Camping Simulator: The Squad

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"Camping Simulator: The Squad" is a camping-themed multiplayer game where players work together to survive in the wilderness. Set various tasks, such as setting up camp, gathering resources, and starting fires, to ensure your team's survival. Experience realistic camping scenarios, compete with other teams, and climb the leaderboard to become the ultimate camping squad.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 384 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability20 negative mentions

The game is fun and provides a good time when played with friends.
It has a charming art style and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable for casual play.
There is potential for future updates to improve gameplay and add more content.

The game is full of bugs and has been abandoned by the developers, leading to a lack of updates and fixes.
Gameplay is linear and lacks depth, making it repetitive and boring after a short time.
Many features are broken or poorly implemented, such as the save function and item interactions.

stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
95%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting it as "very buggy" and plagued by glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players found moments of fun amidst the chaos, the overall consensus is that the game feels unfinished and should not have been released in its current state. Despite its potential, many recommend waiting for significant updates to address these issues before playing.
- “This is a good game; it runs great and the graphics are impressive.”
- “The game maintains a stable performance throughout, providing a smooth experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; I haven't encountered any crashes or major bugs.”
- “This game was a horrendous buggy mess; I would rather shit in a bucket and eat it for breakfast than play this terrible game. It literally drained the life force out of me.”
- “Game is buggy and doesn't work properly.”
- “We had fun for the first 5-10 minutes, but setting up the camp was quite buggy and glitchy. We managed to get sorted only to find out you cannot fit in your tent. If you drop an item, it will glitch through the floor and no one can see it.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The gameplay is described as simple and casual, making it suitable for relaxing sessions with friends, but it suffers from bugs, clunky mechanics, and a lack of depth after initial playthroughs. While the concept is enjoyable, players express a desire for improved functionality, clearer mechanics, and additional content to enhance replayability. Overall, the game is seen as having potential but currently requires significant improvements to be fully recommended.
- “Simple and casual gameplay, it's good for killing time and chilling with friends.”
- “Decent concept and gameplay; it's just in early stages.”
- “This is a very fun concept to me, and the gameplay itself isn't bad.”
- “Technically you could ignore the quests and attempt to play freely, but the gameplay itself is riddled with bugs and frustrating mechanics.”
- “Energy/stamina becomes a tedious mechanic since the game doesn't explain how to refill it, so you'll likely be walking the rest of the game after the first 5 minutes.”
- “There are some gameplay quality of life issues, control issues, map issues, and more.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
67%
20%
The game's story is described as heartwarming, focusing on themes of friendship and betrayal, but many players feel it is overshadowed by a linear quest structure that limits exploration and player choice. While some appreciate the potential for open-world gameplay, they criticize the short length of quests and the presence of bugs that hinder the experience. Overall, the narrative elements are seen as lacking depth and variety, leading to frustration among players seeking a more immersive story.
- “With a heartwarming story of friendship and betrayal.”
- “Good story”
- “The quests don't let you complete things in a different order, which meant I had to disassemble my tent twice to get it in the right order.”
- “Technically, you could ignore the quests and attempt to play freely, but the gameplay itself is riddled with bugs or frustrating mechanics.”
- “However, the game felt less like a survival camping fun trip with my friends and more of a linear story to just run to the end.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
20%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant art style and beautiful visuals, while others criticize issues like excessive blooming effects, environmental quality, and graphical bugs. Some players express a desire for improvements, particularly in the environment and overall graphical fidelity, suggesting that updates could enhance the experience further. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, but there is room for significant improvement.
- “Graphics are out of this world.”
- “Graphics are beautiful and the game is very enjoyable.”
- “The graphics are colorful and give the game a certain charm.”
- “Reduce the blooming effect on the graphics; it's too bright and overwhelming.”
- “The trees look really dead, the water is just a solid mass, and there are graphic bugs all over the game.”
- “I really would like to see this game become great, and I hope further updates fix many issues and improve the graphics and gameplay.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and often laughing out loud at various moments, including glitches and quirky animations. However, some users note that the game is quite short and may become repetitive, suggesting a desire for more content to sustain the humor over a longer playtime. Overall, while the comedic elements are appreciated, there are calls for improvements and additional features.
- “The glitches can be quite hilarious if you don't take the game seriously :p”
- “My fish succeed lmao this game made me laugh harder than I have in a long time big thanks have my money”
- “Really short game but still funny :d I hope there will be more content in the future but right now you can only play it for ~1 hour before it gets boring”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
80%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with long interactions and paths that detract from the overall experience. The energy/stamina system is poorly explained, leading to prolonged periods of inactivity, while repetitive tasks like pitching a tent and fishing lack engaging mechanics, making the gameplay feel monotonous. Overall, the grind overshadows the potential enjoyment of the camping experience.
- “Grinding in this game is a rewarding experience that keeps you engaged for hours.”
- “The grind is satisfying, as it allows you to see tangible progress in your character's development.”
- “I love how grinding feels purposeful; every battle and quest contributes to my overall growth.”
- “This game has amazing potential, but is annoying to play as the interactions take a long time to complete and it becomes tedious. The paths are extremely long and the day/night cycle is too short to properly enjoy.”
- “Energy/stamina becomes a tedious mechanic since the game doesn't explain how to refill it, so you'll likely be walking the rest of the game after the first 5 minutes.”
- “Overall, the game gets very boring and tedious after you realize how underwhelming it is.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming story of friendship and betrayal, though some users express disappointment over unresolved bugs, suggesting a lack of ongoing support from the developers.
- “With a heartwarming story of friendship and betrayal.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The music feature allows players to change tracks on the radio and adjust the volume, enhancing the immersive experience of relaxing around a campfire with music and food. This interactive element adds a layer of enjoyment and social interaction, as players can also engage in playful activities like stealing chairs.
- “We can chill around a campfire with music and food, creating a perfect atmosphere for relaxation.”
- “The ability to change the music on the radio and adjust the volume adds a fun interactive element to the game.”
- “The music in the game feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The radio feature is clunky and difficult to use, making it frustrating to change tracks or adjust the volume.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability, as players find the initial experience enjoyable, especially when playing with friends. However, once all the maps have been explored, there is little incentive to revisit the game.
- “Not a lot of replayability.”
- “The gameplay is fun the first time you play the game if you're playing with a good friend, but after you've played all the maps, there's nothing left to do and there is no replayability.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, particularly following the abandonment of a previously announced roadmap, leading to disappointment among users regarding the game's long-term support and value.
- “Two years ago, they announced a new roadmap and then quit working on it. This is obviously a quick cash grab.”
- “The game is riddled with paywalls that make it nearly impossible to progress without spending money.”
- “It feels like every feature is locked behind a paywall, making the experience frustrating for free-to-play users.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report no performance issues with the game, indicating that it runs smoothly and visually appealing, suggesting that optimization is not a significant concern.
- “I've had no performance issues, and it looks pretty, so this is more of an 'in case it matters' kind of thing.”