Unity Game Development: Turning Visions into Reality

Giacomo Mariani

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About this service

Summary

With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in transforming gaming visions into captivating realities. My journey in Unity game development has been marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, a deep understanding of the Unity engine, and a commitment to bringing the most imaginative and engaging gaming experiences to life.

What Sets My Services Apart:

Creativity Meets Technical Mastery: My projects stand out due to a unique blend of creative vision and technical expertise. Whether it's Unity 2D or 3D, I push the boundaries to create games that are not just played but remembered.

Client-Centric Development: Understanding your vision is my priority. I believe in a collaborative approach, where your ideas are the foundation upon which we build a game that not only meets but exceeds expectations.

Proven Track Record: With a decade of Unity development experience and a history of success on platforms like Upwork, my portfolio speaks volumes. From concept to completion, I ensure every project is handled with the utmost professionalism and dedication.

This Gig Offers:

Tailored Game Development: From the initial concept to the final touches, every game is crafted to embody your vision, with special attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Comprehensive Deliverables: Including full game development with source code, progress builds for feedback, UI design mockups, multiple revision cycles, detailed documentation, post-launch support, marketing assets, analytics integration, cross-platform compatibility, performance optimization, and test automation with unit testing.

Cross-Platform Expertise: I specialize in developing games for Android, iOS, and web platforms, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience across all devices.

Seamless Publishing: My services extend beyond development to include creative graphic designing for game assets and seamless app store and Play Store publishing services, making the launch as smooth as the development process.

Commitment to Excellence:

At the heart of my approach is a dedication to open communication, iterative development, and delivering a final product that stands out for its quality and innovation. Let's collaborate to unlock boundless gaming experiences that captivate, entertain, and inspire.

Process

Throughout all phases, my approach is rooted in a process-oriented philosophy, emphasizing strong foundations, continuous improvement, and collaboration to transform your gaming vision into a captivating reality.

Starting with Pre-Production, I lay the groundwork by deeply understanding your vision and meticulously planning the project's scope and technology stack, ensuring a solid foundation for development.

Moving into the Alpha Phase, I bring the game's core concepts to life, focusing on prototype development and early testing to refine gameplay mechanics and performance benchmarks.

As we progress to the Beta Phase, the game undergoes rigorous polishing, optimization, and user testing to finalize content and ensure seamless playability across platforms.

The Release Phase is where the game shines, with meticulous preparations for a successful launch, including marketing, final quality assurances, and community engagement.

In the Post-Release Phase, my commitment continues with support for any issues, updates based on player feedback, and future enhancements to sustain the game's success and engagement.

FAQs

How do you ensure the game aligns with my vision?
My development process is deeply collaborative and client-centric, ensuring your game vision is perfectly captured and realized. Initially, I engage in thorough discussions to understand your vision, goals, and specific requirements in detail. To facilitate clear and consistent communication throughout the development process, I offer multiple channels of communication, ranging from chat to voice calls—which I strongly advise for their effectiveness in clarifying concepts and making swift decisions.
What does the post-launch support include?
Post-launch support is tailored to ensure the smooth operation of your game, addressing any issues that arise, implementing minor adjustments, and making performance enhancements. This period allows for the monitoring of user feedback and the application of necessary updates to improve the game experience.
How do you handle game updates and new features after release?
After the initial post-launch support period, I offer services for ongoing maintenance and updates, including the addition of new features, content, and expansions. This is based on player feedback, analytics, and our shared vision for the game's growth, ensuring continuous engagement and an evolving gaming experience.
What platforms do you develop games for?
Steam and PC, VR and AR, Android and iOS, Web Platforms.
What project management tools and methodologies do you use?
I offer a versatile approach to project management, utilizing tools like Trello and Jira, and methodologies such as Kanban and Scrum, tailored to optimize workflow and communication. This structured approach is what I propose if there's no existing system in place. However, I prioritize flexibility and am fully adaptable to using any project management tools or methodologies that you're already using. My goal is to integrate seamlessly with your processes, ensuring efficient collaboration and project success.
How do you handle game graphics and content?
I offer two solutions for game graphics and content: I utilize high-quality assets from asset stores tailored to various game genres and styles, and integrate client-provided art, ensuring a perfect fit within the game. Additionally, I can guide artists on optimizing their work for game performance, providing specifications for models and textures to ensure they enhance the game without compromising efficiency.
Can you work with assets I provide?
Absolutely, I can integrate and optimize client-provided assets, ensuring they fit seamlessly within the game's design and performance requirements. I also offer guidance on optimizing asset specifications to maintain game efficiency without sacrificing quality.
How many builds/iterations do you provide during development?
Typically, the development process involves 5 to 10 builds or iterations, but this can be adapted based on the project's specific requirements. The flexibility in our approach allows us to adjust the number of iterations to ensure that we are effectively addressing your feedback and needs, maintaining a steady and productive pace of development.

What's included

Full Game with Source Code
The complete game along with its source code, ensuring full ownership and the ability to make future modifications.
5 to 10 Progress Builds
Regularly updated builds throughout development, allowing you to review progress, provide feedback, and ensure alignment with your vision.
UI Design Mockup
A detailed mockup of the user interface, offering a visual blueprint for the game's look and feel, enhancing user experience.
Multiple Revision Cycles
Opportunities for feedback and revisions at key stages, ensuring the final product closely matches your expectations.
Detailed Documentation
Comprehensive documentation covering the architecture, design decisions, and codebase, facilitating easy updates and maintenance.
Post-Launch Support
A set period of post-launch support to address any issues, make minor adjustments, and ensure smooth operation.
Analytics Integration
Implementation of analytics tools to track user engagement and gather insights for future updates or sequels.
Cross-Platform Compatibility
Ensuring the game runs smoothly across specified platforms, broadening your audience reach.
Performance Optimization
Rigorous testing and optimization for peak performance, ensuring a seamless player experience across all supported devices.
Test Automation and Unit Testing
Implementation of automated tests and unit testing frameworks to ensure code reliability and game stability, minimizing bugs and enhancing the quality of the final product.