Player Testing

Testing Image. Source: thebluediamondgallery

Testing is of great importance when it comes to game development. Testing should be constant throughout game development, this way we know where to improve and what to work on as we are going through the process.

There are different kind of testing; bug testing, focus testing, Usability testing, balance testing and fun testing. Testing is important so we can improve our game to better suit our target audience. Gaining feedback from players is really beneficial for the designer rather than from fellow designers because the designer gets to see firsthand opinions on their game. After all, the players are the ones that will be playing the game so their opinion is of high importance.

Constructive criticism is incredibly important in order for us to improve. Constructive criticism is nothing to be offended by or feel disheartened by, people give it to us in order to help us improve and get better. The most important part of giving constructive criticism is to be valid and unbiased. Constructive criticism can be both positive and negative.