Bugs found in FarmVille 2: Tropic Escape for iOS
FarmVille 2: Tropic Escape is a free-to-play game for iPhone, iPad, and iMessage that lets players manage their own island paradise. As part of the FarmVille franchise, the game includes building and farming elements set on a tropical island.
Players can set up a beachside inn, grow tropical crops, and craft various items. Features include fishing with Capri the dolphin, exploring with Odney the monkey, and completing story-based quests to discover new areas and items.
During our testing of FarmVille 2: Tropic Escape, we found several issues affecting gameplay. Here are the details of our findings and suggestions for improvement.
Game screen not adapted to device screen
Severity:
Critical
Precondition:
The user launches the game.
Steps to Reproduce:
- The main game screen is shown.
- Pay attention to the left side of the screen.
Environment:
OS: iOS 17.0
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
The game screen isn’t adapted to the device screen; the left-side screen and menu are cropped.
Expected Result:
The game screen should be adapted to the device screen, with the left-side screen and menu fully visible.
“Got It” button inactive on “Rebuild Inn” tooltip screen
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
The user starts the gameplay process.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Tap the “Inn” icon on the game field.
- The “Rebuild Inn” tooltip is shown.
- Try to tap the “Got It” button.
- Pay attention to the result.
Environment:
OS: iOS 17.0
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
The “Got It” button is inactive on the “Rebuild Inn” tooltip screen. The tooltip relaunches in a few seconds.
Expected Result:
The “Got It” button should be active on the “Rebuild Inn” tooltip screen.
User unable to close “Welcome back” screen after game restarts
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
The user starts the game.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Delete the game from the gadget.
- Reinstall the game.
- Launch the game.
- The “Welcome back screen” is shown.
- Pay attention to the result.
Environment:
OS: iOS 17.0
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
The user is unable to close the “Welcome back” screen after the game restarts.
Expected Result:
The user should be able to close the “Welcome back” screen after the game restarts.
User unable to move or reassign “Hero” to selected place/icon on game field
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
The user starts the game.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Move to the “Coral Reef” location.
- Tap on the location.
- Drag the “Hero” to the selected available icon.
- Try to move the “Hero” model to another available icon.
- Observe the result.
Environment:
OS: iOS 17.0
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
The user is unable to move or reassign the “Hero” to the selected place/icon on the game field. The “Hero” was added to the first free icon.
Expected Result:
The user should be able to move or reassign the “Hero” to the selected place/icon on the game field.
During testing of FarmVille 2: Tropic Escape, I identified 4 significant bugs affecting interface consistency and functionality. Critical issues include problems with moving or reassigning "Heroes" and inactive UI elements. To prevent similar issues, I recommend comprehensive functional, usability, and performance testing across various devices and scenarios to ensure reliability and enhance user experience.
