The Impact of Music on User Engagement in Exergaming: A study of Ring Fit Adventure

This study explores how background music—specifically instrumental versus vocal high-tempo music—affects user engagement and perceived exertion in augmented reality exercise games. The research focuses on non-diegetic sound (background music) and its role in shaping gameplay experiences within RingFit Adventure, an AR-based exercise game.

Key Research Questions

• How does background music, as a form of non-diegetic auditory feedback, influence user engagement in exercise games?

• Does the presence of lyrics in high-tempo music impact perceived exertion compared to instrumental music during gameplay?

Key Findings

• No significant difference was found between vocal and instrumental music in terms of user engagement.

• Perceived exertion levels were not significantly affected by the type of background music.

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