Spotting Gameplay Problems While Testing

Finding problems in games during playtesting can be really tough. Players often struggle to express their frustrations. This makes it hard to figure out exactly what’s wrong.

Common Problems:

• Players don't understand the goals.
• The controls are confusing.
• The game is too easy or too hard.

Ways to Fix These Issues:

1. Watch Players: By closely observing players, you can learn a lot. But, remember, what you see can be influenced by your own views.
2. Ask Questions: Using surveys can help. However, players might not share all their bad experiences.
3. Record Gameplay: Filming the play sessions allows you to go back and look at the gameplay later. But, reviewing all that footage can take a lot of time.

In the end, using a mix of these methods is the best way to gather feedback and spot gameplay issues. But keep in mind, each of these methods has its downsides too.