Bugs found in Castle Doombad: Free to Slay for iOS
Grumpyface is an innovative platform focused on delivering unique video games that ensure a high-quality gaming experience for users. Known for vibrant designs and creative gameplay, their games combine engaging mechanics with accessible interfaces to appeal to players of all ages.
Castle Doombad: Free to Slay is one such title—a strategy tower defense game where players set clever traps to stop invading heroes from rescuing the kidnapped princess. Combining humor, timing, and smart placement of traps, the game challenges users to defend their evil lair with precision and creativity.
Our QAwerk team recently conducted a Bug Crawl of Castle Doombad: Free to Slay for iOS. While the game offers stable visuals and a fun premise, we encountered several issues that hinder progress and weaken platform compliance. Below are the results of our analysis.
Mission 6 cannot be completed; user gets stuck in progression
Severity:
Blocker
Precondition:
- The app installed.
- Mission 5 completed.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open the game.
- Navigate to level selection.
- Select level 6.
- Attempt to complete the mission.
Environment:
iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 18.1.1
Actual Result:
Mission 6 cannot be completed; the user gets stuck mid-progression.
Expected Result:
All missions should be completable to support user progression.
Users under 9 years old can access app despite 9+ App Store rating
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
- The app installed.
- No account created.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open the game.
- Select the age under 9 in the age selector.
- Proceed to the game.
Environment:
iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 18.1.1
Actual Result:
Users under 9 years old can access the app without restriction.
Expected Result:
Users under the age of 9 should be restricted or warned in accordance with App Store rating.
Achievements button has no functionality
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
- The app installed.
- The tutorial passed.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open the game.
- Tap the “Cup” menu.
- Tap the “Achievements”.
Environment:
iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 18.1.1
Actual Result:
Nothing happens when tapping the Achievements button.
Expected Result:
Button should lead to the Achievements screen or trigger an appropriate in-app response.
Bundle icon is not displayed immediately upon opening
Severity:
Minor
Precondition:
- The app installed.
- The tutorial passed.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open the game.
- Go to the Shop.
- Open any bundle.
Environment:
iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 18.1.1
Actual Result:
The bundle icon has a delay before appearing.
Expected Result:
Bundle icons should load instantly with the rest of the UI.
Castle Doombad: Free to Slay provides an entertaining and visually quirky experience, but gameplay blockers and platform compliance issues interrupt the flow. Fixing progression-halting bugs and ensuring proper age gating would significantly improve the quality and accessibility of the game.
