Overall, 'Squirrel with a Gun' is well-received for its fun and unique concept, humor, and entertaining gameplay mechanics. While praised for its enjoyable puzzles, platforming challenges, and the novelty of its armed squirrel protagonist, the game faces criticism for technical issues, control difficulties, and its save system. Some players feel the game could benefit from additional content and polish, but the positive aspects, particularly its humor and originality, make it a worthwhile experience for fans of similar silly and chaotic games.
Positive Points
Highly entertaining and humorous with a unique conceptEnjoyable soundtrack and sound effectsCute, customizable squirrel characterCreative use of weapons and physics for platforming mechanicsChallenging puzzles and platforming sectionsGood level of difficulty in boss fightsAmusing and varied finisher animations for different weaponsFun exploration with collectiblesEngaging game world with funny interactions and referencesRuns well on both PC and Steam Deck with adjustable graphics settingsAppreciated by fans of similar games like Goat Simulator and fans of squirrelsNegative Points
Reports of technical issues including crashes and save file problemsControls can feel floaty, unresponsive, or overly sensitiveLack of an auto-save featureSome players experienced difficulty with vehicle controlCertain animations and environmental interactions could be repetitiveThe game can feel short in length to some playersCamera issues affecting gameplay, especially in platforming sectionsLack of clear directions or tutorials for some gameplay mechanicsThe save system using in-game objects like bird feeders was not intuitive for allLack of keybinding options and granular graphics settingsSome complained about the price point given the game's content and polishMixed Points
Comparison to Goat Simulator with both positive and negative aspects notedOpinions vary on the humor and silliness—some find it refreshing, while others wish for more depthVaried reception to puzzles and level design, with some appreciating the challenge and others finding them tediousCommon Themes
The unique concept of a squirrel wielding guns was universally noticed and often praisedHumorous and absurd elements of the gameplay are highlights for manySeveral mentions of technical issues potentially detracting from the experienceA desire for more content, updates, or additions to the game was expressedThe aspect of causing chaos and exploring as a squirrel received positive feedbackUpdated 10/1/2024, 5:54:50 PM UTC
