20.500.12556/RUL-176102 Effects of storytelling on user experience and performance in VR a case study of Steady the drums! Introduction: Storytelling is widely recognized as an effective tool for increasing engagement and motivation in digital games and learning environments. However, its application and impact in virtual reality (VR) is still under-researched due to the relative novelty of VR technology. In this study we explore the integration of storytelling elements into the game Steady the Drums! and examine their impact on user experience, performance and overall game appeal. Methods: A comparative analysis was conducted with two groups: one group played a standard version of the game and the other a version enriched with a narrative. As the game aims to improve rhythm perception and skills, its impact on performance improvement in Tapping-PROMS tests was also assessed. Results: Storytelling improved the perceived hedonic qualities of the game and increased user engagement and interest. However, participants playing the storytelling version showed slightly lower focus and performance on rhythmic tasks compared to the non-storytelling group. Despite this, both groups demonstrated significant improvements in rhythmic skills. Discussion: The findings suggest that while storytelling enhances enjoyment and engagement, it may slightly reduce task-focused performance in rhythm-based activities. Nevertheless, the observed improvement in rhythmic skills across both groups emphasizes the educational value of the game. virtual reality storytelling rhythm training game educational technology navidezna resničnost pripovedovanje zgodb trening ritmičnih sposobnosti igra tehnologije v izobraževanju true false true Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik Članek v reviji 2025-11-21 09:02:52 2025-11-21 09:02:54 2025-12-18 04:01:49 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2025 0 0 14 str. art. 1674655 Vol. 6 Nov. 2025 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno apc 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 004.946:37 2673-4192 10.3389/frvir.2025.1674655 257251331 RAZ_Znidersic_Klara_2025.pdf RAZ_Znidersic_Klara_2025.pdf 1 8FD77C7A13627FFD7EED26EC88109831 5759309dc8cb9c90a1b97317d4159efcac0e13f616802102b9a6f30e54ec29b6 f7cc1ae6-c6b4-11f0-9328-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=222321 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/virtual-reality/articles/10.3389/frvir.2025.1674655/full 1 228cc44d-c6b0-11f0-9328-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=222320 Fakulteta za računalništvo in informatiko 0 0 0