CS247G — Playtesting Checklist
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1 min readMay 11, 2020
- What are things players did that defied expectations?
- Search for signs of Frustration or confusion from playtesters
- Do they seem engaged?
- What are the very first actions they take or try in the game?
- Do they progress through the game at the expected pace?
- Does this pace seem too fast or slow?
- Be mindful of the background of the playtester
- Friends will be less critical of your work (which is not good)
- How does the gaming experience vary from playtester to playtester?
- What are environmental factors of testing that should be considered?
- Ideally, player goes through game without needing any input from the developers. Be patient.
