RESULT CATEGORIES
TECHNICAL STABILITY
Games that function reliably across target platforms. Crash rates below 0.3% in production environments. Systems that handle concurrent player loads without performance degradation.
Average stability: 99.7% uptime after launch
DEVELOPMENT EFFICIENCY
Projects delivered within projected timelines. Clear milestone achievement without scope creep. Code bases that enable future feature additions without structural rewrites.
Average timeline accuracy: 94% on-schedule delivery
PLAYER ENGAGEMENT
Mechanics that keep players actively involved. Session lengths that indicate genuine interest. Return rates showing sustained engagement over time rather than brief spikes.
Average session duration: 28 minutes per play
MAINTAINABILITY
Code that other developers can understand and modify. Documentation that enables knowledge transfer. Systems designed for long-term support without constant developer intervention.
Post-launch patch reduction: 67% fewer updates needed
MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
200+
Projects Delivered
Since 2018, consistent structural development
95%
Client Return Rate
Clients return for additional projects
87%
Launch Success
Games launch without major technical issues
PERFORMANCE DATA
Average Development Timeline
12-16 weeks for complete arcade systems
Post-Launch Stability
99.7% uptime across deployed games
Code Review Scores
8.7/10 average maintainability rating
Client Satisfaction
4.8/5.0 average project rating
METHODOLOGY IN PRACTICE
How our structural approach solves real development challenges
SURVIVAL MECHANICS IMPLEMENTATION
CHALLENGE
Client needed survival arcade game with escalating difficulty but struggled with balance issues. Previous prototype had player frustration from unpredictable difficulty spikes and unclear resource systems.
STRUCTURAL SOLUTION
We implemented algorithmic difficulty progression based on player performance metrics. Resource scarcity tied to mathematical models rather than arbitrary timers. Clear visual indicators for all survival mechanics to reduce confusion.
MEASURABLE OUTCOME
Player session lengths increased from 8 minutes to 24 minutes average. Completion rates improved from 12% to 38%. Post-launch required only three minor balance patches versus previous versions needing weekly adjustments.
CRASH REPORTING INTEGRATION
CHALLENGE
Existing game had intermittent crashes affecting roughly 15% of players. Client couldn't reproduce issues in testing environment. User reports were vague and debugging was taking development time away from new features.
STRUCTURAL SOLUTION
Implemented comprehensive error logging capturing system state, player actions, and device specifications at crash points. Created automated reporting that sent structured data without capturing personal information. Built dashboard for analyzing crash patterns.
MEASURABLE OUTCOME
Identified and fixed seven critical issues within first week. Crash rate dropped from 15% to 0.8% of players experiencing issues. Average bug identification time reduced from 12 days to 2 days. Client gained actionable debugging data for future development.
ARCADE SYSTEM SCALABILITY
CHALLENGE
Client's successful arcade game needed expansion with new game modes and features. Original code structure made additions difficult without breaking existing systems. Previous attempts at expansion caused performance issues and introduced bugs.
STRUCTURAL SOLUTION
Refactored core systems using modular architecture. Separated game logic from presentation layer. Implemented plugin system allowing new modes without touching base code. Created comprehensive regression testing suite.
MEASURABLE OUTCOME
Successfully added four new game modes without performance regression. Development time for new features reduced by 60% compared to pre-refactor estimates. Zero critical bugs introduced during expansion phase. Client able to plan ongoing content updates with confidence.
POST-MORTEM PROCESS APPLICATION
CHALLENGE
Studio had completed five projects but kept encountering similar problems across different games. Knowledge wasn't transferring between projects. New team members repeated mistakes from earlier work. No systematic learning from experience.
STRUCTURAL SOLUTION
Conducted thorough post-mortem analysis of completed projects examining technical decisions, timeline accuracy, and problem areas. Documented patterns in challenges and solutions. Created knowledge base of proven approaches and common pitfalls specific to their development context.
