Kiyat Games uses a standardized 2-week process to evaluate new games being considered for their portfolio. The process involves an initial check to ensure the game files run properly, followed by an initial filter looking at graphics, theme, and quality. Selected games then go through a more in-depth evaluation where the Kiyat Games testing team provides both subjective and objective feedback on the game's graphics, genre, content, playability, monetization, and social features. This feedback is compiled into a report sent to the game developer along with Kiyat Games' recommendations.
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Game Evaluation Process
“How does Kiyat Games test and evaluate new games?”
It is not a simple procedure but it is relatively straight forward. Whenever a new
game is brought to our attention we put it through our standard process that helps
filter out and choose new titles for our portfolio. Following a single game from start
to finish takes roughly 2 weeks involving everything from the brief casual glance
over to a full in-depth game play session.
The Kiyat Games team has a good grasp and understanding of the current Western
market. The individual members also have experience in the field and are able to
use this along with their knowledge to provide the developer and leadership team
with a thorough feedback.
The Kiyat Games testing team is responsible of being able to give both a subjective
and objective review of the game. Their feedback is significant and taken into
consideration for partnerships with new developers and future projects.
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Game Evaluation Flowchart
Receive Game
• Receive all available game information/guide
• Receive test APK/IPA/EXE/link from developer contact point
• Check to make sure that game file is running properly on appropriate device (no disruptive bugs or
glitches)
Initial Filter
• Check graphics (Is it Western friendly? Etc.)
• Check theme (Appropriate for market? Etc.)
• Check game quality (Is it running smoothly? Etc.)
Game
Evaluation
• Check graphic quality (HD? Polished design? Who is the target audience? Etc.)
• Check genre (Niche? Oversaturated market? Etc.)
• Check content (Is there enough for commercialization? How fast did we level up? Etc.)
• Check for social activity (Is it integrated? Ranking system? Etc.)
• Check monetization (Microtransaction? Paid app? Etc.)
• Check playability (Is it user friendly? Tutorial system? Etc.)
• Game status (Ready for launch soon? Etc.)
Send Feedback
• Compile and summarized feedback by testers
• Send over feedback for developers with Kiyat Game’s teams recommendations
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Game Evaluation Checklist
Graphics
•Western friendly design?
•Western friendly theme?
•Original art?
•Polished design?
•Appropriate color palette?
•HD quality? (compatible for
both mobile and tablet)
•Are the graphics used in the UI
intuitive?
•Easy to understand icons?
•Animation smooth?
•Are the cut scenes appropriate?
•Are the cut scenes well done?
•Does the angle/POV make
sense?
Genre
•Unique in genre?
•Niche?
•Oversaturated market?
•Similar existing titles?
•Who is the target audience?
•Is it casual?
•Midcore?
•Hardcore?
Content
•How quickly did we play
through existing content?
•What level are we at end of
gameplay session?
•Continuously new quests?
•Different type of
quests/missions?
•A variety of in-game features?
•Leveling progression at a steady
pace?
•What is the end-game goal?
•What point does it get
repetitive?
•Can we see or sneak peek into
future content (ie. “Candy
Crush” hidden map)
•Will there be continued
developer support on updates?
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Game Evaluation Checklist
Playability
•Tutorial or in-game guide?
•UI user friendly?
•How was UX?
•Intuitive game design?
•How was the game flow?
•Storyline draw in players?
•Retention? Do you want to play
again?
•How was the acquisition?
•Is the UI well spaced? Clean?
Efficient to use?
•Ease of control- was it easy to
play on mobile? Tablet?
•Can you turn on/off
notifications?
•Is system settings easy to
access?
Monetization
•Microtransaction based?
•Paid or free?
•If microtransaction, was it F2P
or ‘pay-to-win’?
•Item shop well stocked?
•Unique and varied items?
•Gatcha system?
•Multiple currency system?
•Does game give you an initial
small batch of premium
currency to ‘try out’?
•Does game give you option to
use premium currency to
‘continue,’ ‘speed-up,’ ‘redo,’ or
‘resurrect,’ etc.?
Social
•Facebook connection?
•Google+ connection?
•Kakao based?
•Line based?
•Game Center required (iOS
only)?
•Ranking system?
•Bragging?
•Friend aiding (ie. Send extra
life)
•Is there social gameplay
(synchronous or asynchronous)
•Can you do random match-ups?
(PVP)