Garden Balls

Client Overview

Hypercell Games is a mobile game development company specializing in the creation of hyper-casual and casual games for a diverse audience.
Business Requirements
- New and existing functional application testing during sprints.
- Regression testing to ensure the stability of the applications.
- Advertising testing and purchasing validation to optimize monetization strategies.
- Application layer difficulty testing to enhance user experience.
Tested on
- Android
- iOS
- Amazon

Engagement

The engagement model was part-time, with a flexible team size. Typically, 1-2 testers performed tasks, but there were instances where the team size expanded to 8 people based on project requirements.

Game Testing Solutions

Checklists Creation
Developed checklists to ensure systematic and comprehensive testing of both new and existing functionalities.
Functional Testing
Conducted testing on new and old functionality to identify and address potential issues during sprints and regression cycles.
Performance Testing
Evaluated the performance of the applications, ensuring smooth user experiences across different devices and platforms.
Monetization Testing
Tested advertising and purchasing mechanisms to validate their functionality and optimize the monetization strategy.
Level Difficulty Testing
Assessed the complexity of game levels to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
Reporting System Implementation
Initiated a reporting system using Jira and Slack to streamline communication and issue tracking within the development team.
Bug Retesting
Conducted repeated bug testing to verify the effectiveness of bug fixes and ensure a robust application.

Business Impact / Benefits Delivered

Bug Reduction
The testing efforts resulted in a significant reduction in the number of bugs present in Hypercell applications, enhancing overall application stability.
Optimized Difficulty Levels
Testing of application layer difficulty contributed to the optimization of game levels, ensuring a balanced and enjoyable experience for users.
Monetization Strategy Improvement
Through advertising and purchasing validation, the testing process helped optimize the monetization strategy, maximizing revenue opportunities for Hypercell Games.
Enhanced User Experience
The systematic testing of both new and existing functionalities, along with performance evaluations, contributed to an improved overall user experience for Hypercell game players.