What is a functional game tester?

Functional Game Testers are quality assurance professionals responsible for playing video games to identify bugs, glitches, and other issues that affect gameplay functionality. Their main role is to ensure games work as intended across various platforms and meet quality standards before release. They document problems, reproduce issues, and work closely with development teams to help fix any defects. Functional Game Testers do not focus on the game's storyline or artistic elements, but rather on technical performance and usability.