MARVEL Strike Force: Squad RPG

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"MARVEL Strike Force: Squad RPG offers a perfect story and great gameplay with ingenious graphics, but contains lots of grinding, too much advertisement, and bugs. Assemble your Marvel squad to fight and save Earth in this exciting Role Playing game. Despite its flaws, the game will make you laugh with its humor and addictive gameplay."

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Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

MARVEL Strike Force: Squad RPG screenshot

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

gameplay361 positive mentions

monetization469 negative mentions

The game features a vast roster of Marvel characters, providing a nostalgic experience for fans.
The graphics and animations are top-notch, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The game offers a variety of modes and events, keeping players engaged and entertained.

The game has become increasingly pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
Frequent bugs and glitches disrupt gameplay, with many issues persisting after updates.
The constant introduction of new characters and events creates a grind that can feel overwhelming and frustrating.

gameplay
841 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
52%
5%
Gameplay in this game is generally solid and engaging, featuring enjoyable mechanics and impressive graphics. However, it is marred by numerous bugs, a heavy reliance on pay-to-win mechanics, and a lack of catch-up options for new players, leading to frustration and a grind-heavy experience. While the core gameplay can be fun, the constant introduction of new characters and events often exacerbates existing issues, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress competitively.
- “The gameplay is fun, and the roster of characters is pretty great.”
- “Gameplay is smooth with very little crashes or glitches (finally).”
- “Great gameplay and really like the team aspect.”
- “Gameplay is solid with a heaping helping of bugs and glitches.”
- “There are little to no catch-up mechanics, meaning that if you start today there is no chance of catching up to other players unless you literally spend thousands.”
- “The gameplay is complete with the cinematics and the characters are really nice, with their unique abilities and upgrade options.”
monetization
760 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
32%
62%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it as a blatant cash grab. Frequent and intrusive pop-up ads for in-game purchases, often priced excessively high, create a frustrating experience that detracts from gameplay. While some players acknowledge the potential for free-to-play progression, the overwhelming emphasis on microtransactions and the pressure to spend money to remain competitive have led to widespread dissatisfaction and a decline in player enjoyment.
- “The monetization scheme is abhorrent and outrageous with $99 'micro' transactions.”
- “The in-app purchases are absurd.”
- “The game promotes to sidestep Google Play Store in-game purchases.”
- “The constant bugs and daily errors continue, and it has clearly moved away from a 'free to play' game with way too many offers to a complete 'fomo' (fear of missing out) cash grab!”
- “New heroes are almost impossible to acquire without in-app purchases, which are around almost always $40!!”
- “The game has gotten consistently worse and worse, targeted in-app purchases that show up when you need them most, at ridiculous prices, on top of every game mechanic being incredibly bottlenecked, not enough of any material for any reasonable progress, the game has taken consistent steps backwards from what used to be a great game.”
graphics
713 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
23%
1%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, detail, and animation quality, often described as top-notch and visually stunning. Many players appreciate the vibrant character designs and smooth animations, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some users report issues with performance, such as slow loading times and occasional bugs that detract from the visual enjoyment.
- “The graphics are amazing!”
- “The graphics (art & design department) are top-notch!”
- “Graphics are fantastic only has glitches 4 times in 8 months, so definitely worth the try.”
- “The graphics are limited to certain devices.”
- “Graphics are fine in the menus and 'cutscenes', however in combat the resolution drops to such a poor level, that you can count the pixels around each character.”
- “I would love this game even more if the graphics settings on my device didn't look like blurry PS1/early PS2 pixels.”
stability
649 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of crashes, freezes, and various glitches that hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing progress and resources due to these issues, particularly after updates, which often introduce new bugs rather than resolve existing ones. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess," leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from its potential enjoyment.
- “Pretty much bug free.”
- “Bug free (at least from my experience running it on both an old phone on Android 4, and a newer one on Android 9).”
- “Looks good though when not buggy.”
- “Gameplay is solid with a heaping helping of bugs and glitches.”
- “Constant game crashing or screen freezes.”
- “The game is buggy and hardly ever works properly.”
story
509 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
66%
3%
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging and well-scripted scenarios, often reflecting elements from the Marvel comics and cinematic universe. However, many players feel that the narrative can be overshadowed by a grindy gameplay experience, frequent bugs, and a pay-to-win model that hampers progression. While the character interactions and campaign missions are appreciated, the overall storyline is seen as lacking depth and coherence, with some players expressing a desire for more substantial content and better rewards for completing missions.
- “The story is good, and the fighting animations are top notch.”
- “Great graphics and a good storyline.”
- “The storyline for the campaign is interesting and fun to follow, well balanced with options for side challenges.”
- “The recent 'campaign' for the zombie Iron Man release has no story, no animations, and no free energy that every other special campaign has had.”
- “Story is weak; the character models are really nice, and menus are nice and fast compared to other games I've played.”
- “The storyline is shallow, with not many different stage skins, meaning you're always fighting in the same background over and over.”
grinding
437 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, particularly for free-to-play players. Many users report that character progression and resource farming require an overwhelming amount of effort, often leading to feelings of frustration and burnout. While some players find satisfaction in the grind, the overall sentiment suggests that the game leans heavily towards a pay-to-win model, making it difficult for those who do not spend money to keep up with the game's demands.
