InkFall: Integración de sistemas y mecánicas en Unity para un videojuego narrativo multigénero de experiencia dinámica

Abstract

This study aimed to integrate the systems, mechanics, and assets of the multi-genre narrative video game InkFall through a modular technical architecture implemented in Unity, capable of coordinating the contributions of programming, 3D modeling, user interface, and audio without compromising the project's stability, performance, or maintainability. The research was applied and descriptive in nature and was conducted using an iterative methodology based on the progressive incorporation of mechanics, levels, and systems, supported by continuous validation, refinement, and optimization processes. During development, a component-, manager-, and event-based architecture was defined to reduce system coupling and facilitate the integration of new functionalities. The process included organizing the project structure, configuring the development environment, integrating graphical and audio assets, incorporating third-party assets, and implementing gameplay, user interface, and navigation systems. Functional and performance testing performed using Unity's profiling and analysis tools verified component integration and quantified the improvements achieved. As a result, the prototype increased its performance from approximately 30 to 63 frames per second, representing an improvement of nearly 110%, and reduced the number of rendering batches generated during execution by 90%. It is concluded that the implemented architecture improved the prototype's smoothness, stability, and efficiency while establishing a modular technical foundation for its maintenance, expansion, and collaborative development.