Bugs found in Final Outpost for iOS
Final Outpost is a strategy survival game in which players endure harsh conditions, defend against zombies, and gather resources. Building and managing a village in this environment involves a blend of fast-paced action and thoughtful planning, giving users numerous ways to secure their outpost.
The game shines in its resource management features and offers a variety of upgrades, turrets, and sniper units to strengthen the defenses. Despite its overall robust performance, certain usability and interface issues may disrupt the experience for some users.
At QAwerk, we took a deep dive into Final Outpost to pinpoint bugs that could affect gameplay. Below, we outline our findings and recommend areas for enhancement to provide a smoother, more engaging experience.
Leaderboard and position list buttons have no functionality
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
The app is installed.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open Final Outpost.
- Review the main menu.
- Tap on the “Leaderboard” or “Position list” buttons.
- Observe the result.
Environment:
iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 18.1.1
Actual Result:
Leaderboard and position list buttons have no functionality.
Expected Result:
Each button should trigger a specific action and open the respective leaderboard screen.
Reset button is active and has no functionality when reserve is empty
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
- The app is installed.
- The action Phase is reached.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open Final Outpost.
- Open the “Turrets and Snipers” menu.
- Note that the “Reset” button is active despite having an empty Reserve.
Environment:
iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 18.1.1
Actual Result:
The “Reset” button is active and does nothing, even though the reserve is empty.
Expected Result:
The “Reset” button should be disabled when there are zero reserves available.
Guide about workers gets stuck if any worker info was opened beforehand
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
- The app is installed.
- The tutorial about workers is not completed.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open Final Outpost.
- Reach the Action Phase.
- Tap on the “Workers” button.
- During the guide, open any worker’s info.
- Observe that the guide becomes stuck.
Environment:
iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 18.1.1
Actual Result:
The guide about workers is stuck if a worker’s info panel is accessed beforehand.
Expected Result:
The guide should not freeze, allowing the user to continue the tutorial seamlessly.
Scrollbar overlaps navigation building menu
Severity:
Minor
Precondition:
- The app is installed.
- The tutorial is completed.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open Final Outpost.
- Proceed to the Action Phase.
- Observe the building menu and scrollbar positions.
Environment:
iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 18.1.1
Actual Result:
The scrollbar overlaps the navigation building menu.
Expected Result:
The iOS scrollbar should be placed behind or below the navigation menu elements.
“Restore Purchases” is active when no purchases have been made
Severity:
Minor
Precondition:
The app is installed.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open Final Outpost.
- Tap “Restore Purchases.”
- Notice that the feature is active even though no purchases were made.
Environment:
iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 18.1.1
Actual Result:
The “Restore Purchases” button is active despite no purchase history.
Expected Result:
“Restore Purchases” should remain inactive until at least one purchase exists.
I uncovered a mix of usability and functional bugs in Final Outpost, some of which hinder core gameplay features like leaderboards and action menus. Addressing these issues promptly will help maintain an engaging experience, improve user satisfaction, and enhance overall stability.
