Our Game Development Consultation services are designed to help game developers, studios, independent creators, students, and schools refine, clarify, and enhance their game concepts. Whether you have a rough idea or a fully developed vision, we provide expert insights, structured analysis, and creative direction to ensure your vision or game has a strong foundation and guidance for success.
What We Offer
Our consultation service includes:
1. PERSONAL BRANDING & JOB PREPARATION
- Deep analysis of your personal branding, including website, portfolio, and social media presence.
- Assistance with theme and branding your work on LinkedIn to enhance job search effectiveness.
- Mentorship on all projects (including side projects) to help guide your career direction.
- Review and provide feedback on any and all work including code (I have a background in programming – C++ and C#), using Unity or Unreal, and design documentation.
2. EDUCATION & MENTORING
- Deep analysis of your game’s core idea, genre, and unique selling points.
- Guidance in game design principles.
- Mentorship in the immersive design framework.
- Workshops and Curriculum development by a certified instructor and industry professional.
3. Core Concept Refinement
- Deep analysis of your game’s core idea, genre, and unique selling points.
- Identifying potential weaknesses or areas of improvement in the core concept.
- Aligning the vision with industry trends and market demands.
- Defining player fantasy, experience goals, and emotional impact.
4. Gameplay & Mechanics Evaluation
- Reviewing gameplay loops and ensuring engaging player interaction.
- Evaluating mechanics for balance, depth, and replayability.
- Providing feedback on progression systems, rewards, and difficulty scaling.
- Suggesting mechanics that enhance immersion and engagement.
5. Narrative & World-Building Enhancement
- Strengthening storytelling elements, character depth, and world cohesion.
- Ensuring narrative integration with gameplay mechanics.
- Structuring lore, factions, and historical/fictional consistency.
- Offering suggestions for environmental storytelling.
6. Target Audience & Market Positioning
- Identifying your ideal player demographic.
- Competitor analysis and positioning within the gaming industry.
- Recommendations on monetization models (premium, F2P, subscriptions).
- Evaluating marketability, branding, and USP (Unique Selling Proposition).
7. Playtesting & Player Engagement Strategies
- Planning for internal and external playtests.
- Designing player feedback loops for iterative development.
- Creating user experience (UX) roadmaps for accessibility and retention.
- Crafting onboarding and tutorial strategies.
8. Documentation & Pitch Development
- Assistance in preparing a Game Design Document (GDD).
- Crafting high-quality pitch decks for investors, publishers, and brokers.
- Writing compelling game descriptions for store pages (Steam, Apple, Google, Epic, itch.io, etc.).
- Structuring clear production roadmaps and milestone planning.
Who Is This For?
- Indie & AA Developers looking to solidify their game concept before production.
- Studios needing a fresh perspective on their design.
- Investors & Publishers evaluating potential game projects.
- Game Designers refining mechanics, storytelling, and UX.
- Students & Student Projects needing a professional level of mentorship and guidance.
- Schools, Colleges, and Universities needing an analysis on their curriculum or require curriculum development for any game development subjects.
Services Breakdown
1. Initial Discovery Call (Free, 30 min)
- We discuss your concerns, goals, and challenges.
- You provide any existing documentation, prototypes, or concepts.
2. In-Depth Written Review ($200 AUD based on needs – students $100 AUD)
- We conduct a detailed and analytical evaluation.
- A written report is prepared with insights.
- We can review prototypes, demos, games, documentation, and porfolio/branding.
3. Live Consultation & Analysis Session ($300 AUD based on needs – students $100 AUD)
- A 60 minute meeting to discuss analysis, findings, solutions, iterations, and feedback.
- Brainstorming session with recommendations tailored to your needs.
- We can discuss anything to do with game development, personal branding, and finding work.
4. Follow-Up Support (Optional – price varies on scope)
- Additional Q&A sessions.
- Continued feedback throughout development.
- Assistance in revising design documentation or curriculum.
Why Choose Us?
✅ Industry Experience – Years of experience in game design, development, and consultancy.
✅ Data-Driven & Market-Aware – Insights backed by industry trends and player data.
✅ Bespoke Solutions – Tailored advice suited to your unique vision.
✅ Actionable Feedback – No fluff, just real, implementable improvements.
✅ End-to-End Support – From concept to production-ready refinement.