From RPGs to UX: How Progress Indicators Affect User Engagement
Briefly

Progress bars serve not only as visual indicators in gaming but also across various digital applications, providing a clear sense of task completion and user reassurance.
In video games, particularly RPGs like Pokémon and Final Fantasy, experience bars are crucial for players, marking their progress and enhancing gameplay through rewards and equipment.
The experience gained represented by progress bars is pivotal for players, allowing them to track their growing power within a game and how much closer they are to their goals.
The rhythmic button mashing to achieve victory in gaming showcases the psychological layer of progress bars, emphasizing user engagement and the thrill of advancing through levels.
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