Broken Ranks Mobile Triumphs in Closed Beta
Whitemoon Studio is celebrating as the mobile version of Broken Ranks successfully finished its closed beta test. The long-awaited mobile debut is now closer to reality as the test received overwhelmingly favorable feedback. The studio is now poised for its debut release.
Three days of closed beta testing were conducted with a select group of players exploring the world of Haligard and beyond. In the closed tests, we focused on the usability of the main user interface (UI), particularly the way characters moved within the game.
During the tests, Whitemoon carefully observed the performance of the app on several devices and addressed optimization concerns as they arose. Testers’ evaluations show that Broken Ranks’ mobile version performs smoothly. Notably, the game worked well on a large range of devices.
A chart depicting the testers’ evaluations of Broken Ranks shows the game’s smooth performance on mobile devices. Early feedback from testers emphasized the overall positive experience, with players expressing optimism about the game’s potential fun factor once all features are in place.
Despite the challenges associated with designing a main user interface for a mobile MMORPG, Whitemoon’s version received praise from testers, who found it to be very intuitive and easy to use.
Adding two movement options- traditional screen tapping and a joystick- added a layer of flexibility to cater to user preferences. Both movement options will be retained until the end of closed tests and will be enhanced based on user feedback in the future.
As the tests progressed, combat came to the forefront. Players tested the prototype UI’s effectiveness against a variety of enemies. A final focus now is to make the combat screen more visible and readable while allowing for strategic changes.
The team also analyzed quests, challenges, exploration, gear upgrades, and social interaction. Feedback highlighted both positive aspects and areas for improvement, underscoring the difficulty of converting a PC-based mobile MMORPG.