In game development, understanding the nuances of player engagement and game mechanics is crucial. Michael Heywood, the co-founder of Included Games, recently shared the transformative role of playtesting with PlaytestCloud.
With PlaytestCloud, Kooapps was able to quickly iterate on their ideas and increase daily users by more than 10%.
💬Key Takeaways: • Identifying and Correcting Difficulty Curves: PlaytestCloud enabled ZeptoLab to uncover and address significant difficulty curve issues in "Om Nom: Run," which were not evident in internal testing. • Iterative Testing and Improvement: Over six months, ZeptoLab used PlaytestCloud for iterative testing, adjusting the game's obstacle...
💬Key Takeaways: • Identifying Gameplay Bottlenecks: Through multi-session testing, Kolibri identified a critical bottleneck in "Idle Miner Tycoon," where players failed to upgrade key game elements, slowing down progression. • Effective Use of Contextual Tutorials: Implementing contextual tutorials to guide players in upgrading all aspects of the game significantly improved...
💬Key Takeaways: • Player-Centric Tutorial Design: At Nitro Games, Leo Kihlman uses PlaytestCloud to design tutorials based on direct player experiences, enhancing first-time user experience and retention. • Unique Approach to Understanding Player Needs: By initially testing without tutorials, Nitro Games identifies natural player understandings and struggles, guiding tutorial development. • Testing with...
Learn how the team at Playdots used PlaytestCloud to improve their IAP Conversion Rates.
We’re perpetually interested in learning more about our customers, and about how playtesting works for them. We learn a lot from talking to both current and prospective customers, and we're always happy to hear feedback of any type. So in December of last year, we were delighted...
There's nothing more gratifying for us than seeing a game tested through PlaytestCloud launch to a great reception. Pet Paradise is the latest game to join that growing list, and we're delighted to give you quick snapshot of what that game is all about. This month,...
PlaytestCloud has become central to the game development process at many mobile game studios – including large, small, indie, and one-person teams. This is no accident, as we've designed our product to fit within the typical game development cycle. With PlaytestCloud you can test your game at any stage...