In The Tartarus Key, we place a lot of emphasis on story and narrative, which means that players will be reading a lot of text throughout the game. As a result, we wanted to make the reading experience as comfortable and accessible as possible for as many players as we could. To achieve this goal, we implemented several accessibility features that players can toggle in the options menu. Today, we’d like to walk you through some of them! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40813934/88d731932ac901091ba50753247fc209cd6a1fca.png[/img] Our first example is text backgrounds. If players ever have trouble reading the text on screen, they can choose to add a solid black background to all dialogue and narration, which makes the text easier to read due to the high contrast. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40813934/a02b8d395ef1c812862beefd73d7d478cc19ae7f.png[/img] We also added the option to change the colour of the text itself from the default yellow and red to standard black and white. This can be particularly helpful for players who may have trouble distinguishing between certain colours, or for those who simply prefer a more monochromatic aesthetic! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40813934/69172210edd58a6f3fd8f56eba5bc7d12042263e.png[/img] In addition to these colour options, we also included the ability to choose a sans serif font, which some players may find easier to read. We understand that readability can be affected by a variety of factors, and by providing these options, we hope to accommodate as many players as possible and make the game more comfortable for everyone. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40813934/16c37130ca484fc11ab0dc9c81e7700535a4dd1d.png[/img] Along with our text options, we also provide other optional features for players to utilize, such as disabling camera shake, toggling sprint instead of holding and more. Still, our work didn’t end there—we also took care to ensure all of our puzzles are colourblind-friendly and will never place players under time constraints. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy our game. By providing a range of accessibility options, we hope to create a more inclusive gaming community and make The Tartarus Key a welcoming experience for all players! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40813934/4592a78bec2817a16c918e0738b72b7411ef027f.gif[/img]