”I find it easier if my hands can stay in one place” “I can’t move my arms much, but I can move my fingers and toes well” “My fingers have more strength when things are positioned well” “I find it easier to play if I rest the controller rather than hold it” People with these and similar conditions might identify with some of the following phrases: Several conditions which can cause or impact a reduction in gross motor control include chronic pain, Muscular Dystrophy, Dyspraxia and some Neurological conditions, to name a few examples. Today we will talk about game options which be more accessible for those who mainly have fine motor control instead. Last time we talked about game options which may work well for those with difficulty using fine motor movements. They use technology ranging from modified joypads to eye control to find a way for people to play to the very best of their abilities. Special Effect is a charity that aims to put fun and inclusion back into the lives of people with physical disabilities by helping them to play video games. We've worked with SpecialEffect on this list of games which aims to highlight games that are good for people with reduced gross motor control. Can I Play That? has a variety of reviews discussing accessibility of games for people with disabilities, by people with disabilities. The best way to learn about what works and what doesn’t is hearing from people with impaired vision themselves. It may be difficult for parents and caregivers who are fully sighted to understand which games will be easier to see. For gamers who find visual games too cumbersome, audio-only games may provide a solution. Because of this, games that are accessible for one person may not be accessible to all low vision gamers. There are many different types of visual impairments, and no two people ever see things the exact same way. Such features create necessary flexibility for players. The Nintendo Switch offers a built-in zoom function, while the Xbox offers co-pilot mode that allows two people to play as a single player.
Some platforms provide system-wide accessibility features that help. Playing with a sighted friend or family member can make things much easier. Some offer modes that lower the difficulty, like the Assist Mode in Super Mario Odyssey.
In addition, there are other ways to make games easier for people with low vision to play. Screen Readers: Functions that read text and menus as they are highlighted and appear on the screen, such as in Eagle Island.Colourblind: Modes that invert colours or change colours to accommodate different types of colourblindness, such as in Hue.Non-Visual Cues: Sounds and haptic feedback that help direct the player, like Lego games.Contrast: Settings to adjust contrast and brightness, as well as distinct colours with good lighting, like Splatoon.Zoom: Ability to increase the size of all objects on the screen such as in Untitled Goose Game's zoom feature.Fonts: Larger, scalable font sizes and bold fonts, like Moving Out.These games, compiled by Christy Smith, have graphics styles or options that make the games easier to see for people with impaired vision.
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