Antisquad
- May 21, 2014
- Plug In Digital
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- Fun and engaging turn-based gameplay reminiscent of XCOM, with a humorous and stylized art style.
- Offers a variety of characters with unique abilities, allowing for different playstyles and strategies.
- Affordable price point makes it accessible, providing decent content and replayability for fans of the genre.
- Heavy grinding is required to progress, often leading to repetitive gameplay and frustration.
- The user interface is clunky and poorly adapted from its mobile origins, making it difficult to navigate on PC.
- Lacks depth in mechanics and story, with many players feeling it doesn't compare well to other tactical games.
- story112 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 88 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered simplistic and lacks depth, often revolving around repetitive mission objectives like killing enemies and upgrading characters. While some players find the characters and occasional humor enjoyable, the overall narrative is seen as vague and poorly structured, leading to a sense of monotony due to the grinding nature of the gameplay. Despite these shortcomings, the game offers solid mechanics and graphics that can make the experience enjoyable for some players.
“The story is a little vague, but this is offset by solid gameplay and excellent characters.”
“Each mission is part of a series of missions that make up a chapter, I suppose.”
“I believe only some of the chapters are advancing the story; others may be selected as you wish.”
“The game has a simple storyline; missions are to: kill this, go there, push this, kill more, nuke end boss, go to next stage, buy gears, upgrade characters... a feeling of 'deja vu'.”
“Overall it is a fun strategy game worth enjoying, but whereas Shadowrun and XCOM have better stories, this game lacks much of a story apart from a couple of funny events.”
“The game tries to have a story, and it's not too difficult to make sense of, it's just not put together very well in that regard, though it can very easily be fixed in later patches.”
- graphics42 mentions
- 76 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their stylized art style and solid design, often compared to titles like XCOM and Team Fortress 2. Players appreciate the unique visual features, charming comic art style, and overall aesthetic, which enhance the gameplay experience. While some mention that the graphics are basic, they still find them appealing and suitable for a strategy game.
“The art style of the game is fantastic.”
“However, Antisquad is a really enjoyable game and makes it up with nice graphics where the characters kinda look like in TF2, a good atmospheric soundtrack, short but brutal and bloody missions with some nice surprises along the way.”
“Combat is fun with lots of strategies, graphics are pretty good and more than enough for this type of game.”
“Animations and graphics are passable.”
“All I can say is XCOM style gameplay with Evil Genius/Battlefield Heroes graphics.”
“It does offer some unique features and graphics but it is still very similar to games like XCOM.”
- gameplay40 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it slow, repetitive, and lacking depth due to mediocre mechanics and poor AI. However, others appreciate the simple learning curve, engaging turn-based tactics reminiscent of XCOM, and the fun character customization. Overall, while the game offers potential and a fair price for its content, it suffers from clunky combat and a lack of variety in missions.
“The gameplay itself is fine, enjoyable, but the obvious porting makes it a pain to play.”
“It follows the same turn-based mechanics popularized in games like Jagged Alliance, Fallout... and executes it with a lot of polish and style.”
“Great title - for a few bucks you got tons of content, engaging gameplay and really challenging maps on higher difficulty levels.”
“The two useful characters, the main guy and the French sapper, are both boring to begin with, and it just makes gameplay slow, repetitive, and boring.”
“The music gets tedious (it's pretty cool for the first few minutes but...), the mechanics are mediocre (no high grounds, no cover, just stand and shoot and run away), the AI is... well there's no AI really.”
“For six bucks, this game has poor variety in missions, clunky combat mechanics, no interesting concepts, lots of racism, and an obvious skill ceiling where money trumps experience.”
- music22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its fun and atmospheric qualities, with many reviewers noting its ability to enhance the overall experience. While some find it enjoyable and reminiscent of classic titles, others feel it can become tedious after repeated listening. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's mood and character.
“I really really really tried to like it because the characters seem really cool, fun art style, and man, the music is great!”
“The levels are nicely detailed, the art direction reminds me of Evil Genius (love that game too, by the way), the music is very suiting and well done, plus the sound effects are very pleasing to the ear.”
“I spent some time sitting at the main menu eating my lunch before I got into playing, just listening to the music.”
“The music gets tedious (it's pretty cool for the first few minutes but...), the mechanics are mediocre (no high grounds, no cover, just stand and shoot and run away), the AI is... well there's no AI really.”
“(I turned off the UI sounds and game music because they sucked.)”
“The second thing I noticed is the music.”
- grinding18 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a significant reliance on grinding, with players expressing frustration over repetitive missions and a lack of depth in gameplay. While the game is easy to learn and may appeal to those who enjoy grinding for upgrades, many found the experience tedious and lacking in replayability, leading to a general sense of dissatisfaction. Overall, the grinding aspect detracts from the enjoyment, making it a challenging experience for players seeking more engaging content.
“However, to continue through levels, significant grinding is required, and there isn't sufficient replayability to really get this off the ground.”
“The coin grinding gets old doing the same missions over and over ad nauseam, but the game is very simple to learn.”
“Anyway, I gave up after 4 hours of grinding on the same exact mission again and again.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, which is described as amusing and well-integrated into the gameplay, complementing its stylized art and vibrant colors. While it offers a fun experience, some reviewers note that it lacks a strong narrative compared to other titles like Shadowrun and XCOM, relying instead on a few humorous events. Overall, it appeals to players who enjoy a lighthearted approach in their strategy games.
“This game has a lot of humor and a nice stylized art style.”
“The look is fantastic, the use of color is beautiful, and the humor is amusing.”
“If you like a bit of humor, then this game is a good match for you.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has a legacy of microtransactions from its iPad version, which, while removed in the PC port, still heavily influences its design. Players are left with a grind-heavy experience, needing to repeatedly complete missions to earn upgrades, as there are no alternative options for progression.
“It is riddled with microtransactions that pester you about spending money on upgrades and cosmetics.”
“See, this is a port of an iPad game that featured microtransactions.”
“And, although they're no longer present in the PC port, you can still see their influence in the design of the game, because you either grind your way through the same missions over and over again just so you can afford the upgrades to beat the harder levels or... well, with no microtransactions at all there's not even an alternative, you either grind those upgrades or you're not going anywhere.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in Antisquad is characterized by enjoyable graphics reminiscent of Team Fortress 2 and a compelling soundtrack that enhances the experience. However, some players feel that the game lacks tension, which detracts from the overall atmosphere despite the engaging and brutal missions.
“However, Antisquad is a really enjoyable game and makes it up with nice graphics where the characters kind of look like in TF2, a good atmospheric soundtrack, short but brutal and bloody missions with some nice surprises along the way.”
“But I'm missing tension and atmosphere while doing so.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's high replayability due to the diverse characters available for squad formation and leveling up, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging. Overall, it is regarded as a fun experience with significant replay value.
“The many characters to fill your squad and level up make this game have lots of replay value.”
“All in all, it's a fun game, with lots of replayability.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the character development is significantly enhanced by impressive art and visual design, contributing to a strong overall aesthetic appeal.
