Bugs found in Ellen’s Garden Restoration for iOS
Ellen’s Garden Restoration is a delightful mobile game that combines Ellen Degeneres’ charm with engaging garden design and match-3 puzzles. Players can immerse themselves in designing stunning outdoor spaces, solving puzzles to earn coins, and receiving gardening tips from Ellen herself.
The game offers a unique blend of creativity and relaxation, allowing users to personalize their gardens, tackle challenging puzzles, and enjoy offline play. It’s designed for everyone who enjoys gardening, puzzles, and a touch of humor.
At QAwerk, we conducted a thorough Bug Crawl on Ellen’s Garden Restoration for iOS, uncovering several issues that could affect performance and user experience. We invite you to explore our detailed findings to enhance the game’s overall quality and stability.
Unable to continue gameplay on tutorial screen
Severity:
Critical
Precondition:
The user starts the game in the tutorial mode.
Steps to Reproduce:
- The “Blueprint information” screen is shown.
- Try to skip the info screen by following the tip.
- Pay attention to the result.
Environment:
OS: iOS 17.0
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
The user is unable to continue the gameplay process on the tutorial screen.
Expected Result:
The user should be able to continue the gameplay process on the tutorial screen.
User unable to click “OK” button on “Great Job” screen after completing level
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
The user completes the level.
Steps to Reproduce:
- The “Great Job” screen is shown.
- Try to tap the “OK” button.
- Observe the result.
Environment:
OS: iOS 17.0
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
The user is unable to click the “OK” button on the “Great Job” screen after completing the level.
Expected Result:
The user should be able to click the “OK” button on the “Great Job” screen to continue the game.
Cards swipe back on “Career” screen after scrolling to one side
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
The user is on the main game screen.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Swipe the cards left/right.
- Pay attention to the result.
Environment:
OS: iOS 17.0
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
Cards swipe back on the “Career” screen after scrolling to one side.
Expected Result:
Сards should not swipe back on the “Career” screen after scrolling to one side and a user should be able to see locations.
I conducted testing on Ellen's Garden Restoration, a product of Storm8. During the process, I identified three bugs ranging from major interface inconsistencies to critical functional issues. These bugs could affect user engagement
and the overall usability of the game. I recommend thorough testing across various user scenarios and device
configurations to ensure the game's reliability and effectiveness. Comprehensive functional and non-functional testing, including usability and performance, is essential to address these issues effectively. By applying best QA practices
and leveraging QAwerk's expertise, we can significantly enhance the overall quality and user experience of Ellen's
Garden Restoration.
