strategy for successful mobile game development

Strategy for Successful Mobile Game Development

Tip No. 1: Storyline

Create an interesting storyline around your game to excite users

Game: The RoomAvailable for: Android, iPhone, Windows

Game: Banner Saga 2Available for: Android, iPhone, iPad

Game: Dungelot: Shattered LandsAvailable for: Android, iPhone, iPad

Game: Who is the Killer?Available for: Android, iPhone, iPad Game: Angry Birds

Available for: Android, iPhone

Few Popular Story Driven Games


Advantages

• Users will feel connected and will enjoy it more

• Better for user engagement

• Gaming sessions will be increased

• Boost revenue


Game Format2D Game vs. 3D Game

Game - Angry Bird Game - WCC II

Tip No. 2: Game Format (2D vs 3D)

Tip No. 2: Game Format (2D vs 3D)

Game Format: 2D vs. 3D Games

If you are a beginner and trying to make a space in mobile gaming industry then you should consider 2D format game, and if you are not a beginner and planning to launch your next game then it’s time for you to switch to another level (*3D format game).

2D Format 3D Format

-Low development cost

-Widely used format

-Less complex

-Better graphics

-Realistic approach

-Works well for sports game

Tip No. 3: Focus on UI (User Interface)

User Interface

A poorly designed UI can reduce the number of installs and can affect users’ in-game experience. UI should be interactive and less intuitive.

Game: Candy Crush Game: Honey Bee Match 3


Steps

1. Look for referencesThere are too many games available on various platforms. Download games similar to your app and try them. Take a time to think about the design which you would like to implement.

2. Graphic Resolution and Screen RatioGraphic resolution and screen ratio of a game should be designed according to its platform. Here is a list of standard resolutions (*Most used):

Android –6:9, as in 1280 x 720px

16:10, as in 1680 x 1050px

5:3, as in 1280 x 768px

3:2, as in 960 x 640px

4:3, as in 1024 x 768px

Tip No. 3: Focus on UI (User Interface)Steps

3. Set your flow chart:


Steps

4. Keep it simpleKeep UI of your game simple, so that user can get its concept in the first glance. It should allow users to start playing it without getting into a detailed set of instructions/tutorials. Use readable fonts along with effective yet pleasing colors.

5. UI TestingBefore launching your game onto the platform, run a test. Try examine UI and find out if it is responsive or not. This will save your time and cost.