Proof of Usefulness Report

QUARTOMUNDO

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+218
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

QUARTOMUNDO is developing a promising indie game, 'The Light of the Darkness', with verifiable pre-release interest (372K+ trailer views, demo participation). However, the submission quality is critically low, containing factually incorrect claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') which contradict the pre-release, niche nature of the project. While the studio demonstrates professional artistic capabilities and the game has strong potential within the 'Metroidvania' genre, the current 'Evidence of Traction' is limited to audience interest rather than user adoption or revenue. The score reflects a 'Small but promising' project (100-250 range), penalized for exaggerated submission claims but rewarded for verifiable external production quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+75.0
Evidence Of Traction+40.0
Market Timing Relevance+30.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+242.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+218

Project Details

Project URL
quartomundo.com
Description
THE LIGHT OF THE DARKNESS © is a fantasy universe created over the years by Fernando Rabello. An intellectual property with dense content in the form of illustrations, animations and lore. Developed to be explored in projects and products across diverse media and markets such as movies, games, licensing, TV etc., THE LIGHT OF THE DARKNESS © seeks space in the entertainment market, especially geared towards the vast nerd community.\n\nThe LIGHT OF THE DARKNESS: Age of Epiphany is one of the projects based on this intellectual property and is a 2D action RPG with platform elements and free exploration in a style known as \"metroidvania\". It has an intriguing and epic feeling, with an indie footprint and with art directed to digital painting and avoiding the trend of pixel art.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline