Anton Slashcev

Game tutorials can make or break the player experience. 1️⃣ Keep it short • Players want to play, not sit through walls of text. • Focus only on essential actions or controls. 2️⃣ Make it interactive • Let players learn by doing, not just watching. • Use simple tasks to build muscle memory. 3️⃣ Show, don’t tell • Demonstrate mechanics visually. • Use minimal text or voiceover. • Let players experiment safely. 4️⃣ Offer quick feedback • Reward success with sound effects, visual cues, or in-game rewards. • Correct mistakes gently and immediately. 5️⃣ Integrate into real gameplay • Merge tutorials with actual levels or scenarios. • Avoid jarring transitions from “learning mode” to the real game. And avoid these common pitfalls: ❌ Over-explaining ✅ Use visual cues like arrows or lighting instead of long text. ❌ Too many controls […]

What causes player churn? 1️⃣ FTUE Issues• Poor tutorials: Confusing, unclear, unskippable.• Immediate frustration: Bugs, lag, unresponsive buttons.• Misleading creatives: Fake gameplay, bait-and-switch.• Weak hook: Boring loop, no early reward, no motivation.2️⃣ Core Gameplay Problems• Bad controls: Unresponsive, laggy, clunky.• Shallow gameplay: No depth, no synergy, no evolution.• Weak feedback: Poor game feel, unclear UI, no haptics.• Pacing issues: Inconsistent, no rewarding highs.3️⃣ Progression Barriers• No challenge: Repetitive, no skill mastery, auto-play.• Difficulty spikes: Unfair levels, paywalls, OP enemies.• Poor progression: Grinding, unbalanced, overly long.• No long-term goals: Weak achievements, no endgame.4️⃣ Economy & Monetization Mistakes• Pay-to-win: OP items locked, skill ignored, imbalance.• Confusing monetization: No value, too many ads, premium spam.• Aggressive currency sinks: Endless drain, frequent pop-ups.5️⃣ Miscellaneous Issues• Community & support: Toxic chat, slow support, no follow-up.• Poor communication: No patch clarity, no dev feedback.• Technical problems: […]

36 questions to evaluate your game idea 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧 📈 1. How big is your genre? 2. Is the niche growing or declining? 3. Are new devs entering your niche? 4. How could your niche change in the future? 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ⚔️ 5. Who are your main competitors? 6. What makes them successful? 7. How does your game stand out? 8. Why did similar games fail? 𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 🎯 9. Who is your audience? 10. What do they value in a game? 11. What do they say about similar games? 12. What desire does your game fulfill? 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 🎮 13. Is your concept unique enough? 14. Does the art style stand out? 15. What’s the core gameplay loop? 16. What will keep players coming back? 𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗛 & 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 🎬 17. Can you pitch the idea in one sentence? 18. Can you imagine […]

Want to review a new game like a pro? 𝟭. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁. Before diving in, understand the landscape. • Read user reviews in app stores • Play 3-5 competitor games • Take screenshots of key moments • Analyze gameplay tempo, monetization strategies, and engagement hooks 𝟮. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗲. 1️⃣ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: • Does it engage from the start? • Is the user flow intuitive? • Do mechanics fit together? • Are objectives and progression clear? • Is monetization appealing or intrusive? 2️⃣ 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: • Is the tutorial effective? • Do mechanics evolve or get repetitive? • Are boosters balanced? • Does level design introduce challenges? • Are UI, art, and social mechanics well-integrated? • Are ads and offers well-placed? • Any bugs or glitches? 𝟯. 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀. Once you’ve played, dig into the data. • […]

Games aren’t just about mechanics. They’re about emotions.Here’s how to design games that evoke emotions:🎮 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 • Systems: Mechanics, core loop, difficulty• Emotions: Fun, curiosity, and mastery📈 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡• Systems: Unlocks, skill trees, rewards• Emotions: Anticipation, joy, and the drive to push forward🎨 𝗔𝗥𝗧 & 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡• Systems: Cohesive style, animations, characters• Emotions: Immersion, exploration, and game feel🖥 𝗨𝗜 & 𝗨𝗫• Systems: Screens, user flow, icons• Emotions: Intuitive understanding and smooth navigation📚 𝗧𝗨𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦• Systems: Soft & hard tutorials, visual hints• Emotions: Competence and those satisfying “aha” moments💰 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡• Systems: Offers, ads, in-game currency• Emotions: Balancing "pain" with fairness and value 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗦• Systems: Events, leaderboards, challenges• Emotions: FOMO, excitement, and social engagementDon’t just build game systems. Build experiences players will feel.