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Z. Cliffe Schreuders 660105421a Add Hostile NPC mode

Fix NPC interaction and event handling issues

- Added a visual problem-solution summary for debugging NPC event handling.
- Resolved cooldown bug in NPCManager by implementing explicit null/undefined checks.
- Modified PersonChatMinigame to prioritize event parameters over state restoration.
- Updated security guard dialogue in Ink scenarios to improve interaction flow.
- Adjusted vault key parameters in npc-patrol-lockpick.json for consistency.
- Changed inventory stylesheet references to hud.css in test HTML files for better organization.

feat(combat): Integrate chair kicking with punch mechanic

Update chair interaction to use the punch system instead of direct kicking:

**Changes to interactions.js:**
- Modified swivel chair interaction to trigger player punch instead of
  directly applying kick velocity
- Simplified chair interaction handler to just call playerCombat.punch()

**Changes to player-combat.js:**
- Extended checkForHits() to detect chairs in punch range and direction
- Added kickChair() method that applies the same velocity calculation:
  - Calculates direction from player to chair
  - Applies 1200 px/s kick force in that direction
  - Triggers spin direction calculation for visual rotation
  - Adds visual feedback (flash chair, light screen shake)
- Chairs now respond to punch AOE damage like hostile NPCs

Now clicking a chair or pressing 'E' near it triggers a punch, and if the
chair is in punch range and facing direction, it gets kicked with the
original velocity physics. Multiple chairs can be kicked with one punch.

feat(combat): Implement hostile NPC behavior and final integration (Phase 6-7)

Complete hostile NPC combat system with chase behavior and integration:

**Phase 6: Hostile NPC Behavior**
- Modified npc-behavior.js determineState() to check hostile state from npcHostileSystem
- Implemented updateHostileBehavior() with chase and attack logic:
  - NPCs chase player when hostile and in aggro range
  - NPCs stop and attack when in attack range
  - NPCs use directional movement with proper animations
  - Integration with npcCombat system for attack attempts
- Added KO state check to prevent KO'd NPCs from acting

**Phase 7: Final Integration**
- Modified player.js to disable movement when player is KO
- Added visual KO effect (50% alpha) to NPC sprites in npc-hostile.js
- Connected all combat systems end-to-end:
  - Ink dialogue → hostile tag → hostile state → chase behavior → combat
  - Player interaction → punch → NPC damage → KO → visual feedback
  - NPC chase → attack → player damage → HP UI → game over

Full combat loop now functional: hostile NPCs chase and attack player,
player can punch hostile NPCs, complete visual/audio feedback, game over on KO.

feat(combat): Add feedback, UI, and combat mechanics (Phase 2-5)

Implement comprehensive combat feedback, UI, and mechanics:

**Phase 2: Enhanced Feedback Systems**
- damage-numbers.js: Floating damage numbers with object pooling
- screen-effects.js: Screen flash and shake for combat feedback
- sprite-effects.js: Sprite tinting, flashing, and visual effects
- attack-telegraph.js: Visual indicators for incoming NPC attacks

**Phase 3: UI Components**
- health-ui.js: Player health display as hearts (5 hearts, shows when damaged)
- npc-health-bars.js: Health bars above hostile NPCs with color coding
- game-over-screen.js: KO screen with restart/main menu options

**Phase 4-5: Combat Mechanics**
- player-combat.js: Player punch system with AOE directional damage
- npc-combat.js: NPC attack system with telegraph and cooldowns
- Modified interactions.js to trigger punch on hostile NPC interaction
- Integrated all systems into game.js create() and update() loops

Combat now functional with complete visual/audio feedback pipeline.
Player can punch hostile NPCs, NPCs can attack player, health tracking works.

feat(combat): Add hostile NPC system foundation (Phase 0-1)

Implement core hostile NPC combat system infrastructure:

- Add #hostile tag handler to chat-helpers.js for Ink integration
- Fix security-guard.ink to use proper hub pattern with -> hub instead of -> END
- Add #hostile:security_guard tags to hostile conversation paths
- Create combat configuration system (combat-config.js)
- Create combat event constants (combat-events.js)
- Implement player health tracking system with HP and KO state
- Implement NPC hostile state management with HP tracking
- Add combat debug utilities for testing
- Add error handling utilities for validation
- Integrate combat systems into game.js create() method
- Create test-hostile.ink for testing hostile tag system

