Project Scope
Lil Gator Game: In the Dark is a wholesome adventure built around playful exploration, climbing and questing in a charming open world.
Six Peaks Games worked closely with the team to deliver functional and compliance QA across the DLC and Gator of the Year Edition, creating and expanding test coverage, carrying out structured, exploratory and stress testing, extensively testing New Game Plus, and supporting console certification across the different platforms.
In partnership with:
Publisher:
Playtonic Friends
Developer:
MegaWobble
Game Mode:
Single Player
Other Titles With Partner:
Genre:
Wholesome Adventure | Exploration | Cozy
Platforms:
Playstation | XBOX | Nintendo Switch | Steam
QA Engagement Model:
Embedded | Functional | Compliance
Key Testing Focus:
Critical Path & Stability | Gameplay Systems & Quest Coverage | DLC Mechanics & Console Certification
QA Services Provided
Functional QA
- Core Feature Testing
- Player Flow & Progression Testing
- UI & Interaction Testing
- Build Verification & Change Validation
- Configuration & Coverage Testing
- Exploratory & Edge Case Testing
- Console Testing
Compliance QA
- Certification Testing
- Account, Save & System State Testing
- Controller, Hardware & Device Testing
- System Messaging & Error Handling
- Legal, UI & Submission Compliance
Functional Loc QA
- Text Display & UI Localization Testing
- Layout, Formatting & Language Presentation Testing
- Gameplay-Critical Localization Testing
- Localization Change Validation
- Exploratory & Edge Case Localization Testing
- Text Display & UI Localization Testing
Bug Reporting & Environment Management
- Issue Reproduction & Verification
- Defect Tracking & Triage Support
- Reporting & QA Communication
- Environment Troubleshooting & Test Support
Test Case Management
- Test Plan Delivery
- Test Plan Execution
- Level Serialization Testing
- Test Case Review & Refinement
- Test Suite & Pack Management
- Coverage & Traceability
- Test Case Maintenance
Usability Testing
- Onboarding & First-Use Testing
- Navigation & Player Flow Testing
- UI & Interaction Testing
- Task Completion & Ease-of-Use Testing
- Accessibility & Clarity Testing
- Error Prevention & Recovery Testing
- Consistency & Cognitive Load Testing
- Friction Point & Satisfaction Testing
- Exploratory Usability Testing
Release Prep and Support
- Final Build & Submission Validation
- Launch Flow & Critical Path Testing
- Fix Verification & Regression Testing
- Platform, Patch & Configuration Testing
- Release Readiness & Risk Oversight
- Post-Release Support
Additional Support
- Ad Hoc Support
- Process Improvement
- Feedback Reporting
“Six Peaks have become my first point of call whenever outsourcing needs appear. Their breadth of knowledge and consistently high-quality work ensures that whatever project they’re given is delivered on time and with a level of confidence that’s rare in the space. The team are always eager to dive into any project, and fully immerse themselves within the normal development pipeline. Their responsiveness to adapting conditions and pivots in direction are handled with aplomb, and they’re always willing to go the extra mile to ensure a project is looked after. I can’t recommend working with Six Peaks enough!”
Liam Wales Publishing Producer (Playtonic)
