RX squad

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In RX Squad, defend the Earth from space monsters using customizable ships with unique abilities. With no checkpoints, players must reach the end of each level with a minimum score to progress. The game features adjustable weaponry and requires joystick control for a challenging, retro experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Intense firefights and strategic gameplay create an adrenaline-pumping experience.
The game features great graphics and challenging gameplay that appeals to fans of the genre.
Players have found moments of joy and motivation through the game, highlighting its potential for positive impact.

The game is criticized for being a low-quality cash grab, using recycled assets and templates.
Lack of customization options for controls and poor graphics quality detract from the overall experience.
Many players report a lack of engagement, with a significant number uninstalling the game shortly after starting.

graphics
9 mentions
22 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by simplistic, cartoonish 2D art that lacks depth and quality, reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps. Despite options to adjust resolution, these do not enhance the visuals, leaving players with a lackluster graphical experience that fails to meet the expectations of PC gamers accustomed to higher-quality graphics. Overall, the visuals are seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing the gameplay.
- “Great graphics and really challenging gameplay!”
- “3D graphics programming does require a degree of skill and competence, and unfortunately not all developers have the budget or talent to deliver this, despite 3D graphics cards hitting the mainstream in the 1990s.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
gameplay
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, characterized by its challenging nature and solid graphics, though some users note it lacks depth in story and sound settings. While there are a few minor glitches, they do not significantly detract from the overall experience. Overall, the squad-based gameplay is highlighted as a strong point.
- “Squad gameplay at its finest.”
- “Great graphics and really challenging gameplay!”
- “Gameplay is great along with the graphics.”
- “Looks okay, music is okay, gameplay is okay.”
- “No bugs, no story, no sound settings, few glitches but those are no problem for the gameplay.”
monetization
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of these games is heavily criticized as exploitative and unethical, with developers accused of repackaging premade templates and assets into low-quality products for quick profit. Users describe these practices as cash grabs, likening the games to shovelware, and highlight the poor value compared to more substantial offerings available at similar prices.
- “These guys do nothing but copy premade game templates and game tutorials, fill out a few things, stamp out basic levels using the construction kit templates, slap on an asset-flipped set of sprites/assets, and dump them on Steam and into cheap, nasty shovelware game bundles as cash grabs.”
- “Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates and assets... at best, this is shovelware; at worst, it's a scam/cash grab.”
- “My Way Games/YFYX Games have shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, through this account or through closely linked/alternate accounts.”
story
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by its epic missions and a powerful moral about perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity. While some users noted technical issues like glitches and sound settings, these did not detract significantly from the overall narrative experience.
- “Every mission feels epic.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “No bugs, no story, no sound settings, few glitches but those are no problem for the gameplay.”
music
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as calming and enjoyable, providing a relaxing backdrop that enhances the overall experience, though it is considered average in quality.
- “The music is captivating and really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more immersive.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Looks okay, music is okay, gameplay is okay.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with minimal glitches that do not significantly impact gameplay. However, some note the absence of sound settings and a lack of story elements.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the immersion.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”