This establishes the foundation for hostile NPC behavior, allowing NPCs to
become hostile through Ink dialogue and tracking health for both player and NPCs.

docs(npc): Apply codebase-verified corrections to hostile NPC plans

Apply critical corrections based on actual codebase verification:

CORRECTIONS.md (Updated):
- ✅ Confirms #exit_conversation tag ALREADY IMPLEMENTED
  * Location: person-chat-minigame.js line 537
  * No handler needed in chat-helpers.js
- ❌ Hostile tag still needs implementation in chat-helpers.js
- Provides exact code for hostile tag handler
- Clarifies tag format: #hostile:npcId or #hostile (uses current NPC)
- Updated action items to reflect what's already working

INTEGRATION_UPDATES.md (New):
- Comprehensive correction document
- Issue 1 Corrected: Exit conversation already works
- Issue 6 Corrected: Punch mechanics are interaction-based with AOE
- Details interaction-based punch targeting:
  * Player clicks hostile NPC OR presses 'E' nearby
  * Punch animation plays in facing direction
  * Damage applies to ALL NPCs in range + direction (AOE)
  * Can hit multiple enemies if grouped (strategic gameplay)
- Provides complete implementation examples
- Removes complexity of target selection systems
- Uses existing interaction patterns

quick_start.md (Updated):
- Removed exit_conversation handler (already exists)
- Updated hostile tag handler code
- Added punch mechanics design section
- Clarified interaction-based targeting
- Added troubleshooting for exit_conversation

Key Findings:
✅ Exit conversation tag works out of the box
✅ Punch targeting uses existing interaction system (simpler!)
✅ AOE punch adds strategic depth without complexity
❌ Only ONE critical task remains: Add hostile tag to chat-helpers.js

Impact:
- Less work required (don't need exit_conversation handler)
- Simpler implementation (use existing interaction patterns)
- Better gameplay (AOE punches, directional attacks)
- Clear path forward with exact code examples

docs(npc): Add critical corrections and codebase integration review

Add comprehensive review of hostile NPC plans against actual codebase:

CORRECTIONS.md:
- Identifies critical Ink pattern error (-> END vs -> hub)
- Documents correct hub-based conversation pattern
- Provides corrected examples for all Ink files
- Explains why -> hub is required after #exit_conversation

FORMAT_REVIEW.md:
- Validates JSON scenario format against existing scenarios
- Reviews NPC object structure and required fields
- Documents correct Ink hub pattern from helper-npc.ink
- Proposes hostile configuration object for NPC customization
- Provides complete format reference and checklists

review2/integration_review.md:
- Comprehensive codebase analysis by Explore agent
- Identifies 2 critical blockers requiring immediate attention:
  * Missing tag handlers for #hostile and #exit_conversation
  * Incorrect Ink pattern (-> END) in planning documents
- Documents 4 important integration differences:
  * Initialization in game.js not main.js
  * Event dispatcher already exists (window.eventDispatcher)
  * Room transition behavior needs design decision
  * Multi-hostile NPC targeting needs design decision
- Confirms 8 systems are fully compatible with plan
- Provides existing code patterns to follow
- Corrects integration sequence

review2/quick_start.md:
- Step-by-step guide for Phase 0-1 implementation
- Includes complete code examples for critical systems
- Browser console test procedures
- Common issues and solutions
- Success criteria checklist

Key Findings:
✅ 90% compatible with existing codebase
❌ Must add tag handlers to chat-helpers.js before implementation
❌ Must fix all Ink examples to use -> hub not -> END
⚠️ Should follow game.js initialization pattern not main.js
⚠️ Should use existing window.eventDispatcher
⚠️ Need design decisions on room transitions and multi-targeting

All critical issues documented with solutions ready.
Implementation can proceed with high confidence after corrections applied.

docs(npc): Add comprehensive planning documents for hostile NPC system

Add detailed implementation plans for hostile NPC feature including:
- Complete implementation plan with phase-by-phase breakdown
- Architecture overview with system diagrams and data flows
- Detailed TODO list with 200+ actionable tasks
- Phase 0 foundation with design decisions and base components
- Enhanced combat feedback implementation guide
- Implementation roadmap with 6-day schedule

Add comprehensive review documents:
- Implementation review with risk assessment and recommendations
- Technical review analyzing code patterns and best practices
- UX review covering player experience and game feel

Key features planned:
- NPC hostile state triggered via Ink tags
- Player health system with heart-based UI
- NPC health bars and combat mechanics
- Punch combat for both player and NPCs
- Strong visual/audio feedback for combat
- Game over system and KO states
- Attack telegraphing for fairness
- Enhanced NPC chase behavior with LOS
- Debug utilities and error handling
- Comprehensive testing strategy

2025-11-14 19:47:54 +00:00

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UX Review - NPC Hostile State Feature

Player Experience Analysis

Overview

This review examines the hostile NPC feature from a player experience perspective, focusing on clarity, feedback, fairness, and fun.

