Survivor Squad

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Survivor Squad is a horror strategy game that can be played in single-player or multi-player mode. With a playing time of about 10 hours, you lead a squad of up to four survivors through a randomly generated world, scavenging for supplies, crafting gear, and choosing skills and loadouts. Quick thinking and fast-paced play are essential as you move as a squad, covering every corner to keep your team alive.

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 445 reviews

gameplay23 positive mentions

story7 negative mentions

Survivor Squad offers a unique blend of tactical gameplay and zombie survival, making it engaging for fans of both genres.
The game features a variety of modes, including a campaign and survival mode, providing replayability and different challenges.
The crafting system allows players to gather resources and create weapons and gear, adding depth to the gameplay.

The game is plagued with bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
Controls can be clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to manage your squad effectively during intense situations.
The graphics and overall presentation feel dated, resembling a low-budget flash game rather than a polished title.

gameplay
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
55%
19%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant issues such as clunky mechanics, bugs, and a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the tactical elements and unique mechanics, others find the gameplay repetitive and frustrating, often leading to a sense of boredom or dissatisfaction. Overall, the game shows potential but suffers from poor execution and balance, making it a hit or miss for players.
- “The ambience was one part of it, but game mechanics and the campaign and scenarios were also well thought out.”
- “The gameplay is fun, difficult and requires some thinking.”
- “Excellent game if you enjoy tactical squad-based combat with RTS control mechanics vs hordes of undead in open and closed spaces.”
- “The gameplay is extremely flawed with very bad movement controls (click to move squad and click + hold to designate facing direction for everyone which makes it useless because why would you want everyone to face in the same direction while you're getting beat up from behind and to the sides).”
- “In short, it's a very limited game and there's a lot of broken mechanics which really makes it unplayable.”
- “The game isn't revolutionizing any mechanics and it may be a little light on its mechanics and progression, but the gameplay works and I was entertained.”
story
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
82%
12%
The game's story is widely criticized for being minimal and uninspired, often described as non-existent or bland, with repetitive missions that lack variety and depth. Players report that the narrative fails to engage, with missions primarily revolving around fighting endless waves of zombies rather than developing a compelling plot. While some appreciate the tactical gameplay elements, the overall consensus is that the story does not enhance the experience and is often overshadowed by bugs and gameplay issues.
- “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 story line is incredible.”
- “The story is told in a very minimalist fashion which adds to the pathos and dark tones.”
- “This game almost has no storyline besides a long place to reach with zombies and events in the way.”
- “The story is typical and not anything to look forward to.”
- “The story's so standard that it feels non-existent.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
59%
18%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as basic, simplistic, and reminiscent of low-quality flash games or MS Paint drawings. While some appreciate the charm and atmosphere created by the visuals, others find them lacking and poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience. Despite the graphical shortcomings, players note that the core gameplay remains enjoyable and engaging.
- “Really nice atmosphere game with pretty cute graphics.”
- “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.”
- “The graphics are roughly grade 7 school student quality - they are laughable drawings.”
- “Some of the artwork looks like it was crudely drawn in MS Paint.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
93%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with many players reporting numerous bugs and glitches that significantly impact gameplay, such as characters behaving erratically and mechanics failing. While some users find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus indicates that it is a buggy experience that can lead to frustrating dead-ends and gameplay interruptions.
- “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 appreciate how stable the game is; I can play for hours without any issues.”
- “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.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The music in the game is generally praised for its immersive quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with some users noting it as a standout feature reminiscent of other titles. However, there are mixed opinions, as some find the soundtrack repetitive and lacking in variety. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, it could benefit from more originality.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The ambience is there: immersive music, comments by your squad mates, zombie horde warnings, etc. Graphics are basic, but you always see the mounds of zombies you killed piling up.”
- “Graphics are simple, music is great, atmosphere is good, gameplay is simple and intuitive.”
- “I've heard the music and dialogue used in 10 other games.”
- “The audio was okay for this kind of title with minimal unit acknowledgements and basic ambient music.”
- “Music should be changed, it's boring.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling overwhelmed by repetitive tasks such as searching for loot in containers. The lack of engaging storyline and the presence of bugs further exacerbate the grind, making the experience feel more like a chore than an enjoyable part of gameplay. Overall, the grind is criticized for being unnecessarily drawn out and lacking the rewarding elements typically found in more engaging games.
- “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.”
- “You spend a significant amount of time doing tedious chores, like searching for the last building or finding the remaining supplies, which could have been easily streamlined.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
40%
The game offers decent replayability through various game modes and random-generated levels, which provide a fun challenge and different experiences each time. However, some players feel that the lack of significant variety in the missions can diminish the overall replay value, making it feel somewhat repetitive despite the theoretical randomness. Overall, it is considered a fun challenge with enough elements to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “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; 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 are different game modes too, depending on how you want to play, and the random generation makes the game highly replayable.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for being believable and engaging, enhanced by cute graphics and great music. Players appreciate the combination of simple yet effective gameplay elements that contribute to a captivating experience, including moments of tension and strategy amidst the zombie encounters. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, adding depth to the gameplay.
- “It still manages to create a believable atmosphere.”
- “Really nice atmosphere in the game with pretty cute graphics.”
- “Graphics are simple, music is great, atmosphere is good, gameplay is simple and intuitive.”
- “Still manages to create a believable atmosphere.”
- “Looting, leveling, lots of zombies, tactical gameplay, a bit of strategy, and even a decent atmosphere.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be highly effective, with many noting that it elicits genuine laughter, particularly highlighting that the gameplay itself is a significant source of comedic enjoyment.
- “And the one that made me laugh the most:”
- “But don't just judge by the looks; the gameplay is funny as hell.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 gameplay 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 in this game is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience even during intense moments.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate and minimizes loading times, enhancing overall enjoyment.”