Chasing gaming trends might seem like a safe play, but it comes with its risks. While mimicking successful formulas can attract established audiences, it often sacrifices creativity and faces tough competition in crowded markets. However, the key to creating a memorable game isn’t just about trends—it’s about passion.
In addition to turning reams of design documentation and gorgeous art assets into an actual playable game, one of the goals of a video game developer should be to ensure that their code is efficient and maintainable. With these end goals in mind, it is important to start the coding process with certain principles in mind.
This guide presents the strategies and ideas that underpin our approach to coding. While each game is unique, these tactics can be applied to many different situations to ensure that your project is manageable and won't become a nightmare if you need to refactor or debug your code (which is always).
