Squarelands
- July 16, 2015
- Oryon Entertainment
- 20h median play time
Get on SteamSquarelands is a single-player adventure game with a randomly generated world, where you can spend around 20 hours exploring, fighting, building, and becoming stronger. The game features day/night cycles, mining, crafting, building, fishing, farming, and hundreds of items to discover. With permadeath as an option, Squarelands offers a challenging and immersive experience, inspired by Terraria, for players to create and survive in their own unique world.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great concept and offers a unique sense of isolation and exploration.
- It can be addictive and fun, especially for fans of single-player experiences similar to Realm of the Mad God.
- There is potential for future updates and improvements, which could enhance the gameplay experience.
- The game is plagued by bugs, crashes, and memory leaks, making it frustrating to play.
- There is a significant lack of content and goals, leading to a feeling of emptiness after initial gameplay.
- The game is often compared unfavorably to better-developed titles like Terraria and Realm of the Mad God, highlighting its shortcomings.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Players generally enjoy the game's soundtrack, appreciating its quality, but have expressed frustration over the lack of options to adjust or mute the music independently from other sound effects. A recent patch has addressed this issue, allowing players to enjoy the music without the distraction of unwanted sound effects.
“I love the soundtrack they have; it's really immersive and enhances the gameplay experience.”
“They made a patch to fix the music problem, which is great because it allows for a more tailored audio experience.”
“You no longer have to listen to rave music while playing, which is a welcome change.”
“The main problem with this game is that there is no option to turn off the music without turning off the sound.”
“You no longer have to listen to rave music whilst playing.”
“Love the soundtrack they have, wish I could lower other in-game sounds though (zombies' moaning).”
- graphics6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a pixelated style that appeals to fans of RPGs and challenging gameplay. Reviewers encourage embracing this aesthetic, noting that it can be purchased online, which adds to its charm and uniqueness.
“Recommended if you like pixelated graphics, RPGs, and a good challenge.”
“So instead of backing away from these graphics, double down and be proud to use them.”
“RotMG doesn't own them; you can buy the graphics online for $25.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers extensive hours of content across various classes, featuring diverse bosses and challenges, complemented by enjoyable exploration mechanics. Overall, players find it to be a worthwhile investment for its depth and variety.
“Definitely worth the money; it can give you hours of gameplay for each and every class, with different bosses and challenges to encounter.”
“Nice exploration mechanics.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, unbalanced gameplay, and unexpected mob spawns, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these problems, some players see potential in the game and are hopeful for future improvements from the developers.
“Not only that, but as I began to expand upon my base and clear the area around me, I began to notice a series of glitches such as an overwhelming spawn of zombies, and even mobs spawning within the light of my base (interior); however, I do believe that this game has potential and am willing to recommend it to others under the knowledge that the developers will continue to work on it.”
“In short, it's very buggy, very unbalanced, and very light on content.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is primarily driven by engaging boss battles, reminiscent of quests from Realm of the Mad God (RotMG), which adds a dynamic and challenging narrative element to the gameplay.
