Pikes.io Brutal Squad
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Reviews
- The game is entertaining and addictive, providing a fun experience.
- The graphics and character designs are charming and appealing.
- The gameplay is simple yet engaging, making it easy to pick up and play.
- There are too many ads, which disrupt the gameplay experience.
- The game is misleadingly marketed as multiplayer, but players are actually facing bots.
- The controls can be unresponsive and laggy, making it difficult to play effectively.
- monetization238 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, particularly unskippable ones that appear after every death or game round. While players acknowledge the game's fun and engaging gameplay, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the overall experience, leading to calls for a reduction in ad frequency or the option to pay to remove them entirely.
βA paid option to remove ads would be nice.β
βFun game, but ads can be intrusive. I will turn off my Wi-Fi to avoid them. Amazing game otherwise!β
βIf you turn on your internet, ads will appear every 2-3 games, and they tend to be long.β
βGreat game play marred by the greediness of the devs. Installed it again just to see if it's still as fun (it is), yet the amount of ads has grown even further (back-to-back-to-back unskippable 30-second ads is a bit too much, eh?).β
βA very good game, but there are far too many ads. Each time you lose, you need to watch one, even though I understand that the creator needs to eat, that is by far too many ads.β
βThis game is a lie; there are not players, there are bots. You lied; this game is a lie. If exposed, this every 5 seconds they attack, and I found the same user over and over again, and the internet is just for ads. This is not fun.β
- graphics39 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many users praising their charm, simplicity, and detail. While some reviews mention a need for brighter visuals or improvements, the consensus highlights that the graphics contribute positively to the overall gaming experience. However, a few users noted that the graphics are mediocre compared to other titles in the genre.
βInsanely fun game with nice simplistic controls and graphics.β
βI love the simplicity, and the novel graphics.β
βThe graphics are really charming.β
βHorrible controls, boring graphics, and non-original concept.β
βRip off of all io titles, mediocre graphics and less than stellar controls.β
βGraphics should be better, but overall it is a good game.β
- gameplay30 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for being fun, addictive, and visually appealing, with many users enjoying the challenge it presents. However, frequent ads significantly detract from the experience, with some players reporting that ads interrupt gameplay too often. Additionally, issues with controls, such as freezing and frame skipping, have been noted, impacting the overall enjoyment for some players.
βAwesome gameplay! You really have to use your brain to win.β
βGreat gameplay, so challenging! I love it!β
βEpic gameplay, so addictive!β
βNobody wants to watch five minutes of ads for 30 seconds of gameplay.β
βAlso, there is an ad after every life; 75% of gameplay is ads.β
βI love it, but the one thing I don't like is that there are too many ads. The gameplay, graphics, and controls are stupendous, but the ads made this game a 4-star for me. Maybe in a next update, put fewer ads, then I'll rate it 5 stars.β
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Players consistently express a desire for music and sound effects in the game, noting that the lack of audio makes the experience feel boring over time. While they enjoy the gameplay, many believe that adding appropriate background music and sound effects would significantly enhance their enjoyment. Additionally, suggestions for reducing ads and introducing new skills have also been mentioned alongside the request for music.
βI love this game but they should add music.β
βEverything is amazing but the only thing that is missing is music; the game has none, no dying sound, so please make this game better.β
βBut if I could give a suggestion, then it would be less ads, add skills so it can be more cool, and add music that's appropriate for this game.β
βI love the gameplay, but will you please add some music or sound that is appropriate for this game? It's almost boring! One more thing, can you add some skills too, to make it more exciting and enjoyable to play? Thanks, hoping you do this.β
βCan you guys add music? A game with no sound gets boring to play after a while.β
βEverything is amazing, but the only thing that is missing is music. The game has none, no dying sound, so please make this game better.β
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the humor in the game, describing it as funny, addictive, and enjoyable, often eliciting laughter during gameplay. The comedic elements, particularly during interactions like "killing" or "poking," contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Overall, the humor is a significant draw for players, enhancing their enjoyment of the game.
βThe best io game ever; it's funny and easy.β
βIt's very addictive and very funny as well. It's a little bit hard, just what I want, and it's really cool.β
βIt's really good and it's funny because you just poke a square πππππβΊπ πππππβ
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant glitches, freezing issues, and crashes during startup or gameplay. While a few players noted a lack of bugs, the overall consensus highlights persistent problems that hinder the gaming experience, particularly during character selection and loading. Users are calling for urgent fixes in future updates to address these stability concerns.
βAs I open it, it freezes at the clown games screen and does nothing.β
βAfter we sign in with the Google Play account, the game freezes and then just stops saying unexpected close...! So just fix this in the next update.β
βMajor glitches, won't even load in the first five seconds of play, can't change my character and controls are off.β
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth and variety, with players expressing a desire for more missions, challenges, and character customization options. Users feel that the current narrative does not reward them adequately for completing tasks, leading to frustration and a lower overall rating. Enhancements such as team battles and additional quests are suggested to improve engagement and satisfaction.
βI love the game, would rate 5 stars but after I complete the mission to unlock the skin, it doesn't give it to me.β
βBut I suggest to add more challenge, add more quests, and design character. It would be beautiful and awesome if you are the one who designs your own character.β
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its immersive experience and engaging mechanics, particularly the tactile interactions with characters. The overall sentiment suggests that the game evokes deep feelings, making it a memorable experience for many.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report issues with optimization, specifically noting that controls frequently become unresponsive, indicating a need for performance improvements.
βThe controls always get jammed; please fix the performance.β
βThe game frequently lags, making it nearly unplayable.β
βI experience constant frame drops, which ruins the overall experience.β