Heuristic evaluation is a common method for evaluating human-computer interaction interfaces, which uses expert experience and design rules to identify problems and improvement points in interface design. This study uses heuristic evaluation to evaluate the interface of the Glory of Kings game. The strengths of the game’s interface are summarised and existing problems are identified. The results can serve as a reference for game designers to help them optimise the game interface and improve the user experience.
Topics
Human-computer interaction
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