PRACTICAL GUIDE
Separate movement difficulty from deduction difficulty
A puzzle can be understood but awkward to execute, or easy to control but difficult to interpret. Treat those as separate checks.
Identify the role of navigation
Thomas Was Alone includes platforming. The Pedestrian also asks you to navigate its spaces. Do not select either as though every decision happens on a static board.
Inspect control information
A store’s controller label is a useful starting point, not a test of your preferred device. Verify bindings, text visibility and assistance settings in the current product information.
Choose a representative sample
A trailer can emphasise the most spectacular moment. An ordinary interaction gives better evidence of the movements and reading that recur.
Games and primary references
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