Understanding of GDD

A game design document (GDD) is an important document that records game design and development, and is an indispensable tool in the game development process.

So what is a game design document?

A typical GDD will include the following sections:

• Game overview

• Core gameplay

• Worldview and story background

• Level design

• Characters and items

• Visual and sound design

• User experience

• Development plan

• Technical requirements and test feedback

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The importance of GDD:

• Ensures that designers, programmers and illustrators, as well as other members, understand the structure of the game

• Provides a clear development plan for the team

• Helps allocate budgets and time

• Identifies potential problems in advance to avoid rework during development