I’ve been testing a platformer where the difficulty spikes are quite jarring, leading to player frustration. It feels like a common issue, especially when certain mechanics aren’t well-explained. Have others noticed this in their builds? What strategies help maintain balance without losing engagement?
I totally get what you’re saying about those jarring difficulty spikes. In my platformer, I found that introducing tutorial levels helped players gradually get used to new mechanics without feeling overwhelmed. It might be worthwhile to consider adding a few more explanatory moments if you can find the right balance without slowing things down too much.
Totally relate to those jarring spikes; I’ve dealt with that too. One thing that worked for my game was to incorporate rest areas right before tougher sections, letting players catch their breath. Have you thought about using checkpoints in a similar way?
Jarring difficulty spikes really can kill the vibe! Have you thought about using checkpoints or gradual mechanic reveals? It helped a lot in my latest build.