Game Optimization & Performance

Project-specific optimization patterns, benchmarking, and known pitfalls.

Architecture

Component	Location	Role
AudioManager	`scripts/autoloads/audio_manager.gd`	Bus hierarchy, sidechain compressor, volume API
CarAudio	`scripts/audio/car_audio.gd`	Engine/wind/servo/landing audio (sample-based)
TireAudio	`scripts/audio/tire_audio.gd`	Per-wheel tire squeak with envelope smoothing
ImpactAudio	`scripts/audio/impact_audio.gd`	Collision/scrape audio (sample-based, pooled)
GraphicsManager	`scripts/autoloads/graphics_manager.gd`	Tier switching, DOF, config persistence
Debug overlays	`scripts/debug/`	F3-F8 visual profiling overlays
EffectLOD	Various effect scripts	WorldScale-aware distance culling