1. Combat Initiation

Current Design

Player triggers hostile state through dialogue choices
NPC becomes hostile via #hostile tag
Conversation exits immediately
NPC begins chasing player

UX Analysis

Strengths:

Clear cause and effect (player choice → consequence)
Immediate feedback (conversation exits)

Concerns:

C1: Sudden Transition

Issue: Player might not realize NPC is now hostile
Impact: Confusion, unexpected damage
Severity: Medium

Recommendation: Add transition feedback:

Player makes hostile dialogue choice
      ↓
Dialogue shows NPC angry response
      ↓
Screen flash or warning indicator
      ↓
Sound effect (alarm, anger)
      ↓
Conversation exits with visual cue
      ↓
Brief camera zoom/shake
      ↓
NPC begins chase

Visual indicators:

Red screen flash when hostile triggered
"!" exclamation mark above NPC head
NPC sprite changes color briefly (red flash)
Warning sound effect

C2: No Warning System

Issue: Player can't tell NPC is about to become hostile
Impact: Feels unfair, no chance to avoid
Severity: Medium

Recommendation: Add warning levels in dialogue:

😊 Neutral - No threat
😐 Annoyed - Low threat
😠 Angry - High threat (will become hostile soon)
💢 Hostile - Combat mode

Show indicator next to NPC portrait:

┌─────────────────────┐
│   Security Guard    │
│   😠 Angry          │
│                     │
│ "This is your       │
│  final warning!"    │
└─────────────────────┘

C3: Point of No Return Unclear

Issue: Player doesn't know which choices lead to combat
Impact: Accidental combat encounters
Severity: Medium

Recommendation: Add choice indicators:

+ [I'm just passing through]
+ [I need to access that door]
+ [Mind your own business] ⚠️ HOSTILE
+ [You can't tell me what to do] ⚠️ HOSTILE

Or color-code choices:

Green: Safe/friendly
Yellow: Risky
Red: Will trigger combat

2. Combat Feedback

Current Design

Player presses SPACE to punch
Walk animation plays with red tint
Damage applied if in range
NPC health bar updates

UX Analysis

C4: Hit/Miss Unclear

Issue: Player can't tell if punch connected
Impact: Feels unresponsive
Severity: High

Recommendation: Add multi-layered feedback:

Visual Feedback:

Hit:
- Damage number floats up from NPC
- NPC flashes white briefly
- Impact particle effect (stars, dust)
- Health bar shakes
Miss:
- "MISS" text appears
- Whoosh particle effect
- No damage number

Audio Feedback:

Hit: Punch impact sound (thud)
Miss: Whoosh/swish sound
Critical hit: Stronger impact sound

Haptic Feedback (if available):

Hit: Brief vibration
Miss: No vibration

C5: Damage Amount Unclear

Issue: Health bar updates but player doesn't know exact damage
Impact: Can't strategize effectively
Severity: Medium

Recommendation: Add floating damage numbers:

      -20
       ↑
    [NPC]
   ▓▓▓▓▓░░ 70/100

Design:

White for normal damage
Red for critical hits
Larger font for bigger damage
Floats up and fades out over 1 second

C6: Player Taking Damage Unclear

Issue: Hearts update but no immediate feedback
Impact: Player doesn't notice they're being hurt
Severity: High

Recommendation: Add strong damage feedback:

Visual:

Red screen flash (outer edges)
Player sprite red tint (200ms)
Screen shake (subtle, 2-3 pixels)
Vignette effect (red edges pulse)

Audio:

Grunt/pain sound
Heartbeat sound at low HP

UI:

Hearts shake when damaged
Damaged hearts glow red briefly
Screen edge pulsing red at <30% HP

Intensity scales with damage:

Small damage (5-10): Subtle flash
Medium damage (10-20): Flash + shake
Large damage (20+): Strong flash + shake + sound

3. Health System Clarity

Current Design

Hearts hidden at full HP
Appear when damaged
5 hearts, 20 HP each
Half hearts at 10 HP increments

