Lumos empowers game designers by providing data-driven insights into feature implementation, creative ideation, and audience alignment. It’s not just about drawing inspiration; it’s about making strategic choices backed by market data and player preferences.
Finding Feature Inspiration:
Discover which mechanics, themes, and features are trending across successful games, providing a starting point for concept ideation.
Compare the implementation of similar features in different games to understand how they can serve different purposes.
Tip: Use the Feature Breakdown to see how features are combined and the contexts in which they thrive.
Evaluating Feature Combinations:
Identify feature pairings that are consistently seen in top-performing games. Use this data to explore symbiotic features that could elevate your game concept.
Assess how underused or rare feature combinations might differentiate your game in a crowded market.
Tip: Use the Game Breakdown to explore how top games integrate mechanics that align with player expectations.
Refining Concept Based on Audience Alignment:
Learn which features resonate with specific player personas. For example, strategic mechanics may align well with Planners, while fast-paced mechanics might appeal to Adrenaline Junkies.
Tip: Use the Player-Game Fit overlay to identify which player types are likely to engage with your core features.
Justifying Design Decisions:
Highlight top-performing features from similar games to back up feature inclusion decisions.
Use Lumos data to show how successful games implemented mechanics that align with your proposed features, providing concrete data for pitches and discussions with producers and investors.
Tip: Reference the Game Breakdown to demonstrate how successful games integrate specific features effectively.