The Amazing World of Video Game Development
by Denis Galanin

5 out of 5 stars

This picture book gives a concise explanation of the basics of video games and how they are created. Each page has two or three paragraphs explaining the different components of a game, and the roles of different people who design the concept, music, sounds, art, and coding of the game.

This was such an interesting look into the behind-the-scenes design that goes into video games! This would be sure to inspire a kid who wants to work on game development. They might decide they want to be a programmer and learn computer coding. They might want to be a sound engineer or composer and create sound effects or music scores. They might want to be an artist and create beautiful art for a game. There are so many skills that go into game design!

I liked that this book takes a complex process that can involve huge teams of people and explains it in a simple way, breaking down the different departments and skill sets in a clear way.

The art is very colorful and bright with a cool cartoon style. It illustrates the different elements of a game, and gives the whole book an attractive look.

I would recommend this book to ages 6-10.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.