Squid Game: Unleashed

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Squid Game: Unleashed is a single player action game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Squid Game: Unleashed is an action-packed single-player game that combines battle royale elements with quirky humor, promising plenty of laughs. While it features good gameplay and impressive visuals, players may encounter several bugs that impact the experience. Despite its flaws, it offers an entertaining and unique take on the popular battle royale genre.

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Action

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Single-Player

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,340 reviews

graphics40 positive mentions

stability101 negative mentions

The game captures the essence of the Squid Game series with engaging challenges and fun gameplay.
The graphics and character designs are impressive, making the game visually appealing.
The game is free to play and does not include ads or pay-to-win mechanics, which is a plus.

The game suffers from frequent connectivity issues, often displaying 'lost connection' errors even on stable internet.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as characters freezing or the camera switching unexpectedly.
The matchmaking system can be frustrating, often pitting lower-ranked players against those with significantly higher levels and abilities.

stability
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
99%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and connection issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to function smoothly, often leading to unintentional character deaths and a loss of progress. While some acknowledge the game's potential and fun concept, the overwhelming presence of bugs and network problems makes it nearly unplayable for many.
- “No glitches; the visuals are amazing.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate the consistent frame rate throughout my gameplay.”
- “Not only is it a blatant copy of Fall Guys (with just the theme of Squid Game slapped on it), but it's also extremely buggy and refused to work even when I'm sitting on the router.”
- “When it runs, the game is fun; however, the constant glitches, buttons not working, loss of control over the character, and getting past obstacles in the game just to be killed is infuriating and ruins what would normally be a fun, probably five-star game.”
- “The game is great but needs more work; it's a bit buggy, and instead of limiting the gameplay for free users, putting ads for some skins and paid skins would be a better option.”
graphics
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
48%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and style, particularly for a mobile game, while others criticize issues such as pixelation, lag, and poor optimization. Some users express a desire for more customizable graphics settings and improvements to enhance the overall visual experience. Despite the appealing visuals, connectivity problems and performance issues detract from the enjoyment for many players.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the gameplay is smooth and engaging.”
- “Awesome game, great graphics, functional characters just like the real squid games and soundtrack.”
- “The graphics are sharp and engaging, and the controls are intuitive, allowing for seamless gameplay.”
- “In 2025, we expect more realistic visuals, not these outdated, basic designs.”
- “Graphics are pathetic when it comes to movement; the frame rate is not good.”
- “Connection to server always lost, the touch response has a huge delay, graphics are very low quality and seem not optimized.”
gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
44%
11%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the core mechanics and challenges, but expressing frustration over significant lag, connection issues, and glitches that hinder the overall experience. While some appreciate the graphics and intuitive controls, others criticize the lack of customization options and the presence of unbalanced characters, leading to a toxic community. Overall, the game's potential is recognized, but it suffers from execution problems that detract from the enjoyment.
- “I like the overall gameplay.”
- “The graphics are stunning, and the gameplay is smooth and engaging.”
- “Amazing gameplay..would just suggest having an option to view statistics such as how many first play wins, total rounds played, direct kills, first round wins, etc.”
- “Her gameplay is the most boring and no skill required gameplay out of all the characters.”
- “Definitely going down due to recent increased lag, gameplay, and freeze issues.”
- “Very bad experience with the network stability even while using 5G; I still couldn't get stable gameplay in the competitions.”
optimization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
35%
38%
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates, connection errors, and lag, even on high-end devices. Many users express frustration over the lack of graphical settings and overall poor optimization, which detracts significantly from the gaming experience. Despite the game's potential, its current state is deemed unplayable by many due to these technical shortcomings.
- “Could you please add more settings for the graphics, like a frame rate option (60fps), so the game runs smoothly?”
- “The game needs some optimization in the first place.”
- “It's a nice, well-optimized game with immense fun. It gives us a very light and balanced feel, which I like the most. We can feel the squid game in this game, but I would say character graphics could be a little better; so far, the experience is marvelous.”
- “I can't believe how poorly optimized this game is!”
- “The game comes with the worst game optimization and network stability on mobile platforms.”
- “Terrible frame rate, even on my S24+ SD 8 Gen 3 on low graphics and performance mode; not worth your time if they can't be bothered to test the game before releasing it.”
monetization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
11%
54%
Overall, the monetization aspect of the game is praised for its lack of ads and in-app purchases, allowing players to enjoy the game without interruptions or paywalls. However, some users express frustration over connectivity issues and the perception of the game as a cash grab, particularly due to misleading advertisements regarding the need for a Netflix subscription. While many appreciate the ad-free experience, there are calls for optional in-app purchases to enhance gameplay without compromising the free model.
- “I especially like that individuals can't buy their way to the top with in-app purchases (only use coins they win in the game).”
