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Virtual reality (VR) games enhance spatial knowledge and navigation efficiency using node-based movement. The hypertext lostness measure effectively analyzes player navigation in VR games.

Area of Science:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Virtual Reality
  • Game Analytics

Background:

  • Node-based movement offers an alternative to free movement in virtual reality (VR) games.
  • This navigation method is analogous to hypertext navigation, utilizing set locations for player movement.
  • The hypertext lostness measure, originally for web navigation, is explored for game analytics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the hypertext lostness measure as a game analytic for navigational efficiency in VR.
  • To compare VR and immersive desktop game environments regarding educational content transmission and navigational efficiency.
  • To assess the impact of VR on factual and spatial knowledge acquisition and player navigation.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 25 adolescent participants.
Keywords:
knowledgelearninglostnessnavigationserious gamesvirtual reality (VR)

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  • Comparison of an immersive desktop game environment and a VR game environment.
  • Utilizing the hypertext lostness measure to analyze navigational efficiency.

    • Main Results:

    • The hypertext lostness measure proved valuable for analyzing node-based VR navigation.
    • VR games significantly improved players' spatial knowledge acquisition.
    • VR games significantly enhanced players' navigational efficiency compared to desktop games.
    • VR did not significantly improve the retention of factual knowledge.

    Conclusions:

    • The hypertext lostness measure is a valuable analytic tool for node-based VR games.
    • VR gaming environments contribute to enhanced spatial learning compared to immersive desktop environments.
    • Node-based movement in VR offers distinct advantages for spatial understanding and efficient navigation.