Author: Hashbyte Studio

Game development has become a significant part of the mobile app market because of the blooming of the gaming industry. Mobile and the internet have changed the way we play games and have also vanished the boundaries. We have new players coming into the picture and it is a positive note in the growth of game app development.

Also, you have to do some market research before developing a game app 

Mobile Game App Development

When we develop a mobile app, we consider many elements. Even after many years of experience most of the game app developers miss out on some of the important elements of the game app development. There are a few elements that we have to add or discard while developing the game app. We will be discussing those elements here.

The Don’ts of Mobile Gaming App Development

We will first discuss the Don’ts that we have to follow while developing a game app. Because these elements are the reason why your game app is not reaching your targeted audience and it might also be the reason why players lose interest while playing your game. So, here is the list of elements that you should immediately avoid from your game app. 

More or Irreverent Content

Some of the game developers try to give a lot of information to the players and put in too much content that is generally disliked by the players. Irreverent or unnecessary content is hated by the players and it disturbs the game flow, so players normally hate gaming apps that have too much content. 

Smart mobile game developers know that this aspect adds additional weight to the mobile game app’s loading time. Therefore, they make it a point to add only relevant or necessary content in the mobile gaming app. 

Over Complexity

This is the most common mistake done by rookie game developers. With the aim of developing a successful gaming app, the developers add too many features in the app making it messy and complex. And when it is not welcomed by the audience, they face a complete disappointment. 

The top game development companies in India who are pro in building top-notch mobile gaming apps consider complexity in-game apps means the loss in the player base. They say that when a player finds it difficult to cross a game level or if they find it complex, they tend to lose interest in the game and finally delete the game app. 

What can be done is, you can reduce the complexity of the game or add rewards and add-ons in the game to give the players a chance to continue playing the game without losing interest. 

Concept or Idea theft

Just because a particular game is popular in the app store does not mean you have to create the same kind of game to attract the audience. First thing when you copy an idea or a concept from another game it is definitely not going to become a hit among the players, as they are already aware of the concept and will continue playing that game. 

The other major conflict that you might face is the copyright issue. So, the best way to develop a mobile gaming app is to come up with a fresh and new game idea. When you work on building your own gaming concept, you will contribute more towards building it resulting in the best outcome. 

The Do’s of Mobile Gaming App Development

Now we can discuss some of the popular elements that are necessary for a gaming app. These elements are for sure the basis of developing a successful gaming app. Based on experience and market trends we have shared the following points which will be an eye-opener for you in stepping into the development of gaming apps. 

Knowledge About the Market

Understanding the market demand by analyzing and studying the interest of the audience is a crucial part of the development of a gaming app. You can analyze the market demand by interacting with many gamers, and by checking and surveying official information. Therefore, based on the popular genre or concept you can develop a mobile gaming app that gives a positive outcome. 

Unique Gaming Ideas

Think out of the box and come up with fresh ideas and concepts that will impress the players. For this, you have to think of the player’s perspective. No matter even if it takes months and weeks to come up with new ideas, but the gaming audience always expects something new and creative from the developer’s side.

The desire to develop a gaming app comes from the love of playing games, so think of the aspects that you wish a game should have and study the interest of people around you. This will surely help you in discovering a new path into the gaming world.

Limitations and Features of the Device

The prime task is in getting to know the devices before you step into game app development. There are different platforms and devices used by the players to play the game, so we have to understand and study the aspects of the features and limitations of the devices. 

All these will help us in developing a mobile game app that is compatible with all kinds of devices. People from different demography use different kinds of devices to play the game and so understanding the concept of the devices will be an add-on to your efforts in game development. 

Conclusion

We have shared some of the important things you should follow and avoid while developing a gaming app. There are many other elements that are also important in building on-demand game apps. However, improve your area of expertise, learn more about the market trends, changes that take place in the gaming industry, the popular technologies, and advancements.  

If you have the determination and dedication to develop a mobile gaming app, then you will surely succeed in developing one that will be loved and enjoyed by all the players. 

