Squareface

About

Squareface is a 3D third-person action RPG set in a world of paper figurines, where you play as a unique character in an unknown universe inhabited by giants. The game features in-depth shooting mechanics, large environments, and diverse character customization, as well as base building, pet management, and vehicle driving. With its lengthy story campaign, complex weapon mechanics, and original konami code soundtrack, Squareface offers a unique and engaging gaming experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and imaginative concept with creative level and character designs, reminiscent of a paper-craft Toy Story.
There is a good variety of gameplay modes, including racing and survival, along with extensive character customization options.
Despite its bugs and clunky controls, many players find the game fun and worth the price, especially for its engaging content and potential.

The game suffers from a lack of polish, with numerous bugs, wonky controls, and basic AI that can detract from the overall experience.
Dialogue and story elements are often criticized for being unengaging and poorly executed, with issues like unskippable dialogue and grammar errors.
The game has been abandoned by its developers, leading to concerns about future updates and the overall completeness of features like the open world mode.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
69%
19%
The game's story is described as quirky but not particularly engaging, serving mainly as a backdrop for gameplay elements like base building and combat. Players are introduced to the narrative through comic-style instructions, which help ease them into the zombie experience, though the overall plot lacks depth and intrigue.
- “+quirky story”
- “Simply put, you are eased into the zombie experience and story with helpful and comic-esque instructions.”
- “Would not have heard of the game otherwise, but just watched an episode where they ran through the first couple missions and figured I would look into it.”
- “Okay story (as far as I have progressed).”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The game's graphics feature a unique and quirky art style, utilizing a paper and cardboard aesthetic that stands out as both interesting and visually appealing. However, players note the lack of graphic and video customization options. Overall, the graphics are generally well-received for their creativity.
- “Unique setting and art style; everything is made of paper and cardboard.”
- “Quirky yet interesting graphics.”
- “Cool graphics.”
- “Very little graphic/video customization.”
- “Unique setting and art style, everything is paper and cardboard.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, unresponsive controls, and inconsistent dialog box functionality. While these problems detract from the overall experience, some players appreciate the game's unique character and creative elements.
- “The game is prone to be buggy, controls are wonky, AI is basic, dialog boxes don't always pop up properly, and there is a weightlessness to everything (they are made of paper after all).”
- “The game is prone to be buggy, controls are wonky, AI is basic, dialog boxes don't always pop up properly, and there is a weightlessness to everything (they are made of paper after all).”
- “Sure, the game is buggy sometimes, but it has a lot of character.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The gameplay is noted to be somewhat clunky and may require some time for players to adjust, but overall, it is considered decent.
- “The gameplay might take a bit of getting used to, but it's decent enough.”
- “Clunky mechanics.”
- “Clunky mechanics.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development is praised for its imaginative level design, scale, and unique concepts, which effectively engage players and encourage them to continue through the game. The creative character designs also contribute to a compelling experience that resonates with players.
- “The level, scale, concept, and character designs are so imaginative that it made me stick with it to the end.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, with multiple users highlighting the soundtrack as a standout feature.
- “The soundtrack is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love the music; it perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “The variety in the soundtrack keeps each moment fresh and engaging.”