Desenvolvimento de um jogo demonstração contendo mecânicas de geração procedural

Abstract

The concept of procedural generation is a widely used technique today, as it enables the fast and cost-effective creation of scenarios, art, music, and other examples that can replace the manual and expensive work of a team. Over time, several algorithms have been developed and improved, allowing for various ways of using procedural generation, resulting in opportunities for both small and large companies. In this context, this work demonstrates the use of procedural generation through the development of a demonstration game, integrating the random dynamics of procedural generation while following implemented rules to enhance the final user experience. During development, difficulties were encountered related to controlling randomness, which was necessary to avoid room overlap and ensure coherence in map generation, in addition to the challenge of implementing enemies with responsive behaviors without compromising the prototype’s performance. On the other hand, the use of GameMaker and the GML language provided greater agility in prototyping and integrating the systems, including combat, items, menus, and procedural generation. The developed prototype presented smooth gameplay, maps generated dynamically in each playthrough, and enemies with consistent behaviors, demonstrating the technical feasibility of applying procedural generation concepts within the project’s context.