Desarrollo y evaluación de un sistema educativo interactivo en Unity para mejorar la comprensión lógico-matemática aplicada a la programación de mecánicas de videojuego

Abstract

Learning to program game mechanics requires understanding the relationship between code, logical-mathematical fundamentals, and observable behavior within an interactive environment. However, in the training processes, there can be a separation between theoretical explanation and practical application, which makes it difficult for students to interpret, modify, and develop mechanics autonomously. Given this situation, the project aimed to develop an educational and interactive system that integrates into a guided environment in Unity and a complementary didactic book to support the understanding of video game mechanics programming. The development was organized using the waterfall model, considering the phases of requirements analysis, technical and narrative design, implementation, testing, and final adjustments. The solution is structured into four modules: (i) movement and sprint, (ii) jump and dash, (iii) environment zones, and (iv) state machine. The environment in Unity incorporates step-by-step instructions and validations, while the book explains the programming logic, mathematical foundations, and mechanics. The validation is carried out through a Likert scale survey applied to a sample of 20 participants belonging to the target audience. The results reflect a favorable evaluation of the system, especially in the clarity of the instructions, the understanding of the mechanics, and the usefulness of the validations during the process. It is concluded that the integration of the guided environment and the educational resource better guides the user and reduces difficulties during the implementation of the activities.