Game Playtester

About the company 

PTW is a global games services company, providing technical and creative services to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, PTW has grown to become a global force in the gaming industry, with over 40 studios in 16 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.  

Our industry-leading services include art production, game development, quality assurance, player support, community management, localization, localization QA, audio production, and data collection. The PTW family of brands includes SIDE, 1518 Studios and Ghostpunch Games. For more information, visit www.ptw.com. 

About the role 

As a Game Playtester, you will have the opportunity to experience unreleased games and provide valuable feedback to help improve the overall gaming experience. Your main task will be to playtest specific sections of the game and then complete a detailed questionnaire, sharing your thoughts on gameplay, mechanics, usability, and overall enjoyment. Your insights will directly contribute to enhancing the game's quality before its official release.

Key Responsibilities

• Playtest assigned sections of a game and assess gameplay mechanics, visuals, and overall experience.
• Complete structured questionnaires to provide detailed feedback on various aspects such as difficulty, enjoyment, controls, and performance.
• Identify potential issues, including bugs, inconsistencies, or unclear game mechanics.
• Offer constructive feedback on how to improve the game's user experience.
• Follow specific testing guidelines and meet deadlines for feedback submission.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is required. We are seeking candidates with diverse gaming backgrounds, including:
• Experienced 4Xstrategy Player & Experienced Biohazard Player
• Experienced 4Xstrategy Player & New to Biohazard
• New to 4Xstrategy & Experienced Biohazard Player
• New to 4Xstrategy & New to Biohazard
• Candidates must be available for onsite testing at our studio in Braga, Portugal for five days, from February 17 to February 21, 2025.

What we offer

This is a paid Playtesting. Compensation will be discussed individually to the candidates in the call.