Hunger and Thirst User Test

Background and Goals

We have implemented the function of the Hunger and Thirst system and designed the expression form of them:

• The Food and Water system:
• Effects of the Hunger and Thirst system:
  • When the character is experiencing hunger or thirst, he will slow down.
  • Taking food will decrease the hunger level.
  • Drinking water will decrease the thirst level.

This user test is to get enough feedback to improve our function and effect model.

Process

Our survey is divided into two parts:

1. Potential target population:

• We invite them to watch the prototype of each of our hunger and thirst features and its animation manifestations.
• Experience the actual game flow.
• After the end, we interviewed a few questions about the hunger and thirst system.

2. Professional developer/designer:

• We will tell them directly where we need to test.
• Show them prototypes and animation effects.
• Ask them questions about each part of the hunger and thirst system.

Key Questions

Potential target population:

• What do you think is the role of the hunger and thirst system in the game？
• After watching the effects of the hunger and thirst system and experiencing the game, which one do you like the most?
• What do you think needs to be improved?
• What do you expect to appear in the future?

Professional developer/designer:

• Do you think the manifestation of hunger and thirst is consistent with its function?
• From the aesthetic point of view, what do you think needs to be improved?
• From the principle of interaction, do you think the manifestation of the hunger and thirst system is reasonable?

Result

User 1: Student A

• Thoughts: Adding the hunger and thirst system makes the game even more real.
• Like: Vivid and attractive.
• Not so good: I can't find anywhere to refill the water.
• Comment: A good feature thinking, however, some improvement is needed.

User 2: Student B

• Thoughts: A good approach to the game.
• Like: It is so real while the character
• Not so good: The water refilling is not enough.
• Comment: I'm looking forward to seeing its further development.

User 3: Student C (who has attended the user test of Sprint 1)

• Thoughts: Much more enjoyable due to the addition of new features, like the hunger and thirst system.
• Like: The character can drink water to keep alive longer.
• Not so good: Food and water refill points are not enough.
• Comment: Nice work with good improvement.

User 4: Professional Student D

• Thoughts: Interesting and enjoyable.
• Like: The character will slow down after keeping going for a while.
• Not so good: Should add more points to refill the water and eating the food.
• Suggestion: To add more food, water and medical box refill points.

User 5: Professional Student E

• Thoughts: Cool design and nice features.
• Like: Pretty awesome approach to the game.
• Not so good: Plenty of food and water can be found in the first couple of seconds of the game, but they are no longer to see after a while of playing.
• Suggestion: Make the location of water and food points more rationale.

User 6: Professional Student F

• Thoughts: The hunger and thirst level goes too quick.
• Like: Heaps of food and water can be found at the beginning of the game. It is easy to backup some food and water at the beginning of the game.
• Not so good: After playing for a long while, all food and water points are disappeared.
• Suggestion: Fix some small bugs and the game would become excellent.

Summary

• After interviewing six students (result above), many participants claimed that the
• In summary, all responders give their praise to the Hunger and Thirst Test. Some minor issues have been raised and will be considered in the next sprint. Since the game is keeping updating, some participants may leave feedbacks based on an older version of the game, but their opinions are still recorded. More participants who successfully see the latest game are all happy with the new feature and give us a thumb up. Even the hunger and thirst system is a relatively small feature, our team members still devoted themselves to make it more enjoyable. And so, all the working has received good reviews from most feedbacks.
• We thank everyone who participates in our test evaluation, and every feedback will be valued.