About a week ago, the shooter Squad officially launched on Steam. The game is well-received and celebrated by many players. What makes it so good?
This is Squad: The shooter is developed by Offworld Industries and has spent 5 years in Early Access. The 1.0 version was released on September 23 and Squad has left Early Access.
Squad is a tactical multiplayer military shooter that allows up to 100 players per round. The game focuses on realism, communication, and teamwork.
The battles are intense, and the weapons feel realistic. You must proceed tactically to win and can even shape and influence the map through fortifications.
This is how Squad is doing a week after release
These are the numbers: The release went extremely well for Squad. The player numbers are decent (via Steamcharts):
- In September, an average of 4925 players played simultaneously
- In August, when Squad was still in Early Access, there were only 3809 players simultaneously
- At peak times, nearly 15,000 players played simultaneously – the most ever
Thus, there is already a clear increase in player numbers, and the players themselves seem to be satisfied as well. Looking at the reviews on Steam, nearly all are positive.
On Steam, Squad has a total of 57,927 reviews, of which 49,199 are positive (as of October 1 at 4:30 PM). Thus, the ratings are considered “very positive” on Steam.
Why is the game so well-received? Numerous players have left their positive opinions on Steam. We summarize some of the voices for you:
- Kartoffel_Ninja says: “Squad has the perfect balance between a tactical shooter like Arma and something punchier like Battlefield. Tactics come first. However, when hell breaks loose, it turns into a uniquely intense firework thanks to the excellent sound and graphics.”
- Tornado writes: “If Arma is too realistic and CoD too unrealistic, then Squad is the perfect mix. Large maps, lots of realism, but not so much that you lose the fun.”
- saalzwasser rates: “The best, most realistic, accessible, intense, and kindest multiplayer military shooter I have ever played.”
In general, realism and tactics are particularly praised. While Squad is incredibly realistic in many ways, it does not lose sight of fun. However, one must proceed tactically to win, and that is well-received.
Technical details are also praised. The sound and graphics are said to be very good, and thus the shooter convinces even outside of gameplay.
What is being criticized? Some players report bugs and lags. For instance, the image may freeze often, or the servers have problems. However, these reports are only sporadic.
Otherwise, some players criticize that it is too tactical for them. Opponents play very cautiously, and one often has to search longer to find them.
Despite the criticism, Squad is popular among players and is considered a hidden gem behind big names like Call of Duty and Battlefield. If you are looking for other shooters, check this out:
The 12 best multiplayer online shooters of 2020 for PS4, Xbox One, PC.
