BSc IT Project Guide: Racing Game
1. Introduction
The Racing Game project aims to develop a 3D or 2D game where players control vehicles racing against time or AI opponents. The game will feature various tracks, vehicles, and in-game obstacles to enhance the gameplay experience. It serves to demonstrate skills in game development, physics simulation, collision detection, and real-time rendering.
2. Objectives
• Design and develop a functional racing game with engaging
gameplay mechanics.
• Implement car physics, collision detection, and obstacle navigation.
• Provide a user interface for track selection and score tracking.
• Optionally include multiplayer mode using networking libraries.
3. Tools and Technologies
• Unity or Unreal Engine
• C# (for Unity) or C++ (for Unreal Engine)
• Blender (for 3D assets)
• Photoshop or GIMP (for textures)
• Photon Unity Networking (for multiplayer features, if applicable)
4. System Requirements
• A PC with at least 8GB RAM and dedicated GPU.
• Unity or Unreal Engine installed.
• Visual Studio or preferred code editor.
5. Functional Requirements
• Player can control vehicle movement.
• Multiple race tracks to choose from.
• Obstacles on tracks that affect performance.
• Timer and scoring system.
• AI or multiplayer opponents.
6. Non-Functional Requirements
• Smooth frame rate (minimum 30 FPS).
• Responsive controls.
• Attractive UI and game environment.
7. System Design
• Game Architecture: Scene manager, physics engine
integration, asset manager.
• Entity-Component System for game objects.
• Level manager for track and environment handling.
• Scoreboard and HUD for user interface.
8. Implementation
• Use Unity’s Rigidbody and Colliders for vehicle physics.
• Scripting in C# for controls and game logic.
• Use NavMesh or AI pathfinding for non-player opponents.
• Asset importation and optimization using Blender.
9. Testing
• Unit testing for scripts.
• Playtesting to ensure bug-free and fun gameplay.
• Performance testing on multiple devices.
10. Conclusion
This project enhances understanding of real-time simulation, graphics rendering, and game mechanics. A racing game project provides an excellent opportunity to explore software development within the exciting domain of gaming.