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How to build your first game

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How to build your first game

Athira Sethu

Kochi, 2 August 2025

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Game development is the act of making video games, and it has various important elements like story, characters, sound, art, lighting, and levels. Although making a game may look complicated, anybody can begin to learn how to make their own game with the proper tools and attitude.

Do You Need to Be a Good Gamer?

Just because you are a good gamer does not mean you will be a quality game developer. While it informs you on the game mechanics, there is special skill needed for game development, such as programming and design. Developing games is more about developing the systems that enable a game to work rather than playing one.

Key Elements in Game Development

These are the fundamental elements of game development:

  • Story: Each game requires a good story, whether a straightforward plot or one with many twists. The story motivates and interests the player.
  • Characters: Characters bring the game to life. You will need to determine how they appear, what their abilities are, personality, and how they interact with the game world.
  • Audio: Sound effects, music, and voices contribute to putting players into the game world. Getting the right balance is important so that the audio does not cover up the gameplay but rather enhances it.
  • Art: Art brings about the visual elements of the game, such as character models, textures, worlds, and animations. One of the most critical aspects in providing your game with its own identity.
  • Lighting: Lighting has the power to change the mood of a game significantly. Dark lighting may build suspense in a horror game, and intense lighting may give an adventurous feel to a game.
  • Levels: Levels are the levels of the game that get progressively tougher. Creating engaging levels with a mix of challenges keeps the player interested and motivated to move ahead.

How to Get Started with Game Development

  • Learn Programming: Learning how to program is critical to game development. If you’re a beginner, begin with languages such as C++, C#, or Python. C++ can be found in game engines such as Unreal Engine.
  • Select a Game Engine: A game engine is software that assists you in making your game. Unity is wonderful for newbies as it is very easy to use and has a free version. Unreal Engine can be used for more advanced games. The most important thing is to use one engine to get familiar with it.
  • Build a Simple Game: Begin with something straightforward, such as a simple implementation of Tetris. The objective here is not to make a work of art, but to comprehend the fundamental concepts such as the game loop: setting up, updating, and rendering objects.
  • Comprehend Game Design Patterns: Game design patterns are the reused solutions to the most frequently encountered problems in game development. Mastering patterns such as Object Pooling will enable you to code more efficient and maintainable code.
  • Learn Math and 3D Graphics: In case you are going to develop 3D games, learning 3D graphics and the mathematics behind them is essential. You’ll have to learn concepts such as linear algebra in order to manipulate 3D objects and design realistic game worlds.

Learning Resources for Game Development

There are many resources you can use to begin with, which include books, online tutorials, and websites. Some of the useful learning resources include:

  • Books: “The Art of Game Design” by Jesse Schell, and “Game Programming Patterns” by Robert Nystrom.
  • Online Courses: Coursera and Udemy websites provide introductory courses on game development.
  • Websites: Sites such as Gamasutra offer blog articles regarding game design and development.

Game development can seem intimidating at first, but by starting with the basics, learning programming, choosing a game engine, and creating simple projects, you can gradually build your skills. Focus on understanding key components like story, design, and programming, and with time, you’ll be creating your own games. Passion and practice are the keys to success!

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