Ace Squared

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Ace Squared is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Oldground Software Oy and was released on December 2, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Ace Squared is a multiplayer arena first-person shooter. You can build huge structures and dig tunnels behind enemy lines. Imagination is the only limit. Featuring 32-player servers and different gamemodes. Key Features MODIFIABLE WORLD - The world is fully modifiable! Build and destroy structures, and build them back again! Dig tunnels behind enemy lines and collapse their bunkers. GAMEM…

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Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

gameplay2 negative mentions

Faithful recreation of Ace of Spades, capturing the nostalgic gameplay and fun experience.
The game has potential for growth and improvement, with dedicated developers listening to community feedback.
Free-to-play model may attract more players, enhancing the multiplayer experience.

Severe lack of players makes it difficult to find matches, leading to an unplayable experience.
High ping and server issues, particularly for players outside of Europe, negatively impact gameplay.
Concerns about game balance and the presence of exploiters due to lack of anti-cheat measures.

monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express a desire for the developers to explore alternative funding sources or enhance cosmetic microtransactions, as the current monetization strategy is perceived as costly.
- “It would be a real dream if the developers could secure funding elsewhere, or perhaps expand on the cosmetic microtransactions.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers cosmetic items for purchase without impacting gameplay, making it a great balance between monetization and player experience.”
- “Obviously, that itself doesn't come cheap, so it would be a real dream if the developers could secure funding elsewhere, or perhaps expand on the cosmetic microtransactions.”
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, forcing players to choose between spending money or missing out on key content.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players noting a lack of server activity and insufficient bot support, while others appreciate its resemblance to the beloved original Ace of Spades. However, concerns have been raised about the graphics and mechanics being inferior to its predecessor, indicating room for improvement.
- “Successor of my well-beloved Ace of Spades and gets very close to the gameplay experience.”
- “0 players on servers, not enough bots, graphics and mechanics are worse than in the original.”
- “I would like to add some feedback and suggestions regarding the overall gameplay and feel of the game.”
optimization
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Users express a desire for improved optimization, indicating that the current performance could be enhanced for a better gaming experience.
- “I would really like to see improvements in the optimization.”
- “The game's performance is lacking; optimization needs serious work.”
- “Optimization issues are making it hard to enjoy the game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been criticized for being inferior to the original game, with players reporting performance issues such as an inability to achieve a smooth 60 fps even on capable hardware. Additionally, the lack of players and bots further detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics and mechanics are worse than in the original.”
- “I couldn't reach a smooth 60 fps on an 11th gen i3 with integrated graphics.”
grinding
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Players appreciate the straightforward approach to grinding and leveling up, noting that the absence of unnecessary unlocks enhances the experience. The transition to a free-to-play model is expected to attract more players and potentially lead to additional content in the future.
- “No BS unlocks, grinding, leveling up, etc. Hopefully, it gains more players now that it's free to play and we get more content later down the line.”
music
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The game lacks any musical score, which has contributed to a negative perception among players, further exacerbated by a dwindling player base.
- “The player base is abysmal, and the game doesn't even have music.”
stability
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Users have reported stability issues with the gunner's rocket launchers, noting that the rockets appear misaligned with the weapon's tip and that the firing sound is inconsistent, potentially linked to ping problems.
- “The rockets firing from either rocket launcher seem a bit off-centered compared to where the tip of the weapon is, and the sound is buggy when firing. I don't know if this is ping related, but I had to include it.”