Choosing the right partner for your game development project can make or break its success.
From code scalability to LiveOps integration and post-launch support, every decision made by your partner shapes your game’s future.
At Galaxy4Games, we’ve worked with publishers, startups, and indie studios who came to us after difficult experiences with previous vendors. These are five real scenarios that show what can go wrong—and what we learned from them.
1. Limited Experience Beyond Prototypes
When a prototype isn’t a product
One studio brought us a puzzle game after their previous vendor delivered only one episode. Once we reviewed the project, it became clear:
all the game logic was placed directly in the scene.
Every window, model, and interaction existed in one unscalable codebase. It wasn’t a product—it was a fragile prototype.
How we helped:
We rebuilt the architecture using a modular development framework, separating visuals from logic, and preparing the system for scalability and LiveOps and modular development solutions.
Takeaway:
Before signing a deal, ask potential vendors to show games they’ve actually launched and still operate. Experience in full-cycle delivery says more than any sales pitch.
2. Lack of Stable, Reusable Systems
When your vendor rebuilds the wheel—badly
Reusable, tested systems are critical for both speed and stability.
One client asked a vendor to build a Match-2 game. The vendor simply bought a Unity Asset Store template. When the client requested new mechanics, everything broke—the code wasn’t built for flexibility.
How we helped:
We replaced the fragile system with our in-house, reusable frameworks, built to support ongoing updates, feature expansion, and efficient LiveOps integration.
Takeaway:
Choose a partner that maintains ready-made, tested frameworks. It’s a hallmark of a reliable game development company
—not one chasing quick delivery at the expense of long-term quality.
3. Unrealistic Pricing and Expectations
When “cheap” becomes expensive
We often meet clients who start with vendors promising AAA-level projects on tiny budgets.
The result? Missed deadlines, unfinished prototypes, and wasted investment.
How we helped:
We reviewed the project’s status, adjusted the scope, and built a realistic MVP roadmap aligned with the client’s goals and market.
Takeaway:
A trustworthy partner helps you validate ideas realistically. Compare references, use AI-assisted estimations—but be cautious of quotes that sound too good to be true.
4. The Risk of Working With Detached Agencies
When communication breaks, trust breaks
Large outsourcing agencies often separate clients from developers through multiple layers of management.
Even a simple change request becomes a new paid task.
How we helped:
We built direct communication with the client: regular sync calls, transparent tracking, and personal accountability from our leadership team.
Takeaway:
Smaller, owner-involved teams deliver more flexible and responsible communication. The closer your vendor is to their business, the more they care about yours.
5. Misunderstanding the Role of AI in Game Development
When automation replaces craftsmanship
We’ve received requests like: “Can you build a game like Battlefield with AI in a few weeks?”
AI can assist—but it can’t replace the craftsmanship of experienced developers.
How we helped:
We implemented AI-assisted workflows for faster iteration while maintaining human control over creative and technical decisions.
Takeaway:
AI is an enhancer, not a substitute. Learn how studios use it strategically in AI-driven LiveOps best practices
to optimize, not replace, their teams.
Choosing a Reliable Development Partner
When evaluating a co-development partner, focus on these five factors:
1-Proven experience in delivering and maintaining live products
2-Reusable and tested development frameworks
3-Transparent pricing and communication
4-Direct access to decision-makers
5-Balanced use of AI tools
And if your current project feels stuck, it’s never too late to make a change.
Start by auditing your project with a team that combines engineering, creativity, and accountability.
As featured on EuropeanGaming.eu, Galaxy4Games helps studios scale through modular systems, LiveOps, and co-development that evolve with their players.
About Galaxy4Games
Galaxy4Games is a forward-thinking game development company providing full-cycle development, co-development, art outsourcing, and LiveOps services.
With 15+ years of experience and over 100 completed projects, we help studios build scalable, sustainable, and player-centric games for every platform.
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