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Aliens vs Zombies Beta Testing on Android App

(Ongoing)·Completed

What problem was solved

BETA TESTING Aliens vs Zombies on Android App to better understand first session of players to understand what the player does not understand and what is the logic of the behavior of new players. THE SPECIFIC APP VERSION TO BE TESTED IS: App version in google play is 2411 12 126 SO Evaluated the first-time player experience of an Android mobile game by identifying usability issues, unclear game mechanics, onboarding friction, and player behavior during the initial gameplay session. The objective was to help the development team understand how new players interacted with the game and where confusion or drop-off occurred.

Note: Testing Scope & Type Mobile Application Testing Android Testing Exploratory Testing Usability Testing Gameplay Testing First-Time User Experience (FTUE) User Behavior Analysis Functional Testing

Key Features

  • Core Features Tested
  • First-time user onboarding
  • Tutorial clarity
  • Gameplay mechanics
  • Character controls
  • User interface navigation
  • Game objectives and progression
  • Combat interactions
  • Visual feedback
  • Player decision making
  • Overall user experience

Project Outcome

Successfully evaluated the complete first-time player journey and provided actionable feedback regarding onboarding, game mechanics, interface clarity, and player behavior. The findings helped identify areas where new users experienced confusion or required additional guidance to improve player retention and overall gameplay experience.

Challenges

Evaluating the experience from the perspective of a completely new player. Distinguishing intended gameplay difficulty from usability issues. Identifying points where players lacked sufficient guidance. Assessing player behavior without influencing natural gameplay decisions. Providing objective usability feedback rather than subjective gameplay preferences.

Project Media

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Technologies Used

AndroidGoogle PlayMobile GamingGameplay AnalyticsUsability TestingFunctional Testing

Technical Architecture

Performed exploratory testing on an Android beta release installed through Google Play. The evaluation focused on the first gameplay session, observing player interactions with onboarding, tutorials, controls, navigation, objectives, and gameplay mechanics while documenting usability issues and behavioral patterns through structured feedback.

Project Integrity

All source code and architectural documentation for this project are maintained under version control. Technical walkthroughs are available upon formal request.