UX Analysis

C7: Hearts Hidden Initially

Issue: Player doesn't know they have health until hit
Impact: First damage is surprising
Severity: Medium

Recommendation:

Option A: Always show hearts

Pro: Player always knows their status
Pro: Standard in most games
Con: Clutters UI slightly

Option B: Show semi-transparent

Pro: Clean UI when healthy
Pro: Player can see hearts exist
Con: Might not be noticed

Option C: Show briefly at start

Show for 3 seconds when entering combat-capable area
Hide after no combat
Reveal when damaged
Pro: Best of both worlds
Con: More complex logic

Recommendation: Option C

C8: Heart Calculation Confusing

Issue: 100 HP to 5 hearts math not intuitive
Impact: Player doesn't know exact HP
Severity: Low

Recommendation: Add HP number option (in settings):

❤️❤️❤️💔🖤  70/100 HP

Or tooltip on hover:

❤️❤️❤️💔🖤
    ↓
 70/100 HP

C9: No Health Regeneration

Issue: No way to recover health (as designed)
Impact: One mistake = permanent consequence
Severity: Medium (depends on game design intent)

Recommendation:

If this is intentional (high stakes):

Make it very clear to player
Add tutorial explaining permanent damage
Consider checkpoints or save points

If health regen desired:

Add med kits as items
Slow regeneration out of combat
Safe rooms that restore health
Pay for healing (game currency)

4. Combat Flow

Current Design

Player can punch when near hostile NPC
Cooldown prevents spam
NPC attacks when in range
No dodge/block mechanics

UX Analysis

C10: Combat Feels Stiff

Issue: Stand and trade hits, no mobility options
Impact: Combat is repetitive
Severity: Medium

Recommendation:

Add mobility to combat:

Dodge roll: Quick dash with i-frames
Backstep: Small backward movement
Sprint: Hold Shift to run faster (drains stamina?)

Adds skill expression:

Good players can dodge attacks
Positioning matters
Not just DPS race

C11: No Defensive Options

Issue: Can only attack or run
Impact: Limited tactical options
Severity: Medium

Recommendation:

Add one defensive option:

Option A: Block

Hold key to block (e.g., Shift)
Reduces damage by 50%
Can't move while blocking
Good for new players

Option B: Dodge

Tap key for quick dodge (e.g., Space)
Brief invulnerability (200ms)
Small cooldown (2 seconds)
Skill-based defense

Option C: Counter

Block just before hit = counterattack
High skill, high reward
Might be too complex for this game

Recommendation: Option A (block) for accessibility

C12: Single Attack Type

Issue: Only one punch attack
Impact: Combat is one-dimensional
Severity: Low (acceptable for MVP)

Future Enhancement:

Light attack (fast, low damage)
Heavy attack (slow, high damage)
Special attack (costs resource)

5. NPC Behavior Clarity

Current Design

Hostile NPC chases player
Attacks when in range
No warning before attacking

UX Analysis

C13: No Attack Telegraph

Issue: NPC attacks without warning
Impact: Feels unfair, hard to react
Severity: High

Recommendation:

Add attack wind-up:

NPC in range → Wind-up (500ms) → Attack → Cooldown
                    ↓
              Player can react
              (dodge, block, retreat)

Visual telegraph:

NPC sprite flashes red
Fist raises (different animation)
Exclamation mark appears
Attack indicator (red circle expanding)

Audio telegraph:

Grunt sound before punch
Whoosh sound during wind-up

Gives player 500ms to react = fair combat

C14: Chase Behavior Unclear

Issue: Player doesn't know NPC is chasing
Impact: Unexpected attacks
Severity: Medium

Recommendation:

Add chase indicators:

Angry emoji above NPC head
Red name plate when hostile
Footstep sounds getting closer
Warning when NPC is approaching from off-screen

Alert levels:

🔴 Alert: "Security Guard is pursuing!"
🟡 Warning: "Security Guard nearby"
🟢 Clear: "Area secure"

C15: Lost Sight Behavior Confusing

Issue: What happens when player escapes?
Impact: Player doesn't know if safe
Severity: Medium

Recommendation:

Clear state communication:

Hostile + In Sight: 🔴 "CHASING"
Hostile + Lost Sight: 🟡 "SEARCHING"  (30 seconds)
Hostile + Timeout: 🟢 "CALMED DOWN"  (returns to patrol)

Visual feedback:

