Acron: Attack of the Squirrels

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Acron: Attack of the Squirrels is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Resolution Games and was released on August 29, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Acron: Attack of the Squirrels" is a cross-platform party game where players with a VR headset become protective trees, while up to eight friends on mobile devices play as sneaky squirrels trying to steal golden acorns. The game requires the VR player to initiate the room and provide the assigned room number to mobile players. Protect or steal the acorn stairway to hilarity in this addictive and frenemy-filled experience.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 546 reviews

humor8 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game is a fantastic party experience, allowing both VR and mobile players to enjoy together, making it great for family gatherings.
Gameplay is fun and engaging, with many players enjoying the unique concept of asymmetrical play between the tree and squirrels.
The game has high replayability and is easy to set up, making it accessible for players of all ages.

There are significant balance issues, with the tree often having an overwhelming advantage over the squirrels, making it difficult for them to win.
The mobile controls are frustrating, particularly due to the fixed camera angle that makes navigation challenging for squirrel players.
The game suffers from frequent bugs and crashes, especially on mobile devices, which can hinder the overall experience.

stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous players reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing, particularly after updates. While some users find the game enjoyable despite these bugs, the overall experience is marred by technical problems that disrupt gameplay and require restarts.
- “This is a fun game, but it is so frustrating to actually play it. I can get about one minute into a round until it glitches and I need to restart the whole thing, not to mention the fact that half the time I'm not able to press anything on the menu.”
- “I like this game, but it's very buggy. There are so many times where the game crashes in between games and won't let me play.”
- “Okay, I'm gonna get to the point: after I play a game and have fun, the next game is starting, then my screen just freezes and I can't play it.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
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The story of the game revolves around a playful competition where one player, embodying a tree, defends its acorns from other players, who take on the roles of squirrels using mobile devices. While it was once a favorite for families and friends, some users express disappointment over the lack of support for older devices like the Quest 1, which has affected their ability to enjoy the game together. Overall, it remains a highly regarded party game for those with the Quest 2, praised for its engaging and fun multiplayer experience.
- “The player in the quest plays a tree while the players on Android or Apple mobile devices play squirrels trying to steal the tree's acorns.”
- “Great Oculus Quest game, perfect for holidays with the family.”
- “I have an Oculus Quest 2 and this is one of the funnest family night games I have ever played.”
- “Use to love the game, then it stopped supporting our Quest 1.”
- “Acron used to be our favorite game to play on Quest headset in combination with iPads and Android phones.”
- “It is a companion app for a game that runs on the Oculus Quest VR headset.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is generally enjoyable and fast-paced, with high replayability and appealing graphics, though some players find it finicky and frustrating due to camera issues that can lead to disorientation. While the mechanics are accessible for non-gamers, there are calls for more variety and incentives to enhance the experience, as some users feel the gameplay can become stale over time. Overall, the fun factor is present, but technical flaws and a lack of depth detract from its potential.
- “Graphics are great, gameplay is fun, and replayability is high.”
- “Easy mechanics allow even non-gamers to play and enjoy.”
- “Gameplay is fast and a lot of fun; trying to escape the tree with a golden acorn gets pretty crazy.”
- “As soon as you pick up an acorn and try to run back to base, the lackluster camera mechanics leave you running blind (often into a wall, a river, or just off the map completely). As amazing as this game 'could' be, instead it just leaves you feeling frustrated.”
- “I want to give this game 5 stars, but one simple game mechanic has dropped it to a 1 star.”
- “I will say the gameplay gets a little stale over time, so I hope they add a few new squirrel types and some more incentive for working together.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it hilarious both as the tree and the squirrels, particularly enjoying the comedic premise of squirrels collecting acorns. While some suggest enhancements like a voice changer for the tree, the overall sentiment is that the game's humor remains engaging and entertaining for players of all ages.
- “Hilarious, both as tree and as squirrel.”
- “This game is hilarious.”
- “Funny game for the family.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is noted for its high replayability, with many players enjoying the fun and action-packed short matches. While some users feel it lacks depth for extended play, it remains a solid choice for quick, enjoyable sessions, particularly in multiplayer scenarios.
- “Graphics are great, gameplay is fun, and replayability is high.”
- “Really simple but highly replayable.”
- “It's really fun: short matches, action-packed, lots of replayability, and the asymmetrical play with VR headsets works super well.”
- “The lack of diverse gameplay options really limits the replayability; once you've played through the main story, there's not much incentive to return.”
- “After completing the game, I found that there were no meaningful choices or alternate paths to explore, making it feel repetitive on subsequent playthroughs.”
- “The game feels like a one-and-done experience; without any new challenges or variations, I can't see myself wanting to play it again.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics in the game are highly praised for their quality and detail, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience alongside fun gameplay and high replayability. Players appreciate the character designs and environmental details, although some have encountered technical issues that required reinstalling the game.
- “Graphics are great, gameplay is fun, and replayability is high.”
- “Very good game, love the graphics, characters, family reactions, and levels.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is poor, with frequent crashes occurring every few minutes and significant performance issues reported on mid-sized phones.
- “Crashes every few minutes, and performance easily breaks down on mid-sized phones.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent lag and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Even on high-end devices, the frame rate drops significantly, making it nearly unplayable.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's monetization model, highlighting the absence of ads as a positive feature that enhances their enjoyment.
- “I love this game; it has no ads and is so fun!”

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Acron: Attack of the Squirrels is a action game.

Acron: Attack of the Squirrels is available on PC, Phone, Virtual Reality, iPad and others.

Acron: Attack of the Squirrels was released on August 29, 2019.

Acron: Attack of the Squirrels was developed by Resolution Games.

Acron: Attack of the Squirrels has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its stability.

Acron: Attack of the Squirrels is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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