Game Testing: What Not to Ignore?

by Nataliia Vasylyna | May 11, 2016 6:36 am

When engaged in game testing[1], a specialist from software testing company may think: I should just pass the game up to the end and then report the defects found. But that is not enough.

Some testers also conduct game localization testing[2] and usability testing. It is important but also not enough. Let’s review other essential things that better not be ignored during game testing.

What Not to Forget When Testing Games?

• There should not be situations where a player loses his gears and weapons. That’s why it is vital to thoroughly test authentication module of a game.
• If a game is compatible with multiple platforms, it should be tested on all of them. Otherwise, gamers who use less popular platforms may experience a multitude of bugs.
• Multiplayer games should be tested by a number of users (real or emulated). Testers should use different combinations of devices and network connection types during multiplayer game testing.
• An essential part of preparing a game to be released is load testing[3]. This applies particularly to massively multiplayer online role-playing games. During load testing, testers should also take into account the combinations of hardware and software used by the game’s target audience.
• Great attention should be given to social integration testing. Companies often promote their games through social networks. Besides that, a lot of gamers use social networks to share gaming experience with each other.

Even the smallest defect[4] missed in a game will probably be quickly found after the release. That’s why game testing should be thorough and multifaceted.

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Source URL: https://blog.qatestlab.com/2016/05/11/game-testing-factors/

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