About the Beta Release
The Beta Release presents our game developed to a standard where it could be tested by users. This release see us:
- beta testing with online and offline users
- finalising the AI
- final adjustment to level
- beta feedback report
Game Testing
We setup user testing in O'Fiaichg College with random students. The feedback they provided us was quite valuable as they all pointed out similar possible improvements. The main problem we had was with controls as they were many buttons thy had to get familiar with for example buoyancy controls together with movement and camera controls. We tried to stay as professional as possible and prepared consent forms as we recorded some of them and also user feedback documents to be filled.
User Testing
3D Modelling
The following improvements have been made since the alpha release:
- Redesigning of sunken WWII British Loyalty
- Texture improvements to British Loyalty
- Post Dive addition
- Visual feedback for bouyancy
Post Dive Addition
We added ending condition for the game in form of the post dive menu. You can bring it up by swimming to the surface.
Buoyancy Change Indication
With the beta release we decide to give the user visual feedback with the buoyancy change. The feedback is in form of picture showing direction of movement and also clue about the oxygen being released.
AI Implementation
The fish AI is working as the fishes are swimming around the designed path and react on player proximity. The problems with adding it into the cooked version was resolved.