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 exploration experience with varied character classes.
- It can be addictive and provides hours of gameplay with different challenges and bosses.
- The pixelated retro feel and soundtrack are enjoyable, adding to the overall charm of the game.
- The game is plagued by memory leaks, crashes, and bugs, making it frustrating to play.
- There is a significant lack of content, with many players feeling the game is incomplete and lacking goals.
- The crafting system and interface could use improvement, and the game can be overly difficult at the start.
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players generally enjoy the game's soundtrack but express frustration over the lack of options to adjust or mute the music independently from other sounds. A recent patch has addressed this issue, allowing players to enjoy the game without the distracting rave music.
“I love the soundtrack they have; I just wish I could lower the other in-game sounds, like the zombies' moaning.”
“They made a patch to fix the music problem.”
“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 while playing.”
“I love the soundtrack they have, but I wish I could lower the other in-game sounds, like the zombies' moaning.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a pixelated style that appeals to fans of RPGs and those seeking a challenge. Reviewers encourage embracing this aesthetic, suggesting it adds to the game's charm, and note that similar graphics can be purchased online.
“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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers significant value with hours of content for each class, featuring diverse bosses and challenges. Players appreciate the enjoyable exploration mechanics that enhance the overall experience.
“Definitely worth the money; it can provide you with hours of gameplay for each and every class, with different bosses and challenges to encounter.”
“The exploration mechanics are really nice.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent glitches such as excessive zombie spawns and mobs appearing inside player bases. Despite these problems, some users 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.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is often compared to quest-driven narratives found in games like Realm of the Mad God (RotMG), with a focus on engaging boss battles that serve as key narrative milestones. Players appreciate the integration of these challenges into the overall storyline, enhancing the sense of progression and adventure.
