- Ready-made Assets are available on the Internet, but the code that implements the mechanics is written by yourself. That is why to create your own game first of all learn programming. Programmers of computer games need to know the language C#. Sometimes use C++, Java and Ajax. To program the game’s data exchange with the server you will need SQL and MySQL.
- Have a good understanding of how computers and networks work – games use many different resources such as sound and video cards and servers.
- Know the math: what the game elements and mechanics look like – everything is based on algorithms and models.
- Work in one of the game creation platforms, most often Unity or Unreal Engine.
- Speak English to be able to grasp the features of the platforms faster.
- Understand other specializations at a basic level. For example, how to animate a character and add sound effects.
- Have an idea of the structure of projects and tasks and organize your work.
Beginners often underestimate the complexity of the game creation process. After a few Unity lessons, they want to create big games like Skyrim or Dota 2. In practice, you can’t do that even if you assemble an entire team. As they learn about the engine and the industry, it becomes clear to them that making small games is even more fun. The main thing in the profession is not the scale of the games, but their technical uniqueness.