AKIVERSE Closed Beta Test Phase 1: A Fun Roundup of Gamer Feedback and Experiences

We at AKIVERSE would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each participant who dedicated time and effort to give us your insightful feedback on all our games. Our community strength and your feedback is truly a valuable asset to us. Below is the compiled summary of the results of the Closed Beta Test (Phase 1), which ended in April 10, 2023. These results will set the stage for the next steps in refining the AKIVERSE world for all of you.

Rate the overall experience of the games and gameplay

Our gamers enjoy playing AKIVERSE arcade games, particularly nostalgic ones like Star Guardian and Bubble Attack. Users appreciate the retro feel of the games, and some have mentioned breaking high scores as a key motivator for continued play. In addition, the NFT and rewards system is taken pleasure in, with minimal lagging. To supplement the best gaming experience, suggestions on integrating a leadership/score ranking aspect would boost the competitive aspect of the games. Some concerns over operability issues regarding the screen being cut off on certain devices or difficulty connecting to Metamask have also been highlighted. Additionally, a current lack of variety in game categories was expressed, with a desire to engage in more puzzle games or different types of arcade games.

Despite these concerns, the majority of feedback is positive, with gamers finding the games fun, addictive, and amusing. Many appreciate the simple and easy-to-understand gameplay, but some users do express a desire for more complex gameplay elements. Based on the feedback provided, we at AKIVERSE will focus on improving operability issues and introducing additional game categories and features.

Rate the game Bubble Attack

Bubble Attack’s gameplay is generally fun and exciting, with challenging aspects. The accessibility of the game, especially for those with colour blindness is greatly appreciated. However, others wish for more strategy or difficulty levels. A number of comments about the game control confusion and lag has been highlighted, and we are actively working on bettering the Bubble Attack experience for you all.

How easy was Bubble Attack to play in terms of the action and the rules?

Responses from our community show that Bubble Attack has a simple and easy-to-understand gameplay. The game’s difficulty level is generally considered to be easy to intermediate.

Any other feedback on Bubble Attack? Anything is welcome! (Improvements we could make, comments on the game, etc.)

Areas of improvement lie within technicalities of adding more gameplay elements- such as special bubbles or items, different game modes, and strategic controls.

Enhancements to game optimisation and UI need refining. Additionally, players have mentioned to integrate an element of surprise in the game, either through longer play time or by increasing the damage scale to opponents. Lastly, gamers prefer to have some control over swapping bubble colors to preventing the same color from appearing in succession, as the predetermined arrangement of the bubble colours have an impact on scoring, which was found to be unfair. The need for longer trajectory lines with larger bubble sizes have been noted by us at AKIVERSE.

Rate the game Star Guardian

Star Guardian has gained rapport for its nostalgic feel and simplicity, however many found its gameplay to be monotonous and/or difficult to play on certain devices. Overall, it can be said that Star Guardian is most enjoyable for those who like classic shooting games, but may not appeal to all players.

How easy was Star Guardian to play in terms of the action and the rules?

Most of our players find Star Guardian’s rules to be simple and easy to understand, however, a large minority find the game difficult to grasp from the get-go.

Any other feedback on Star Guardian? Anything is welcome! (Improvements we could make, comments on the game, etc.)

Star Guardian has received mixed reviews. Some have praised the good controls, cute characters, and fun gameplay. However, others have brought out concerns about the game’s monotonous nature, limited movement range, and item drops being too luck-based (rather than being based on game merit). Players have also suggested that the game should be increasingly challenging with additional power-ups and flashy effects.

Requests to improve to the game’s optimization and graphics have been highlighted, with suggestions in adding RPG-like elements such as accumulating experience points or having continuity between stages. Most importantly, the initial instruction of the game must be framed to be more easy to grasp.

Rate the game Curve Ball 3D

Many of our gamers find Curve Ball 3D to be a fun and innovative gaming experience, whilst others find it monotonous and difficult to control. It’s great to hear that some players are enjoying the competitive aspect of the game.

How easy was Curve Ball 3D to play in terms of the action and the rules?

Responses display mixed opinions regarding the difficulty level of Curve Ball. Some of you find it easy and straightforward to play, while others find it challenging and skill-based. Our gamers certainly seem to players enjoy the challenge of playing against a strong opponent.

