Greetings everyone !

Welcome back to our ongoing saga, the sixth installment of our cherished dev diary series. This is where we share the magic that happens behind the scenes, offering a glimpse into the monumental strides we've been making recently in our gaming odyssey.

Over the last few months, we've been on an epic quest. Our mission? To unlock the perplexing mysteries that often make strategy games feel like deciphering an alien language or solving a Rubik's cube blindfolded. You see, we understand that complexity can add depth and texture to a game, transforming it from a mere pastime to an intellectual journey. But we also recognize that this complexity can be a double-edged sword.

To illuminate the issues, we've invested countless hours of rigorous research and conducted in-depth conversations with our devoted legion of players. It's through this synergy of science and dialogue that we've arrived at a profound revelation. The crux of the issue isn't complexity itself. No, it's the Herculean task of managing all these intricate components in unison that often overwhelms players.

Allow us to illustrate this with a graph that we meticulously put together. This visual aid pinpoints precisely when and where players begin to lose their foothold on the thrill of the game.

In the honeymoon phase, the initial interaction with the game is pure exhilaration. The world is teeming with features to explore, each one a tantalizing taste of the adventure that awaits. But alas, like all honeymoons, this period is fleeting. Gradually, the intoxicating allure starts to wane. Our players find themselves marooned in a bewildering labyrinth of options, uncertain of how to navigate the game to execute key maneuvers, and grappling to piece together how the different systems intertwine.

And there's another critical ingredient missing from this recipe. Despite the myriad features and options, our players reported feeling a lack of immersion. They crave the heady thrill of stepping into the shoes of a world leader, of feeling every pulse and ripple of the world they rule.

So, how have we risen to these formidable challenges? We've rolled up our sleeves, fuelled up on copious amounts of coffee, and embarked on a full-scale transformation of our game systems. No stone has been left unturned in our pursuit of the ultimate gaming experience.

Policy modification - Before vs After

Health Stats - Before vs After


 

The redesign process involved constructing an elaborate network of wireframes, creating comprehensive user flows, and conducting additional layers of research. All this to craft an immersive design that would pull our players into the game world with the irresistible force of a black hole.

And oh, the results! The results have left us positively buzzing with excitement. This comprehensive overhaul has transformed our game from a simple on-screen experience into an engaging, immersive, and intuitive world that feels as real as the device you're playing on. Our vision for the future of UI/UX in our game has taken shape, and it's even more spectacular than we'd imagined.

All footage is from the pre-alpha stage and subject to change. These alterations will be implemented for our alpha and beta testers by the end of August.

We hope you're as excited as we are, and that you've enjoyed this read.
Thank you, Okron Studio