An organized and systematic strategy, the usage of test automation frameworks, and seamless interaction with your agile process are all necessary for effective mobile game testing. Naturally, the most basic understanding of the process is to detect flaws and assist developers in fixing them. However, test automation must be a component of the broader development process to pursue efficient, result-driven testing. The mobile gaming industry is one of the highest growth markets in the entertainment and media space. The industry has provided an employment opportunity to many young gamers who have become part of gaming companies as their resident testers.
The mobile gaming industry is developing rapidly in its effort to retain its devoted gamers' attention and continue to draw in new players every day. According to Global Data’s thematic study in 2021, the gaming industry has been projected to reach a record high from $98 billion in 2020 to $272 billion by 2030.
Game Market in Billion $
Sources: Global Data
Additionally, businesses like Facebook, Netflix, and Paytm are investing more heavily in online gaming. Content producers must deliver bug-free versions of their products at the speed of light to create and release new avatars of the games and remain competitive in the market.
Releasing a game app without critical bugs is a definite way to improve user acquisition and monetization, which puts the spotlight on the need for comprehensive testing for a gaming app.
Focus Points for Mobile Game Testing
Mobile Game Testing Types
- Functional Testing
- Localization testing
- Regression Testing
- Compatibility Testing
- Soak testing
- Load Testing
- Performance Testing
- Recovery testing
- Compliance Testing
- Security testing
Mobile Games Testing vs Mobile App Testing
Mobile game testing and mobile app testing are different from each other on a lot of levels. Whether it's about functionality, device compatibility, functionality, and user interface, there are a lot of factors you need to address when dealing with mobile game and app testing.
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Complexity
With the latest innovations in technologies around gaming, testing has become far more complex and needs more concentration and focus.
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Multiple Tester’s Involvements
The advent of multiplayer functionality has introduced additional testing areas for mobile games and has made testing increasingly hard as compared to mobile app testing.
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Automation Limitations
Implementation of CI/CD and automation are not an option in mobile game testing. The amount of risk involved while releasing a mobile game is much higher than in releasing a mobile application.
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Hardware Dependency
The general mobile apps behave on any hardware configurations or situations. Moreover, while buying new mobiles, people majorly prefer to buy gaming phones. Thus, simulators (they are run on computers) do not play such a significant role as they are slow compared to gaming phones and have lots of bugs.
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Tester Skillset
Unlike the testers of mobile apps, mobile game testers need to have an understanding of all areas of the application. Each feature of the game depends on the other. For example, if a tester is evaluating a character's new powers in the game, verifying the receiving of power is not enough, testing its implementation at all levels is essential.
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External Devices
With the options of integration of devices like Microsoft Xbox, and other gaming smartphones like Asus ROG Phone, Samsung S21, etc., the testers now need to keep a check on these integrations as well.
Takeaway
QASource is a leading mobile testing services provider with over 20 years of experience in servicing top customers across the gaming domain. Our testing gamers help identify issues with gameplay, graphics, and other features. Our testers have expertise in doing different types of testing like functionality testing, clean room testing, combinatorial and free testing, and play and compatibility testing. Thus, continuous and effective testing has brought a big difference in the life cycles of mobile games. It helps in keeping the players longing for more and in turn increasing the revenues. To know more about mobile application testing, contact QASource now.
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