The success of a game depends on the love the players have for the game. This involves different aspects and one such aspect is the levels of the game. If a game has interesting levels depending on the story of the game, then it becomes a hit among the audience. When we talk about the game levels; the gameplay, story, and character design are inclusive of it. A well-structured game level hits the market.

Let us take a look at some of the basic frameworks that can help streamline in designing video game levels.

Knowing the Limitations

While designing the game level you would come across various constraints. Therefore, understanding the basic constraints might help you in avoiding possible issues you might face in the future. As a Game Developer India, you should understand the possible constraints that come in your way. And that includes legal, business, engine, franchise, art and creation, and audience constraints. Irrespective of the type of games, these general constraints reduce half the job. 

Answering the following questions will make it easier for you to design the levels.

• Who is my audience?
• How many times should I design it?
• What should be the duration of the levels?
• Are we introducing any new elements(audio, new tech, art, etc)?
• Which platform is it?
• Where to insert this level in the level progression?

Moreover, these questions help you in asking more critical questions that will in turn give an easy way to design the game levels. 

Inspire with Ideas

After asserting your constraints, start brainstorming. Think of the storyline or theme of the game, it will give you the idea because a thought in a designers mind becomes playable level. The easiest and simplest way to generate ideas is to change your perspective of everyday location into a playable space. And any idea that naturally attracts you to explore is the idea you should pursue. Other ways to look out for ideas are through comic books, concept art, magazines and photography books, paintings, and stock photo websites. 

Incorporate the game’s story or theme with the ideas you’ve got and narrow it down into minor stages within the level. That way it makes it easier to manage your work. Remember, the main goal is to keep the audience engaged in the game. Challenge the players, keep them entertained. How can we do that? Simply ramp up your game level to difficulty. Gradually increases the challenges, like increasing the complexity of the game. 

You should be able to show different elements at each level. This can be done by introducing a new enemy or a weapon, or a character ability, or power-ups. These are the different elements you can include while designing the levels and boost the player’s interest. 

Start the Rendering

Once the parameter levels are ready, mapping the level design is the final element. Also, keep in mind the vision of the game. Because, in terms of the outcome- it might be of greater help. Use it while designing the framework of the game. Where will the scene take place, consider the environment, location, and theme of the game? Another efficient way is to divide the levels into sections, as it acts as an outline for the map. Following, just make a simple sketch with bare-bones, with simple numbers and shapes to show the level’s progression. 

Use simple arrow marks to show the flow of the character’s movement in different sections of the level. Once when you sense the order of the level’s flow in each section, it’s time to detail the mapping. Let this rough draft be paperwork as it is easy to modify at any point in time. 

After finalizing the rough draft, illustrate or draw a 2D overview of the layout because it is the easiest way to map the vision of the game at this point. While illustrating the draft, make sure to do it in the relative size. The relative size of all the objects in the section, and the relative size of the section itself. After completing, you can include the platforms, enemies, and obstructions. The reason to add all the elements at this stage is that it will be easy to design them with the help of the editing tools. Also, you can continue adding power-up placements or elevated platform points, or enemy trigger points in this stage. 

List the Work

Creating the working list will help in organizing a series of tasks that are completed and the once that have to be done, creating assets, and other things that have to be done. Penning it down will help track the progress without any haste. To make the list simple and to the point, categorize it into different blocks. Assets list, where you can note down the particle effects, textures, materials, 3D models, audio/sound effects. A Production list that consists of the pipeline of what to work will be displayed in sequential order. Project management consists of documents or lists of on-going processes like errors/bugs to be cleared, notes, and things that have to be done next. 

The Final Stage

So far what you have done is the design, and when you start playing the game you might find tons of areas to improve or modify. Play, play like you have never played before, and look for all the elements a game should provide you. Check whether the game is fun, engaging, and interesting with challenging elements.

By following these steps, you have a solid foundation in designing the game levels. Designing is a very exciting job, enjoy designing.