Top iPad Game of the Year: "Squad Busters" Delights Casual and Competitive Gamers
Experience the thrill of leading unlikely battalions to victory in this year's most captivating iPad multiplayer game, "Squad Busters."
"Squad Busters" delivers the rare feat of being deeply competitive for seasoned players, yet instantly fun and accessible for newcomers. Its super-stripped-down controls make it easy for beginners to jump right into the fray, with the simple act of stopping to attack.
Featuring beloved characters from other Supercell games like Clash Royale and Clash of Clans, each wild, four-minute battle in "Squad Busters" has you building a dynamic army on the fly. Watching your squad grow bit by bit—a Bandit here, a Barbarian King there—captures the same joy of childhood action figure teamups.
The objective may be simple—grab the most gems—but beneath the feel-good fun lies deep, flexible tactics. You can charge aggressively, take a passive approach, or even skirt the map's periphery to scoop up unclaimed spoils. And since you can only attack while standing still, just moving becomes a risky maneuver.
New tactics emerge quickly, and the tension mounts as the clock ticks down. Few gaming moments are as thrilling as hearing the 30-second countdown and making a last-ditch push to claim victory.
You won't always finish first in "Squad Busters," but with battles this frantically fun, you'll still feel like a winner.
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Tip: Break Bridges to Secure the Opening
To stay safe in the early moments of a "Squad Busters" match, break some bridges! This will force pursuers to take the long way around if they want to attack, and most will give up, leaving you time to build up your forces.
The Origins of "Squad Busters"
"Squad Busters" started as a Supercell party game concept. "The idea was to mix all of our Supercell worlds in one single experience for the first time," says Sergio Castaño, the game's original creative director. "We were also thinking of ways to combine the drafting with auto-battle in real time—that's how the original idea of opening chests and building your squad started."
Meet the Supercell Studio
The Finnish game studio Supercell is known for its App Store blockbusters like Brawl Stars, Clash of Clans, and Clash Royale. Since its founding in 2010, Supercell has grown from 15 employees to over 500, cementing its reputation as a leading mobile game developer.