Bugs found in Flip Skater for iOS
Flip Skater is an action-packed skateboarding game that challenges players to perform thrilling flips, spins, and mid-air stunts across ramps worldwide. It features quick, high-energy matches and engaging visuals, keeping both casual and competitive gamers focused on achieving top scores.
With vibrant 3D environments and intuitive controls, Flip Skater delivers a fast-paced experience. The game offers multiple skate parks, unlockable boards, and character customizations that encourage players to master new moves while climbing the leaderboards.
Our QAwerk team conducted a detailed Bug Crawl to evaluate Flip Skater’s stability and overall user experience. Below are the issues uncovered during testing.
Game sound plays despite device being in silent mode
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
No special preconditions rare equired.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Set the device to silent mode.
- Launch the game.
- Observe the game’s sound behavior.
Environment:
Device: iPhone 12 (iOS 17.6.1)
Actual Result:
The game continues to play sound even when the device is set to silent mode.
Expected Result:
The game sound should be muted when the device is in silent mode, following system settings.
Success message appears after restoring purchases on an account with no purchases
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
Ensure the account has no previous purchases.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Launch the game and navigate to the Settings screen.
- Tap the “Restore Purchase” button.
- Observe the message displayed.
Environment:
Device: iPhone 12 (iOS 17.6.1)
Actual Result:
A success message appears, misleading the user into thinking a purchase has been restored when none exists.
Expected Result:
A more relevant message, such as “No purchases available to restore,” should be displayed to avoid confusion.
Information screen does not open after tapping the information button on Daily Challenges screen
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
No special preconditions are required.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Launch the game and navigate to the Daily Challenges screen.
- Locate and tap the Information button.
- Observe the screen behavior.
Environment:
Device: iPhone 12 (iOS 17.6.1)
Actual Result:
The information screen does not open, preventing the user from accessing important details.
Expected Result:
The information screen should open and display relevant details about Daily Challenges.
I tested Flip Skater extensively and discovered three major issues that could hamper gameplay continuity and user satisfaction. I recommend thorough testing across various scenarios and device settings to address these bugs promptly, ensuring a smoother and more engaging experience for all players.
