Squad 44
- August 9, 2018
- Offworld
- 21h median play time
Get on Steam"Squad 44" is a tactical first-person shooter that immerses players in large-scale team-based battles across expansive maps. As a member of Squad 44, players must coordinate with teammates to complete objectives, utilizing a wide range of military vehicles and weapons. Communication and strategy are key to success in this intense and realistic combat experience.
PC
Windows
Cloud
NVIDIA GeForce NOW
Reviews
- gameplay1,803 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Post Scriptum" is characterized by its emphasis on teamwork, realistic mechanics, and immersive environments, making it a standout title for fans of tactical shooters. Players appreciate the depth of gameplay, including vehicle mechanics and the need for strategic communication, although many note a steep learning curve and occasional bugs that can hinder the experience. While some players find the gameplay rewarding and engaging, others criticize it for being slow-paced and clunky, particularly in comparison to similar titles like "Squad" and "Hell Let Loose."
“The teamwork-focused gameplay, realistic mechanics, and detailed maps make every match thrilling.”
“The sounds, visuals, and gameplay make you feel like you’re really in a WWII battle.”
“The gameplay is powerful and very fun, the sound design is awesome and the larger servers actually feel like a warzone and are very immersive.”
“The gameplay is also terrible.”
“The gameplay is painfully slow and boring, and the overall experience is just plain terrible.”
“The gameplay is very strong but the constant performance issues on good pc's is what's letting this game down.”
- graphics1,258 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues and poor optimization, leading to lag and low frame rates even on high-end systems. While some appreciate the aesthetic and detail in weapon models and environments, others criticize the visuals as outdated and lacking polish compared to competitors like "Hell Let Loose." Overall, while the game shows potential with its immersive sound design and atmospheric visuals, it struggles with graphical fidelity and performance stability, leaving many players frustrated.
“The graphics strike a perfect balance between authenticity and performance - you'll see detailed weapon models, historically accurate uniforms, and impressive particle effects during explosions and artillery strikes.”
“The graphics are beautiful and the sound is good.”
“The graphics are stunning, the gameplay is seamless, and the attention to detail is impressive.”
“The graphics are so outdated they make retro games look like cutting-edge VR.”
“The graphics are poor and the marking system fails to help any friendlies as it is slow and very hard to use.”
“The graphics look like they are from the PS2 era, absolute trash graphics.”
- optimization1,042 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received widespread criticism, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates and stuttering, even on high-end systems. While some updates have improved performance, numerous users still find the game poorly optimized, particularly during intense gameplay scenarios. Overall, the consensus is that significant work is still needed to enhance optimization and stability for a smoother gaming experience.
“The game runs surprisingly well for its scale - there are known optimization issues, of course.”
“The graphics strike a perfect balance between authenticity and performance - you'll see detailed weapon models, historically accurate uniforms, and impressive particle effects during explosions and artillery strikes.”
“After the latest update, Squad 44 has significantly improved in performance and stability.”
“The game has the worst optimization I have ever seen.”
“Looks bad, runs bad, performance and graphics are awful.”
“Optimization is garbage; FPS is very low, even if I get 60 frames my guns feel like they are stuck in 30 FPS or something.”
- stability348 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs, crashes, and performance issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players describe the experience as "buggy" and "clunky," with frequent audio glitches, frame rate drops, and unresponsive mechanics. While some acknowledge the game's potential and enjoy its core gameplay, the overwhelming sentiment is that it remains unpolished and frustratingly unstable, often feeling more like an early access title than a finished product.
“The game runs great.”
“There are definitely bugs here and there, but the vast majority of the game is bug free.”
“Even though bugs do appear, I have only had very few instances where I was really frustrated, and I can usually play bug free for hours on end.”
“The game is a buggy mess.”
“It's a buggy, unoptimized, shitshow that's fun for a while, until you're simply just not allowed to play for more than an hour at a time due to server crashes, and very frequent game crashes.”
