Pikes.io Brutal Squad

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Pikes.io Brutal Squad is a single-player action game with phenomenal mechanics and delightful visuals. The objective is to join the battle, poke other players and maintain the longest pike to dominate the leaderboard. However, expect frequent advertisements throughout the gameplay. Join the hit io games craze and see how long you can survive!

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,509 reviews

graphics31 positive mentions

monetization235 negative mentions

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.

monetization
238 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.
- “A paid option to remove ads would be nice.”
- “Fun game, but ads can be intrusive. I will turn off my Wi-Fi to avoid them. Amazing game otherwise!”
- “If you turn on your internet, ads will appear every 2-3 games, and they tend to be long.”
- “Great 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?).”
- “A 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.”
- “This 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.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
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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.
- “Insanely fun game with nice simplistic controls and graphics.”
- “I love the simplicity, and the novel graphics.”
- “The graphics are really charming.”
- “Horrible controls, boring graphics, and non-original concept.”
- “Rip off of all io titles, mediocre graphics and less than stellar controls.”
- “Graphics should be better, but overall it is a good game.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.
- “Awesome gameplay! You really have to use your brain to win.”
- “Great gameplay, so challenging! I love it!”
- “Epic gameplay, so addictive!”
- “Nobody wants to watch five minutes of ads for 30 seconds of gameplay.”
- “Also, there is an ad after every life; 75% of gameplay is ads.”
- “I 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.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.
- “I love this game but they should add music.”
- “Everything is amazing but the only thing that is missing is music; the game has none, no dying sound, so please make this game better.”
- “But 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.”
- “I 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.”
- “Can you guys add music? A game with no sound gets boring to play after a while.”
- “Everything is amazing, but the only thing that is missing is music. The game has none, no dying sound, so please make this game better.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
- “The best io game ever; it's funny and easy.”
- “It's very addictive and very funny as well. It's a little bit hard, just what I want, and it's really cool.”
- “It's really good and it's funny because you just poke a square 😀😁😂😆😊☺😅😄😃😇😎😜”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
- “As I open it, it freezes at the clown games screen and does nothing.”
- “After 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.”
- “Major glitches, won't even load in the first five seconds of play, can't change my character and controls are off.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.
- “I love the game, would rate 5 stars but after I complete the mission to unlock the skin, it doesn't give it to me.”
- “But 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.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report issues with optimization, specifically noting that controls frequently become unresponsive, indicating a need for performance improvements.
- “The controls always get jammed; please fix the performance.”
- “The game frequently lags, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experience constant frame drops, which ruins the overall experience.”