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    Case Study·28 February 2024·6 min read

    Gaming Startup Increases User Retention by 60% with AI-Powered Player Research

    By LexicPulse Team

    Client Profile

    Gaming Startup serving 100K+ monthly active users with innovative mobile gaming experiences

    Gaming Industry Challenge

    • Devastating 75% user churn within first 7 days of gameplay
    • Limited understanding of player motivations and engagement drivers
    • Traditional analytics missing emotional context behind player decisions
    • Reactive approach to user experience optimization

    LexicPulse Gaming Solution

    Implementation of adaptive AI-powered customer interviews for deep player research using conversational AI for customer research tailored to gaming contexts

    Implementation & Player Journey Integration

    The startup deployed LexicPulse's automated voice interviews across critical player touchpoints. Our AI voice agents for customer feedback engaged players through:

    • Post-registration interviews for new player onboarding optimization
    • Churn prediction outreach with automated voice interviews targeting at-risk players
    • WhatsApp for customer feedback on new feature releases and updates
    • In-game interview integration for real-time experience feedback

    Critical Player Experience Insights

    Overwhelming Learning Curve

    "The game looked incredible, but I had no idea where to start. After 10 frustrating minutes with zero progress, I deleted it." - New player

    Progression System Confusion

    "I played for hours but didn't understand how to get better weapons or what actions actually mattered for progression." - Player feedback

    Social Feature Demand

    65% of players expressed desire for enhanced social connectivity and competitive features.

    Transformational Gaming Outcomes

    • 7-day retention skyrocketed from 25% to 85%
    • 60% improvement in tutorial completion rates
    • 40% increase in social feature engagement
    • 50% reduction in time to first in-app purchase

    Contact LexicPulse: info@lexic.ai