Highlights

  • Full dev cycle research support

    I have supported multiple projects from the early graybox and prototype stages to release, aiding in testing at every step. Using various qualitative and quantitative methodologies, I provided the teams with insights that shaped every aspect of the game: from naming to branding, from controls to interfaces, from core gameplay to unique features.

  • Short and Full scale expert review

    I have contributed to various expert reviews of existing projects: both in development and in release. These reviews were tailored to the team and business needs: providing periodic “quality checks” or diving in-depth into whole gameplay experience.
    This approach allowed for shorter research turnaround time, work with unreleased and unfinished projects, and, of course, smaller budgets.

  • Influencer Research

    I have contributed to the introduction of influencer testing in the company: inviting streamers and video creators for game testing. I managed to gather insights from more than 40 influencers about their approach to content creation, provide the existing teams with guidelines on streamability improvement. Together with Maria Amirkhanyan (UX Lead) we have created a checklist of content creation potential: a tool to assess any game on its potential as content source.

GAMES I WORKED ON

I have worked on multiple PC, Console and Mobile projects in various stages of development. The researches included variety of audiences of different ages (18-55), genders (all), geography (US, Europe, CIS), gaming experiences (casual, midcore, hardcore), payment preferences (non-paying, minnows, dolphins and whales) and more.

Some of the methods used included Expert UX Reviews, Playtests, Interviews, Friends and Family tests, UX-tests, targeted UI tests, Focus Groups, Surveys and Questionnaires, Workshops, CJMs.

The insights gathered helped to shape game development, improve user satisfaction and retention, enhance game accessibility and provide teams with invaluable player feedback on key features and decisions.

PC And Console Games

  • War Robots: Frontiers

    PC and Console PVP Mech-Shooter

    Aided in game development on all stages: from basic movement to complex systems. Research insights greatly improved UI clarity and usability, game balance and monetization approach.
    Additionally, research allowed to choose a strong and memorable title and solidify branding and concept clarity in shop and web pages.

  • Warface

    PC and Console PVP and PVE team-shooter

    Research provided with a customer journey insights for players at different life stages (new / current / returning), allowing for better (re)onboarding and targeted monetization.
    Additional gameplay and UI insights improved overall product quality.

  • NCORE

    Team PVPVE Extraction Shooter

    Researched the game from early prototype to an Alpha launch state, shaping the core gameplay based on player feedback. Great improvements in game experience, clarity and excitement were achieved.

  • HAWKED

    PVPVE co-op adventure shooter

    Series of researches shaped the game from early prototypes to a successful launch. Full UI rework allowed for streamlined, slick and effective user experience; while gameplay iteration ensured satisfying shooting, looting and puzzle-solving experience.

  • Title under NDA

    Multiplayer Open-world Adventure

    Research has supported the project through its development from concept to polished prototypes. Several reimaginations of the core concept were done based on player feedback in search of most engaging story and gameplay.

  • Starship Trooper: Extermination

    16-player PVE extraction shooter with base building

    Expert Reviews and UX research has provided the team with the insights on strongest game features allowing for future marketing strategy changes, as well as game improvement.

  • Mandragora

    2.5D side-scroller action-RPG with Metroidvania and Soulslike elements

    Diary studies allowed to gather player impressions of prototype: assess the difficulty, clarity and immersiveness of a unique title. The following changes made the game more accessible for players with different levels of experience, ensuring wider audience reach.

  • Tempest Rising

    Classic RTS

    UX testing provided the team with the insights on game balancing - a key feature of any multiplayer RTS - as well as potential clarity and retention issues.

  • HELA

    Cozy solo / co-op adventure and puzzle

    Expert Review highlighed strong features of the game as well as potential player hurdles, shaping the development of the game.

MOBILE AND TABLET GAMES

  • War Robots

    PVP / PVETeam Mech Shooter

  • Rush Royale

    PVP / PVE Tower Defence

  • Zombie State

    FPS Zombie Shooter with Roguelike elements

  • Grand Hotel Mania

    Simulator with time-management elements

  • Left to Survive

    Zombie FPS

  • Fable Town

    Merge-3/5 with renovation mechanics

  • Little Big Robots

    PVP Team Mech Shooter

  • Castle Duels

    Tactical PVP Arena Battle

  • Rush Arena

    PVP Tower Defence

  • Hustle Castle

    Base-management

  • BackPack Royale

    PvP backpack management

  • Days After

    Zombie Survival

  • Love Sparks

    Dating Simulator

  • Zero City

    Base Management

  • Heroes of war

    Tank Team Battle / RTS

  • Dominus

    Turn-based Strategy

  • NDA

    Casual Merge game with time-management elements

  • Armor Age

    Tank Real-Time Strategy

  • Hex Heroes

    PVP Puzzle (Hex Sorting)

  • Bounty Buddies

    Roguelike team-based Battle Royale

  • Tacticool

    5v5 Tactical Shooter

NON-GAME RESEARCH

  • E-commerce Websites and Apps

    Worked on variety of e-commerce websites and mobile apps, conducting expert reviews, UX-tests and quantitative methods (card-sorting, surveys, first-click tests, paired comparisons, semantic differential and others).

  • Banking apps and websites

    Conducted research and comparative analysis of leading banking providers in Russia. Research included a variety of methods: UX-tests, Expert reviews, Focus-Groups, Surveys and other Quantitative Tools (card sorting, first click testing, paired comparisons, eye-tracking, etc.)

  • telecom products

    Researched various products: from TV-boxes to mobile sim-cards.
    Used UX testing, interviews and other methods to gather user data and provide useful insights to the business.

  • CJMS

    Compiled variety of CJMs. Some examples include:
    - Purchasing behaviour
    - Shop Customer Journey
    - Customs process and payments

  • Gaming Launchers and Shops

    Studies and helped iterate two gaming launchers / web shops via UX testing. Gathered insights from “gamers” and casual users, allowing platforms to be clear and convenient for different audiences.

  • Corporate Values Research

    Contributed to the study and creation of new company values. Conducted multiple candid interviews with C-level employees to gather an understanding of current practices and needed changes.
    Newly formulated values are actively being implemented and used in the company.

articles by me

Studying players: UX research methods and practices | MEDIUM [ENG]

The article discusses the fundamentals of videogame UX research: from planning and selecting methods, to making representative recruitment. Everything supported by our and community case-studies.

Influencer testing and gaming: why, how, and measuring your results | MEDIUM [ENG]

The article details my experience with conducting UX research with influencers as target audiences. I discuss methods and procedure specifics associated with such sample, as well as share interesting insights gathered in the project.

UX TErms | BIG RUSSIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA [RU]

Detailed explanations of UX terms and methods, such as: Moderated and Unmoderated Studies, Accessibility in UI, Mental User Model, Remote UX-testing, User in UX testing, Card Sorting, Representative Task, Target User