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Building a Factory Automation Game in 48 Hours - Unity Game Jam Development Process

Code Monkey via YouTube

Overview

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Watch this 23-minute game development video documenting the complete process of creating a complex factory automation game in just 48 hours for Unity's anniversary game jam. Follow along as the developer tackles the challenge of writing over 3000 lines of C# code, starting from initial brainstorming and genre selection through prototype development, system implementation, visual polish, and final submission. Learn about the decision-making process behind choosing factory automation as the genre, discover techniques for rapid prototyping and efficient workflow optimization, and observe how experience and proper tools contribute to successful game jam participation. Explore the development of core game systems including conveyor belts and upgrade mechanics, understand approaches to asset integration and visual enhancement, and gain insights into time management during crunch periods and the importance of playtesting. Benefit from practical advice on building game development experience, improving coding skills, and leveraging development tools to maximize productivity during time-constrained projects.

Syllabus

00:00 Intro
01:09 Why I joined the game jam
02:05 Brainstorming the game idea
04:02 Picking a genre and setting goals
05:34 Starting the prototype
08:20 Building game systems conveyors, upgrades, etc.
11:07 Assets, tools, and speeding up workflow
14:12 Visuals and polishing
17:13 Polishing details and UI
19:19 Crunch time and playtesting
21:11 Submitting the game & final thoughts
22:03 How to gain experience & improve
22:21 Outro

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