Left-Handed Control Configuration for Side-Scrolling Games
Alain Maubert Crotte, Daryl H. Hepting, Anastasia Roshchina · 2019
Nowadays video games are more inclusive: children, disabled people, and seniors are considered. However, there are players that require special configuration so they could enjoy playing equally. One of these types of players is left-handed players. In order to determine whether to create a special configuration designed for the needs of left-handed audience, we carried out a study where left-handed players were targeted and offered to play with two types of control: a standard right-handed and a customized left-handed configuration. A significant main effect on player experience on the left-handed control configuration was demonstrated. The study reveals the importance of a catered control configuration to create a fair, non-stressful and user-friendly environment for players.