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Squirrel with a Gun

PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

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Quick resume

Squirrel, meet gun. As the neighborhood’s most obnoxious rodent, develop a knack (and a love?) for crime and mayhem in pursuit of golden acorns in this nutty sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer. Fight tooth, claw, and gun to escape a secret underground facility and defeat the Agents.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Platform, Shooter

Pros

  • Humorous and absurd premise
  • Creative physics-based gameplay
  • Engaging platforming and puzzles
  • Customization options
  • Good value for price

Cons

  • Lack of autosave and save system issues
  • Some control and camera awkwardness
  • Short game length
  • Technical bugs and glitches
  • Limited enemy variety and repetitive combat

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to explore, choose how to solve puzzles, and use guns creatively for movement and combat."

  • Competence
    3

    "Platforming and puzzle challenges require skill and mastery, with some difficulty in aiming and controls noted."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on single-player experience with no mention of leaderboards or competitive modes."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players report engaging gameplay and humor that encourages extended play, though the game is relatively short."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Players experiment with physics-based puzzles, gun recoil for movement, and creative problem solving."

  • Domination
    -3

    "While players exert power over NPCs, interactions are not focused on social dominance or trash talk."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a humorous distraction and stress relief, escaping real-life difficulties."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal enjoyment without obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Game encourages trying new mechanics, creative use of weapons and physics, and exploring different approaches."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Players explore open neighborhoods, discover collectibles, and unlock new areas and bosses."

  • Expression
    3

    "Customization options include changing squirrel outfits and fur colors for self-expression."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Strongly imaginative and absurd premise of a squirrel wielding guns in a chaotic world."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Minimal social interaction; mostly a solo experience without community or group identity focus."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players learn controls, puzzle solutions, and improve platforming and combat skills."

  • Health
    -5

    "Typical sedentary video game play with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires active attention for platforming, combat, and puzzle solving; not a casual idle experience."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No evidence of close relationships or emotional social connections in gameplay."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; purely individual player control."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players collect acorns to unlock weapons, vehicles, and costumes, showing item and upgrade accumulation."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Humorous and lighthearted gameplay provides some relaxation, though platforming challenges add tension."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable visual style, satisfying gunplay, and amusing animations provide sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    -4

    "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

  • Story
    1

    "Game has a light narrative and humorous scenarios but story is not the main focus."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Some puzzle solving and tactical use of weapons and movement require planning and problem solving."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some suspense in boss fights and platforming challenges, but overall a lighthearted tone."

  • Value
    1

    "Generally considered good value for price, especially on sale, with some complaints about length."

  • Violence
    4

    "Enjoyment of combat and destruction is central, with shooting enemies and causing chaos."

  • Survival
    1

    "Some avoidance of threats and boss fights, but overall low-risk environment."

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    Last update: 06/03/2026