Creating a game doesn’t have to be expensive. At Melior Games, we have a track record of creating the highest quality games while keeping costs under control. To achieve this goal, you need to know where to save without sacrificing gameplay.
In this post, we’ll discuss clever strategies to reduce costs without sacrificing the quality and professionalism of your game.
🎨 Save on Early Work with AI
Hiring concept artists and illustrators in the early stages of development can be expensive, especially when ideas are still developing. This is where AI-generated art becomes your best friend.
Using tools like Midjourney or DALL·E, we can:
- Quickly visualize characters, environments, and styles
- Create several iterations to determine the optimal art direction.
- Create moodboards for investor presentations or team meetings.
We can hire artists to finish and polish the assets once the vision is established, saving money without sacrificing the visual quality.
📦 Use Ready-Made Asset Packs
There is a sizable market for premium asset packs that include 3D models, animations, sound effects, particle systems, and user interface components for game engines like Unity and Unreal.
They’re perfect for:
- Prototyping
- Indie or mobile games with limited scope
- Projects that need to be launched quickly
We frequently blend pre-made materials with custom components to achieve the ideal ratio of uniqueness to usability.
⚠️ What not to skimp on
While there are great areas to save money, there are also areas where cutting costs can backfire.
🎮 Core Gameplay Mechanics
Players will not care about the most exquisite and well-designed graphics if the game is not responsive and captivating. That’s why we take the time to ensure that the mechanics are balanced and engaging for players.
🧠 Game Balance
Lack of balance in progression or opponent difficulty can frustrate players and impair their memory. Proper testing and tuning are an important component of the process.
🖱️ UX and UI Flow
The user flow should be intuitive, even if your UI has simple graphics. Confusing interfaces lead to poor feedback and premature deletion.
💼 Let experts help you prioritize
At Melior Games, we work closely with our clients to allocate budget wisely. We’ll help you determine:
- What is reusable or producible
- What is open for further expansion, but not necessary
- And where to invest fully for maximum impact
Because our staff has worked on numerous successful projects, you can be certain that every dollar is being used to improve your game.
✅ Build smart, not expensive
It doesn’t need millions to create a fantastic game. Rather, you require a clear vision, the appropriate people, and the appropriate tools. At every step, Melior Games is here to support you by showing you how to make safe cost cuts and invest where it matters.
👉 Contact us to start building your game the smart way.
