(only updated to english & added review for the German Community)

TL;DR: Squad: A tactical shooter with major updates since my initial 76 hours of gameplay, including new factions, tanks, helicopters, and a commander function. These enhancements significantly improve team play and gameplay. Squad is not ArmA, and while there are similarities, the immersive combat experience is unique. Effective communication is crucial, so be prepared to work with your team.

- Squad -


While on my way to 1,000 hours of gameplay, I decided to update my review after 76 hours of playing.

A lot has changed:

- Addition of Canada as a faction
- Introduction of tanks (also lovingly referred to as MBTs)
- Transport helicopters
- Commander function
- ...and many other improvements

These updates enrich the game and offer fresh approaches to team play and gameplay. Therefore, I want to correct an earlier statement: Squad is definitely not ArmA! Although there are certain parallels due to the tactical shooter genre, Squad plays differently, especially in terms of immersive combat experiences.

Fans of ArmA or other tactical shooters should definitely give Squad a try. However, it is important to understand that communication in the game is essential. It is not very helpful to buy the game without being ready to effectively communicate with teammates. Many Squad players are concerned about free weekends and sales because many new, inexperienced players join during those times. In a game where communication is so crucial, you should be prepared to communicate.

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# Negative Review of the German Community #

Unfortunately, I haven't touched Squad in the past few months (year?), nor have my mates. Sadly, the German community has become more toxic than ever. On most servers, you're blamed for everything just because some players have never heard the word "flanking." Additionally, being alone or in a small group leaves you completely outmatched against 2-3 full-squad combinations of clan members.

This often decides the outcome of the game quickly. However, since I am only sharing my personal experience with the German community and not the game itself, I am sticking with a positive review. I might check in again out of "desperation" someday, but I really hope that by then, Arma 4 is on the market so I don't have to.

(Opinion formed after nearly 1,300 hours of gameplay.)

(only updated to english & added review for the German Community) TL;DR: Squad: A tactical shooter with major updates since my initial 76 hours of gameplay, including new factions, tanks, helicopters, and a commander function. These enhancements significantly improve team play and gameplay. Squad is not ArmA, and while there are similarities, the immersive combat experience is unique. Effective communication is crucial, so be prepared to work with your team. - Squad - While on my way to 1,000 hours of gameplay, I decided to update my review after 76 hours of playing. A lot has changed: - Addition of Canada as a faction - Introduction of tanks (also lovingly referred to as MBTs) - Transport helicopters - Commander function - ...and many other improvements These updates enrich the game and offer fresh approaches to team play and gameplay. Therefore, I want to correct an earlier statement: Squad is definitely not ArmA! Although there are certain parallels due to the tactical shooter genre, Squad plays differently, especially in terms of immersive combat experiences. Fans of ArmA or other tactical shooters should definitely give Squad a try. However, it is important to understand that communication in the game is essential. It is not very helpful to buy the game without being ready to effectively communicate with teammates. Many Squad players are concerned about free weekends and sales because many new, inexperienced players join during those times. In a game where communication is so crucial, you should be prepared to communicate. #-#-#-#-#-#-# # Negative Review of the German Community # Unfortunately, I haven't touched Squad in the past few months (year?), nor have my mates. Sadly, the German community has become more toxic than ever. On most servers, you're blamed for everything just because some players have never heard the word "flanking." Additionally, being alone or in a small group leaves you completely outmatched against 2-3 full-squad combinations of clan members. This often decides the outcome of the game quickly. However, since I am only sharing my personal experience with the German community and not the game itself, I am sticking with a positive review. I might check in again out of "desperation" someday, but I really hope that by then, Arma 4 is on the market so I don't have to. (Opinion formed after nearly 1,300 hours of gameplay.)