Program Type

Honors

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Bhaskar Ghosh

Document Type

Presentation

Location

Face-to-face

Start Date

25-4-2023 4:30 PM

Abstract

Blind Fighter is a video game made to be playable by anyone, regardless of any visual impairments the player may have. The game relies on auditory queues to allow players to understand what is happening in the game without ever having to see the screen. The project’s goal is to serve as a proof of concept that video games can be made inclusive with a few additions during development, without sacrificing overall quality. To do this, the game features full graphics in addition to testing many strategies for visually impaired players, including direction-based audio, unique sound effects for each game action, dynamic music that changes with the state of the game, and various sound effects to display important UI elements, such as the player’s health. Gameplay feedback was also taken from students at Arkansas Tech who played the game blindfolded to aid in the future development of Blind Fighter and to give a better understanding of what elements are most important to players when graphics are not a factor.

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Apr 25th, 4:30 PM

Blind Fighter – A Video Game for the Visually Impaired

Face-to-face

Blind Fighter is a video game made to be playable by anyone, regardless of any visual impairments the player may have. The game relies on auditory queues to allow players to understand what is happening in the game without ever having to see the screen. The project’s goal is to serve as a proof of concept that video games can be made inclusive with a few additions during development, without sacrificing overall quality. To do this, the game features full graphics in addition to testing many strategies for visually impaired players, including direction-based audio, unique sound effects for each game action, dynamic music that changes with the state of the game, and various sound effects to display important UI elements, such as the player’s health. Gameplay feedback was also taken from students at Arkansas Tech who played the game blindfolded to aid in the future development of Blind Fighter and to give a better understanding of what elements are most important to players when graphics are not a factor.