About Squadron:
Exile squadron is a simple classic left-to-right shooter. You instantly feel nostalgia once you get past the main menu. I urge the developer to remove it because once you get into the command center it’s great. The theme and story are my favorite part of the game. The layout and pixel art remind me of games past. Story screens between missions build the theme even more. I see the developer’s dedication to crafting the story and I love it. Exile Squadron is difficult and I’ve died a few times. Although mostly from dumb mistakes like running into objects I shouldn’t have. A confusing but cool mechanic is ship attachments. They allow your ship to shoot in a different direction. I’m confused because I haven’t figured out how I’m opening the boxes. Shooting them a little is what I’ve tried so far. Anyway, your ship has three weapon slots. It has a primary weapon, secondary weapon, and an addon. You use crystals to upgrade them. Finding crystals is easy since they’re plentiful throughout missions. The weapons are straightforward but you might need a specific one attached for a side objective. My biggest issue is the background. It’s hard to tell what I’m going to crash in to. Ships flying across are distracting along with tiny bullets that seem like they’re going to hit you. I’m frustrated but it doesn’t ruin the game. I don’t know why developers insist on making it so difficult for new players. Overall, the game is fun but it’s not breaking new ground. Simple left-to-right space shooter with a stronger story. Be aware there are only six missions and after that, you’ll have to play through again on a higher difficulty.
