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Ensure subtitles/captions are or can be turned on before any sound is played

One of the most annoying things about game accessibility is when they have a great opening cinematic but no caption options until the menu.

OneOddGamerGirl, via via Twitter

The most commonly missed piece of subtitling/captioning is the introductory cinematic. Either ensure this is subtitled by default, or ensure that the option to turn subtitles on is provided before the first relevant sound plays.

Best practice examples:

Category & Level:

  • Hearing (Intermediate)
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