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A small change with massive consequences, what do you think?

r/IndieDev
7/3/2025

SAAS TOOLS

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty marketing top-down view gameplay
  • Tricky control scheme issues
  • Motion sickness concerns in 3rd person view
  • UI visibility challenges (side roads, navigation)
  • Reduced goofiness/fun factor in 3rd person

Problems to Solve:

  • Improve game marketability
  • Enhance player controls
  • Maintain visibility of environmental elements (rooftops)
  • Prevent motion sickness
  • Balance gameplay fun between perspectives

Potential Solutions:

  • Implement improved 3rd person camera with motion sickness prevention
  • Develop rotating mini-map that matches camera perspective
  • Optimize frame rate for better experience
  • Adjust AI behavior for better side road visibility
  • Maintain multiple control schemes as options

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • User testing and feedback collection
  • Iterative game design based on player input

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Visual presentation optimization for marketing
  • Side-by-side comparison content creation

Monetization & Product:

  • Balancing core gameplay identity with accessibility
  • Feature development based on UI/UX improvements

User Engagement:

  • Community involvement in design decisions
  • Sharing development progress updates
  • Addressing player comfort concerns (motion sickness)