“The game is starting up fine and stuff, but once I spawn the game freezes and won't respond.”
- atmosphere140 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and realistic depiction of World War II, featuring stunning graphics, authentic sound design, and meticulously crafted environments that draw players into the chaos of battle. Many reviewers highlight the intense and often horrifying ambiance, which enhances the overall experience, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics and player interactions. Overall, it is considered one of the most atmospheric WWII shooters available, effectively capturing the essence of wartime scenarios.
“The atmosphere is absolutely unmatched, pulling you straight into the intense chaos of battle.”
“From the meticulously crafted environments to the authentic sound design, every aspect of the game contributes to creating an atmosphere that pulls you into the midst of historic battles.”
“The atmosphere is incredible; gorgeous graphics, brilliant map design, and some of the best sound effects I've ever heard in a game.”
“I literally bought this game because everyone said it was better than Hell Let Loose. Now it's literally a disaster in my opinion; it doesn't have the same atmosphere as Hell Let Loose. It's kind of dead. I played for half an hour and was really disappointed.”
“Getting frequent server disconnects, textures are truly terrible and has an original Wolfenstein atmosphere. It's pretty grim.”
“The concept is realistic, but because the graphics and interface are outdated and buggy, I question how much more realistic this is than Battlefield or Insurgency, where the graphics and atmosphere really do a much better job of immersing me in the experience.”
- story115 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many users noting that there is no coherent narrative or single-player campaign. While some players appreciate the realistic WWII setting and the emergent stories that arise from team-based gameplay, the overall sentiment is that a more structured story would enhance the experience. Many reviews express a desire for a more engaging narrative, highlighting that the current gameplay feels disconnected from any meaningful storyline.
“It felt like a war story, a story of a Sherman driver and his crew who survived the beaches of Utah and went on to support the infantry inland, but their lives were cut short when a single German soldier fired his Panzerfaust, ending their story right there.”
“This is a war story generator.”
“For now, it's the best and most realistic WWII FPS, with a story based on Operation Market Garden.”
“The truth is, I believe the lead's decision way back in 2020 to copy HLL's Normandy theater and essentially copy/paste Band of Brothers into the game (something nobody asked for) is what truly did this game in.”
“This is an unbelievable game which is only spoiled by people who leave harsh reviews because they are used to unrealistic FPS games, struggling to go five minutes without a 'kill streak', or who are unable to go on a one-man Rambo mission across the battlefield.”
“Seriously, look at the emotion this trailer generates with the Allied and Axis soldier, giving you the idea there's a possible single-player story (there is no single player or story at the time this review was written).”
- humor90 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted by players, who enjoy the chaotic and often absurd interactions that arise during gameplay, such as funny bugs, unexpected player behaviors, and lighthearted communication among teammates. Many reviews emphasize the game's community as a source of humor, with players sharing amusing moments and engaging in playful banter, making the experience enjoyable even amidst the game's serious military simulation. Overall, the combination of comedic elements and a friendly player base contributes to a fun and memorable gaming atmosphere.
“The community for this game is really funny too; there's not one game where some funny out-of-pocket stuff isn't being said.”
“During that same match, a guy who was playing his first match got lost and wounded in a field near one of the crates. Some of us went full 'Saving Private Ryan' to save him because 'no man left behind' while laughing our asses off because of the obvious suicide mission.”
“It's like being in an actual war, the solidarity between each other, the anecdotes that stick with you, the funny little moments in between brief, intense fights.”
- music63 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its quality and emotional depth, particularly in the context of a war setting. However, some players have noted issues with audio balance, particularly the loudness of the main menu music, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the soundtrack is often highlighted as a standout feature, enhancing the game's atmosphere and player engagement.
“Music is great too and the developers keep updating the game.”
“The most realistic WWII FPS you can ever get close to on how it was in reality; this game will take you right back 77-78-79-80 years ago. It's that realistic, to put it simply - amazing soundtrack/graphics 100% worth the price.”
