Serum

Client Overview

Game Intro
Serum is a first-person survival open-world game where players must race against time to find a vital substance that keeps them alive. With dangerous fauna and flora, crafting weapons, and solving mysteries, the game presents an intense survival challenge.
Business Requirements
The client initially requested a trial period to evaluate the team’s workflow, communication, and overall efficiency before committing to a long-term collaboration. Following successful results, the engagement expanded to include comprehensive multiplayer functional testing .
Tested on
- PC (Steam Launcher)

QA Team Size: 5 testers
Total Testing Hours: 142+ hours (Trial + Full Multiplayer Testing)

Multiplayer Testing – Conducted cooperative gameplay testing to identify key areas for improvement.

Exploratory Testing – Uncovered hidden issues and ensured game stability.

Functional Testing – Full multiplayer testing of 4-player co-op mode, covering:

Core Mechanics Validation – Ensuring smooth and consistent gameplay mechanics.

Serum Effects on Player (Client-Side) – Verifying effects applied to players.

User Interface (UI) Testing – Ensuring UI elements function correctly.

Weapon Serum Effects (Client-Side) – Testing weapon interactions with serum mechanics.

Architect’s Table (Client-Side) – Validating crafting and construction mechanics.

Weapons (Host & Client-Side) – Ensuring weapon functionality across network conditions.

Achievements (Host & Client-Side) – Confirming achievement tracking and unlocking.

Bug Reporting Process – Established an efficient workflow for tracking and resolving issues.

Improved Multiplayer Stability
Identified and resolved key issues for smoother cooperative gameplay.
Enhanced Feature Reliability
Discovered and reported 26 critical bugs, leading to targeted fixes.
Comprehensive Component Testing
Ensured the stability of core game mechanics, UI, weapons, and achievement systems.
Higher Product Quality
Validated gameplay across different network conditions, contributing to a more polished and balanced release.