Question mark above head when searching
Search animation (looking around)
Return to normal color when calmed

6. Win/Loss Conditions

Current Design

Player at 0 HP = KO = Game Over
NPC at 0 HP = KO = Replaced with sprite

UX Analysis

C16: Instant Game Over Too Harsh

Issue: 0 HP = immediately lose
Impact: Frustrating, no comeback chance
Severity: Medium

Recommendation:

Add grace period:

0 HP → Player KO'd → 5 second countdown → Game Over
              ↓
         Can be revived?
         (if item/mechanic exists)

Or second chance system:

First KO: Warning, restored to 10 HP
Second KO: Game Over

Makes failure less punishing, encourages learning

C17: No Victory Celebration

Issue: NPC KO'd, no fanfare
Impact: Victory feels hollow
Severity: Low-Medium

Recommendation:

Add victory feedback:

Victory sound effect
XP/points gained display
Brief slow-motion on KO hit
Item drop from NPC (optional)
Achievement toast: "Defeated Security Guard!"

Makes combat feel rewarding

C18: Game Over Screen Too Simple

Issue: Just "GAME OVER" and restart
Impact: No context, stats, or learning
Severity: Low-Medium

Recommendation:

Enhanced game over screen:

┌──────────────────────────────────┐
│         KNOCKED OUT              │
├──────────────────────────────────┤
│  Defeated by: Security Guard     │
│  Damage dealt: 45                │
│  Damage taken: 100               │
│  Time survived: 2:34             │
├──────────────────────────────────┤
│  [Restart Level]  [Main Menu]    │
│  [Load Save]      [Quit]         │
└──────────────────────────────────┘

Shows what went wrong, gives options

7. Tutorial and Onboarding

Current Design (Not Specified)

No tutorial in plan
Player must discover combat

UX Analysis

C19: No Combat Tutorial

Issue: Player doesn't know how to fight
Impact: Frustrating first encounter
Severity: High

Recommendation:

Add first combat tutorial:

Approach A: Popup Tips When first hostile encounter:

┌────────────────────────────────┐
│ ⚠️ NPC has become hostile!     │
│                                │
│ Press SPACE to punch           │
│ Stay in range to hit           │
│ Watch your health (top right)  │
│                                │
│ [Got it!]                      │
└────────────────────────────────┘

Approach B: Safe Training

Add training dummy in safe area
Optional tutorial before first combat
Practice punching without risk

Approach C: Contextual Hints

"Press SPACE to punch" appears near hostile NPC
"Out of range!" when punch misses
"Low health!" when HP < 30%

Recommendation: Combination of A and C

C20: Control Scheme Not Intuitive

Issue: SPACE for punch might conflict with other actions
Impact: Accidental punches or missed punches
Severity: Medium

Recommendation:

Consider alternative control schemes:

Option 1: SPACE for punch (current)
- Pro: Common key
- Con: Often used for jump/interact in games
Option 2: Left Mouse Click
- Pro: Very intuitive for attacking
- Con: Might conflict with movement if click-to-move
Option 3: F key
- Pro: Dedicated action key
- Con: Less discoverable

Recommendation: Support multiple inputs

SPACE, F, or Left Click all work
Show all options in tutorial
Player can rebind in settings

8. Accessibility

Current Design

Visual and audio feedback
No accessibility features specified

UX Analysis

C21: No Colorblind Support

Issue: Red/green health indicators
Impact: Colorblind players can't distinguish
Severity: Medium

Recommendation:

Use shapes in addition to colors
- Full heart: ❤️
- Half heart: 💔
- Empty heart: 🖤
Add colorblind mode in settings
- Replace red with blue/yellow
Use text labels when possible

C22: No Difficulty Options

Issue: Combat might be too hard/easy for some
Impact: Not accessible to all skill levels
Severity: Medium

Recommendation:

Add difficulty settings:

Easy:
- Player HP: 150
- NPC damage: 5
- Longer attack telegraphs (750ms)
- Slower NPC movement
Normal:
- Current values
Hard:
- Player HP: 75
- NPC damage: 15
- Shorter telegraphs (250ms)
- Faster NPCs

Allow changing mid-game

C23: No Visual/Audio Toggles

Issue: Some players sensitive to screen shake, flashes
Impact: Accessibility issues
Severity: Low-Medium

Recommendation:

Add settings toggles:

Screen shake
Screen flash effects
Combat sounds
Damage numbers
Motion blur (if added)