“The absolute best part about it is the music!”
“Audio levels are severely imbalanced: everyone I know immediately went 'why is the music so loud on the main menu?' and I feel like you'd get hearing damage playing at the default levels.”
“The sound has bugs (only heard music, when restarting the game the 3rd time), there is not a lot of background sounds (bushes, trees moving in the wind, whatever).”
“The music in the main menu is just unfit and annoying; better off without it.”
- grinding59 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 61 % negative mentions
Overall, players express that grinding in the game can be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time to progress. While some appreciate the lack of traditional grinding mechanics, others find the gameplay can still feel slow and methodical, leading to frustration. The balance between realism and enjoyable gameplay is a recurring theme, with many noting that certain aspects can detract from the overall experience.
“I don't play many FPS games, but this one I would recommend due to the realistic gameplay (despite the wonky physics sometimes). There's no level system, no pay-to-win features; everything the game has to offer is ready to be used, so no grinding out units or weapons either. You play, die, then move on to the next game—no money, no rewards, no experience, no levels, no grinding, just pure gameplay.”
“Great overall FPS sim, no training wheels, no grinding, just tactics.”
“No grinding for microtransactions at all.”
“Forget nodes, forget only playing the same 2 tanks, forget playing with people who have no idea what they are doing, forget grinding 300 hours to level up one class, move over to Squad 44.”
“Public matches are a meta grindfest and the developers struggle to fix long-lasting issues like spawning, capping objectives, spawn farming, suppression, and of course the absolute broken crapfest they sell as 'tanking'.”
“The love for the immersion and other great additions are severely overshadowed by the game's failings, particularly its tediousness.”
- monetization41 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 73 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is generally viewed positively, as players appreciate the absence of microtransactions and premium accounts, which allows for a fair gaming experience. However, there are concerns about the lack of effective advertising and community engagement, which some believe has hindered the game's growth and visibility. Overall, while the game is not seen as a cash grab, it requires better marketing and support to attract a larger player base.
“Though the game does have a bit of a learning curve, there are no microtransactions or premium accounts to give players an unfair edge.”
“As sad as it is to have to say it; there are no microtransactions, buy the game and you have it and all new content included.”
“No shitty microtransactions, no stupid cosmetics, just pure World War 2 combat.”
“Prepare yourselves for microtransactions and zero development.”
“Dev team abandoned the game and Offworld has plans for future monetization just like Hell Let Loose, stay away.”
“Given that this company keeps making new games on the same engine in different time periods, I'm guessing they are just cash grabbing on an engine and can't be bothered to support their product.”
- replayability24 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many players noting the diverse mechanics, varied maps, and unique class traits that contribute to a fresh experience in each session. While some users express concerns about server availability and content depth, the general consensus is that the game offers significant replay value, especially compared to other titles in its price range. However, a few reviews indicate that it may still lack some content and polish to fully realize its potential.
“The mechanics are great and offer much more flexibility and replayability on massive maps than HLL.”
“Genuine replay value as every engagement feels different.”
“It's got way more replayability and content than most $60 triple-A games, and the devs actually care about their game more than just the money.”
“However that is not enough for me, I find it lacking in replayability.”
“A unique and approachable experience, but the replayability is average.”
“Lacking a bit of content and replayability at the moment but my love for the WW2 theme cancels that out.”
- emotional18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with players experiencing a range of feelings from frustration and confusion to deep emotional connections and camaraderie within a wholesome community. While some find the chaotic and humorous interactions to be heartwarming, others criticize the lack of a human element and emotional depth in the game's narrative. Overall, the game evokes strong reactions, from nostalgia and joy to sadness and frustration, highlighting its ability to provoke a wide spectrum of emotions.
“Its so emotionally provocative with the graphics and overall design, very simple but so nice!”
“Being an active medic and healing a guy that I'm literally touching only for him to get absolutely obliterated by an artillery shell inches from my face.”
“No other game made me feel like this.”
