Hi!
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such thoughtful feedback! I really appreciate your insights and suggestions.
Regarding the collision issues, you’re absolutely right that the web-based nature of the game can lead to some glitches, especially with physics interactions like stacking. If we move forward with a downloadable version of the game, we should be able to address those issues more effectively, as the limitations of browser performance won’t be a factor. My team and I are considering this as a potential next step to improve the experience.
As for the audio, we sourced the soundtrack and sound effects, and due to time constraints, we weren’t able to fine-tune the transitions or vary the tracks as much as we would have liked. Moving forward, we plan to incorporate smoother transitions and explore having multiple soundtracks to match the different themes within the game, which should enhance the overall atmosphere.
I also love your suggestion about hints or illuminated sections to help guide the player in stacking the stones. When we first prototyped the game, we experimented with more complex models but eventually simplified them during playtesting to improve usability. Highlighting flatter areas that would stack better sounds like a great way to keep the gameplay engaging while offering players a bit more guidance. We’ll definitely consider this for future updates!
What was your experience of the story/ different scenarios the game provided, ie, the balanced diet scenario and the work life balance scenario did the objective make sense and were the controls simple to understand? What other improvements would you suggest…