10 Tips & Tricks for Beginner Game Developers in Iraq
10 Tips & Tricks for Beginner Game Developers in Iraq
Game development is exciting, but also overwhelming when you're just starting out — especially if you're in Iraq where resources can be limited.
The good news? You don’t need expensive tools or a big team. With some smart strategies, you can learn fast, build faster, and avoid burnout.
Here are 10 powerful tips & tricks that helped me as a beginner.
🧠 1. Start With 2D, Not 3D
3D is tempting, but it's way more complex. Begin with 2D games (like platformers or top-down shooters) to learn faster and finish something.
⏱️ 2. Don’t Build Your “Dream Game” First
Every beginner dreams of a huge open-world game. Don’t do it — you'll burn out.
Build a simple game in 1 week. Like:
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Pong
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Flappy Bird
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Space Invaders
Small wins build big skills.
🆓 3. Use Free Assets
Don’t waste time creating art from scratch in the beginning.
Use websites like:
Later, you can create your own style.
🌍 4. Join Game Dev Communities
You’re not alone! Join online groups where you can ask questions and learn:
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Discord servers for Godot, Unity, Unreal
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Reddit: r/gamedev, r/indiegames
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YouTube comments (believe it or not, people reply!)
🧩 5. Break Your Game Into Tiny Tasks
Don't say: "I'm making a platformer."
Instead say:
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“Add jump button”
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“Make enemy move”
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“Add sound effect when hit”
Small goals = faster progress.
🔄 6. Reuse Code From Tutorials
Don’t feel guilty copying code from YouTube tutorials — everyone does it.
Just understand what each line does, and tweak it for your game.
📱 7. Think About Mobile Early
Iraqis use smartphones more than PCs.
If you want more players, optimize your game for Android. Unity and Godot are great for mobile.
⚡ 8. Focus on Gameplay, Not Graphics
Cool graphics won’t save a boring game.
A simple pixel game that’s fun to play is better than a beautiful mess.
⌨️ 9. Learn Keyboard Shortcuts
Speed up your work by using shortcuts in your engine.
Example: In Unity, pressing Ctrl + D duplicates an object instantly.
🔥 10. Never Wait for “Perfect”
Your first game will not be perfect — and that’s OK.
Finish it anyway. Post it. Show your friends.
Then make another. And another.
That’s how real developers are made.
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