A low level performance-first 2D framework for Unity with Embedded Design Rationale for Mid to senior Developers
Last Updated: February 2026 Target Audience: Mid to Senior Developers / Architects
Get the Framework & Embedded Design Rationale on Gumroad
This is not a plug-and-play beginner template. This is a low-level foundation focused on explicit execution, minimal overhead, and predictable behavior. Architect’s Version included: Features full Embedded Design Rationale (EDR) that walks through the code, explaining the specific why behind critical architectural decisions (e.g., CRTP-based type safety and FIFO buffered pooling).
Performance-First Architecture: Stop fighting Unity’s hidden lifecycle. Favor code-first patterns.
Zero-if/else Character Controller: Uses a decoupled state architecture instead of sprawling switch blocks.
Independent Modules: Use only what you need. Animation, Save, Object Pooling, and Input systems stand alone.
No Hidden Magic: No surprise initialization. You control the update loops.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKKIVfNXYKc
One Universal Pattern: A single, lightweight abstract foundation handles
the entire lifecycle; from UI and Game States to Character Selection and Gameplay.
Strict Domain Validation: A 6-tier inheritance structure forces the Unity Editor
to protect your architecture. It physically rejects out of domain data,
preventing UI data from ever polluting your movement states.
Explicit Execution: Zero MonoBehaviour magic or hidden loops.
We use a stripped-back, decoupled standard where YOU maintain absolute
control over the transition and execution of every object.
Note: This video is a Technical Case Study demonstrating the framework's DNA in a production environment.
What is NOT included: To keep the framework lightweight, the visuals and genre-specific logic seen here (Shooting, Menus, Art) are excluded.
What IS included: You are buying the core architectural foundation used to build this. To demonstrate its power across genres, the included package features a high-complexity Metroidvania character controller, tackling difficult states like wall-climbing and ledge-climbing that developers often struggle with.
Purchase & Download: Available exclusively via Gumroad. Review the EDR: Start with the Architect's Version to understand the design Whys.