Game Architecture and Design: Learn the Best Practices for Game Design and Programming

by Andrew Rollings, Dave Morris

Teaches design, architecture, and management--the things programmers need to know before they can even begin writing code! Provides real-life case studies of what works and what doesn't. Takes the reader through all the necessary game creation steps-from seeing a game idea on paper to actually implementing that idea!

Genres: Programming, Software, Nonfiction, Reference

650 pages, Paperback

First published November 18, 1999

Reviews

[Achmed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clearly written, and full of original material on the subject. Includes instruction on designing games, technical details, planning development, and managing game development groups.

[Chrys · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading this book. It was a long time ago, I had never programmed before, but loved playing games. I enjoyed every page of it!