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Black Squad

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

Black Squad is a free-to-play military first-person-shooter. Players can master their skills and show off their strategies with a wide range of game maps, modes, and weapons to choose from. Join thousands of FPS players worldwide in one of the most played games on Steam!

Global score

76/100

Genres

Action, Free To Play, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Free-to-play and accessible
    • Skill-based, satisfying gunplay
    • Variety of weapons and modes
    • Active and friendly community
    • Frequent updates and events

    Cons

    • Small and declining player base
    • Matchmaking and server issues
    • Grindy progression and loot boxes
    • Occasional cheaters and hackers
    • Lack of innovation and story

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can choose weapons, game modes, and customize loadouts, allowing personal control over gameplay style."

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    • Competence

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      "The game is described as easy to learn but hard to master, with skill-based gameplay and tactical depth, providing challenges and feedback on performance."

      Capsule for FIFA 22 FIFA 22

      "Game is described as easy to learn but hard to master, with skill-based gunplay and challenging veteran players."

    • Competition

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      4

      "Leaderboards and score chasing against friends and global players are core features, encouraging competitive play."

      Capsule for Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved

      "Competitive ranking system, leaderboards, and skill challenges against other players are core aspects."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report addictive gameplay and long play sessions, but some mention grind and lack of content causing occasional disengagement."

      Capsule for Rise of Legions Rise of Legions

      "Players report habitual play, long sessions, and addiction to gameplay, though some mention grind and player base decline."

    • Cooperation

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      "Team-based modes encourage communication and coordination, though solo play is also common."

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      "Team-based modes and emphasis on teamwork and coordination are highlighted, though solo play is also possible."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Customization of skins and armor is available; players can experiment with different weapons and combat styles."

      Capsule for Gladio and Glory Gladio and Glory

      "Customization of weapons and skins is available, but no evidence of player-driven creation or modding."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -2

      "Community described as friendly and non-toxic overall; some reports of toxic players but no emphasis on domination or trash talk."

      Capsule for Grapple Tournament Grapple Tournament

      "Community described as mostly friendly with some toxic players; no strong emphasis on domination or trash talk."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game for stress relief, distraction, and bonding with friends and family."

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      "Players use the game for stress relief, distraction, and social bonding, including overcoming personal hardships."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Engagement is voluntary and driven by player interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

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      "Engagement is mostly voluntary and intrinsic, with players motivated by enjoyment rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting

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      2

      "Some experimentation with power-ups and strategies is encouraged, though core gameplay is repetitive and based on established mechanics."

      Capsule for Zombillie Zombillie

      "Some experimentation with loadouts and strategies is encouraged, but core gameplay is familiar and routine."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -2

      "Map and enemy variety is limited and repetitive, reducing novelty in exploration."

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      "Maps and modes are somewhat repetitive; limited novelty or discovery emphasized."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Extensive skin and cosmetic customization supports player self-expression."

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      "Wide range of skins and cosmetic customization allows for player self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "Game focuses on realistic tactical shooter experience rather than imaginative or fictional fantasy."

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    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Community and playing with friends are important; some social bonding reported."

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      "Community and social play with friends and clans is important; some players report bonding experiences."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills and strategies over time; game includes learning curve and progression."

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      "Players develop skills over time; game has a learning curve and progression through ranks and unlocks."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Typical sedentary FPS gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements."

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      "Typical sedentary FPS gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during matches; not suited for background or casual idle play."

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      "Requires focused attention during matches; not suited for background or casual idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      1

      "Some social interaction and bonding reported, but mostly surface-level multiplayer connections."

      Capsule for SKIBIDI GYATROOMS SKIBIDI GYATROOMS

      "Some social interaction and bonding reported, but mostly surface-level multiplayer connections."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      1

      "Some clan leadership and team coordination occur, but no strong emphasis on leadership roles."

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      "Some team coordination and clan leadership implied, but no strong evidence of formal leadership roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players unlock weapons, perks, and cosmetics through gameplay; progression motivates continued play."

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      "Players accumulate weapons, skins, and ranks; progression and unlocks are motivating factors."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Some players find the game engaging and satisfying, but it also involves tension and challenge."

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      "Some players find gameplay satisfying and cathartic, but competitive tension is also present."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Visuals, sound effects, and gunplay provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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      "Gunplay and sound effects provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

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      2

      "Leaderboards and ranked modes provide social recognition; cosmetic skins allow visible status display."

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      "Ranking and leaderboards provide social recognition; cosmetic skins also contribute to status."

    • Story

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      -4

      "No narrative or lore; gameplay is context-free multiplayer matches."

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      "Game lacks narrative or lore; gameplay is context-free multiplayer matches."

    • Strategy

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      3

      "Tactical gameplay requires planning, positioning, and team coordination."

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      "Tactical gameplay and strategic team coordination are important; game requires planning and skill."

    • Thrill

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      3

      "Fast-paced matches and competitive tension provide excitement and suspense."

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      "Fast-paced matches and competitive tension provide excitement and thrill."

    • Value

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      4

      "Free-to-play with fair monetization; players feel good value for time invested."

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      "Free-to-play model with fair monetization is praised; players feel good value for time invested."

    • Violence

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      "Core gameplay revolves around combat, shooting, and destruction of enemies."

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      "Core gameplay revolves around combat, shooting, and destruction."

    • Survival

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      "Players must avoid death and manage combat threats, though no complex survival mechanics."

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    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Story, Exploration.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026