PENGEMBANGAN GAME EDUKASI PADA MATA PELAJARAN ILMU PENGETAHUAN ALAM MENGGUNAKAN METODE GAME DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE

This study developed a 2D RPG educational game entitled "Sehari Bersama Jedd" to address misconceptions in Grade VII science topics, including Matter, Temperature, Heat, Motion, and Force. The development process employed the Game Development Life Cycle (GDLC) methodology, utilizing the Unity game engine and C# programming language. The evaluation involved 34 students from SMPN 2 Jakarta. The Black Box testing results demonstrated complete functional feasibility, achieving a 100% success rate without any malfunctions. The usability assessment, conducted using the System Usability Scale (SUS) questionnaire, yielded an average score of 73.08, indicating that the game is feasible and acceptable for use. The cognitive effectiveness evaluation revealed a significant improvement in students' learning outcomes, with the average pre-test score increasing from 61.76 to an average post-test score of 93.53, resulting in an N-Gain index of 0.87, which falls into the highly effective category. Therefore, it can be concluded that the educational game architecture is valid, practical, and highly effective as an interactive simulation-based learning medium for enhancing students' independent understanding of science concepts.

Penelitian ini mengembangkan game edukasi RPG 2D "Sehari Bersama Jedd" untuk mengatasi miskonsepsi materi IPA kelas VII (Zat, Suhu, Kalor, Gerak, dan Gaya). Pengembangan menggunakan metode Game Development Life Cycle (GDLC) berbantuan engine Unity dan pemrograman C#. Pengujian melibatkan 34 siswa di SMPN 2 Jakarta. Hasil uji Black Box menunjukkan kelayakan fungsional mutlak sebesar 100% tanpa malafungsi. Uji kepraktisan antarmuka menggunakan kuesioner System Usability Scale (SUS) memperoleh skor rata-rata 73,08 (Layak). Pengukuran efektivitas kognitif menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan nilai rata-rata pre test (61,76) menjadi post test (93,53) dengan indeks N-Gain 0,87 (Sangat Efektif). Disimpulkan bahwa arsitektur game edukasi ini valid, praktis, dan sangat efektif digunakan sebagai media simulasi interaktif untuk meningkatkan pemahaman sains siswa secara mandiri.