Squirrel with a Gun
- August 29, 2024
- Dee Dee Creations LLC
- 7h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Squirrel with a Gun" is a frenzied sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer where you play as a gun-toting rodent on a quest for golden acorns. Escape a secret facility, defeat the Agents, and upgrade your weapons to take down elite bosses in this nutty adventure. Solve intricate puzzle rooms using your arsenal to collect acorns and unlock hidden sections.
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Reviews
- humor340 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it hilarious and entertaining throughout their playthroughs. The absurd premise of a squirrel wielding a gun, combined with cartoonish physics and quirky animations, contributes to a lighthearted and comedic experience that resonates well with fans of surreal humor. While some critiques mention issues with gameplay depth and controls, the overall consensus is that the humor effectively enhances the enjoyment of the game.
“Hilarious from start to finish, lots of cartoonish physics and a few references from older games.”
“The game absolutely delivers on the promise of humor as I've been dying laughing from this thing and I'm only an hour or so in.”
“The humor is spot-on, the scenarios are inventive, and the whole experience is a celebration of how wonderful and lighthearted gaming can be.”
- gameplay226 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Squirrel with a Gun" is a mixed bag, featuring a humorous and unique concept that draws comparisons to games like Goat Simulator, but suffers from janky controls, repetitive mechanics, and a lack of depth. While some players appreciate the creative gameplay and fun mechanics, many criticize the short playtime, poor optimization, and frustrating save system, leading to a generally underwhelming experience. Overall, the game offers moments of enjoyment but is marred by significant flaws that detract from its potential.
“The gameplay is where squirrel with a gun truly shines.”
“This isn’t just a game; it’s an experience, a joyful rollercoaster that combines hilarity with clever gameplay in a way that’s both refreshing and utterly entertaining.”
“The gameplay is fun, the bits and memes are great.”
“Silly concept, but I've crashed 3 times already in less than an hour of gameplay and the game doesn't have enough checkpoints to prevent you from having to redo things when this happens.”
“The novelty wears off very fast and then you're left with a very underwhelming platformer with bad graphics, AI, gameplay, and music.”
“The idea of the game is fun but controls are janky, gameplay is tedious, animations can't be skipped, no auto-save, no manual resolution selection, everything just feels very low budget.”
- music173 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its catchy, upbeat nature and how well it complements the gameplay. Highlights include the original tracks for the title screen and boss fights, which are described as "amazing" and "incredible," enhancing the overall experience. However, some players noted that the repetition of certain tracks, particularly during boss battles, could become annoying over time.
“The soundtrack is absolute perfection.”
“The music is upbeat and catchy, enhancing the overall experience and making you want to keep playing just to hear more.”
“The soundtrack is incredible and truly makes you feel like a badass.”
“The novelty wears off very fast and then you're left with a very underwhelming platformer with bad graphics, AI, gameplay, and music.”
“You just go in a house, doing some puzzles, collecting nuts, and then going into another house, etc. with the same music going on.”
“Although, one 'con' is the song that played on a constant loop during the boss fight got very annoying to where I just turned the music off entirely.”
- graphics151 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the high-quality visuals and charming animations, particularly the realistic squirrel model. However, players have noted significant issues with optimization, including bugs, stuttering, and a lack of customizable graphical settings, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find the graphics stunning and engaging, others criticize them for feeling generic or poorly executed in certain areas.
“For a game about a squirrel running around with a gun, the graphics are surprisingly good, and the animation is hilarious.”
“The graphics are insane and overall it's a great game.”
“The game’s graphics are nothing short of stunning.”
“The novelty wears off very fast and then you're left with a very underwhelming platformer with bad graphics, AI, gameplay, and music.”
“You either have to lower all the graphics settings down or the lag will feel like you are trying to run the game on a computer from 30 years ago.”
“The graphics seem as if they were made from premade Epic Games graphics, so the game is void of a graphic style.”
- story120 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as minimal and lacking depth, with many players noting its brevity and limited character development. While some appreciate the humor and absurdity of the plot, describing it as a fun, zany experience, others express disappointment over the lack of a substantial narrative and hope for future content expansions. Overall, the game is seen more as a lighthearted, entertaining romp rather than a story-driven adventure.
“Around 4 hours total to beat the main story, but what a glorious 4 hours it was.”
