Así es como puedes medir tu éxito como diseñador de niveles de juego.

For me, engagement analytics plays an important role in giving me a clear trendline. Once a gamer visits and experiences the game, what is the engagement level? # Time spent # Repeat Visit # Completion of stages # Any monetary investment, if at all game is offering # Exploring different features # Referral Most important is how they respond to the feedback section.

I'd say having opportunities to observe the players going through the levels. Is your signposting working? Are they engaging with the semiotics and codifiers? Are they learning and paying attention to your colour psychology/prompts?

In addition to checking online forums, social media, and in-game analytics, consider recording videos of players as they play to analyze their interactions and reactions in real-time. Utilize platforms like Discord and Reddit to gather community insights and engage directly with players. This comprehensive approach can help you identify whether your levels are challenging yet fair, if they encourage exploration and reward skillful play, and whether they provide a memorable and enjoyable experience. Positive feedback indicates success, while consistent complaints highlight areas for improvement.

Remember, high engagement doesn't always mean a perfectly balanced level. Some levels might be intentionally challenging or designed for shorter bursts of play. However, engagement metrics give you a valuable lens to see how well your level design aligns with the intended player experience.

Feedback from fellow game designers and industry peers offers fresh perspectives and helps improve your level design by highlighting blind spots and suggesting creative solutions. Engaging with peers also fosters a supportive community where you can exchange ideas and learn from each other's experiences, ultimately refining your skills and creating more impactful game environments.

Tips for Level Design Innovation: Think Outside the Box: Take established mechanics and use them in unexpected ways, surprising players with fresh experiences. Let the World Tell the Story: Use the environment itself to tell a story or create a unique atmosphere, immersing players in the world. Empower the Player: Give players more control over how they approach challenges, fostering a sense of agency and replayability. Mix it Up: Explore procedural generation tools to create unique level layouts or challenges with each playthrough, keeping things unpredictable. Remember, innovation doesn't require entirely new mechanics. Sometimes, a clever twist on an existing concept can be just as impactful.

Among all that's being said, remember that the first evaluation of your work, very first feedback comes from you. If when you playtest the level there is something that should be okay but you feel bad about it - others will feel that too. Maybe you should redesign this thing completely and if so - don't feel sad because of it. Why should others like your work if you don't like it?