Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In this video, I break down a common trap in game development—adding complexity where it doesn’t belong. Using a real example, we walk through how a simple system turned into an over-engineered solution, why that happens, and what it costs in terms of clarity, iteration speed, and maintainability. We’ll look at how to recognize when you’re crossing the line, and go over practical guidelines to help you keep your systems as simple as they need to be—no simpler, no more complex.
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 Over-Engineering
1:28 StateMachine
6:29 Inversion of Control Systems
More Useful Code:
github.com/adammyhre?tab=repositories
Unity Utility Library: github.com/adammyhre/Unity-Utils
Lock Inspector Hotkey: gist.github.com/adammyhre/4754f731a93bf1cab0d1385ccfa23642
*Other Recommended Tools* _(Affiliate Links)_
Ultimate Preview - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/ultimate-preview-bundle-340976?aid=1101lw3sv
Mouse Shortcuts - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/mouse-button-shortcuts-and-selection-history-228013?aid=1101lw3sv
Init(args) - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/init-args-200530?aid=1101lw3sv
Wingman - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/wingman-your-inspector-s-best-friend-303181?aid=1101lw3sv
Favorites Window - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/favorites-window-123487?aid=1101lw3sv
Scene Notes - assetstore.unity.com/publishers/87819?aid=1101lw3sv
Beautify - assetstore.unity.com/packages/vfx/shaders/fullscreen-camera-effects/beautify-3-advanced-post-processing-233073?aid=1101lw3sv
Odin - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/odin-inspector-and-serializer-89041?aid=1101lw3sv?aid=1101lw3sv
Odin Validator - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/odin-validator-227861?aid=1101lw3sv
Hot Reload: assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/hot-reload-edit-code-without-compiling-254358?aid=1101lw3sv
Better Hierarchy: assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/better-hierarchy-272963?aid=1101lw3sv
Better Transform: assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/better-transform-size-notes-global-local-workspace-parent-child--321300?aid=1101lw3sv
Better Mesh Filter: assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/better-mesh-mesh-preview-full-insight-at-a-glance-321364?aid=1101lw3sv
Editor Console Pro: assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/editor-console-pro-11889?aid=1101lw3sv
Any Object Finder: assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/any-object-finder-286455?aid=1101lw3sv
Kybernetic Tools: assetstore.unity.com/publishers/16747?aid=1101lw3sv
Sisus Tools: assetstore.unity.com/publishers/41398?aid=1101lw3sv
Prime Tween - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/animation/primetween-high-performance-animations-and-sequences-252960?aid=1101lw3s
Rabbit Logger - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/rabbit-logger-305396?aid=1101lw3s
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In this video, I break down a common trap in game development—adding complexity where it doesn’t belong. Using a real example, we walk through how a simple system turned into an over-engineered solution, why that happens, and what it costs in terms of clarity, iteration speed, and maintainability. We’ll look at how to recognize when you’re crossing the line, and go over practical guidelines to help you keep your systems as simple as they need to be—no simpler, no more complex.
Want to support me? 😀
Buy me a coffee! ko-fi.com/adammyhre
🔔 Subscribe for more Unity Tutorials youtube.com/@git-amend
Discord: discord.gg/FDRZGQBBUC
#unity3d #gamedev #indiedev
▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 Over-Engineering
1:28 StateMachine
6:29 Inversion of Control Systems
More Useful Code:
github.com/adammyhre?tab=repositories
Unity Utility Library: github.com/adammyhre/Unity-Utils
Lock Inspector Hotkey: gist.github.com/adammyhre/4754f731a93bf1cab0d1385ccfa23642
*Other Recommended Tools* _(Affiliate Links)_
Ultimate Preview - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/ultimate-preview-bundle-340976?aid=1101lw3sv
Mouse Shortcuts - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/mouse-button-shortcuts-and-selection-history-228013?aid=1101lw3sv
Init(args) - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/init-args-200530?aid=1101lw3sv
Wingman - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/wingman-your-inspector-s-best-friend-303181?aid=1101lw3sv
Favorites Window - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/favorites-window-123487?aid=1101lw3sv
Scene Notes - assetstore.unity.com/publishers/87819?aid=1101lw3sv
Beautify - assetstore.unity.com/packages/vfx/shaders/fullscreen-camera-effects/beautify-3-advanced-post-processing-233073?aid=1101lw3sv
Odin - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/odin-inspector-and-serializer-89041?aid=1101lw3sv?aid=1101lw3sv
Odin Validator - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/odin-validator-227861?aid=1101lw3sv
Hot Reload: assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/hot-reload-edit-code-without-compiling-254358?aid=1101lw3sv
Better Hierarchy: assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/better-hierarchy-272963?aid=1101lw3sv
Better Transform: assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/better-transform-size-notes-global-local-workspace-parent-child--321300?aid=1101lw3sv
Better Mesh Filter: assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/better-mesh-mesh-preview-full-insight-at-a-glance-321364?aid=1101lw3sv
Editor Console Pro: assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/editor-console-pro-11889?aid=1101lw3sv
Any Object Finder: assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/any-object-finder-286455?aid=1101lw3sv
Kybernetic Tools: assetstore.unity.com/publishers/16747?aid=1101lw3sv
Sisus Tools: assetstore.unity.com/publishers/41398?aid=1101lw3sv
Prime Tween - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/animation/primetween-high-performance-animations-and-sequences-252960?aid=1101lw3s
Rabbit Logger - assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/rabbit-logger-305396?aid=1101lw3s
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