Ritual & Ruin — Prototype Feedback

01 The Core Mechanic

Did the game make sense?*

At any point during the match, did you feel like you understood what you were supposed to be doing?

Never — I had no idea what was happening Eventually — it took a while to click Mostly — understood the basics but got lost at points Yes — understood what was happening Completely — it was clear the whole time

Did the transform mechanic click?*

The main action is toggling between two modes: one to move freely, one to carry blood. Did that feel like it made sense as a mechanic?

No — I didn't understand why I'd switch Sort of — understood it but didn't feel useful Yes — it clicked and felt like a real decision Yes — and it created interesting moments

Was there a moment where it felt like a game?*

Did anything happen during the match where you thought "oh, this is actually something"?

No — it never felt like a game Almost — I could see where it was going but not yet Yes — one moment Yes — multiple moments

02 What Worked / What Didn't

What was the most confusing part?*

What left you unsure what to do, or why something happened?

Was there a moment that felt good? optional

Anything — a mechanic landing, a chaotic moment, a close call — that felt like it had potential?

What felt broken or most needed? optional

What's the one most important thing missing or wrong at this stage?

03 The Bigger Picture

How did the match length feel?*

The round was designed to last 5–10 minutes. How did it feel?

Way too short — ended before it got interesting A bit short About right A bit too long Way too long — I lost interest before it ended

In one sentence, how would you describe this to a friend?*

Pretend you're texting a friend about it right now. What would you say?

Is the core idea worth building on?*

Setting aside the missing art and polish — does the underlying game concept seem like something worth finishing?

No — the core idea doesn't work for me Maybe — hard to tell at this stage Yes — the concept is there, needs execution Definitely — I'd play the finished version

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