Algoryte

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a mobile games company. I hire companies to make mobile games for me, and then I either sell them or manage them to make money.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Algoryte?

We needed to build some Unity applications.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Algoryte has worked on prototyping, level design, and mobile game development for us. We usually create a prototype design document, a game design document, or a level design overview. Then, we see their output, and the test is laid within the prototype design document. Finally, Algoryte breaks it down into a weekly schedule.

What is the team composition?

We’ve talked to Saad (CTO); he hops on every meeting. We also speak frequently with Talha (Founder & CEO) about the financial aspect. Overall, we’ve worked the most with two senior Unity developers who typically work full-time on our projects.

How did you come to work with Algoryte?

I initially found them through Upwork. I worked with Talha as a developer, and he then transitioned to Algoryte. I’d been connected with them for a couple of years, so I asked them to work on level design in Unity or mobile game development projects.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent over $10,000 on the most recent project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working in January 2024 on this specific project. The other projects have been smaller work. We plan to work with Algoryte for many years.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We haven’t launched, but it isn’t Algoryte’s fault. The project they’re currently working on is out of our hands. However, their quality is above average. The prototypes they’ve done recently are more presentable than typical prototypes, and we feel comfortable showing them to clients.

Many people think they’re great developers, but they’re not. Meanwhile, Algoryte’s team is actually great. They put more effort into the UI design, making it more presentable for someone who doesn’t know about games.

How did Algoryte perform from a project management standpoint?

We manage the project by milestones. We don’t have an hourly rate where they tell us they’ve taken another 30 hours. Algoryte has agreed to an initial price, and they handle their internal stuff independently.

For the last six months, they’ve been consistently one week ahead of schedule. For example, we just started a new project extension. Algoryte completed all the tasks of weeks one and two in one week. At the start of week two, they only had one task left to complete.

Moreover, we communicate about deliverables with ClickUp and talk on Discord and Google Meet. If it’s a small issue, we use a Discord server, similar to how we’d use Slack, but Discord is free. Additionally, they give us updates with pictures every week, using Google Meet for our weekly meetings.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

The developer we’ve worked with most recently has done a fantastic job.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What I find sometimes with outsourcing studios is that they might have an excellent executive team that communicates well, but it’s rare to have developers who can speak like that. With Algoryte, our most recent developer can hold his own conversation. He doesn’t have trouble sitting on the call with us and doesn’t need Saad or Talha to be on the call for it to be effective. He’s an elegant communicator and does an outstanding job as part of the team.

Sometimes studios don’t do what they’re supposed to; that’s the bottom tier. The next tier is when they do what they’re supposed to but don’t communicate. Then, the tier above is when they do their job and are good at communicating, and the people in the lower jobs in the company can also communicate like that. Algoryte is in that third category.

Overall, many losers in the mobile game space just try to make a buck off you and don’t deliver a good product, but Algoryte does an excellent job. We’ve worked with many teams and studios, and we can easily recommend Algoryte. They’re a top-notch company in terms of quality and cost.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they’re doing a great job. I’m a perfectionist in my space, so I could project things onto them, but it’s unnecessary.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend requesting a weekly meeting. I’m pretty proactive because I come from a managerial background, so I need those meetings because I think they’re important. Since I was the one to ask for them, I don’t know if they’d offered them without me saying; I didn’t give them the opportunity.

In general, a client should be able to see them work in a meeting; that’s really powerful.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the former head of marketing for Wood couture, a wood manufacturing company. We work with designers and specialize in creating hotel and hospitality furniture.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Algoryte?

Our owner was a visionary; he wanted to create a Meta space for interior designers to highlight their work and display limited-edition items.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Algoryte provided AR/VR development services. We provided a base to start from. They developed the project using Unreal Engine.

For example, we had one designer who specialized in creating unique mirrors. The platform allowed customers to come to the Meta space, see the mirrors, and buy them for the hotel, where they could visualize them in the Meta space. Ultimately, the mirror would become an NFT, increasing the value.

What is the team composition?

We were in contact with 4–5 teammates, including a developer, a project manager, and the owner.

How did you come to work with Algoryte?

We worked with another company before them, and it was horrible. They created a space based on a template and didn’t even customize it. We came to Algoryte because we didn’t get the desired results.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $3,600.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in February 2023, and the engagement lasted four months.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We were happy with the results. Algoryte did an incredible job; they mixed and matched templates to create something unique, beautiful, and surreal. 

How did Algoryte perform from a project management standpoint?

The team worked directly with us and was very hands-on and considerate. Moreover, they were patient. Even when we responded late, they caught up with the timeframe.

They created a WhatsApp group; we could communicate real-time feedback through the chat. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were excellent. Their feedback was impressive, and the team was very timely and flexible. They showed us different options and went back and fixed them with no additional cost if the owner didn’t like them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, we were the problem. The owner kept changing his mind, but Algoryte remained great. I would work with them again.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

You should know exactly what you want and provide many detailed examples for the look and feel.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive at Innonavera

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Innovative Game Development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Algoryte to accomplish?

• Vertical Slice of the Game

SOLUTION

How did you find Algoryte?

• Online Search
• Other

Why did you select Algoryte over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned
• Very easy to get along with the team

How many teammates from Algoryte were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We are in search of Unreal Engine Developer/indie studio to create a Vertical Slice of our Real-Time Strategy (RTS) game. Your core task will be to convert the Game Design Document (GDD) into a Vertical Slice for one of our game's levels. The developer is expected to work on the task independently with guidance from our side. 

The Vertical Slice is needed within a predefined two/three months' timeframe. We need experienced developer/Indie Studio with previous experience in development of similar game, so we get gain credibility of the work expected. There will be a possibility of intensive future collaboration on the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Delivered an amazing final product that exceeded expectations

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Noman was assigned on the job; he is above and beyond managing different tasks and responsibilities and cascading them through clear and proper communication methods.

What was your primary form of communication with Algoryte?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their understanding of the requirements. They just needed small guidance; they nailed our requirements in a very nice way.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Algoryte could have done differently?

Nothing that I could think of now

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of an energy & natural resources company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

VR for Education

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Algoryte to accomplish?

• Create Awareness about EVs
• Deliver key Clean Energy Education

SOLUTION

How did you find Algoryte?

Online Search

Why did you select Algoryte over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Algoryte were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

VR App that allowed users to learn about electric vehicles, EV charging, and how clean energy tech reduces carbon emissions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Project delivered on time and on-budget with a great user experience.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Milestones were developed and hit each time. Response was within 8 hours each time.

What was your primary form of communication with Algoryte?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their great communication aligned with their customer service.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Algoryte could have done differently?

NA