Challenge:

Cat Runner faced significant user experience issues, with players reporting a sense of monotony in later levels and an uneven difficulty curve that either plateaued or spiked unpredictably. This inconsistency in game progression led to frustration among players, diminishing their overall game enjoyment and leading to a decline in engagement and retention. 

Our Solution:

To combat these issues, Xpress Gaming implemented dynamic level design, where levels adapt in theme and challenge based on the player’s previous performance and progression speed. This approach aimed to provide a varied and engaging experience throughout the game. The difficulty curve was carefully analyzed and recalibrated, ensuring a more gradual and consistent challenge increase, thus maintaining player interest and motivation over time. 

Result:

The introduction of dynamic level design and the recalibration of the difficulty curve resulted in a marked improvement in player engagement and retention. Players reported a renewed interest in the game, citing the varied challenges and the balanced progression as key factors in their increased satisfaction. This led to longer play sessions and a higher likelihood of recommending the game to others, as evidenced by positive reviews and feedback. 

Key Takeaways:

Dynamic content and a well-balanced difficulty curve are essential for maintaining player engagement and satisfaction in platform runner games, preventing monotony and ensuring a consistently challenging experience.