May 1, 2024
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Playtesting is a crucial process in game development that involves testing a game with actual players to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement. It helps ensure that games are engaging, enjoyable, and meet the expectations of the target audience.
Why Learn Playtesting?
There are numerous benefits to learning playtesting:
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Reading list
We've selected six books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Playtesting.
Comprehensive guide to playtesting games, covering everything from planning and conducting playtests to analyzing the results. It is written by Aaron Marks, a leading expert in the field of game design.
Concise and practical guide to playtesting games. It covers the basics of playtesting, as well as more advanced techniques such as user research and data analysis.
Classic text on game design, and it includes a chapter on playtesting. Schell's book great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the theory and practice of game design.
Comprehensive guide to video game design, and it includes a section on playtesting. Rogers' book great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the process of designing video games.
Classic text on the psychology of play, and it includes a chapter on the role of play in game design. Brown and Vaughan's book great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the psychological underpinnings of play.
Collection of essays on game design, and it includes several essays on playtesting. The Game Design Reader great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the history and theory of game design.
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