I will playtest your game and write a design feedback report

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Gig Summary

About this gig

You need to know why players quit your game, what works well, what to fix first, and exactly how to fix it.


I playtest your game and deliver a structured game design feedback report. I write as I play from a new player's perspective, with my extensive game design background, so you see exactly where your first-time experience loses people - while also focusing on exactly what works well and what needs improvement.


Every game testing report includes:

- What's working and why it works

- Issue-by-issue design feedback, each with a concrete suggested fix

- Your top 3 priorities

- Honest notes on retention, onboarding, difficulty, and UX


Why me?

I have a B.A. in Game Design, shipped titles of my own, 100+ clients, and a 5.0 rating on this gig. I'm confident I can deliver for your project. You can read the reviews to find out what others loved.


I consult for games on PC, Steam, mobile, Roblox, and web at any stage, from prototype to launched. I even dive into GDDs if you're at an early stage of development.


Not sure which package fits? Message me with a short description of your game and I'll point you to the right one.

Get to know Connor

Connor

Connor Thorpe, Founder of Pixelrain Studios

4.9(77)

Level 1

  • FromNorway
  • Member sinceOct 2017
  • Avg. response time1 hour
  • Last delivery1 month
  • Languages

    English, Norwegian Bokmål
Professional game designer and marketing expert with extensive experience designing, developing, and marketing games. I have a bachelor's degree in Game Design and have worked with over a hundred clients across multiple projects for titles with millions of downloads.

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28 reviews for this Gig
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    simnlizama

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    Chile

    5

    Fantastic experience from start to finish. Connor went above and beyond what I expected. He carefully analyzed my project, provided thoughtful and honest feedback, and gave me a clear roadmap for moving forward. His recommendations were practical, well explained, and tailored specifically to my game...

    $200-$400

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    5 days

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    takuyasugita22

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    United Kingdom

    5

    Exceptional work. Connor delivered a true design-level diagnosis, not a surface-level playtest. He identified critical issues I had missed despite extensive theoretical analysis, and reframed the core design problem at a level I hadn't considered. Delivery was faster than scheduled, and both the written...

    $100-$200

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    1 day

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    manashtv

    US

    United States

    5

    Connor is definitely a great person to go to. I appreciated the details he provided that are very helpful. I recommend him for sure!!

    $200-$400

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    3 days

    Duration

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    comicogames

    DE

    Germany

    5

    Connor did a fantastic job! He provided a thorough review of our game's FTUE with valuable insights and clear priorities for what to focus on first. Brilliant work—highly recommended. We only wish we had found him sooner!

    $200-$400

    Price

    1 day

    Duration

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    odaniait

    DE

    Germany

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Working with Connor in game development was an absolute pleasure. His attention to details, professionalism, and thorough documentation made the project seamless. Polite and proactive, Connor's cooperation was top-notch. Thanks for the GREAT work, Connor—looking forward to collaborating on more tasks and ideas! 🙌

    $200-$400

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
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Reviews

28 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(28)
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    5
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Most relevant
  • S
    image-docs

    simnlizama

    CL

    Chile

    5

    Fantastic experience from start to finish. Connor went above and beyond what I expected. He carefully analyzed my project, provided thoughtful and honest feedback, and gave me a clear roadmap for moving forward. His recommendations were practical, well explained, and tailored specifically to my game...

    $200-$400

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • T

    takuyasugita22

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    Exceptional work. Connor delivered a true design-level diagnosis, not a surface-level playtest. He identified critical issues I had missed despite extensive theoretical analysis, and reframed the core design problem at a level I hadn't considered. Delivery was faster than scheduled, and both the written...

    $100-$200

    Price

    1 day

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • M
    image-docs

    manashtv

    US

    United States

    5

    Connor is definitely a great person to go to. I appreciated the details he provided that are very helpful. I recommend him for sure!!

    $200-$400

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C
    image-docs

    comicogames

    DE

    Germany

    5

    Connor did a fantastic job! He provided a thorough review of our game's FTUE with valuable insights and clear priorities for what to focus on first. Brilliant work—highly recommended. We only wish we had found him sooner!

    $200-$400

    Price

    1 day

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • O

    odaniait

    DE

    Germany

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Working with Connor in game development was an absolute pleasure. His attention to details, professionalism, and thorough documentation made the project seamless. Polite and proactive, Connor's cooperation was top-notch. Thanks for the GREAT work, Connor—looking forward to collaborating on more tasks and ideas! 🙌

    $200-$400

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No