Structuring My Game Development Project: A Journey from Chaos to Clarity | Game Dev Tips

Welcome back to the channel! In today's video, I share my journey of structuring my game development project, transforming chaos into clarity. If you've ever found yourself jumping from task to task without a clear plan, this video is for you. I'll show you how proper planning can help you achieve your game development goals faster and more efficiently.
What You'll Learn:
The importance of structuring your game development project
How to create a mind map and game design document
Essential components to focus on: Design, Colors, Sound Design, Gameplay, Levels, Story, and Game Feel
A detailed task list for the next 1-2 months
Tips for staying organized and motivated
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: The Importance of Structuring a Game Development Project
0:30 - My Initial Chaos: Jumping Between Tasks
1:30 - Creating a Mind Map in FigJam
3:00 - Developing a Game Design Document
3:30 - Task List for the Next 1-2 Months
4:30 - Detailed Overview of Essential Tasks
5:00 - Completing Player Animations and Attacks
6:00 - Building a Basic Gameplay Loop
6:30 - Creating Enemies and Collectables
7:00 - Finalizing Art, Effects, and UI
8:00 - Pro Tips for Avoiding Productivity Traps
9:00 - Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
Key Components Covered:
Player Movement
Enemies
Collectables
NPCs
Level Design
Level Art
Attacks
Shaders and VFX
UI and Menus
Dialogue System
Save and Load Mechanics
Music and Sound Effects
If you're into game development and want to see how I navigate through the challenges, make sure to watch till the end. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more game development tips and updates. Hit the bell icon to stay notified about my latest uploads!
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[@THEGamerChocolate]

Nice! Thanks!

[@subarnapokharel2218]

Hey can you suggest me unity tutorial to start out as I know basics but cannot do any self project on my own

[@designandev]

Yes you can start with codemonkeys tutorial of a cooking game it's very nice 👍

[@Uhfgood]

You're doing pretty good here. Your English is fine, but your accent makes it hard to understand sometimes. Suggestion, which you totally don't have to follow, is to keep working on your accent. You can pick an American accent, or a British one, doesn't matter. I'm only mentioning this because you're making the effort to speak in English, and working on your accent will help you reach more English speaking peoples. But keep up the good work. I too am working out how to structure my project, of course mine is a point-and-click adventure which is slightly different than your platformer.

[@designandev]

Thanks I will try to improve this👍

[@designandev]

And best of luck for your game 😊