Game Feedback Services for Indie Developers
See your game through a player’s eyes and improve it with confidence. Building a game on your own, or in a small team, comes with a challenge: you’re too close to it. You know how everything works, what everything means, and how it should feel. But new players don’t. That gap is where great games can struggle. I provide structured, professional feedback by playing your game as an external player - highlighting what works, what doesn’t, and where you can improve before it costs you time, players, or momentum.
What This Solves
- You’re too familiar with your own game to spot friction or confusion
- Playtest feedback is inconsistent, vague, or hard to act on
- You’re unsure if your onboarding or early game experience is strong enough
- You want clear, actionable insight - not just opinions
- You need to prioritise what to fix without wasting development time
This service gives you clarity, direction, and confidence in your next steps.
Why Me
- 30+ years of experience playing games across a wide range of genres
- Real-world development experience - I understand how games are built
- 12+ years creating media, analysing and presenting gameplay clearly
A practical, no-nonsense approach focused on useful, actionable feedback - You’re not just getting thoughts - you’re getting structured insight you can actually use.
How It Works
I play your game for a fixed number of hours, approaching it as a real player would.
During that time, I actively analyse:
- First impressions and onboarding
- Core gameplay loop and engagement
- Clarity, usability, and player experience
- Friction points, confusion, and drop-off risks
- Overall feel, pacing, and direction
Everything is then compiled into a clear, structured report.
What You Get
- A clear, honest outside perspective
- Structured, easy-to-follow feedback
- Practical recommendations you can act on immediately
- Insight that helps you avoid costly late-stage changes
The Outcome, You’ll walk away knowing:
- What players are likely to struggle with
- What’s already working well
- What to fix first for the biggest impact
- How to improve the overall player experience
First Impressions
2 hours of focused gameplay
Best for:
- Early builds
- Testing onboarding and first-time experience
- Quick, high-impact feedback
Includes:
- Written report
- Key issues and highlights
- Immediate improvement suggestions
ÂŁ250
Deep Dive Analysis
10 hours of extended gameplay
Best for:
- More developed games
- Systems, balance, and progression review
- Broader player experience analysis
Includes:
- Detailed structured report
- Prioritised feedback (what matters most)
- Deeper insights into mechanics, pacing, and retention
- Clear, actionable recommendations
ÂŁ900
Additional Time
Need more depth?
Extra hours can be added to either package, allowing for ongoing feedback as your game evolves.
Let’s Improve Your Game
If you want to see your game from a fresh perspective and make smarter development decisions, this service is built for you.