Squirrel with a Gun

Literally what you think it is based on its title

Squirrel With a Gun is a quirky, hilarious and a memorable title that provides fun platforming and surprisingly innovative combat.

Look, I’m not going to lie to you, this isn’t some subversive indie game where deep down there’s a deeply moving story about a sad dad with a beard discovering he loves his son or whatever. There’s a squirrel, there’s a gun. What more do you want?

Squirrel With A Gun has been a lot of fun. I detail the technical issues and the somewhat cheap looking visuals but the core game is solid and I think it’s worth your time. If you want a solid, small scale collectathon that will give you giggles, Squirrel With A Gun might be for you. This isn’t my game of the year, but I think it says something that this dorky concept made for a pretty fun experience. It’s not violent since there’s no blood, it’s not just that one joke, it’s trying to be a simple and fun game with some genuinely good game design choices. This was a good game with some rough ed...

The meme game. Games like Untitled Goose Game and Goat Simulator have made a ton of success over the past years by simply being jokes disguised as interactive entertainment. They have become particularly successful with streamers in platforms like Twitch and YouTube. Sadly, most of them outstay their welcome quite quickly, as there’s just so much you can do with a foundation centered around a single joke. Today, I’m going to talk about a game that, at first glace, seems like yet another o...

Squirrel With a Gun is an intriguing proposition based on name alone, but it's a shallow and unfulfilling game built around a gimmick that loses steam all too quickly.

While some technical shortcomings, alongside its short runtime, hold it back from being one of the greatest indies ever made, it’s a hilarious romp that I strongly suggest you give a try. I’ve spent $70 on games that I’ve enjoyed far less than this, and those had far more than just a rodent with a rifle.

Squirrel with a Gun is a silly and crazy premise that equips a fuzzy rodent with a variety of weapons. There isn’t much of a story here, and it is very short, but it’s fun to play.

Squirrel with a Gun is exactly what it says on the tin; you play as a photorealistic squirrel roaming the neighbourhood stealing nuts and shooting secret agents with a variety of ridiculous firepower. As a 3D collectathon platformer, the game certainly has a few clever ideas and funny gags, but while a certain lack of polish is expected considering the premise, it overall doesn’t quite stick the landing and frustrates as much as it engages.