The gaming industry has become more complex over time whether it is a computer or a mobile game. This has made game developers more serious about the Game Testing process. In this article, we will throw some light on the process of Game Testing and what testing strategies are implemented.

How to test games? How to become a game tester?

Game testing

Game Testing is a process for gaming studios to deliver high-quality products. The main goal of Game Testing is to ensure that the game is free of critical and noticeable issues (error-free, as one of the main QA pillars, is not realistic) before launching the main version. It is also a basic part of the development process that involves creating test scenarios, working closely with team members, making sure the new functionalities are well implemented and of course, assuring the previously mentioned issues are no longer occurring.

The quality of the game is extremely critical. It should go through a rigorous testing procedure before it reaches the user. This is because fixing bugs while being in the development phase is cheaper than fixing them after the release.

The importance of game testing

Whenever game developers produce a new game, they expect it to thrive in the industry. If the game has glitches in it, that would bring unwanted criticism from users which would lead to a huge reduction in sales and this will affect the company’s revenue.

Game Testing has many benefits such as:

• Quality Assessment: Testers can identify the loopholes in the game and report them. This ensures the final product performs well throughout.
• Identify Improvement Areas: Game testing allows the developers to see areas that need to be improved to give the best user experience through the testing of edge scenarios.
• Game testing also allows the developers to know about the possible risks that might happen in the market such as if the game offers fun to the audience and entice them (Usually tested through some reduced groups of people who tests the game before launches and provides feedback as end-users)
• Test Coverage Assurance: Automation testing technologies like Robotium, Calabash, and Appium ensure that your game is tested accurately. Testers complement automated tests with manual test cases to provide complete test coverage for the game.
• Basically, testing is done to rest assured about the seamless flow of the game being built.

Is it easy to become a game tester?

We think it is easy to get a job as a game tester if you position yourself in the right way. Behind every great game is a team of testers whose work helps make the game more user-friendly. Some game developers prefer to hire testers as quality assurance and play-testers. QA testers mainly focus on the software testing experience, but the play-testers see if the game is experienced as intended.

The job of a game tester is in high demand, you will need several pieces of training to be competitive in this field.

Here are some points to consider for those who wish to have a career as a game tester:

• Improve your skills as a game player and familiarize yourself with the gaming terminology and trends.
• Get technical training: Employers wish to employ testers who have a higher understanding of programming and software development.
• Gain some technical experience by learning how to write a good bug report and try to get an internship at gaming companies. The more experience you can add to your resume, the better.
• Knowledge of the game’s production chain.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Able to handle repetitive and monotonous work.
• Time management skills.
• Creativity and passion for gaming.
• And the most important ones… curiosity and a good eye for details.

TestCrew – Your Best Software Quality Partner

TestCrew is keen to implement quality tests regularly as well as provide international standards software-testing training. TestCrew also provides all technical, functional, and non-functional software quality test services related to user experience, which ensure the security and protection of end products from vulnerabilities and the risks of penetration, as per the standards of ISTQB and Test Maturity Model Integration Professional certification (TMMi).

In addition to that, TestCrew also offers software quality consulting services, you can also know more about what we do by visiting the various communication channels mentioned on our page, LinkedIn, email, or through our unified number.