industry is rich in its terms, when developers say “core” they are more often talking about basic dynamic features.

The development of game mechanics can be displayed in standard sentences: Game:

1. Allows you to feel at the center of events
2. Teaches you how to interact with the characters
3. Gives you new sensations

The customer should hear from the developer the whole essence in two sentences – this indicates the readiness of the product.

Prototyping

Prototyping occupies one of the most important parts of creating a video game. Developers offer several options for the usability scenario of the game, they create several algorithms that seem to be the most promising.

A large number of prototypes are considered during the design documentation phase. Once it is approved, prototyping can be partly done manually. Developers make edits, make corrections to the paperwork. Prototyping is not abandoned during the active game development phase either. This is how developers immediately test new ideas and fix problems.

Prototypes, in most cases, are needed to improve the idea created, remove or add certain features. During the publishing phase of the game, information from the prototype is transferred to the final version.

Rapid prototype

Typically, prototyping occurs in the first phase of work. Developers throw ideas around, test them instantly, and leave the most successful options. RAD tools are used for rapid program development.

If the prototype has a physical form, programmers create a game literally from improvised means. Paper, cubes, and other options come into play.

Testing

KOLORO specialists not only carefully think through each stage of video game creation and realize it, but also do not miss the most important moment of testing.

Testing a game, its software, is the quality control of the created product. In its process, developers check if the software defects. Testing requires a professional to be as focused as possible. Computational forensics is being conducted. The area of game testing has been constantly criticized over the past few years. The work is considered emotionally stressful and underfunded.

Playtest

It’s a systematic test of gameplay, of all the systems involved. The interface, balance is thoroughly tested. In the process, it is crucial to identify if there are errors. Upon completion of the work, a design team report is written.

Revision

These are design edits made by developers to remove weaknesses and strengthen strengths. Sometimes only certain details need to be changed, and in other variations, designers see a very unexpected dynamic emerge that sets a separate direction for the game.

Edition (publication) of your game

Koloro’s professional game designers can always provide top-notch ideas to help the video game market sell a new product at an attractive and favorable price. Catchy and catchy headlines are the backbone of game promotion.

Market research is conducted to successfully introduce a new product in the market. This allows you to identify your target audience and find out which genres of video games are most in demand.

Prospects for the development of the game design industry

The gaming industry is less susceptible to crises and disruptions in the global market. A game is not a product that can go bad. It has already made its way into the lives of millions, and gamers don’t want to give up their habits. The gaming market is growing even as the prices of consoles and quality software have risen. The proliferation of mobile applications provides a great pace of development.

There are many investors who are willing to invest in the gaming industry. Some of them already know what kind of product they want to get out, while others want to make a profit in a segment that shows stable financial growth.

Order game design development in KOLORO

In Ukraine, the company Koloro has already occupied a leading niche in the gaming sphere. Professionals of our team offer the customer all the necessary complex of services – from creation of the game concept to its promotion on the market.

Our experts are ready to answer your questions, realize your ideas, and present them to you. In addition to professionalism, we offer reasonable prices and constant feedback. Any questions? Ask them now and start planning for the future success of your new product.