june, 19th
Modern Game Testing: Tools and Innovations
Hi, GameDevs! 👋
At Pyxidis, we're passionate about creating amazing gaming experiences. In today's fast-paced world of game development, it's more important than ever to make sure your game runs smoothly, fun and bug-free to minimise risks at launch. That's why we would like to briefly show you the tools and methods that are currently used in game testing.
At Pyxidis, we're passionate about creating amazing gaming experiences. In today's fast-paced world of game development, it's more important than ever to make sure your game runs smoothly, fun and bug-free to minimise risks at launch. That's why we would like to briefly show you the tools and methods that are currently used in game testing.
- Automated Testing Tools:
- Selenium: A favorite for web-based games, Selenium automates browser actions, making testing efficient and consistent.
- Appium: For mobile games, Appium is a lifesaver, automating testing across different platforms to ensure everything runs smoothly.
2. Performance Testing:
- JMeter: This open-source tool helps yo test game servers to make sure they can handle lots of players without any hiccups.
- BlazeMeter: Taking JMeter to the cloud, BlazeMeter scales performance testing for those big online multiplayer games we all love.
3. Functional Game Testing:
- Unity Test Framework: Specifically for Unity games, this tool ensures every game feature works perfectly.
- Unreal Engine Testing Tools: Built-in tools for Unreal Engine games help catch and fix bugs early, keeping the gameplay flawless.
4. User Experience (UX) Testing:
- Lookback.io: Watching real-time user interactions with Lookback.io gives us deep insights into what players enjoy and what needs tweaking.
5. Analytics and Feedback:
- Pyxidis: By tracking in-game metrics, we help make data-driven decisions to enhance gameplay, based on emotions, interactions, speech and e.c.
6. Bug Tracking and Management:
- JIRA: A staple in development, JIRA keeps track of bugs and fixes, ensuring a smooth launch.
- ClickUp: Another reliable bug-tracking tool, ClickUp, helps maintain high-quality standards throughout the game’s development.
At Pyxidis :), we want to blend and connect these powerful tools with our playtest analytics application, offering a one-stop solution for game developers. Lots of apps, we didn't mention. There is no standard. But maybe we can implement some new ideas to solve your problems in this area. Just write us about them and we will try to implement them in the future for everyone