Knowing what tools to use to realise the “Vertical Slice” of Lament is essential to my role as a Technical Designer.
For this project, the three main Game Engines we could have used are: Unity, Unreal Engine and Godot. As they are the most popular and industry standard game engines. However, I want to go into more detail with researching which one in order to make an informed decision:
| Feature | Unity | Godot | Unreal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Tools | Excellent | Good | Outdated (Paper2D) |
| Language | C# (powerful & simple) | GDScript (simple but limited) | C++ (complex) / Blueprints |
| Team Experience | Some | None | None |
| Performance (2D) | Great | Great | Overkill for 2D |
| Asset Store & Tools | Huge ecosystem | Small | Big (but 3D-focused) |
| Learning Curve | Moderate (best docs/tutorials) | Easy to learn | Steep |
| Community/ Support | Massive | Growing | Big (mostly 3D/AAA devs) |
| Common uses | 2D/3D, Indie to Mid-Scale | Small 2D games, hobbyists | High-end 3D, cinematic projects |
After researching and developing this table, I decided to go with Unity for this project. Mainly due to the fact that Unity has the best 2D tools, Community support and tools for us to use to help us develop Lament. However, the biggest decisive factor for us, was that we it is the only game engine that we had experience with.
Research Sources
Yadav, A. (2024). Godot vs Unity vs Unreal – Amit Yadav – Medium. [online] Medium. Available at: https://medium.com/%40amit25173/godot-vs-unity-vs-unreal-775fa7d91b2c [Accessed 19 Feb 2025].
imeta.io (2023). Unity Vs Unreal Vs Godot – Comparison, Pros, Cons. [online] Imetatech.io. Available at: https://imetatech.io/blog/unity-unreal-godot-comparison? [Accessed 19 Feb 2025].
www.youtube.com. Dan Pos (2022) (Unity vs Unreal Engine 5 2022 (& Godot!) | Which Game Engine Should I Make My Game In). – YouTube. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB5Ref-jxFQ [Accessed 19 Feb 2025].