Survive Squad

About

Survive Squad is a casual survival io game where players lead a group of survivors and fight off alien hordes. However, the game is disturbed by frequent ads and is plagued with bugs, detracting from the overall gameplay experience. The goal is to stay alive and fend off the alien attacks, but these issues may hinder players' ability to fully enjoy the game.

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Play Modes

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

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,029 reviews

monetization343 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, providing a good way to pass the time.
Players appreciate the ability to upgrade characters and skills without spending real money.
The graphics and gameplay mechanics are enjoyable, making it a decent survival game.

The game is plagued by excessive forced ads that interrupt gameplay, leading to frustration.
Many players experience frequent crashes and bugs, resulting in lost progress and a poor gaming experience.
The game has been criticized for being a clone of other titles, lacking originality and depth.

monetization
362 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of forced ads that interrupt gameplay, often leading to crashes and loss of progress. While some players are willing to tolerate ads for rewards, many express frustration over the inability to fully remove ads even after purchasing ad removal options, which they feel are ineffective. Overall, the aggressive ad placement detracts from the gaming experience, with many users feeling that the game prioritizes monetization over player enjoyment.
- “I don't have any subjective complaints ❤️ I paid for no ads as well.”
- “When you have an option to purchase no ads.”
- “I paid twice for no ads and I'm still getting ads but I still like the game.”
- “The game itself is fun, but the forced ads in the middle of gameplay are garbage.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the actual game.”
- “Forced ads during gameplay freeze the game when it comes back.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
62%
27%
The gameplay experience is significantly marred by frequent and intrusive ads that interrupt matches, breaking immersion and flow. While the concept of team-based gameplay is appreciated, the overwhelming presence of forced ads—often appearing mid-game—leads to frustration and dissatisfaction among players. Many users express a desire for a more respectful approach to ad integration, emphasizing that the current model detracts from an otherwise decent game.
- “However, the method by which the ads are used in the flow of gameplay either is classy and respectful or it is desperate and manipulative.”
- “The gameplay isn't bad; however, it's ruined by a stupid amount of forced ads in the middle of playing every 2 minutes for a 15-minute match.”
- “Good graphics, okay gameplay; 100% ad farm.”
- “I won't be playing it anymore because when you interrupt gameplay with an ad, it breaks your immersion.”
- “Now we get annoying ads right in the middle of gameplay and get killed while the ad freezes your character but not the monsters, and they can still hurt you... great job putting in money grab ads and ruining your pretty decent game!”
- “Gameplay constantly interrupted by ads.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and loss of progress, particularly related to the ad system. While some players enjoy the game when ads are disabled, the overall experience is marred by persistent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many users express frustration over the lack of a reliable save feature, making it difficult to enjoy the game without interruptions.
- “I really enjoy the animation style, and the game runs great once the ads are disabled.”
- “I don't mind the ads, as long as they don't interrupt my play, but when an ad freezes your game midgame and you have to close the game to reboot it, only to find your progress erased is annoying!”
- “Glitches never stop... fun game but constantly kicks you out and resets itself in the middle of a battle.”
- “It freezes every time I play it, I never last more than 2 minutes; it looks like a fun game but I can't seem to play it long enough to enjoy it.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
67%
25%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and engaging content, with players expressing disappointment over the limited missions and repetitive gameplay. Many users noted that the game feels incomplete, as there are few missions beyond the initial seven-day events, leading to a sense of boredom and frustration. Additionally, technical issues and intrusive ads detract from the overall experience, further diminishing the potential for a compelling narrative.
- “Pros: - newbie 7 days event full reward is obtainable, fairly easy to do all the quests - almost all in-game resources are farmable - fairly easy game”
- “I finished the first seven day missions pretty quickly and was surprised there was nothing after.”
- “Very bad game; this game has no mission. Its mission is unlimited, and this game is very, very poor.”
- “Would love to see some missions or something more.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users finding them basic and subpar, while others appreciate the fun aesthetic. Despite some advanced features reminiscent of other games, the overall visual appeal is considered lacking, and the gameplay experience is marred by frequent crashes and issues.
- “Graphics are eye-catching.”
- “Nice graphics.”
- “Frequent crashes, crazy prices, and silly graphics, boo.”
- “Gameplay isn't smooth; aesthetically, it is basic and subpar.”
- “It's got the more advanced graphics of the growing number of clones and mixes in Archero power-ups like ricochet, but what could be a good game is destroyed, like many, by greed.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with users noting that it plays continuously during loading screens and transitions, often becoming irritating. While some appreciate the background music, others find it intrusive and unmanageable, even when volume settings are adjusted. Overall, the music seems to detract from the gaming experience for many players.
- “Decent game aside from the irritating musical playback that happens almost at random.”
- “I have the volumes all turned off but still... music.”
- “Want to try the game but it's stuck on the loading screen with music playing.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, as they often feel compelled to repeatedly play the same level to progress, which can lead to boredom. The lack of a mission replay feature exacerbates this issue, making it challenging to overcome difficult sections without extensive grinding.
- “Pretty fun game, I only wish you could replay missions. It's kind of boring getting stuck on a level and having to keep grinding it until you get stronger.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users express concerns about the game's optimization, specifically highlighting issues with bug fixes and performance improvements related to restoring past purchases and progress.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, making for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focus on performance improvements, ensuring that gameplay runs seamlessly.”
- “The recent updates have significantly enhanced the game's optimization, allowing for faster load times and better overall performance.”
- “How about you fix the bugs and improve performance while restoring past purchases and progress?”
- “The optimization is so poor that it makes the game nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I can't believe how many performance issues are still present; it feels like the game was rushed out without proper testing.”