Survivor Squad
- January 21, 2015
- Endless Loop Studios
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamSurvivor Squad is a Strategy Action game where you control a Squad of up to four survivors and guide them through a highly randomized world looking for supplies to aid you on your journey. Scavenge for supplies in every corner of every building, craft your gear, pick your skills and loadout while keeping your Squad alive by covering every corner and moving as a group. It is a game that encourage…
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of tactical gameplay and zombie survival, providing an engaging experience for players who enjoy strategy.
- Many players found the game to be a fun time-waster, especially when purchased at a discounted price.
- The atmosphere and sound design contribute to an immersive experience, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The controls are clunky and can be frustrating, leading to issues with character movement and combat effectiveness.
- The game suffers from bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with AI behavior and mission progression.
- Many players noted a lack of variety in maps and gameplay mechanics, leading to repetitive experiences over time.
- gameplay52 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players highlighting significant issues such as clunky mechanics, bugs, and a lack of immersion that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the interesting mechanics and tactical elements, others find the gameplay repetitive and frustrating, often feeling unbalanced or poorly executed. Overall, the game offers a decent concept but suffers from technical shortcomings that hinder enjoyment.
“The ambience was one part of it, but game mechanics and the campaign and scenarios were also well thought out.”
“Interesting mechanics, plays almost like a turret defense.”
“The gameplay is fun, difficult and requires some thinking.”
“The art is underwhelming, and the gameplay doesn't really redeem it, so I bailed after one evening of play.”
“Endlessly clunky gameplay.”
“In short, it's a very limited game and there are a lot of broken mechanics which really makes it unplayable.”
- story30 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely criticized for being minimal and unengaging, with players describing it as "pathetic" and lacking depth. Missions often revolve around repetitive tasks like retrieving items or helping characters while facing endless waves of zombies, leading to a tedious gameplay experience. Overall, the narrative fails to provide a compelling backdrop, leaving players feeling that the story is an afterthought in a game that prioritizes mechanics over plot.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The campaign allows you to 'take over' maps which can then be harvested for resources, and there's even missions to defend them.”
“The game is what the title says, it's about a squad of survivors; you are tasked with guiding 1-4 survivors through buildings, getting supplies, and going elsewhere.”
“The art style looks like it's from a Newgrounds flash game, the voice acting was friends of the dev with webcams on Skype, there's a non-existent story, and the most complex thing in this game is the zombie AI which will just set up pathfinding directly to you to attack you until you die.”
“The 'story' is pathetic.”
“Story is non-existent.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as basic and reminiscent of older flash games, with a simplistic art style that some players find charming while others consider it lacking. While the atmosphere is enhanced by immersive music and sound effects, the overall visual presentation, including the UI, is criticized for being underwhelming and detracting from the experience. Despite these shortcomings, some players appreciate the game's ability to convey its themes through its graphics, though many agree that significant improvements are needed.
“Really nice atmosphere game with a pretty cute graphic.”
“I wouldn't say the game looks fantastic graphically, but there's a certain charm to everything.”
“The graphics fit the gameplay, the music fits the situations, and... yes.”
“The art style looks like it's from a Newgrounds flash game, the voice acting was friends of the dev with webcams on Skype, there's non-existing story, and the most complex thing in this game is the zombie AI which will just set up pathfinding directly to you to attack you until you die.”
“They tried really hard, but they need way more experience in the everything department; from the graphics to the controls.”
“The most obvious, glaring problem is the UI and art style.”
- stability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as characters behaving erratically and game-breaking issues requiring restarts. While some users find the game enjoyable despite these problems, others feel that the instability detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration. Overall, the game is described as incomplete and buggy, with a notable divide in player experiences regarding its playability.
“It's a great little game; not sure why the hate. It looks alright, plays fine, is not buggy, and is lots of fun.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, making for a very enjoyable experience.”
“I've played for hours without encountering any issues, which speaks volumes about its stability.”
“No one knows how to use their weapon, special zombies freely use their abilities through walls, the UI is poor, and the mechanics are buggy.”
“It's incomplete, buggy, and if you've been listening to what the devs say, they think that the game being incomplete actually makes it complete.”
“Unfortunately, I have found it somewhat buggy--in about two or three hours of play, I've had to restart the campaign three times because it bugs out in a way that dead-ends the game.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its immersive quality, effectively enhancing the atmosphere with ambient sounds and situational cues. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack, comparing it favorably to notable works, and note that it complements the gameplay well, despite some familiarity with the music and dialogue from other titles. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's experience.
“The ambience is there: immersive music, comments by your squad mates, zombie horde warnings, etc. The graphics are basic, but you always see the mounds of zombies you killed piling up.”
“The graphics fit the gameplay, the music fits the situations, and... yes.”
“I've heard the music and dialogue used in 10 other games.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“There is a music volume level between 1-10.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers some replayability through different modes and randomly generated levels, but many players feel that the lack of significant variety makes the experience feel repetitive. While the challenge of restarting after team deaths adds to the fun, the overall randomness does not sufficiently enhance replay value for most users.
“This game is a fun waste of time with random levels and a crew of a few survivors in the zombie apocalypse. It is a challenging game where each time your entire team dies, you have to restart, but it's a fun challenge. The game has great replayability because the levels are completely random.”
“There's some pseudo-replay value in the fact that the city and each mission location is randomly generated, but unfortunately, most of it feels identical no matter how theoretically random it was; there really just isn't enough variety to support it being random.”
“There's some pseudo-replay value in the fact that the city and each mission location is randomly generated, but unfortunately most of it feels identical no matter how theoretically random it was; there really just isn't enough variety to support it being random.”
“You can try out different game modes after you beat the campaign, so there is some replay value.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its charming graphics and engaging environment, which effectively combines elements of tension and entertainment. Players appreciate the blend of looting, leveling, and tactical gameplay, all contributing to a compelling and immersive experience, even amidst the challenges posed by zombies.
“Really nice atmosphere in the game with pretty cute graphics.”
“A good atmosphere builds up, and the panic-inducing moments, even if they result in death, are quite entertaining.”
“Looting, leveling, lots of zombies, tactical gameplay, a bit of strategy, and even a decent atmosphere.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, as it involves excessive searching with little reward, leading to a lack of engagement in the storyline. Additionally, bugs further hinder progress, contributing to a sense of dissatisfaction with the grinding experience.
“Gameplay becomes tedious, the storyline isn't engaging, and there are a few annoying bugs that make it hard to progress at times.”
“In this aspect, it is very grindy, and not in the MMORPG way, but more in the 'I'm really sick of finding nothing in these chests' way.”
“- Tedious searching”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally find the humor in the game to be effective and entertaining, with many noting specific moments that elicited genuine laughter. The comedic elements are well-integrated into the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the clever dialogue and hilarious situations.”
“Every character has a unique sense of humor that keeps the gameplay fresh and entertaining.”
“The witty puns and absurd scenarios had me chuckling throughout my entire playthrough.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally smooth and enjoyable for players who appreciate its style, though some users have reported encountering game-breaking bugs, albeit infrequently.
“The game runs smoothly and is great for those who enjoy this style, although I encountered some game-breaking bugs that I didn't experience a second time.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless gameplay experience even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate and minimizes loading times.”
