A Video Game Tester is responsible for playing video games to test their functionality, identify any bugs or glitches, and report to the Game Developers. The role is critical in the video game development process, as testers help develop a high-quality video game that is enjoyable for the gamers to play.
Một Video Game Tester phải có khả năng hoàn thành nhiều nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm khác nhau. Sau đây là một số nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm mà một Video Game Tester phải có khả năng thực hiện:
- Thoroughly testing game features and functionality
- Completing all in-game missions and side-missions, possibly multiple times
- Identifying and reporting any software glitches
- Exploring different ways to approach the game, such as trying it with other in-game characters
- Playing the game for long periods to identify any issues that may arise
- Checking out in-game captions and menu titles to make sure they are coherent and easily understandable
Một Video Game Tester cạnh tranh sẽ có một số kỹ năng và trình độ nhất định, bao gồm:
- A genuine passion for playing video games
- Familiarity with software or game development process flow
- A good eye for detail to spot any inconsistencies or bugs
- Creative thinking to suggest possible improvement areas
- Excellent communication skills to communicate with the stakeholders
- Patience with playing the game for long hours and often repetitively
