Técnicas de programação para otimização de jogos desktop na Godot Engine

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the main optimization techniques for games developed using the Godot Engine, with a focus on the desktop platform. The research explores essential concepts of game optimization, such as techniques aimed at saving computational resources to achieve better performance. For this work, three optimization strategies (Object Pooling, Spatial Partition, and Dirty Flag) were presented, which utilize programming methods to enhance game performance and smoothness, prioritizing fast and efficient code execution. After introducing the techniques, each was implemented in the Platformer 2D game, a free, open-source game available on the Godot Engine. Subsequently, comparisons and analyses of the results obtained before and after applying the proposed optimizations were conducted.