Fur Squadron
- March 16, 2023
- Raptor Claw
Get on Steam"Fur Squadron" is an arcade space shooter where players join an elite pilot team for a virtual reality training exercise. As the mission unfolds, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary simulation, with enemies and challenges that put the pilots' skills to the test. With its fast-paced action and immersive environments, "Fur Squadron" delivers a thrilling space combat experience.
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Reviews
- Fun and engaging gameplay that captures the essence of classic rail shooters.
- Charming character designs and appealing retro aesthetics enhance the overall experience.
- Short playtime is refreshing, making it easy to enjoy in one sitting without overstaying its welcome.
- Very short campaign, often completed in under 30 minutes, leaving players wanting more.
- Controls can be sensitive and difficult to master, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- Lacks depth in storyline and character development, feeling more like a homage than an original title.
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as simplistic, lacking depth and character development, with comparisons to "Star Fox" highlighting its brevity and linearity. While some players appreciate the charming character designs and enjoyable banter, many feel the narrative fails to provide a compelling or unique experience, often resorting to repetitive missions without significant variation. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag, with some enjoyment derived from its lighthearted elements despite its shortcomings.
“Even if it only has five levels, it certainly doesn't feel like it. I had a blast from beginning to end, and that's not even mentioning the adorable animals and the surprisingly good story.”
“I do enjoy the story and character banter a lot too - and the character designs are really cute!”
“The dev did a great job of incorporating it and its side effects into the story; I really enjoyed that part!”
“Very basic storyline that doesn't allow for much character development.”
“I'm not asking for a complex story, I just don't feel like any of the characters have their own identities.”
“Considering how similar it is to Star Fox, it kinda sucks that you have like six missions and no deviations.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their vibrant and engaging aesthetic, featuring a captivating vaporwave and retrowave style that evokes nostalgia, particularly reminiscent of classic titles like Star Fox 64. Players appreciate the adorable character designs and eye-catching visuals, which enhance the overall fun and immersive experience. The combination of solid gameplay and appealing graphics contributes to a visually pleasing and enjoyable atmosphere.
“Great graphics, fantastic vaporwave aesthetics, adorable characters, great throwback, and despite its length, managed to surprise me.”
“I was immediately drawn in by the Star Fox-like aesthetics, and it truly lives up to its inspiration!”
“A love letter to Star Fox 64, with solid gameplay, eye-catching retrowave graphics, good duels against final bosses, and very charismatic characters.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The environments are bland and lack detail, making the game visually unappealing.”
“Character models are poorly designed and do not match the quality of the game's concept art.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally solid and reminiscent of Star Fox 64, featuring engaging mechanics and charismatic characters. However, some players find the stages repetitious and the overall pace slow and easy, which detracts from the experience. While it serves as a love letter to the classic, the lack of variety in mechanics may lead to boredom for some.
“Solid gameplay.”
“This is exactly what I would imagine the next logical step for Star Fox from a gameplay standpoint.”
“A love letter to Star Fox 64, with solid gameplay, eye-catching retrowave graphics, good duels against final bosses, and very charismatic characters.”
“Mechanically, it's okay, but the repetitious stages are boring.”
“Game mechanics are very similar; they even have equivalent characters to the Star Fox team (obviously different to avoid the issues with Nintendo).”
“Mechanically, the issue for me is that everything is so slow and easy.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its charm and memorable quality, often comparing it favorably to classic titles like Star Fox. The soundtrack is described as energetic and fitting, enhancing the overall experience alongside the game's appealing visuals. Despite some technical issues, the music remains a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's enjoyment.
“Oh and the soundtrack is straight fire, if you love Star Fox this is the game for you!”
“The characters and music are equally charming and memorable, Axel is a real treat whenever she appears (^_^)!!”
“The visuals and soundtrack are amazing!”
“Music is just okay.”
“The soundtrack is underwhelming and doesn't leave a lasting impression.”
“While the visuals are appealing, the music fails to enhance the overall experience.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers a moderate level of replayability, particularly for players interested in tackling higher difficulties and achieving better scores. However, the absence of features like online leaderboards or score attack modes limits its long-term engagement. Despite its short length, many players find it enjoyable enough to revisit.
“A bit short, but it's quite replayable and what it has is a lot of fun to play.”
“It does have a small replayability factor if you're looking to take on higher difficulties and trying for higher scores.”
“It does need an online leaderboard or something to add to the replay value, maybe an arcade or score attack mode.”
“The game is a bit short, but very replayable.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is perceived as limited due to a basic storyline, which restricts deeper growth for the characters. However, players appreciate the engaging character banter and find the art style and character designs to be charming and appealing.
“I do enjoy the story and character banter a lot too - and the character designs are really cute!”
“Love the art style and character designs.”
“Very basic storyline that doesn't allow for much character development.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some encounters, like the bf-worm fight, can become tedious during no-damage runs, the overall brevity of these challenges prevents them from feeling overly repetitive. Many appreciate the balance between challenge and enjoyment, noting that the grind doesn't overstay its welcome.
“The fight with the boss worm isn't hard, but it can be tedious if you're trying to do a no-damage run to optimize your scores.”
“I had a good time with it, and I actually appreciated how short it was given its design. It was beginning to get a little tedious right around the point where you're done, so it doesn't overstay its welcome. Good experience overall.”