Any other feedback on Curve Ball 3D? Anything is welcome! (Improvements we could make, comments on the game, etc.)

Curve Ball is generally well liked by the AKIVERSE community. We take note on the feedback regarding adding elements of special moves and 3D elements to the game to make gameplay more engaging. Additionally, the speed of the game could be faster with graphics to be more sophisticated.

Specifically requested features include a ‘player versus player’ mode, random opponent images, and more rewards. It’s also helpful to know that some players are experiencing issues with the controls or graphics, which will be rectified in future updates.

Which was the most fun game to play?

Star Guardian was the most popular, with 34 votes, with Bubble Attack coming in close with 32 scores.

Which was the least fun game to play?

Curve Ball 3D was found to be the least engaging out of the three — we hope that after integrating the feedback, Curve Ball’s scores will be higher!

Did you find any bugs during your experience in AKIVERSE?

• The screen being buggy.
• Repeated requests to install Metamask when already installed.
• Difficulty logging in with IP address error.
• Game screen being hidden on Safari on the iPhone due to tabs at the bottom of the screen.
• Lag on Bubble Attack(particularly).
• Difficulty controlling the ship on Star Guardian when it’s at the bottom of the mobile screen.
• Blank grey screen appearing after pressing play button on Star Guardian.
• Browser tabs covering the top or bottom of the game screen.

What types of casual games do you wish to see in AKIVERSE? (Examples of existing games or give us a brief description of the game.)

• Arcade games like Pinball, Rampage: World Tour, Pacman
• Side-scrolling action games like Subway Surfer, Gorilla Jump, Cookie Run
• Racing games, bike race games in PvP mode
• Side-scrolling shooters, gun control shooting games
• Fighting games like Street Fighter, Tekken
• Puzzle games like Mr. Driller, 3-match puzzle, falling object puzzle
• Rhythm games like Taiko Drum Master, sound game
• Casino-related arcade games like Blackjack, Poker
• Competitive games, PvP challenges, tournaments
• Retro games like Galaga, and innovative games like Duck Life & Shopping Cart Hero
• A crane game, rock-paper-scissors game, and a game using playing cards
• RPG and MOBA games
• Games using blockchain technology
• Human interaction games
• SEGA games like Pitfall2, Golden Axe, Street of Rage, and Monaco Gran Tour

What improvements could AKIVERSE make with the games and the gaming experience?

• Implementing a leaderboard and anti-cheat mechanism to ensure fair competition.
• Adding more games to prevent monotony and keeping the gaming experience fresh each time.
• Improving the user interface and experience, such as game optimization and better presentation.
• Expanding compatibility to multiple browsers and mobile devices.
• Offering more rewards and titles for achievements.
• Adding options for human interaction, such as multiplayer and interpersonal relationships.
• Introducing blockchain technology to track scores and create a real first place.
• Providing tutorials and clearer explanations of game mechanics.
• Allowing for customization of website options on a single device.
• Including puzzle and block games, such as solitaire, mahjong, and Tetris.
• Making the platform accessible on desktop.
• Adding more graphic options and diversity in game levels.
• Increasing the number of games available and regularly updating past games.
• Adding PvP games and multiplayer functionality.
• Creating a community feel and fostering active competition.

Comments from the Development Team

Thank you very much for playing the closed beta test and for your cooperation in filling out the survey. It is the greatest encouragement for our development team to receive your comments directly from you, as our valued players.

We take your suggestions about fixing bugs and improving the playing experience very seriously, as we continue to develop the platform to meet your expectations for Phase 2 and beyond. We are grateful for your continued support of AKIVERSE, and stay tuned for an enhanced gaming experience moving forward!

Points for Improvement

■ UI

• Screen bug：High priority, will be fixed as soon as possible.

■ Games

• Game types：We plan on adding the number of game titles after Closed Beta Test Phase 2. One new title will be added every two weeks starting Open Beta Test.
• Game difficulty adjustment：Will be implemented in the future.
• Scoring：Will be implemented in the future.

■ Other

• Shortening of startup time：This will be improved continuously, but it may take some time to improve.
• Security enhancements：Improvements will be made on an ongoing basis, but may take some time.