Based in Sheffield, we serve UK and international markets with precision engineering.
Acanego operates at the intersection of artistic vision and technical precision. Our primary focus lies in developing native mobile experiences that push the boundaries of Unity and Unreal Engine capabilities on handheld devices.
From Sheffield's creative district, we coordinate with UK publishers and export our technical methodologies to European partners, ensuring every project meets rigorous platform compliance standards.
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A hyper-casual arcade shooter featuring procedural level generation and dynamic particle systems. Achieved 2.5M downloads with 60fps stability on mid-tier devices.
High-fidelity mobile racer leveraging Unreal Engine's mobile rendering features. Features real-time lighting and physics-based suspension models for realistic handling.
Built on a proprietary C++ engine for maximum battery efficiency. A turn-based strategy game with AI-driven opponents that adapt to player behavior over time.
Narrative-driven RPG with branching storylines. Utilized Unity's Timeline and Cinemachine for professional-grade cutscenes on mobile hardware.
Utility app for interior design using ARKit and ARCore. Real-time ray tracing approximations allow users to place 3D furniture with accurate shadows.
Ultra-low latency audio engine written in C. Syncs visualizers to local MP3 files with sub-50ms accuracy for competitive rhythm gameplay.
Sequel to the viral hit. Built on the 2D physics kit with custom collision detection for tight controls. Localized for 12 languages.
Streamlined golf sim with realistic ball flight physics. Used Blueprints for rapid iteration on course designs before compiling to C++.
Minimalist text adventure with procedural storytelling. Entire engine fits in 800KB, designed for ultra-low-end smartphones in emerging markets.
Match-3 puzzle game featuring a proprietary AI that adjusts difficulty in real-time based on player engagement metrics to maximize retention.
Competitive FPS title featuring weapon balistics models imported from military simulations. Netcode optimized for 4G/5G latency.
Idle clicker game with complex math balancing. Backend written in Go for real-time event processing, client logic in pure C.
Isometric zombie survival game set in London landmarks. Uses Entity Component System (ECS) for hundreds of simultaneous enemies.
Realistic cooking simulator using Chaos physics for ingredient destruction. Touch controls mapped to knife trajectory vectors.
Meditation and breathing guide app. Uses minimal memory footprint to ensure background audio playback never stops.
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Asset Import > Optimization > Export
In the context of Acanego's development philosophy, "excellence" refers to the consistent delivery of high-fidelity experiences regardless of hardware limitations. It is the ability to maintain visual integrity while ensuring battery efficiency and thermal stability.
Best for 2D, puzzle games, and rapid prototyping. Asset Store ecosystem speeds up development significantly.
Ideal for 3D environments requiring photorealism. Blueprint visual scripting allows designers to iterate without coding.
Necessary for unique control schemes or when engine overhead is too high for the target device.
Myth: "Mobile games can't handle complex physics."
Correction: Modern phones handle rigid-body physics surprisingly well, provided collision shapes are simplified and objects are pooled.
Myth: "Native code is always faster than scripting."
Correction: With modern JIT compilers, optimized C# or Blueprints can outperform poorly written native code. Profiling is key.
Choosing the engine and designing the data flow. We determine whether custom tooling is required for specific mechanics or if standard solutions suffice.
Grey-box implementation of core mechanics. We validate "fun" before spending time on art assets. This phase is iterative and fast-paced.
Asset integration, shader compilation, and final optimisation. We run automated benchmarks to ensure the build meets our strict 60fps requirement.
Each stage has specific exit criteria. A build cannot advance to the next stage without passing automated regression tests.
Measured across 50+ device profiles during the final QA phase. Variance is attributed to thermal throttling on older hardware, not engine inefficiency.
Our custom engine projects average under 15MB. This reduces download friction and increases conversion rates on cellular data connections.
Independent profiling shows our optimised codepaths consume significantly less power during idle states and active gameplay.
"We needed a studio that understood the limitations of mid-range Android tablets. Acanego delivered a custom rendering solution that kept our 3D models looking crisp without dropping frames."
— Client Scenario: Educational Puzzle Game
"The transition from prototype to production was seamless. Their adherence to CI/CD pipelines meant we saw daily progress builds, which kept our stakeholders confident."
— Client Scenario: Hyper-Casual Publisher
Important Disclaimer: The metrics above represent internal benchmarks and client feedback scenarios. Performance results vary depending on specific device hardware, OS versions, and background processes. No guarantees of specific financial outcomes or user acquisition numbers are implied or stated.
Contact the Acanego studio to discuss your mobile gaming project.
