Bugs Found in Tiles Survive! for iOS
Tiles Survive! is a great game for strategy-lovers. Your goal is to help your group of survivors survive in the wilderness by gathering and managing resources. Your team will build shelters, gather resources, and upgrade structures to survive and thrive in the challenging environment.
The game offers interesting gameplay and engaging features, such as exploring varied biomes and forming alliances. Each decision the player makes ultimately affects the team’s chances of survival.
The QAwerk team conducted a bug crawl of this fascinating game, and we enjoyed it greatly. However, we noticed some issues that affect the overall gaming experience and progression. See our discoveries below and learn how these bugs can be resolved.
NPC character model not visible in assigned location
Severity:
Critical
Precondition:
- The user has an available NPC character.
- The location (e.g., ‘Kitchen’) is unlocked and accessible.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open the location (e.g., ‘Kitchen’).
- Assign an NPC character to this location.
- Observe the location after the assignment process is completed.
Environment:
OS: iOS 18.4.1
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
The NPC character model does not appear on the assigned location. The location remains visually empty even though the character is assigned to it.
Expected Result:
The NPC character model should be visible on the assigned location, indicating that the character is working there.
User is unable to upgrade any station parts not highlighted by tutorial hint
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
- The tutorial or guidance hint is active.
- Multiple station parts are available for upgrade.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open the ‘Station/Base’ screen.
- Observe the tutorial hint pointing to a specific station part.
- Try to upgrade any other station part that is not highlighted by the hint.
Environment:
OS: iOS 18.4.1
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
The user cannot upgrade any station parts except the one indicated by the tutorial hint. Other upgrade options are blocked or unresponsive.
Expected Result:
The user should be able to upgrade any available station part independently, regardless of the tutorial hint.
Inactive ‘Skip’ button on ‘Storytelling’ pop-up window
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
No special preconditions required.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Trigger a pop-up window with explanations or story elements.
- Observe the ‘Skip’ button on the pop-up.
- Try tapping the ‘Skip’ button.
Environment:
OS: iOS 18.4.1
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
The ‘Skip’ button is inactive and does not respond to user input. The pop-up cannot be skipped.
Expected Result:
The ‘Skip’ button should be active and allow the user to close or bypass the pop-up window.
During testing, I identified several issues that could negatively affect gameplay flow, user engagement, and the overall player experience, particularly in core mechanics such as character assignment, station upgrades, and tutorial interactions. To ensure the stability, usability, and long-term success of Tiles Survive!, I recommend conducting comprehensive QA testing across a range of gameplay scenarios, devices, and operating systems.
