Guides
Asset Selection Guide
Learn how to choose the right assets for your game to balance quality, performance, and cost.
Understanding Asset Tiers
Manifest offers three asset quality tiers. Each tier affects the visual quality, performance, and coin cost of your game.
Standard
High-quality assets optimized for performance
Best for: Perfect for most games and prototypes
- Optimized meshes
- Good performance
- Wide variety
Premium
Enhanced assets with better detail and quality
Best for: For polished games and commercial projects
- Higher detail
- Better textures
- More variations
Ultra
Highest quality assets with maximum detail
Best for: For showcase projects and high-end games
- Maximum detail
- 4K textures
- Cinematic quality
Choosing the Right Tier
Use Standard for:
- Prototypes and testing
- Simple games with many assets
- When coin budget is limited
- Mobile or low-end device targets
Use Premium for:
- Polished commercial games
- Key visual elements (main character, important props)
- When quality matters more than quantity
Use Ultra for:
- Showcase projects
- Hero assets (main character, centerpiece items)
- Marketing materials and trailers
Cost Considerations
Higher tier assets cost more coins. Here's a general guide:
- Standard: Lowest cost, best for bulk assets
- Premium: Moderate cost, use for important elements
- Ultra: Highest cost, reserve for hero assets
Use our Build Cost Calculator to estimate costs before generating.