Angry Squirrel

About

Angry Squirrel is a simple platformer game with surviving elements, where you play as a squirrel on a mission to collect nuts. There are five nuts to find on each level, and collecting them all opens the entrance to the next level. With three lives and numerous traps to avoid, players must plan their movements carefully to survive.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

music2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a delightful 2D pixel art style with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the woodland environment to life.
Gameplay mechanics are engaging, offering a blend of precision platforming and puzzle-solving elements that keep players entertained.
The level design is well-crafted, providing a balance of exploration, challenge, and reward, with hidden paths and collectibles that encourage replayability.

The game is plagued by bugs, particularly at level 13, where players cannot progress further, rendering the game incomplete.
There is a lack of audio, which detracts from the overall experience and immersion of the game.
Many players find the gameplay to be overly simplistic and repetitive, making it less appealing to regular gamers.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
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The gameplay of "Angry Squirrel" combines classic platforming with modern design, offering a blend of precision platforming and puzzle-solving that gradually increases in difficulty. While it features charming cutscenes and interactions that add narrative depth, the overall experience is geared towards younger players, with a simplistic and lenient approach to gameplay mechanics. This makes it an appealing choice for both nostalgia seekers and newcomers, particularly children.
- “Developed by a small team at Nutty Games, this title combines classic platforming mechanics with modern design elements, creating a charming experience that appeals to both nostalgia seekers and newcomers alike.”
- “'Angry Squirrel' excels in its gameplay mechanics, offering a blend of precision platforming and puzzle-solving elements.”
- “The pacing is well-executed, gradually ramping up in difficulty while introducing new gameplay mechanics and enemies to keep things fresh.”
- “'[i]Angry Squirrel[/i]' has child-level difficulty and is extremely lenient when it comes to gameplay.”
- “With extremely easy and lenient gameplay, '[i]Angry Squirrel[/i]' is a game I can only recommend to [i][b]very[/b][/i] young children.”
- “Similar to the gameplay, [b]very[/b] simplistic and adopts a very cartoon-y style.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The story of "angry squirrel" centers around a determined squirrel on a whimsical quest to recover its stolen acorns, featuring quirky characters and unexpected challenges. However, some users criticize the game for lacking a substantial narrative, with one noting that it feels more like a gameplay experience than a story-driven adventure. Additionally, technical issues prevent players from fully completing the game, further detracting from the overall narrative experience.
- “The story unfolds as the squirrel embarks on its quest to reclaim its acorns, encountering quirky characters and unexpected challenges along the way.”
- “Epic story.”
- “The story unfolds as the squirrel embarks on its quest to reclaim its acorns, encountering quirky characters and unexpected challenges along the way.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “In terms of story, there is none.”
- “It contains no story and the last 3 levels are inaccessible and are broken, meaning the game cannot be fully completed.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The game features charming 2D pixel art that pays homage to retro platformers while adding a distinct touch. While some players feel that graphics are not a priority, others appreciate the visuals as an integral part of the overall experience, complementing the gameplay and music.
- “The game boasts a delightful 2D pixel art style that captures the essence of retro platformers while injecting its own unique flair.”
- “Fun game, graphics and music on the level.”
- “The graphics and art style are underwhelming and lack creativity.”
- “The graphics in this game feel outdated and do not meet modern standards.”
- “The overall visual presentation is disappointing and detracts from the gameplay experience.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The music in "Angry Squirrel" is praised for its delightful soundtrack that enhances the game's whimsical and adventurous atmosphere. However, some users noted a lack of sound or music in certain instances, indicating inconsistency in the audio experience. Overall, when present, the music is considered a strong complement to the game's visuals.
- “Complementing its visual charm, 'Angry Squirrel' features a delightful soundtrack that captures the whimsical and adventurous spirit of the game.”
- “Fun game, graphics and music on the level.”
- “There is also no sound or music at all.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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Players find the game highly replayable due to hidden paths, collectibles, and alternative routes that promote exploration and engagement, making each playthrough feel fresh and rewarding.
- “Hidden paths, collectibles, and alternative routes encourage exploration and replayability, keeping players engaged throughout their adventure.”
- “Infinitely replayable.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of this game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, characterized by its use of low-effort asset flips from a common tutorial template, leading to a perception of laziness and greed. Reviewers strongly advise against purchasing it.
- “This is an asset flip from a very common tutorial template from Construct 2, with an asset-flipped tile/sprite set dumped on it. Then the resulting asset flip was dumped on Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
- “This is nothing but a lazy, greedy cash grab and should be avoided.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is skillfully crafted through meticulously composed tracks that complement various environments, ranging from serene forest melodies to energetic themes for action sequences, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “Each track is carefully composed to enhance the atmosphere of the different environments, whether it's the serene melodies of the forest or the upbeat tempo of an action-packed chase sequence.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users report significant stability issues, particularly a glitch that prevents progression beyond level 13, indicating a need for urgent fixes to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game doesn't let you progress past level 13 and just glitches, which is a shame and should be fixed.”
- “I frequently experience crashes that ruin my gameplay experience.”
- “The game is incredibly unstable, often freezing and forcing me to restart.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game to be genuinely funny, highlighting its effective use of humor throughout the gameplay experience.
- “This game had me laughing out loud with its clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
- “The humor is spot-on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- “I love how the game incorporates absurd situations that keep the gameplay light-hearted and fun.”