Game Tester
げーむてすたー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession in game development that conducts tests before release, discovers and reports bugs and issues to ensure quality.
Description
Game Testers understand specifications during the planning and development stages, design and execute test cases to discover bugs and defects. They report discovered issues using bug tracking tools, clearly sharing reproduction steps and impact scope. They collaborate with the project team, repeatedly verifying until quality standards are met, and ultimately deliver a stable game to users.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the game market and the普及 of cloud gaming, there is a strengthening trend toward quality emphasis, and demand for QA is expected to increase. It is anticipated that automation and AI-utilizing test efficiency technologies will be introduced.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Curious and inquisitive / Excellent communication skills / Patient
Work Style
Contract worker / Freelancer / Full-time employee / Remote / Temporary employee
Career Path
Game Tester → QA Engineer → QA Leader/Manager → QA Director → Test Automation Engineer → Quality Assurance Specialist
Required Skills
Bug tracking tools / Game console/PC operation / Specification reading / Test case design / Test execution
Recommended Skills
English document reading / Game engine basics / Programming knowledge / Test automation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To not miss defects from minute operations or screen differences. |
| Communication Skills | To accurately report and share discovered issues. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To devise unintended operations and abnormal cases to detect bugs. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Focuses more on operation verification and procedures than mathematical analysis. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work with minimal heavy physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- ISTQB Foundation Level
Aliases
- QA Tester
- Quality Assurance Tester
- Software Tester
Related Jobs
- QA Engineer
- QA Manager
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Test Engineer