Squirrelmageddon!

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Squirrelmageddon! is a single player and multiplayer open world role playing shooter game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Squirrel Brain Games and was released on October 11, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Squirrelmageddon! is an experimental satyric dark comedy of an impossible future. Genetically engineered Squirrels have overrun the planet. You are a soldier in the fight to reclaim the earth and prevent the extinction of all humankind.

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

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The game is very addicting and frequently updated, keeping the experience fresh.
It offers a fun multiplayer experience with good humor and content, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
The concept of battling giant genetically mutated squirrels is unique and entertaining.

Every update requires a full re-download of the game, which is inconvenient for players.
The game lacks polish and feels incomplete, with many assets appearing to be flipped from the Unreal Asset Store.
Control bindings are locked and cannot be changed, which may hinder accessibility for differently abled gamers.

story
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The story aspect of the game is minimal, primarily revolving around completing missions to earn points, with players able to continue their tasks even after a rebirth. Overall, the narrative seems to lack depth, as indicated by mixed user feedback.
- “We have some missions, and with that, we can get points.”
- “Don't worry, you can still finish your mission after reborn, but the wave is beginning at 1.”
- “☑ story?”
gameplay
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing skepticism about its potential for improvement or future updates, while others find it to be unremarkable or lacking depth. Overall, the consensus suggests that the gameplay experience is not particularly engaging.
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally decent, featuring some tweaks, but many users have noted that a significant portion of the game assets appear to be asset flipped from the Unreal Asset Store, a claim confirmed by the developer.
- “There are a few graphics tweaks and decent enough visuals, although it does look and feel like a lot of the game assets are asset flipped from the Unreal Asset Store (edit: the developer has confirmed this is using flipped assets from the asset store).”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling misled into paying for an incomplete product. Additionally, there are complaints about excessive advertising and the developer's acknowledgment of the game's numerous shortcomings, including the use of recycled assets and missing features.
- “This comes across as an attempt to mislead gamers into paying for an incomplete game, and is essentially a cash grab.”
- “The developer then goes on to spam advertising for this train wreck of a game, with additional admissions of guilt including acknowledgment that the game is full of flipped assets and that it's missing features (so why call it complete?).”
grinding
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Players express that grinding in the game is so demanding that it feels like it requires a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”