Do you still think onboarding is about learning how to play the game?

Today's #LightningLesson explores the #FTUE in #GameDesign #Gamedev

More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

First time user experience is everything when it comes to video games. If the player doesn't get it, the developer has failed.

One way to fix that is to do in-game video tutorials like these that I started working on.

#unity #tutorial #ftue #churn #gamedev #shadowsoftuonela

Working on my #FTUE... I'm throwing this out to the void!

🎮 Devs: What are your go-to tricks for smooth, non-verbal onboarding? Any favorites?
🕹️ Players: What makes you instantly click "close tab" on a new web game?

Pumped to hear your thoughts.

#gamedev #indiedev #poki #onboarding #accessibility

#GameUIFridays 4/11/25 - Egoraptor praises Mega Man X's First-Time User Experience (FTUE) in his infamous YouTube video. FTUEs exist at the nexus of Game Design and UI/UX. Both disciplines collaborate to ensure players effectively learn a game's mechanics. 🎮U👁️

Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fpi...