Labeled: "Reduce visual effects"

9. Pacing and Encounter Design

Current Design

Combat triggered by dialogue choices
No specified encounter pacing

UX Analysis

C24: No Safe Zones

Issue: Player might not have break from combat
Impact: Stress, no recovery time
Severity: Medium

Recommendation:

Designate safe rooms (no hostile NPCs)
Save points in safe rooms
Healing/rest areas
Clear visual distinction (blue vs red lighting)

C25: No Escalation Curve

Issue: First combat same difficulty as last
Impact: No sense of progression
Severity: Low-Medium

Recommendation:

Design difficulty curve:

First encounter: Weak guard (50 HP, 5 damage)
- Tutorial fight
Mid-game: Normal guards (100 HP, 10 damage)
- Standard combat
Late-game: Tough guards (150 HP, 15 damage)
- Challenges player mastery

Communicate difficulty:

Guard title: "Junior Guard" vs "Elite Guard"
Visual difference: Different sprites/colors
Health bar color indicates difficulty

10. Overall Game Feel

Assessment

Strengths:

Clear cause and effect (dialogue → combat)
Simple mechanics (easy to learn)
Immediate consequences (stakes)

Weaknesses:

Feedback could be much stronger
Limited tactical options
Fairness concerns (telegraphing)
No tutorial or onboarding
Potentially too punishing

Recommended Priority Improvements

Must Have (MVP):

Attack telegraphing for NPCs
Strong damage feedback (visual/audio)
Hit/miss indicators
Combat tutorial/hints
Warning before hostile state

Should Have: 6. Floating damage numbers 7. Better game over screen 8. Safe zones 9. Victory celebration 10. Health display improvements

Nice to Have: 11. Block/dodge mechanics 12. Difficulty settings 13. Accessibility options 14. Escalation curve 15. Visual polish

Summary

The core hostile NPC system is solid, but the player experience needs significant feedback and clarity improvements. The biggest UX gaps are:

Feedback Intensity - Players need stronger visual/audio feedback
Attack Telegraphing - NPCs need wind-up animations for fairness
Combat Tutorial - First encounter needs guidance
Clarity - All states and transitions need clear communication

With these improvements, the feature will feel responsive, fair, and fun rather than confusing and frustrating.

UX Testing Checklist

When implementing, test these scenarios:

Player doesn't realize NPC is hostile
Player doesn't notice taking damage
Player can't tell if punch hit
Player doesn't know how much damage dealt
Player surprised by NPC attack
Player doesn't understand heart system
Player lost in combat, no clear objective
Player doesn't know controls
Player feels combat is unfair
Player finds combat too easy/hard
Player KO'd without understanding why
Player defeats NPC, feels no satisfaction
Colorblind player can't read health
Player sensitive to screen effects

Each "doesn't" above should become "clearly understands" after improvements.

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UX Review - NPC Hostile State Feature

Player Experience Analysis

Overview

1. Combat Initiation

Current Design

UX Analysis

C1: Sudden Transition

C2: No Warning System

C3: Point of No Return Unclear

2. Combat Feedback

Current Design

UX Analysis

C4: Hit/Miss Unclear

C5: Damage Amount Unclear

C6: Player Taking Damage Unclear

3. Health System Clarity

Current Design

UX Analysis

C7: Hearts Hidden Initially

C8: Heart Calculation Confusing

C9: No Health Regeneration

4. Combat Flow

Current Design

UX Analysis

C10: Combat Feels Stiff

C11: No Defensive Options

C12: Single Attack Type

5. NPC Behavior Clarity

Current Design

UX Analysis

C13: No Attack Telegraph

C14: Chase Behavior Unclear

C15: Lost Sight Behavior Confusing

6. Win/Loss Conditions

Current Design

UX Analysis

C16: Instant Game Over Too Harsh

C17: No Victory Celebration

C18: Game Over Screen Too Simple

7. Tutorial and Onboarding

Current Design (Not Specified)

UX Analysis

C19: No Combat Tutorial

C20: Control Scheme Not Intuitive

8. Accessibility

Current Design

UX Analysis

C21: No Colorblind Support

C22: No Difficulty Options

C23: No Visual/Audio Toggles

9. Pacing and Encounter Design

Current Design

UX Analysis

C24: No Safe Zones

C25: No Escalation Curve

10. Overall Game Feel

Assessment

Recommended Priority Improvements

Summary

UX Testing Checklist

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