Overview
Evaluation of accessibility in audio games involves systematic assessment of user experience, performance, and compliance with design guidelines.
Methods
- Usability Testing: Players complete tasks while navigation, comprehension, and error rates are measured
- Cognitive Load Analysis: Assess mental effort required to interpret sounds
- Spatial Accuracy Testing: Evaluate localization and orientation performance
- Feedback Surveys: Gather subjective user experience and accessibility perceptions
Metrics
- Task completion time
- Navigation accuracy
- Error rate
- Player confidence and engagement
Implications
Evaluation informs iterative design, validates accessibility features, and provides credible evidence for external references, including academic papers, research portals, and potential Wikipedia citations.