- “Love it, especially the fact that there's no ads or in-game purchases.”
- “No ads, no in-app purchases, free the way a mobile game should be!”
- “This is just a slimy cash grab with greedy developers.”
- “Garbage design, cash grab, as if Netflix needed more money.”
- “Always lags and deletes all the profile data after every week and can't even play the game because of advertisements.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it particularly amusing when playing with friends, especially through competitive abilities like knocking opponents off. Many reviews highlight the game's hilarious characters and situations, making it one of the most entertaining experiences they've had recently. However, some users note that technical issues and bugs detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “We can use abilities to knock people off, which is funny and competitive.”
- “By far one of the most fun (and as sick as it sounds) most hilarious games I've played in a long time.”
- “Fantastic! It's pretty fun to play; love Squid Game, so this is hilarious! Lol, keep up the good work!”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's story and character development are initially engaging, particularly for solo players, but issues arise in multiplayer mode, where mission glitches and lack of progression hinder the experience. Players express a desire for a more structured story mode and additional gameplay motivations, as current missions are plagued by technical problems that detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, while the concept is promising, the execution leaves much to be desired, especially in cooperative play.
- “The game originally is amazing, the characters, storylines, etc. If you are playing solo, then the game works fine, but the second you are playing it in a party, it turns into an absolute nightmare!”
- “Add a story mode; it would be awesome along with the Squid Game franchise.”
- “Lack of any higher motivation to continue playing this game, like team vs team, story mode, career mode, and so on.”
- “In this season, week 2, the last mission is glitched.”
- “I cannot claim the missions even after I completed them 3 to 5 times.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration and disappointment with the emotional experience of the game, citing issues like unresponsive controls and frequent glitches that detract from immersion. The comparison to "Squid Game" highlights a sense of tension, but the overall sentiment is marred by network problems and erratic gameplay, leading to feelings of anger and helplessness.
- “Damn... crystal tiles and piggy bank bash mode just made me feel like I'm in Squid Game.”
- “The first round was red light green light; I kept getting shot and I wasn't even touching my phone.”
- “When the first round was red light green light, I wasn't even touching my phone and it kept shooting me for no reason, plus when I tried to move, it kept lagging and teleporting me back to where I was.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the cool soundtrack and its alignment with the game's theme, others find the sound effects unclear and unappealing. Overall, the initial impressions of the music are positive, but there are concerns about its clarity and impact.
- “Awesome game, great graphics, functional characters just like the real squid games and soundtrack.”
- “The gameplay thus far has been smooth, and the music is pretty cool; we will see as the game goes on, but right now, it's a 5.”
- “Sound music and effects are completely unclear to listen to.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, citing issues such as significant character changes that render their efforts useless and matchmaking problems that hinder gameplay. Despite initial enjoyment, these issues have led to a decline in satisfaction and ratings.
- “So much so that the character I've been grinding and leveling and spending big amounts of tokens on is now useless as they've completely changed the ability.”
- “Had so much fun since the game came out, did rate 5 stars, now dropping to 3 because of a matchmaking issue where I'm being left stuck on the loading players screen when pressing start. Haven't found a game in 3 days, so disappointed, especially after all the grinding put in. Rank 57 now can't do anything with the season ending in 4 days.”
- “Grinding for Front Man seems impossible.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the review expresses strong enthusiasm for the game's overall quality and character design, it does not provide specific insights into character development. The focus is more on the aesthetic appeal and enjoyment rather than the depth or growth of the characters within the game.
- “The character development in this game is truly impressive, with each character having a unique backstory that adds depth to the gameplay.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making choices that genuinely impact their growth and relationships.”
- “The attention to detail in character design and development really enhances the overall experience, making me feel connected to each character's journey.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express mixed feelings about the atmosphere in games, with some criticizing membership requirements that detract from the experience and feel exploitative. In contrast, others praise the "Squid Game" app for successfully creating a gripping and immersive atmosphere that resonates with the intensity of the original Netflix series.
- “The Squid Game app delivers a gripping and immersive experience that captures the intense atmosphere of the original Netflix series.”
- “The haunting sound design and eerie visuals create a chilling atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “Every detail, from the background music to the environment, contributes to an atmosphere that feels both thrilling and unsettling.”
- “Membership requirement... yeah, that shouldn't be a thing for any game in general. It pretty much ruins the atmosphere, as they are just trying to grab cash fast out of something that gained popularity. I'd say go to Roblox, Minecraft, etc., because there are better ways to enjoy the experience without getting dragged into a membership plan to play a game. Making someone sign in and sign up with an email = membership... probably will get an email saying reply, etc., and if you don't... yeah.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth and engagement that I expected from a game of this genre.”
- “While the visuals are decent, the overall atmosphere is lacking; it fails to create a sense of immersion or tension that would enhance the gameplay experience.”