What this case helps evaluate
- Production scope: Game development, gameplay design and graphic design
- Budget signal: $49,700
- Timeline signal: 7 months
Strategy game case study
Lock's Quest Case Study
A strategy game case focused on fortress-building mechanics, defense planning, difficulty balance and visual production.
Budget$49,700
Timeline7 months
GenreStrategy
StackUnity, C# and Photoshop
Strategy Loop Preview
The video gives context for the fortress-building loop: planning defenses, reading enemy pressure and keeping tactical decisions visible to the player.
Public release links
Available Store Pages
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Case evidence
Lock's Quest production facts and buyer relevance
This case page turns the public portfolio record into a buyer-readable snapshot for iOS and Android: what was built, what CrocoApps owned and which constraints shaped delivery.
Case details included
- Project snapshot
- Production scope
- Delivery timeline
- Technology and platform context
Case Study Snapshot
Public project facts used for this new case page.
| Project | Lock's Quest |
|---|---|
| Platform | iOS and Android |
| Engine / stack | Unity, C#, Photoshop |
| Scope | Game development, gameplay design and graphic design |
| Timeline | 7 months |
| Budget | $49,700 |
| Production period | 2007-2008 |
Source: CrocoApps public project archive and approved production materials.
Strategy blueprint
Fortress Building Needs Readable Pressure
The important part of this case is pacing: players need enough time to plan defenses, then enough enemy pressure to make each construction decision matter.
- Plan the fortress layout.
- Place defensive structures.
- React to enemy waves.
- Balance challenge for new and experienced players.
Strategy Screens and Production Flow
The images support the strategy case with process material and final screens around construction, defense and balance.
Production Scope
The project needed strategy depth while staying approachable for players new to fortress-building and defense mechanics.
Construction Mechanics
Players build defenses and use planning to protect fortresses from enemy pressure.
Difficulty Balance
The public case highlights the need to balance accessibility for beginners with challenge for experienced players.
Graphic Design
Visual production supported the atmosphere and tactical readability of the game.
Gameplay Structure
The loop combines building, defense and tactical response, which requires careful feedback and pacing.
Delivery Snapshot
This case gives a compact example of strategy-game production with clear scope and timeline.
System Design
Define construction, defense and enemy-pressure rules.
Art Direction
Create a visual style that supports strategy readability.
Balance
Tune difficulty for both new and experienced players.
Delivery
Build and polish the Unity production scope for release.
Lock's Quest FAQ
What genre is represented here?
The public case describes a strategy game where players build fortresses and defend against enemies.
What was the listed budget?
The old CrocoApps page lists a $49,700 budget and seven-month timeline.
Why is this case relevant?
It demonstrates strategic gameplay design, balancing and visual production rather than only casual mechanics.
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