MEASURABLE OUTCOME
Next three projects showed 40% reduction in repeated technical issues. Development estimates improved from 73% accuracy to 91% accuracy. Onboarding time for new developers decreased by half. Studio gained institutional knowledge that persists beyond individual team members.
PROJECT PROGRESSION PATTERN
WEEKS 1-3: FOUNDATION
Core architecture defined and implemented. System boundaries established. Initial builds demonstrating fundamental mechanics working correctly. This phase feels methodical as structure takes priority over features.
WEEKS 4-8: EXPANSION
Game features built on established foundation. Mechanics tested and refined. Integration of systems showing how pieces work together. Progress becomes visible as gameplay elements come online. Some challenges emerge requiring structural adjustments.
WEEKS 9-12: REFINEMENT
Performance optimization and balance tuning. Error handling and crash reporting fully operational. Visual polish applied to functional systems. Testing identifies edge cases that get resolved. Project approaches launch readiness.
WEEKS 13-16: DEPLOYMENT
Final platform-specific optimization. Launch preparation and monitoring systems active. Initial player data collected and analyzed. Post-launch support addressing any unexpected issues. Project transitions to maintenance phase with documentation complete.
SUSTAINED OUTCOMES
STRUCTURAL LONGEVITY
Games built with solid architecture maintain stability over time. Code quality enables ongoing development without major refactoring. Systems designed for maintainability reduce long-term support costs.
Average game lifespan: 3+ years without structural rewrites
KNOWLEDGE RETENTION
Documentation and post-mortem analysis create permanent knowledge base. Teams can onboard new members efficiently. Lessons learned apply to future projects systematically.
Developer onboarding time: 60% faster with documentation
EXPANSION CAPABILITY
Modular architecture allows feature additions without breaking existing systems. Clients successfully expand games months or years after initial launch. Investment in structure pays ongoing dividends.
Feature addition time: 40-60% faster on structured projects
TECHNICAL DEBT REDUCTION
Building correctly from start prevents accumulation of technical compromises. Projects avoid the common cycle of rapid development followed by expensive refactoring. Maintenance remains manageable long-term.
Maintenance cost reduction: 55% lower than industry average
SUSTAINABILITY FACTORS
ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY
Results last because they're built on solid foundations. We don't compromise structure for speed. System design considers long-term needs from project start. Quality architecture prevents the degradation common in rushed development.
COMPREHENSIVE TESTING
Thorough testing during development identifies issues before launch. Crash reporting systems provide ongoing monitoring. Problems get addressed based on actual data rather than guesswork. This systematic approach maintains stability over time.
DOCUMENTATION DISCIPLINE
Clear documentation enables future development by any competent developer. Knowledge doesn't depend on original team members remaining available. Technical decisions are explained and justified. This creates sustainable development capability.
POST-LAUNCH LEARNING
Post-mortem analysis captures lessons from each project. Patterns in successes and failures get documented. This knowledge feeds into future work systematically. Experience compounds rather than being lost between projects.
PROVEN TRACK RECORD
Tetiana Chyzhovych Design has delivered over 200 game development projects since 2018, maintaining a 95% client return rate through consistent structural quality. Our Berlin-based team specializes in arcade and survival game mechanics that function reliably across platforms.
The results speak to our methodology: 87% of projects launch without major technical issues, average crash rates below 0.3%, and 99.7% uptime in production environments. These outcomes stem from prioritizing architecture over decoration, testing over assumptions, and documentation over tribal knowledge.
Projects completed with our structural approach require 67% fewer post-launch patches compared to industry averages. Games maintain stability for 3+ years without requiring structural rewrites. Development teams report 60% faster onboarding times when working with our documented code bases.
Our competitive advantage lies in building games correctly from the start rather than patching problems later. This approach takes discipline during development but delivers sustained results afterward. Clients gain games that work reliably, expand cleanly, and maintain themselves efficiently.
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