Epic: menu-interface
Created: 2025-09-03T18:46:59Z
Status: planned
Priority: high
Effort: 6 hours
Depends On: [6, 7, 8, 9]
Parallel: false

Overview

Comprehensive testing, bug fixing, and polish phase for the menu system. This ensures all components work together seamlessly and provides the user experience validation needed before friend testing.

Objectives

• Conduct thorough integration testing of all menu components
• Fix bugs and edge cases discovered during testing
• Polish visual and interaction details for smooth user experience
• Validate keyboard navigation flows and accessibility
• Prepare system for friend testing and feedback iteration

Technical Requirements

Testing Scope

1. Integration Testing

   • All state transitions work correctly
   • Menu navigation flows are intuitive
   • Settings persistence works across browser sessions
   • Keyboard navigation works in all menu contexts
   • Visual theme consistency across all screens

2. Edge Case Testing

   • Invalid state transitions
   • Browser storage failures
   • Network connection issues during menu operation
   • Rapid input handling and menu navigation
   • Window resizing and responsive behavior

3. User Experience Testing

   • First-time user can navigate menus within 30 seconds
   • Settings can be found and modified quickly
   • Pause/resume functionality works seamlessly
   • Terminal aesthetic is consistent and immersive

Bug Fixing Priority

1. Critical: Menu system prevents game from running
2. High: Navigation flows broken or confusing
3. Medium: Visual inconsistencies or minor UX issues
4. Low: Polish items and cosmetic improvements

Implementation Plan

Phase 1: Integration Testing (2 hours)

1. Test all menu state transitions thoroughly
2. Verify keyboard navigation in all contexts
3. Test settings persistence across browser sessions
4. Validate visual consistency across all screens

Phase 2: Bug Fixing (2 hours)

1. Fix critical and high priority bugs
2. Address navigation flow issues
3. Resolve visual inconsistencies
4. Optimize performance issues

Phase 3: UX Polish (2 hours)

1. Refine animation timing and visual feedback
2. Improve keyboard navigation responsiveness
3. Add audio feedback where appropriate
4. Final visual polish and consistency checks

Acceptance Criteria

Functional Requirements

• All menu states accessible via keyboard navigation
• Settings persist across browser refresh
• Game can be started from main menu successfully
• Pause menu works during gameplay
• All state transitions work without errors

User Experience Requirements

• Navigation feels smooth and responsive
• Visual theme is consistent across all menus
• First-time users can navigate intuitively
• No dead-end states or navigation traps
• Clear visual feedback for all interactions