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SAAS TOOLS
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USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Players finding unexpected bugs/glitches despite extensive testing
- Users struggling with game mechanics or tutorials
- Streamers/players skipping instructions and getting stuck
- Difficulty in designing intuitive onboarding/tutorials
- Fear of negative reviews due to player frustration
Problems to Solve:
- Preventing game-breaking bugs
- Making game mechanics more intuitive
- Creating effective tutorials without excessive text
- Balancing difficulty vs accessibility
- Gathering meaningful playtest feedback
Potential Solutions:
- Extensive playtesting with diverse players (including speedrunners)
- Implementing hint systems (e.g., timed hints)
- Using visual/gameplay cues instead of text-heavy tutorials
- Leaving non-breaking glitches as features (e.g., speedrun skips)
- Participating in Steam fests for early feedback
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Participating in Steam events (Next Fest, themed fests) for exposure and feedback
- Leveraging playtesting communities (e.g., r/playmygame, r/playtesters)
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Collaborating with streamers for gameplay exposure
- Using Steam community features for sharing walkthroughs/demos
Monetization & Product:
- Balancing niche mechanics with accessibility to widen appeal
- Turning unintended glitches into features (e.g., speedrun routes)
User Engagement:
- Building dev-streamer communities for real-time playtesting
- Engaging with players on Reddit/Steam forums for feedback
- Creating shareable moments (e.g., embracing funny glitches)