Cultivating Comfort: Optimizing Homescapes for a Relaxing Mobile Experience
Cultivating Comfort: Optimizing Homescapes for a Relaxing Mobile Experience
Client: (Confidential Mobile Game Developer – similar to Playrix, Homescapes’ developer)
Challenge : Our client, a leading developer of mobile puzzle games, approached Kuriosity to address challenges within their popular title, Homescapes. While the game offered a visually charming and narrative-driven experience, some users reported frustration with difficulty spikes and unbalanced gameplay. This could lead to player churn and hinder long-term engagement.
Solution : Kuriosity provided a comprehensive suite of development services to optimize Homescapes for a more relaxing and enjoyable player experience:
• Balanced Level Design: Our team analyzed player data and feedback to identify overly difficult levels. We then implemented adjustments to level design, ensuring a steady difficulty curve that challenged players without causing frustration.
• Engaging Power-Ups & Boosters: Kuriosity collaborated with the Homescapes development team to introduce new or refine existing power-ups and boosters. This could involve creating strategic power-ups that aided in overcoming difficult sections or offering limited-time boosters to help players progress through challenging levels.
• Relaxing Visual & Audio Design: We focused on enhancing the game's overall aesthetic to promote a sense of calm and relaxation. This might involve implementing softer color palettes, adding soothing background music, and incorporating calming sound effects.
Results : Kuriosity's contributions significantly improved the Homescapes experience:
• Reduced Player Frustration: Balanced level design and strategic power-ups mitigated frustration, leading to a more enjoyable and relaxing gameplay experience.
• Increased Player Retention: Improved game balance and a focus on relaxation encouraged players to continue playing and engaging with the game's narrative and content.
• Enhanced Brand Image: Homescapes solidified its reputation as a calming and enjoyable mobile game experience, attracting new players seeking a relaxing escape.
