In-Game Purchases, Storefront Design

posted in VoxycDev
Published August 19, 2019
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According to this GDC video, selling new levels is not a good idea because only a small fraction of the users ever finish the free linear content. Average paying player makes their first purchase on the 22nd play session, and it's best to keep reminding the player often about the possibility of in-game purchases. In other words, the whole game is a store of sorts where reward/annoyance is carefully managed. My original plan was to sell episodes, but now it's clear that it's best to sell weapons and upgrades, so I started on my in-game purchase experience design.

According to this website, red, orange and yellow are the best colors for a storefront. Fateless world is largely orange and yellow as it is, so this made it only more convenient to make the storefronts orange and yellow. They will sell weapons, other upgrades and possibly, even tanks. Tanks are huge. I wonder what that would even look like. Maybe I should look into car dealership design?

Fateless on the App Store

Fateless on Google Play

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Irving522

In-game purchases and storefront design have become pivotal aspects of the gaming industry, shaping both player experiences and revenue models. The integration of microtransactions has revolutionized how games are monetized, offering players the option to enhance their gameplay with cosmetics, power-ups, or other virtual goods. To give me the vin a crucial element for game developers, as it not only generates substantial income but also keeps games accessible to a wider audience, often allowing free access to the base game. Storefront design plays an equally vital role, with intuitive layouts and appealing visuals driving purchasing decisions. Striking a balance between revenue generation and player satisfaction remains a challenge, but when executed well, in-game purchases and storefront design can significantly benefit both developers and gamers.

October 24, 2023 09:32 AM
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