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Y Combinator Cast

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

Our architecture is a blend of 50% app and 50% game, utilizing Swift and Kotlin for Android, and C++ for the game engine.

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MMOs in the Instagram Era: Highrise (S18) - YC Gaming Tech Talks 2020

@ Y Combinator

MMOs in the Instagram Era: Highrise (S18) - YC Gaming Tech Talks 2020

12/07/20

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

We have a microservices architecture that allows us to swap components in and out easily, using Objective-C++ on iOS and JNI on Android for bridging.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

The Swift component creates a silky smooth native feel, while the C++ component manages the game engine, avatars, and business logic, shared between iOS and Android.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

This architecture enables us to create various games and products by swapping out elements of Highrise, like introducing a hero collector game or an adventure fishing game.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

Highrise is a social-first game, built on an architecture that combines a smooth user experience with the capabilities of a real game engine.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

We're using Unreal Engine and AR Kit on iPhone as major technologies to create our app, which enables us to produce content that previously didn't exist.

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Hosain Rahman

04/26/17

@ Y Combinator

We strive to integrate the best practices from both hardware and software development, recognizing that building mobile software can be as complex as hardware due to the need for precision and quality.

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Jimmy

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

In designing Highrise, we focused on creating an experience that feels like both an app and a game, which is crucial for user engagement.

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Tim Sweeney

04/30/25

@ Lex Fridman

Unreal Engine was initially developed in C, later transitioning to C++ for better performance and maintainability, which was crucial for the game's success.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

Our goal is to offload heavy lifting into the core to facilitate cross-platform development, which we've successfully achieved.