“It’s like stepping into a beautifully animated storybook where every turn holds a new surprise.”
“The storyline is delightfully absurd: a squirrel breaks into a top-secret lab, eats a hard drive shaped like an acorn, and embarks on a hilarious rampage through a suburban neighborhood.”
“Okay, first let me start with this: if you are expecting a game with a deep story or any sort of longevity to gameplay, this is not it.”
“In the end, the game was very short, with little to no story, and I don't see much replay value in it.”
“There is a huge lack of story, character development, and everything looks pretty much basic in the combat and fighting.”
- stability49 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent bugs and glitches, including game-breaking issues and crashes that can lock up the entire system. While some users found the experience enjoyable despite these problems, others highlighted significant optimization issues and unresponsive controls, indicating that the game feels unpolished and unfinished. Overall, while the game can be fun, its stability issues detract from the overall experience.
“When it crashes, it not only freezes the game but also locks up Steam, forcing me to close it through the task manager.”
“The game is not finished, it's buggy and laggy (and no, I don't have a bad PC). The game crashes when doing the tutorial and you have to start all over again.”
“The boss fights are not enjoyable by any means; the game is drowning in constant buggy terrain and the controls are awful.”
- optimization44 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 41 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and poor performance even on high-end systems. Issues such as janky controls, erratic camera movements, and significant lag spikes contribute to a frustrating experience, leading many to describe it as poorly optimized and in need of urgent updates. Overall, the lack of polish and consistent performance issues detract from the gameplay, making it feel more like an unoptimized early access title.
“Amazing game devs have immaculate game design, albeit with some controls that could use a bit of optimization but not enough to drive me away longer than a few minutes.”
“It works on launch day but I’m still expecting some updates mainly to fix some animations and performance issues, especially when I boot it on Steam Deck.”
“The game could definitely use some optimization so it runs better.”
“The optimization is disgusting, the physics are terrible; when the squirrel jumps, the camera disappears into oblivion.”
“Its just incredibly poorly optimized, leading to constant lag spikes and graphic glitches even on newer systems. The gameplay is repetitive and unchallenging, and it's not actually funny after the first 5 or 10 minutes either.”
“Bugs and glitches aside, it's just not optimized, and the controls are too slippery.”
- grinding39 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often requiring excessive time spent collecting acorns and completing repetitive tasks. The slow movement and janky controls contribute to a gameplay loop that quickly loses its novelty, making the experience feel unnecessarily prolonged and low-budget. While some appreciate the lack of pay-to-win mechanics, many feel that the grind detracts significantly from overall enjoyment.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Unfortunately the novelty wears off pretty fast and the gameplay loop becomes very grindy within minutes of exiting the opening level.”
“The open level structure isn’t too good either—all you basically do is just bore yourself grinding for acorns in order to get the next upgrade.”
“This game is fairly good, but I'm refunding it: this game features no autosave, default graphics are poor, grindy as hell, and for some ungodly reason they decided to make this game 20 bucks.”
- replayability12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited, with many players noting its short length and lack of substantial content to encourage multiple playthroughs. While some express hope for future DLC or additional areas to enhance replay value, others feel that the current offering does not justify the price. However, a few players find it highly replayable, particularly in specific modes or scenarios.
“Absolutely would recommend this game 10 out of 10, highly replayable.”
“TDM as a bunch of squirrels with guns would make this forever replayable.”
“In the end, the game was very short, with little to no story, and I don't see much replay value in it.”
“Once the game is completed, there isn't much in the way of replay value.”
“A solid platformer, though replay value is a bit limited.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a deeply emotional experience while playing, with one user noting they cried multiple times throughout the game, highlighting its impactful storytelling. The game evokes strong feelings, comparable to other emotionally resonant titles, and has left a lasting impression on players, making them feel connected to the narrative in a unique way.
“I cried at least 79 times during the game.”
“The only other game that made me feel this way was Metal Gear Rising.”
“This game made me feel like a game journalist.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized, with multiple users labeling it as a "cash grab," indicating a perception that the game prioritizes profit over player experience.
“Just another cash grab.”
“Cash grab.”
“Just another cash grab.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as goofy and lighthearted, encouraging players to relax and enjoy the experience without overthinking.
“The atmosphere is goofy and it's a 'turn off your brain and enjoy it' type of game.”
