Swarm Queen

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Swarm Queen is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Helmi Bastami and was released on December 19, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

Swarm Queen is a tactical strategy game where you control insect-like aliens in battles over Jupiter's moon, Europa. Your minions use fuzzy logic to fight independently, allowing you to focus on resource management, army building, and employing strategic mutations. The game features 18 different minions, with update 2.0 adding a cartoon art style, Steam achievements, and visible enemy emotions.

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Audience ScoreBased on 412 reviews

humor36 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game is fun and offers a good mix of strategy and humor, making it enjoyable for players.
It has a variety of levels and units, providing a good amount of replayability and challenge.
The art style and dialogue are well-received, adding personality and charm to the gameplay.

The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it lacks content after completing the main campaign.
Certain levels can be frustratingly difficult, leading to a steep learning curve for some players.
There are bugs and technical issues reported, which can detract from the overall experience.

humor
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring wacky characters, hilarious dialogue, and self-aware storytelling that often breaks the fourth wall. Players find the humor to be enjoyable and well-integrated into the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience despite some challenging levels. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter, making it a standout choice for those who appreciate funny games.
- “Amazingly fun and wacky, not to even mention the funny characters!”
- “The story is funny and self-aware, constantly breaking the fourth wall, which is hilarious.”
- “It was surprisingly very funny, and I laughed out loud on numerous occasions.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and strategic depth, offering a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic titles while introducing new elements. Players appreciate the balance of challenge and humor, with a straightforward yet nuanced approach that encourages experimentation and replayability. Overall, the game provides hours of fun, with a solid upgrade system and a variety of strategies to explore.
- “Bought the game for the gameplay, stayed for the comedic gold.”
- “Swarm Queen is a very fun strategy game with hours of gameplay.”
- “Fun strategic gameplay, with a variety of valid strategies.”
- “The upgrade system incentivizes you to fulfill achievements each gameplay and to try the hard mode (without forcing you to play through it).”
- “I love the simplistic yet challenging gameplay.”
- “Gameplay - 13/37”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their magnificent quality and cool aesthetic, contributing to an enjoyable experience. While some units may appear less appealing, the overall art style is considered impressive, with a score of 9/11 highlighting its appeal. Players express a desire for more content that maintains this distinctive visual style.
- “It is a really enjoyable level-based game which is easy to understand and the graphics are magnificent.”
- “Good fun and cool art style.”
- “Some units look ugly, others look cute, but they have good mechanics and the graphics look really nice.”
- “Art style - 9/11”
story
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The game's story is lighthearted and humorous, revolving around a queen's quest to produce heirs to rule a mundane world. While the narrative lacks depth, it features wacky dialogue and frequent fourth-wall breaks that enhance the comedic experience. Players can complete the game in about 10 hours, with short missions that keep the gameplay engaging despite the repetitive nature.
- “The story is funny and self-aware, constantly breaking the fourth wall, which is hilarious.”
- “Game is filled with humor to make repetitive missions more enjoyable.”
- “Due to the short length of missions and constant progression, the game does not get stale.”
- “Pretty wacky dialogue with no real story element, except that you're a queen and now you want to make babies that can rule over this boring old world.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for providing a compelling background that enhances tension during gameplay. However, some users rated it poorly, indicating that while it serves its purpose, it may not stand out as exceptional.
- “The music gives a good background sound that adds tension while playing.”
- “The music is great.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
- “The audio quality is poor, which detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its high replayability despite its short length, making it an enjoyable experience that encourages players to return for more.
- “This game is fairly short but is really fun, with a lot of replayability.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that a significant portion of their time was spent repetitively completing tasks to obtain necessary items or achievements. This repetitive gameplay can detract from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the game.
- “2.5 of which was just grinding for the last one I needed.”