Testing on consoles
While there is a lot of similarity across gaming consoles, they all have their own unique sets of requirements. In the following diagram, you can see the main consoles on the market and the major differences between them.
Figure 4.2 – Gaming console breakdown
All console testing consists of gameplay testing, which follows a similar methodology as any game testing, but it has specific achievements and compliance testing. At a high level, console testing includes the following:
- Gameplay testing
- Social gameplay (if implemented)
- Achievements (if implemented)
- Legal compliance based on specific checklists provided by consoles
Gameplay testing
Gameplay testing and stability are important parts of platform testing for any platform. You can be sure that each platform will thoroughly test your game and make sure that there are no issues with loading, performance, or glitches within the gameplay. To make sure...
