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God of Highschool Game Testing

Overview

About the client

MNC Group is Indonesia’s leading media and entertainment powerhouse. With an unparalleled ecosystem spanning national television, digital media, and massive audience reach, MNC serves as the primary strategic gateway for international entertainment products entering the Indonesian market.

Game Intro

The project centers on a Gacha Turn-based RPG based on the legendary South Korean Webtoon/Manhwa, “The God of Highschool” (GOH). GOH features strategic team-building, high-fidelity skill animations, and a deep gacha system. Players must master elemental counters and character-specific “Charyeok” abilities to progress through both cinematic PvE campaigns and competitive PvP arenas.

Our Solution

We applied a rigorous methodology rooted in ISTQB standards and specialized iGaming protocols

  • Market Analysis & Culturalization QA
  • Deep Balancing Audit
  • Performance & Compatibility Matrix
  • Rapid Issue Documentation

Scope of Work & Team Structure

Scope of Work

  • Informed Go/No-Go Decision: Provided the MNC Group with a data-driven “Market Appeal” report, allowing them to evaluate the project’s ROI before a full-scale marketing blitz.
  • Modernized Stability: Identified and cleared legacy bugs that would have hindered the experience on modern OS versions (Android 14/iOS 17+).
  • Balanced Economy: Verified that the game’s monetization and difficulty curves were fair and sustainable for the target audience, protecting long-term retention.
  • Timeline Achievement: Delivered a 360-degree quality assessment within the strict 18-day window, enabling the client to hit their strategic market-timing goals.

    Team Structure

    • 1 QA Leader
    • 10 QA Engineers

    Business Impact

    • All Features are tested with the release on time and high quality without the blocker issue
    • For Market Analysis QA and Balancing QA, the team delivered results that met the client’s expectations.
    • The Fail rate is 0.41% for Functional QA and 2.59% for Compatibility QA
    • The total project effort delivered value exceeded expectations compared to the initial budget plan

    Online Slot Game Testing

    Overview

    About the client

    Pulse 8 Studios is a boutique iGaming developer and an exclusive content partner for Games Global (formerly Microgaming), specializing in high-volatility, character-driven slot titles. Driven by an “innovation at the core” philosophy, the studio is recognized for blending complex mathematical models with high-fidelity visual effects.

    Game Intro

    The game is a high-volatility, 5×3 reel slot featuring a steampunk mining theme with three distinct “Special Wild” characters: Morphum, All-mine, and Rayne. Each character triggers unique multipliers and behavior, making the logic significantly more complex than a standard video slot.

    Our Solution

    We applied a rigorous methodology rooted in ISTQB standards and specialized iGaming protocols

    • Mathematical Model & RNG Verification
    • Character Interaction Matrix
    • Interrupt & Graceful Recovery Testing
    • Security & Anti-Exploits Audits

    Scope of Work & Team Structure

    • Functional test for all the game features
    • Non-functional tests for currencies and languages
    • Compatibility test for Android and IOS operating systems on 32 different mobile device types
    • Cloud Mobile Testing to increase device types tested

      Business Impact

      Successful Launch

      The game was delivered on schedule with a high level of technical stability, resulting in a smooth market entry.

      Enhanced Player Experience

      Provided a bug-free environment for the game’s complex mechanics, directly contributing to positive player sentiment and engagement.

      Operational Efficiency

      By identifying and resolving logic “traps” early in the development cycle, we reduced the need for expensive post-launch hotfixes.

      L5Technical Reliability

      Verified the integrity of the 243-way logic and feature-buy mechanics, ensuring the product functioned exactly as designed.

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      Online Game Testing for Plato

      Overview

      About the client

      Founded in 2014 by the creators of Yahoo! Games, Plato Team Inc. is a San Jose-based company dedicated to reinventing social interaction through a premier cross-platform messenger designed specifically for multiplayer gaming.

      Game Intro

      Plato is an all-in-one social gaming platform that seamlessly integrates a high-quality messenger with a library of over 50 multiplayer games. The app allows millions of users worldwide to chat and compete in real-time.

      Our Solution

      We provide a dedicated Functional QA suite designed to act as the final gatekeeper for every production release

      • Deep-Dive Feature Testing
      • Core Platform Validation
      • User Lifecycle
      • Social Interaction
      • Monetization Integrity
      • Rigorous Regression Testing
      • Manual Compatibility Pass

      Scope of Work & Team Structure

      Scope of Work

      • Functional testing​
      • Weak network testing
      • Compatibility and Adaptability testing

      Team Structure

      • 2 QA Engineers

      Business Impact

      Sustained App Store Reputation

      By catching functional regressions before they hit production, we help maintain the platform’s 4-star rating and positive user sentiment across 60,000+ reviews.

      Revenue Protection

      Our zero-tolerance approach to IAP testing ensures that the platform’s primary revenue stream is never interrupted by functional glitches.

      Launch Confidence

      The client can release new builds and features frequently, knowing that our regression testing has “hardened” the application against unexpected breakages.

      Operational Stability

      We ensure the platform remains “smooth in production,” allowing the client’s internal team to focus on development while we handle the heavy lifting of quality verification.

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      MMORPG Game Testing

      Overview

      About the client

      The client is a top-tier global game development studio under one of Asia’s largest technology conglomerates. The project involved an ambitious AAA Open-World Survival (SOC) title built on Unreal Engine 4, designed for a simultaneous global launch across PC, iOS, and Android.

      Game Intro

      AAA open-world survival RPG (often categorized as SOC-Survival, Open World, Crafting). Launched globally in June 2023, it was designed as a cross-platform experience for PC, iOS, and Android, pushing the boundaries of what mobile hardware could handle using Unreal Engine 4.

      Challenges

      The transition from a regional development build to a global release presented four critical operational bottlenecks:

      Proprietary Tooling & Language Barriers

      Internal development tools were entirely in the developer’s native language, hindering environment setup and test data management.

      Extreme Hardware Fragmentation

      The game required seamless performance across a massive spectrum of hardware-from high-end PCs to budget smartphones-while ensuring 100% data synchronization.

      Linguistic & UI Complexity (LQA)

      Launching in multiple languages (EFIGS, CJK, etc.) created massive risks for UI clipping, contextual mistranslation, and cultural insensitivity within the sprawling game narrative.

      Massive Content Scope vs. Market Timing

      With a huge open world and a strict global launch window, the functional and linguistic test surface was enormous.

      Our Solution

      We implemented an Integrated Functional & Localization QA Strategy

      • Context-Aware LQA Audits
      • UI/UX Overflow Testing
      • Risk-Based Testing (RBT)
      • Risk-Based Testing (RBT)
      • Cross-Platform Performance Matrix

      Scope of Work & Team Structure

      Scope of Work

      • Functional testing​
      • Client performance testing​
      • Localization testing
      • Compatibility and Adaptability testing

      Team Structure

      • 1 QA Leader
      • 5 QA Engineers

      Business Impact

      Launch Integrity

      Delivered the project for global release on schedule without any technical delays.

      Market Reach

      Optimized performance for low-end hardware, allowing the client to capture a massive user base in emerging markets.

      Stability

      Achieved a 99.8% crash-free rate during the launch window, resulting in top-tier ratings on major App Stores.

      Future Readiness

      Provided a standardized suite of QA assets and tool guides to support long-term “Live-Ops” and seasonal content updates.