Jamie Pauls
Over the past few years, I have reviewed many games for AccessWorld. Many if not most have been games designed specifically for blind people, often by blind game designers. Some have been games created originally for sighted players, with accessibility for the blind coming later. Often, the accessibility of these games is a mixed bag. Some elements of game play might be accessible to those using screen readers, while other elements are more difficult for blind players. It is a pleasure to be able to review a game developed for sighted people that really takes advantages of accessibility tools that can make game play not only possible, but also a real pleasure for players who are blind.
One such game is Untold RPG, a role-playing game made playable on iOS for those who use Apple’s VoiceOver screen reader. Unlike games that are self-voicing, this game takes advantage of VoiceOver itself and allows for a really great gaming experience. In this article, we will take a look at some reasons why this game is great for blind players who may wish to enjoy the same gaming experience as their sighted counterparts.
Playing the Game
In Untold RPG, you are a character who finds [...]