Game Testing All in One (Game Development Series)

Simulation, RPG, adventure, and even sports games tend to have featured items that you can purchase once you have unlocked the ability to purchase the item and have enough points to actually buy it. The "items" could be weapons, spells, clothing, furniture, mini- games , new vehicles, or new levels. To unlock them you may have to complete a specific task or mission, defeat a particular opponent , raise your character's level, or achieve a result under special circumstances. Test your purchasing power using the TFD template in Figure D.5. Some of these criteria are documented in the game and some are hidden. Shhhh ‚

Figure D.5: Use Points Buy Unlocked Item TFD template.