match3-difficulty-reviewer

Match-3 level difficulty review analyzes cognitive load and early decision density to identify difficulty drivers. It evaluates level structure, game modes, and edge cases, then generates a difficulty review document with actionable balance and pacing recommendations.

Match-3 pacing audit evaluates early choice density to determine how initial board configurations drive player decision-making. It assesses cognitive load by analyzing available moves at level start, generating structured feedback on pacing adjustments.

Failure clarity in match-3 game design measures how clearly a player understands why they lost a level. Difficulty review evaluates this by analyzing level mechanics, board constraints, and game mode rules, then documents findings on whether failure conditions are communicated effectively.

Match-3 difficulty analysis applies to typical match-3 levels across common game modes and edge cases. It evaluates cognitive load and choice density patterns specific to each mode, providing tailored balance and feedback guidance for varied level configurations.

Generate a structured difficulty review by scaffolding a MATCH3_DIFFICULTY_REVIEW.md file from a provided template and checklist. The output is written to .documents/game/ and contains documented findings on cognitive load, failure clarity, and balance recommendations.

The best way to identify match-3 difficulty drivers is decomposing levels by cognitive load and early decision density. This approach isolates which mechanics and board setups create excessive player strain, then maps those findings to specific balance and feedback adjustments.