Video games (MediaLT) Heuristics set

1

  1. 01. Level / progressión

  2. 01.01. Offer progression from simple to more difficult and/or from beginner to advanced levels

  3. 01.02. Offer choices which give real variation with respect to degree of diffculty

  4. 01.03. Offer larger packages: games, videos, books, toys, stickers

  5. 01.04. Offer direct access to individual activities

  6. 01.05. Offer direct access to secret areas

  7. 01.06. Use simple language

  8. 01.07. Inline tutorials

  9. 01.08. Special navigation help

  10. 01.09. Meta information

  11. 01.10. Provide accessory documentation in an accessible format

2

  1. 02. Input

  2. 02.01. Allow for alternative controls

  3. 02.02. Allow for the use of several different input and output devices simultaneously

  4. 02.03. Adjustable sensitivity/error tolerance

  5. 02.04. Adjustable speed and size of pointers and markers

  6. 02.05. Feedback after input

  7. 02.06. Deactivate special keys/functions

  8. 02.07. No simultaneously button pressing

  9. 02.08. Reduce the number of different inputs to a minimum

3

  1. 03. Graphics

  2. 03.01. Offer choices for resolution, size and detail

  3. 03.02. Adjustable color and contrast (buttons, menus, background, text etc.)

  4. 03.03. Graphic elements that can be switched off/on

  5. 03.04. Possible to regulate the speed of animations and video

  6. 03.05. Use explicit visual rewards

4

  1. 04. Sound

  2. 04.01. Offer choices for speed, duration, voices and volume for different auditory information etc.

  3. 04.02. Sounds e.g. background music and alarms that can be switched off/on

  4. 04.03. Explanations of pictures and actions that can be switched off/on

  5. 04.04. Possibility for repetition

  6. 04.05. Start/Stop should be available while text is being read

  7. 04.06. Use explicit auditory feedback and rewards

  8. 04.07. Subtitles

  9. 04.08. Alternate sound files

5

  1. 05. Installation and Settings

  2. 05.01. Easy installation, preferably without changing system files

  3. 05.02. Use a wizard for product adaptations

  4. 05.03. Settings should be saved

  5. 05.04. Easy to close the program

Created by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 2012-03-25 04:02

Updated by UXmanager on Wed, 2021-03-10 19:33