Square Heroes

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Square Heroes is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Gnomic Studios and was released on April 9, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Join the Galactic Tournament in this fast-paced comical action shooter. Level-up your Hero and unlock an arsenal of weapons. Lay waste to your friends and foes in local, LAN and online multiplayer matches, or hone your skills in single player and custom games.

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Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Fun and accessible twin-stick shooter with simple controls and smooth gameplay, great for casual and party play.
Strong multiplayer and local co-op experience with multiple game modes, maps, and unlockable weapons and hats.
Charming cartoon graphics, catchy music, and active developer support and updates.

Very small and dead online player base, making it difficult to find matches without friends.
Single-player mode is limited and lacks engagement, mostly serving as a tutorial against bots.
Gameplay can be imbalanced due to unlock and leveling system giving experienced players better gear, and some mechanical issues like limited ammo and unclear team identification.

gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay receives mixed feedback: while some praise its smooth, fun, and unique mechanics with easy controls and mode variety, others find it simple, repetitive, and lacking depth or catch-up systems. The game is noted for its tight controls, customization, and good performance even with high ping, but some feel it could be improved or is overshadowed by other titles. Overall, it offers an accessible experience appealing to both casual and hardcore players.
- “Great graphics, smooth gameplay and good audio and sound effects.”
- “Can be played co-op or vs. a lot of fun, a great aesthetic and tight controls and mechanics.”
- “The basic level design and gameplay allow for a really easy pick-up and play style of game, catering to both the hardcore and casual crowd.”
- “The problem is in the core gameplay concept.”
- “Pretty dull gameplay with no real variety.”
- “It's quite a simple gameplay as you just run into each other and start bashing someone to death till you reach the death limit or time limit.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a vibrant, cartoony art style with 4K support, praised for its expressiveness and bright colors. While the visuals are generally considered decent and fitting the game's playful tone, some note limited graphics settings. Overall, the graphics complement smooth gameplay and contribute to an enjoyable multiplayer experience.
- “Great graphics, smooth gameplay and good audio and sound effects.”
- “A super fun multiplayer experience with nice cartoony graphics, well designed characters, lots of unlockables and great devs to back it all up.”
- “The game features a cartoony aesthetic with hilariously expressive characters, with a vibrant and bright color palette.”
- “[*] limited graphics settings”
- “[*] decent cartoon graphics”
- “[*] cartoonish graphics, which make smacking your friends a memorable thing”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its cartoony, humorous style, featuring funny weapons and expressive characters that contribute to a zany and entertaining experience. Its lighthearted tone and hilarious multiplayer modes make it a delightful and amusing choice for both solo and group play.
- “It's well worth adding to your library for some zany times, great hilarity for an indie game.”
- “Square Heroes is a funny explosive mess with lots of weapons and hats to collect; there are a few maps and it's really fun to play with friends!”
- “The game features a cartoony aesthetic with hilariously expressive characters, with a vibrant and bright color palette.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Square Heroes is widely praised for its catchy and enjoyable soundtrack, with standout tracks like the final level song. The sound effects complement the gameplay well, enhancing the overall fun and atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is surprisingly good and the final level song is my favorite song.”
- “The cute art style is very well presented, and the music is oddly catchy.”
- “Both graphics and soundtrack/sound effects are merely a drop in the ocean of awesomeness that Square Heroes is.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is minimal and serves mainly as a backdrop for gameplay, with little content or depth beyond the campaign missions.
- “Well yeah you can play the campaign but after if you finish the missions then what?”
- “The story isn't there but this is more of a gameplay thing.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly replayable, especially enjoying the competitive modes with friends and online play, which foster engaging and fun experiences that encourage repeated sessions. The strong multiplayer aspect and emotional involvement, like seeking revenge, further enhance its lasting appeal.
- “I downloaded the demo to try it and fell in love instantly. Playing with friends or people online adds to the fun and makes me want to improve and get revenge for my deaths. It is extremely fun and has a lot of replay value. I purchased the game after trying the demo and even bought a few copies to share with friends who like this genre.”
- “It has a lot of replay value and the competitive mode with friends is a lot of fun.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is viewed negatively, as it leads to unbalanced gameplay and restricts access to content in the early stages.
- “Grinding a hero is the last thing we want as it creates game unbalance and locks away content early game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by excitement, tension, and occasional frustration, greatly enhanced by the multiplayer experience, though its current player base is limited.