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Trash Squad

83%Game Brain Score
humor
graphics, gameplay
83% User Score Based on 52 reviews

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Trash Squad is a dynamic shooter with RPG elements, where you play as a member of the TrashSquad, waste disposal specialists tasked with stopping an army of monsters from a nearby dump threatening the city. The game features randomly generated levels across six unique sceneries, multiple weapons for close and long-range combat, and unique skills and talent upgrades for each character, ensuring a fresh experience every playthrough.

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Trash Squad screenshot
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Trash Squad screenshot
Trash Squad screenshot
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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions

  • The game offers a fun and dynamic gameplay experience with a good difficulty level, making it enjoyable for players looking for a challenge.
  • There is a wide variety of unlockable characters, weapons, and customization options that enhance replayability.
  • Despite its low-budget graphics, the game has a charming art style and a humorous premise that adds to its appeal.
  • The game lacks a co-op mode, which could have made it more engaging and fun to play with friends.
  • Some players find the difficulty spikes frustrating, especially when faced with overwhelming enemy numbers and unclear damage indicators.
  • Progression can be slow, with many items and features taking a long time to unlock, which may deter some players.
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a retro pixel art style that, while not groundbreaking, is considered fitting for its genre and generally well-polished. Some players appreciate the cute and cartoonish visuals, while others criticize the low-resolution assets and lack of substantial graphical enhancements. Overall, the graphics are deemed decent for a game of this type, with a few suggestions for added detail to enhance the experience.

    • “Funny little action shooter game that kind of reminds me of Nuclear Throne with its gameplay and cute cartoon graphics.”
    • “The 2D, low-definition pixelated graphics is obviously a style choice by the developers, and works out quite well, especially in this particular type of game.”
    • “Even if the game has this art style, you can see it is polished well and generally graphically well done in its way.”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
    • “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the mediocre 2D visuals.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this top-down roguelike shooter is engaging and fluid, drawing comparisons to titles like Nuclear Throne with its bullet hell mechanics and character customization. While some reviewers note its simplicity and retro aesthetic, the game offers a satisfying experience with smooth controls, a variety of weapons, and procedural generation that keeps each run fresh. Players appreciate the depth of unlockable content and challenges that enhance replayability.

    • “You get good and smooth gameplay that sits somewhere between 'boi' and 'etg', with varied character weapon types and abilities, and the graphics are surprisingly decent.”
    • “A top-down roguelike shooter done the right way that delivers solid gameplay and includes deep character customization and progression.”
    • “Overall, Trash Squad may be a low-budget indie shooter, but it executes many gameplay mechanics well, resulting in a fluid and fun experience with each run, kept fresh by procedural generation.”
    • “The gameplay is as shallow as you might expect from the premise, but at least this isn't some kind of asset flip; it seems to be sincerely made (without anyone stopping to consider whether it's a good idea and if Steam really needs more 2D retro pixel trash).”
    • “Aside from the story incipit which is rather original, the core gameplay features are those typical of top-down bullet hell games (i.e. Nuclear Throne) as you will read further in the review.”
    • “The things that matter most in this type of gameplay are obviously individual skill and reflexes to dodge the considerable amount of shots directed at you; items and equipment certainly give a big help but will only get you so far.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely criticized as lacking depth and engagement, with many players finding it unenjoyable and suggesting a complete overhaul for future iterations. While the initial premise shows some originality, it ultimately fails to enhance the overall experience, which is dominated by typical gameplay mechanics of the genre.

    • “The story incipit is rather original, setting the stage for an engaging narrative that draws players in.”
    • “The narrative elements are well-crafted, providing depth and context to the gameplay experience.”
    • “The storyline has the potential to evolve into something unique, and I hope the developers explore this further in future updates.”
    • “The storyline behind this game is horrible, and it's barely enjoyable for 10 minutes.”
    • “If the developers read this, please consider making a completely different type of game with more storyline and different map layouts than what you did with Razenroth.”
    • “Aside from the story incipit, which is rather original, the core gameplay features are those typical of top-down bullet hell games (i.e. Nuclear Throne) as you will read further in the review.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its hilarious premise and engaging action, reminiscent of "Nuclear Throne," complemented by cute cartoon graphics. Players appreciate the variety of weapons and power-ups that enhance the comedic experience. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with entertaining gameplay.

    • “Hilarious premise, fun action, and a good variety of weapons and power-ups.”
    • “Funny little action shooter game that kind of reminds me of Nuclear Throne with its gameplay and cute cartoon graphics.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to confusion in gameplay as enemy and player projectiles appear similar, making it difficult to identify threats. Additionally, certain builds and skills can feel overpowered, further complicating the experience.

    • “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth performance even on lower-end hardware.”
    • “I was impressed by how well the game runs after the latest optimization updates; it feels incredibly responsive.”
    • “The developers have done a fantastic job with optimization, ensuring that the gameplay experience is seamless and enjoyable.”
    • “Be warned, this game is poorly optimized. Some build, skill, and perk decisions can be overpowered, and it's hard to distinguish between enemy bullets and your own, making it difficult to know what kills you.”
    • “The performance issues in this game are frustrating and detract from the overall experience.”
    • “Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and lacking in skill, as combat often involves mindlessly shooting at enemies until they are defeated rather than employing strategic gameplay.

    • “Killing foes isn't really skill-based; you just tediously stand there firing until enough of your bullets randomly hit enemies.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “Leveling up requires an excessive amount of time spent on monotonous tasks that detract from the overall enjoyment.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, largely due to its deep unlocks and extensive character customization options, which encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “Deep unlocks and character customization add to the replayability that is so important with this type of game.”
    • “The variety of choices and paths you can take ensures that no two playthroughs feel the same.”
    • “With multiple endings and different character builds, I find myself coming back to explore every possibility.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The repetitive gameplay mechanics diminish any potential for replayability.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound effects in the game are generally considered lackluster and generic, with a retro feel that fails to leave a lasting impression. Reviewers describe the sound design as anonymous and unremarkable, lacking both notable qualities and memorable elements.

    • “The soundtracks are frankly quite anonymous and nothing special at all, as are the sound effects of various weapons. They all share a retro-ish feeling, but that's all I can say about them; it's a generic sound compartment without infamy and without praise.”
    • “The music lacks any memorable qualities and feels like a missed opportunity to enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The audio design is underwhelming, with repetitive tracks that fail to engage or elevate the gameplay.”

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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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