Michael Kitchin writes, "Radio Squid has some admirable ideas that are somewhat at odds with some claustrophobic level design. Friendly fire does frustrate but at least it's offset by plenty of money to allow for extra lives. If nothing else, you're kept in the fight, despite how clumsy it can feel. Unfortunately, I struggled to truly enjoy this, although the look and soundtrack is charming and nostalgic."
CCG writes - "Radio Squid is an 8-bit twin stick shooter with light puzzle elements that feels like it’s been ripped straight out of an arcade. Developed by Pixelteriyaki, gameplay involves defeating sea creatures in a labyrinthine series of rooms under the sea. Equipped with nothing but an incessant jukebox of music that causes bullets to rhythmically fire out of their body, players must learn enemy attack patterns and fight bosses in order to lift the musical curse. But with a library of fantastic chiptunes and gameplay that deftly balances slow and deliberate puzzle play with quick reflex driven shoot 'em up madness, Radio Squid just might see players cranking up the volume instead and taking a deep dive into this sneakily difficult experience."
Paul writes: "All in all, this is another Ratalaika Game, with all the baggage that name carries. The achievements are too easy, but the price is low, and if you are an achievement hunter then picking Radio Squid up is a no-brainer. For the rest of us, it’s better news than usual, as even when the achievements have been rinsed, the charm and personality of the characters on display here does make a good argument for continuing to play."
KeenGamer: "For all your musically-inclined cephalopod needs, Radio Squid has been released upon the world. Play as the tiniest squid boss you ever did see, but don't let that infer that they ain't got beat. Upon a quest to undo a curse through siren song, this squid shoots its way to the bottom of the ocean, collecting coins along the way. Face the music with our Switch review of Radio Squid!"
