Usability Test for Interactive Storytelling

Tester name: __________________________________

1. Is there a splash page? Does it create a mood for the story
2. At first glance what does the design of the page suggest this story is about?
3. How are you (the player) represented in the game? Is it compelling?
4. Is navigation easy to figure out? Do you get lost easily?
5. Do you have a quest? Do you know how to work towards it?)
6. What is the story?
7. How many paths through it are there?
8. Did you encounter any dead ends?
9. Is it compelling? How much time would you spend with this?
10. Does the fact that it is interactive detract from the narrative arc of the story?
11. Is audio used effectively?
12. How do you know where you are? Is there a map or do you have to imagine the structure
Recommendations for improvement?