Playtest report
Beyond the Signal
by Michal Malich · Beyond the Signal — First-Time Player Playtest
- Play time
- 20 minStated by the tester
- Played
- Outside the Arcade
- Sent
- Oct 10, 2026
- Accepted
- Oct 10, 2026Report 1 of 4 in this round
What device and browser did you use, and what was the last level or repair you reached?
I played using Opera GX, and the last section I reached was Chapter 01 – Exterior Engine Nacelles.
Was it clear what to do next? Where did you first feel confused or stuck?
Yes, I always knew what I had to do next. I never felt confused or stuck because everything was very intuitive and the objectives were always clear.
Which level felt too easy or too difficult, and why?
I think the Exterior Hull Panels level was too easy because it only required collecting 24 orange pieces, and I had 25 moves available to complete it.
The other levels didn't really have any noticeable difficulty spikes either. Overall, the difficulty felt quite accessible throughout my playthrough.
Were the controls and boosters clear? Describe any bugs or text that was hard to read.
Yes, both the controls and boosters were easy to understand and use. I didn't encounter any problems with the text or anything that was difficult to read during my playthrough.
Without the paid test, when would you have stopped playing, and why?
Probably when I ran out of lives, haha. Mainly because I'd have to wait for them to recharge, but I would definitely consider coming back once my lives were restored.
What made you want to continue, and what one change would most improve the game?
I really liked the idea of progressing through different areas of the spaceship and repairing each section. It made me curious about what the next area would look like.
The biggest improvement I'd suggest would be making the audiovisual experience more dynamic, especially the music and the effects when making combinations.
I'd love to see more variety when matching four or more pieces. Right now, the explosion and cross-line effects feel a little too simple and limited.
I think adding more interesting combinations, along with stronger visual and sound effects, would make the gameplay much more satisfying. The music could also change as you progress, making the experience feel more exciting.
For a match-3 game, I think that sense of spectacle is really important to keep players engaged and make every successful combination feel rewarding.
Tested on Bounty Board · Paid playtesting for indie games
