endorsedOngoing

Playable Desktop Game Demo (Unity) for Gaming Startup

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Game Development

Industry

Gaming

Duration

60 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 August 2021

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Toronto, Canada

Project Summary

ASSIST Software developed a playable desktop game demo using the Unity engine for a gaming-studio startup, focusing on the game's graphical front and programming-based mechanics where players script in Python. The engagement produced multiple milestones with positive feedback on the graphics, predictable milestone-based budgeting, and active collaboration through HacknPlan and Teams calls.

Key Challenges

Validate the game's feasibility with a playable proof of concept before investing in a full organization
Test the concept in focus groups to avoid hiring and resource commitments that might be wasted

Project Deliverables

Playable demo for Windows and macOS
Graphical front and high-quality graphical assets
Proof of concept (PoC)
In-game footage for community building and investor presentations

Project Solution

ASSIST developed a playable demo for Windows and macOS using the Unity engine, building the graphical front of a programming-focused game whose mechanics let players write short Python scripts to control bots. The demo acted as a proof of concept to test feasibility and focus-group reactions. The vendor produced graphical assets, implemented single- and multiplayer mechanics, and generated in-game footage to support community and investor outreach.

Project Outcome

Five milestones completed; the sixth milestone was expected mid-April 2022
Deliverables have been received per milestones with predictable milestone-based budgeting
Positive feedback from stakeholders on the game's graphics and concept

Platforms

Desktop

Tech Stack

Unity
Python

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The company has been happy with ASSIST Software. The team has delivered 5–6 milestones for the project, and the feedback for the game’s graphics has been positive. They’re enthusiastic about the project, providing valuable ideas to improve the deliverables. Overall, the engagement is a success.”
Anonymous
Owner & CEO
Date: 03/09/2022