Let’s get one thing straight, when you hear “Squirrel With a Gun,” you know exactly what you’re signing up for. This is a game that revels in absurdity, and it doesn’t shy away from it for a single second. You play as a tiny, adorable squirrel, but don’t let that cuteness fool you. This critter’s packing heat, and it’s on a mission to cause pure, chaotic fun. The question is: does it keep that energy going, or does it run out of steam? Let’s jump in!
Bring the chaos
From the get-go, Squirrel With a Gun leans into its goofy premise. It’s a sandbox playground where you’re given free rein to explore, create chaos, and experiment with the tools (and weapons) at your disposal. You’re not just running around collecting acorns, you’re flipping over cars, messing with unsuspecting agents, and blasting your way through obstacles. Imagine Goat Simulator meets Untitled Goose Game, but with more guns and less honking.
The controls are surprisingly tight for a game that’s all about absurdity. Each weapon you pick up changes how you move through the world. A pistol might give you an extra jump boost, while a shotgun sends you flying across the screen like a furry rocket. It’s this kind of creativity that keeps the gameplay fresh, at least for a while. But be warned, the novelty can start to wear off after a few hours once you’ve seen most of the tricks it has up its sleeve.
Visually, the game has a charming, cartoon-like style that matches its silly tone perfectly. The squirrel’s animations are full of character, whether it’s scurrying up a wall or dodging bullets. It’s hard not to chuckle at the sight of this little furball wielding firearms twice its size. The exaggerated ragdoll physics make every interaction feel just a bit more chaotic, which only adds to the fun.
The audio design does its job well, with energetic tunes keeping the pace up. But it’s a shame the developers didn’t take full advantage of the PS5’s haptic feedback. Imagine feeling every tiny paw step as you dash around or the kickback from firing a gun—it could have been a neat touch, but sadly, it’s missing here.
A short story
Plot-wise, there’s not much to chew on. Our heroic squirrel stumbles across a mysterious, high-tech acorn, which somehow leads to a series of events involving secret agents and plenty of weapons. It’s a setup that feels more like an excuse to unleash you into the world than a story with any real depth. That said, it’s the kind of game where the fun comes from what you do, rather than what’s happening around you. You’re not here for a complex narrative; you’re here to see just how ridiculous a gun-wielding squirrel can be.
There’s no denying the sheer delight of watching this tiny, adorable creature unleash mayhem. The game embraces its silliness, and the first few hours are a blast as you discover all the bizarre ways you can use your weapons. But eventually, the core mechanics start to show their limitations. There are only so many times you can shoot a shotgun to launch yourself across a map before it stops being as funny as it was the first time. While there are different weapons and gadgets to mess around with, they all eventually start feeling a bit of the same.
Conclusion:
Ultimately, Squirrel With a Gun delivers on what it promises: pure, unfiltered fun. It’s not trying to be the next big epic, and it’s all the better for it. If you’re looking for a game to kick back with and have a few laughs, this one will do the trick. But don’t expect it to keep you glued to the screen for weeks on end.
