Kristala

Client Overview

Game Intro
Kristala is a dark fantasy ARPG featuring challenging Souls-like combat, fluid parkour, and deep exploration. Players navigate a perilous world filled with secrets, mastering both combat and movement mechanics.
Business Requirements
The client needed quick but effective QA cycles to ensure that the Early Access version was playable, stable, and engaging, even with limited internal QA resources.
Platform
- PC
- PlayStation
- XBOX

Engagement

QA Team: 2 specialists
Purpose: Small test rounds to verify the game’s readiness for upcoming Early Access releases—first on Steam, followed by consoles

Solutions

Functional Testing
Verification of core mechanics including combat, parkour, and exploration systems
UI Testing
Ensuring menus, HUD, and in-game notifications were clear and responsive
Compatibility Testing
Testing across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox for performance and input consistency
Regression Testing
Re-checking previously tested features after fixes or minor updates
Exploratory Testing
Unstructured gameplay sessions to detect edge-case bugs and gameplay issues
Compliance Testing
Validation of the console port against PlayStation and Xbox technical requirements, including system behavior, controller guidelines, error handling

Business Impact / Benefits Delivered

Early Access Stability
Supported the Early Access launch with stable builds and minimal critical issues.
Cross-Platform Experience
Helped maintain a consistent player experience across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Positive Player Reception
Contributed to Kristala’s Mostly Positive Steam reviews (78%) despite limited release resources.
Actionable Feedback
Provided the small development team with clear, actionable insights for future updates.