Killsquad Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-07-03
Review summary
  • Fun and addictive gameplay
  • Nice visual style and graphics
  • Diverse characters and enemies
  • Abundance of bugs and technical issues
  • Tiny and declining playerbase
  • Repetitive grindy gameplay
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Categories

Cooperative MultiplayerTwin-stick ShooterHack and SlashTop-Down ShooterBullet-hellDungeon CrawlerCharacter ProgressionLooter Shooter

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Helpful reviews
96%
Unhelpful reviews
2%
Protest reviews
2%
Positive points
74
Negative points
224
Gameplay points
72
Perf. points
9
Rec. points
41
Misc points
3
Point
Fun and addictive gameplay
Description
Many players find the core gameplay and combat loop addictive and satisfying, often describing it as fun and enjoyable. Key highlights include fluid combat, satisfying horde-slaying, decent impact feedback, and a solid core loop that remains engaging for a while.
Importance
97%
Nice visual style and graphics
Description
The game receives high praise for its visually appealing art style, beautiful graphics, and great lighting effects. Reviewers also appreciate the clean interface and Destiny-inspired top-down visual quality.
Importance
56%
Diverse characters and enemies
Description
Players enjoy the variety of characters with interesting designs, well-animated models, and distinct abilities. The enemies and monsters are also varied, with a Guardians of the Galaxy-inspired sci-fi setting.
Importance
48%
Solid meta progression and builds
Description
The progression system is well-received, featuring a satisfying reward loop with gear, faction levels, character levels, and a skill tree that offers three choices per upgrade. Synergies between gear and skill trees create distinct builds per class.
Importance
35%
More fun with friends
Description
Playing with friends or in a full group enhances the experience, making missions more enjoyable and the gameplay hectic but fun. However, it can only be fun when it works reliably.
Importance
27%
Stable performance and connection
Description
The game features a stable online connection, runs smoothly without FPS drops or technical problems, and performs well even on older hardware like a GTX 970M.
Importance
21%
Clear enemy cues and mission variety
Description
Enemies provide clear indications before attacking, and missions have solid variety. These elements contribute to a smooth and fair gameplay experience.
Importance
15%
Plentiful and well-designed bosses
Description
Bosses are plentiful, well-designed, and cool, adding excitement to the gameplay.
Importance
15%
Customization and highlight reels
Description
The game offers skin customization and a highlight reel system after matches, reminiscent of Overwatch. These features add personalization and competitive flair.
Importance
15%
Tight controls and fluid gameplay
Description
Controls are tight and gameplay feels fluid, making for responsive and enjoyable combat.
Importance
15%
Flashy skills and satisfying combat
Description
Skills are flashy and impactful, and slaying hordes of monsters is satisfying. Combat feels juicy with good feedback.
Importance
15%
Variety of loot and weapons
Description
There is a variety of loot, and players enjoy trying different weapons, which keeps gameplay fresh.
Importance
14%
Excellent in-game codex
Description
The codex is really well-done and includes all sorts of stats, helping players understand game mechanics and track progress.
Importance
8%
Okay concept
Description
Some players find the game concept okay, suggesting it has potential but may not be groundbreaking.
Importance
8%
Active developer support
Description
Developer support is active and community-friendly, which is appreciated by players.
Importance
8%
Exhilarating solo challenges
Description
Clearing hard contracts solo feels exhilarating, adding a rewarding challenge for skilled players.
Importance
8%