- “The sheer amount of things you have to do to progress is a mind-numbing, tedious chore.”
- “Grinding for items is the most frustrating part due to the low drop rate.”
- “The game has become extremely grindy.”
optimization
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
49%
25%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting frequent crashes, stuttering, and long load times across various devices, including newer models. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable when it runs smoothly, the overall performance issues, particularly after updates, have led to frustration and a decline in user experience. There is a strong demand for better graphical settings and optimizations to enhance performance, especially for players on older or less powerful devices.
- “This game is really great if you enjoy Marvel-themed anything, but especially if you love creating teams, optimizations, crafting compositions, and collecting characters. It's a great game to play that gives you progression and things to work on throughout the whole day.”
- “Runs smoothly and is really enjoyable.”
- “Fantastic game and experience, but needs to be optimized a little more.”
- “The game itself is fun, but it seems like every major patch brings major performance issues.”
- “There are so many things about this game that could be brilliant if it wasn't for the absurd bottlenecks and poor performance.”
- “Unfortuately, the constant crashing and slowdowns, along with screen stuttering/jerking, ruins the game.”
character development
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
32%
8%
Character development in the game is praised for its stunning visuals and faithful character designs, which enhance the overall experience. However, players express frustration with the slow progression and high costs associated with character upgrades, leading to a perception of a "pay-to-win" model. While the character development events are enjoyable, the balance between new character releases and development opportunities is seen as lacking, making the grind feel tedious at times.
- “I highly recommend this game to everyone; it's a very fun game and the character design and cinematics really bring the game to life. The in-game purchases are fairly high, however, but with patience, everything is possible to earn through the game without spending!”
- “The character design is true to the comics, and the synergy between characters is really quite rewarding to build!”
- “Stunning visuals, awesome potential in character development, and strategic gameplay.”
- “The game is fun, but when you do the math for how many materials you need for character development, it becomes ridiculous to spend money on this game.”
- “Unreasonable objectives for character development requiring high spending.”
- “Character development can be tedious.”
humor
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
7%
The humor in the game is often highlighted as a strong point, with players enjoying the witty scripts, character banter, and amusing animations that bring comic book characters to life. However, many reviews also point out that the game's monetization strategies and frequent bugs add a layer of dark humor, as players find the outrageous prices and game-breaking issues both frustrating and ironically funny. Overall, while the game offers entertaining moments, the balance between fun and frustration leaves some players feeling disillusioned.
- “Outstanding humor and storylines, plus so many of everyone's favorite Marvel heroes and villains, I absolutely love this game!!!”
- “The writing is funny and the animations are well done.”
- “Some of the characters have funny twists to how they actually are in comics.”
- “It's not funny anymore.”
- “So many bottlenecks, it's not funny.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
71%
14%
The music in the game is plagued by numerous bugs, including sudden cutouts, static-like noise, and instances where sound effects and music fail to play altogether. Players report that these issues persist across multiple devices and updates, significantly detracting from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the soundtrack when it functions properly, the ongoing audio glitches have led to widespread frustration and negative feedback.
- “Graphics and soundtrack are phenomenal and there is so much to do.”
- “Perfectly working sound effects and in-game music, thanks for listening devs. The game's responsiveness has become better, all the buttons work correctly with no time lag in switching screens.”
- “The music still plays but the screen itself freezes.”
- “Sometimes, all the sound suddenly gets all static-like, as if someone were crinkling styrofoam, and other times the music just forgets to play.”
- “The background music is garbled and you can hear a loud noise while playing, the sound effects for all characters are gone as well.”
- “Rating this 1 star... every update of this game is useless 😑 the game still has major sound issues and they never bother to fix that... I just played 1 round of blitz and the level had no music and no sound effects during the whole gameplay, I'm using the latest mobile so my phone is not the issue.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the depth offered by different team strategies, others feel that progression bottlenecks and monetization issues significantly hinder the experience. Many users express a desire for more incentives to replay levels and improvements to gameplay mechanics to enhance overall enjoyment. Overall, the potential for replay value exists, but it is currently marred by frustrating elements.
- “There's a lot of replay value.”
- “The characters are done great and I like the strategy aspect of it, and the replayability with different teams gives it depth.”
- “If not for that, this game would not have much replay value.”
- “No replay value once you hit that bottleneck.”
- “Dd1, dd2, and 3 should have some type of incentive after you beat them, for replayability.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express deep emotional disappointment and frustration regarding the game's issues, highlighting feelings of heartbreak over lost gameplay and concerns about unfair practices leading to unintended financial losses. The sentiment reflects a strong sense of betrayal from a long-term commitment to the game.
- “It's almost heartbreaking to see this game turn out like this.”
- “Which is really heartbreaking.”
- “I don't mind waiting for the problem to be fixed, but don't just leave us all hanging... we are missing days worth of crucial gameplay and as someone who has been faithfully playing for 2+ years, it's heartbreaking.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is mixed, with some players feeling frustrated by the fear of missing out (FOMO) tactics and sound lag during combat, which detracts from the overall experience. However, others appreciate the competitive environment fostered by new player catch-up mechanics, suggesting that the atmosphere can be enjoyable under certain conditions.
- “That combined with more ways for new players to catch up makes for a fun competitive atmosphere.”
- “I won't feed into their FOMO atmosphere they put out and will go 100% free-to-play; I might quit altogether if it persists.”