Portfolio

Legacy

Embedded QA
Game Testing
Simulation

As the primary QA contact for the business simulation game Legacy, I was embedded directly within the development team at 22 Cans to ensure rapid issue resolution and a tight feedback loop.

A view of a bustling town in the game Legacy.

Company: 22 Cans

Project Overview

Legacy is an innovative business simulation game where players invent, create, and manage a company. My role was unique as I served as the primary QA contact embedded directly within the development team, responsible for ensuring quality and stability throughout the production phases.

My Role & Responsibilities

As the main QA point person, I managed the full lifecycle of bug reporting, including triaging, logging, and tracking issues. I developed and executed targeted test strategies focused on the core simulation and progression systems and coordinated with external QA teams to align testing priorities.

The Challenge

The challenge of being the primary embedded QA was balancing a wide range of responsibilities. I had to be both a hands on tester and a strategic planner, managing the flow of information between the internal development team and external QA partners while ensuring a tight feedback loop for rapid issue resolution.

Gameplay Highlights

Here is a highlight from the game that I was responsible for testing.

Gameplay from Legacy

My Approach & Actions

  • I provided continuous, direct feedback on design implementation and user experience to the development team.
  • I developed and executed specific test strategies to validate the complex simulation and progression mechanics.
  • I managed the entire bug database, ensuring all issues were clearly documented, tracked, and verified.
  • I served as the central point of contact for external QA teams, aligning their testing priorities with the project’s current needs.

Impact & Results

  • My position as an embedded QA tester created a highly efficient, tight feedback loop, which significantly reduced bug resolution times.
  • My continuous feedback on design and UX contributed directly to iterative improvements throughout the development process.
  • My coordination efforts ensured that the work of external QA teams was always aligned with the project’s priorities, maximizing their effectiveness.

Technologies & Tools Used

  • Monday (defect tracking and project managment)
  • Confluence (for test plans and QA knowledge base)
  • Unity Engine
  • PC and Mac