Game Architecture Questions

Engine and Platform

1. Game engine:

   • Unity (C#, versatile, large ecosystem)
   • Unreal Engine (C++, AAA graphics)
   • Godot (GDScript/C#, open-source)
   • Custom engine
   • Other: ___

2. Target platforms:

   • PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)
   • Mobile (iOS, Android)
   • Console (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch)
   • Web (WebGL)
   • Mix: ___

3. 2D or 3D:

   • 2D
   • 3D
   • 2.5D (3D with 2D gameplay)

Architecture Pattern

1. Core architecture:

   • ECS (Entity Component System) - Unity DOTS, Bevy
   • OOP (Object-Oriented) - Unity MonoBehaviours, Unreal Actors
   • Data-Oriented Design
   • Mix

2. Scene structure:

   • Single scene (load/unload prefabs)
   • Multi-scene (additive loading)
   • Scene per level

Multiplayer (if applicable)

1. Multiplayer type:

   • Single-player only
   • Local multiplayer (same device/splitscreen)
   • Online multiplayer
   • Both local + online

2. If online multiplayer - networking:

   • Photon (popular, managed)
   • Mirror (Unity, open-source)
   • Netcode for GameObjects (Unity, official)
   • Unreal Replication
   • Custom netcode
   • Other: ___

3. Multiplayer architecture:

   • Client-Server (authoritative server)
   • Peer-to-Peer
   • Dedicated servers
   • Listen server (player hosts)

4. Backend for multiplayer:

   • PlayFab (Microsoft, game backend)
   • Nakama (open-source game server)
   • GameSparks (AWS)
   • Firebase
   • Custom backend

Save System

1. Save/persistence:
   • Local only (PlayerPrefs, file)
   • Cloud save (Steam Cloud, PlayFab)
   • Both local + cloud sync
   • No saves needed

Monetization (if applicable)

1. Monetization model:

   • Paid (one-time purchase)
   • Free-to-play + IAP
   • Free-to-play + Ads
   • Subscription
   • None (hobby/portfolio)

2. If IAP - platform:

   • Unity IAP (cross-platform)
   • Steam microtransactions
   • Mobile stores (App Store, Google Play)
   • Custom (virtual currency)

3. If Ads:

   • Unity Ads
   • AdMob (Google)
   • IronSource
   • Other: ___

Assets

1. Asset pipeline:

   • Unity Asset Bundles
   • Unreal Pak files
   • Addressables (Unity)
   • Streaming from CDN
   • All assets in build

2. Art creation tools:

   • Blender (3D modeling)
   • Maya/3DS Max
   • Photoshop (textures)
   • Substance (materials)
   • Aseprite (pixel art)
   • Other: ___

Analytics and LiveOps

1. Analytics:

   • Unity Analytics
   • GameAnalytics
   • Firebase Analytics
   • PlayFab Analytics
   • None

2. LiveOps/Events:

   • Remote config (Unity, Firebase)
   • In-game events
   • Season passes
   • None (fixed content)

Audio

1. Audio middleware:
   • Unity Audio (built-in)
   • FMOD
   • Wwise
   • Simple (no middleware)