Why Playtesting Your Game Matters | Critical Thought #indiedev #gamedev #gamedesign
10We're discussing playtesting for today's Critical Thought -- why it matters, what to focus on, and how it changes during a game's development.
0:00 Intro
00:40 The Importance of Playtesting
1:40 The Early Steps of Playtesting
4:08 Having Something to Show Off
7:20 Getting People To Play Your Game
9:05 How People Perceive Playtesting
11:01 The Playtesting Pool of Playtesters
15:14 Collecting and Parsing Feedback
20:57 The Goal of Playtesting
22:47 Conclusion
games shown: Super Adventure Hand, Hyper Pop
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