Making a good first impression with your game
Jupiter Hadley
Indie Games Plus, Owner
- When:
- 14.07.2022, 12:00–13:00
- Hall:
- Red Sea Hall (indie Track)
This talk will be about making the most of your games first impression. We will talk about utalizing the first minute of gameplay, your games main menu, and your games page.
What the talk is about
Jupiter Hadley explains how indie developers can make the first minutes of their game leave a good impression. Players decide within seconds whether to keep playing, so every detail counts. First, the game page on itch or Game Jolt: screenshots, video or GIFs, a thumbnail, a background, a description with controls, press quotes, an update log and clearly labeled builds. Second, the start screen: easy-to-find buttons, a mute option, and an interactive or animated menu. Third, inside the game: consistent visual style, properly looped audio, short skippable tutorials, a gentle opening difficulty tested on fresh players, and a clear path forward. She closes with tips on pitching to journalists by leading with what makes the game unique. Useful for indie developers preparing a release.