About the Game:
friday night funkin' is a rhythm-based indie game that has taken the world by storm with its unique blend of fast-paced music battles, colorful characters, and engaging storyline. Players take on rhythmic challenges against a wide range of opponents, testing their timing and coordination skills.
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Game Tester to help ensure that every beat, mechanic, and feature of Friday Night Funkin' works seamlessly. As a Game Tester, you will play a key role in identifying issues, providing feedback on new features, and helping us deliver an exceptional gaming experience to our players.
Key Responsibilities:
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Test Gameplay Functionality: Play through different levels and modes of Friday Night Funkin' to ensure smooth gameplay, mechanics, and rhythm accuracy.
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Identify and Report Bugs: Find and document bugs, glitches, and performance issues, and provide detailed reproduction steps to the development team.
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Provide Feedback on Game Balance: Offer insights on difficulty levels, character responsiveness, and the overall player experience, ensuring that the game maintains its challenge without being frustrating.
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Test Across Platforms: Ensure compatibility and performance across multiple platforms (PC, mobile, and console), identifying platform-specific issues.
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Collaborate with the Development Team: Work closely with developers to communicate bugs, feedback, and suggestions for improvement, and re-test fixed issues.
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Verify New Content and Updates: Test new features, characters, songs, and mods as they are introduced to ensure they meet quality standards and integrate smoothly with existing content.
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Multiplayer and Mod Testing: Assist with testing multiplayer functionality and compatibility with mods, ensuring a seamless experience for the player community.
Requirements:
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Experience in Game Testing: Prior experience testing rhythm-based or action games is highly preferred.
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Strong Attention to Detail: Ability to spot subtle issues related to timing, graphics, and audio synchronization.
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Passion for Rhythm Games: Familiarity with the mechanics of rhythm games, especially Friday Night Funkin' or similar titles.
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Technical Understanding: Basic knowledge of game development and testing tools, and the ability to provide clear, actionable feedback to developers.
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Multiplatform Testing Experience: Familiarity with testing on different platforms such as PC, mobile, and consoles.
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Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for creating detailed bug reports and collaborating with the development team.
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Problem-solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot issues, think critically, and provide creative feedback for improving gameplay and player experience.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with version control systems like Git for tracking game versions and bug fixes.
- Knowledge of bug tracking software like JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar tools.
- Understanding of modding communities and experience testing custom mods or fan-made content.
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Basic coding skills or familiarity with scripting languages is a plus.
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Rhythm proficiency: Strong sense of rhythm and timing to catch minute synchronization issues between the game and the music.
Why Join Us?
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Direct Impact on a Popular Game: Your work will help shape and improve one of the most iconic indie rhythm games.
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Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside talented developers and other testers in a creative, friendly, and supportive team.
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Opportunities for Growth: Expand your skills in game testing and QA, with room for career advancement.
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Flexible Work Setup: Remote working options available with flexible hours to accommodate different time zones.
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Access to Exclusive Content: Be the first to test new characters, levels, and mods before they’re released to the public.