Developer: cyrealboxx    @cyrealboxx

Artefacts currently has a solid arcade foundation and well-developed mechanics. Its genre is clearly defined, which is rare for projects in the early stages of development. The game's mechanics can be further developed or used as a basis for another project in the same genre and style. The visual design is minimalist, which positively impacts the experience during active gameplay, which is the core of the game.

The game also has potential as a session-based project with a competitive aspect.

During its analysis, publishing initiative Tree Light Games identified several areas for improvement: improved movement feedback and adjusted hitboxes.

As a result, adjustments were made and tests were conducted to improve the user experience, and a main menu was added. Considering a sensitive audience, an epilepsy warning was added before entering the main menu.

The analysis revealed the product's niche: arcade; cyclical; dynamic; high scores; leaderboards; Minimalistic style; multiplatform; free model.

Priorities and key risks were identified. Key details were sent to the lead developer in a report for review and decision-making.

Milestone: reflected in the current project: comparing the first version with the current one, progress is easily visible. It's clear that the lead developer invested time and resources following the report's recommendations, which helped reduce the project's scope and set priorities for rapid development. The author hasn't yet released a new version as they're checking the product for bugs before the next stage. The project is transparent throughout the development process, as evidenced by the author's messages describing changes to the project.

Vertical Slice: This was reflected in the very first version of the project. It reflects the real-world gameplay experience envisioned by the author. Following the report, the vertical slice was reworked and is actively being refined.

Artifacts is currently in active development; the product will be renamed DE-THROWN. More information can be found on their profile.