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Squirrel with a Gun is an indie action-adventure game developed by Dee Dee Creations[2] and published by Maximum Entertainment. It was released on August 29, 2024, on Windows, and on October 15, 2024 for the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.[3][4][5][6] The player controls a squirrel that wields a gun as it escapes a secret underground facility and pesters the residents of a neighborhood. The game takes inspiration from the Yakuza franchise and Shadow of the Colossus and has been compared to games such as Untitled Goose Game and Goat Simulator.[7][8]
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| Developer(s) | Dee Dee Creations LLC |
| Publisher(s) | Maximum Entertainment |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5[1] |
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| Release | Windows August 29, 2024 PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S October 15, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
In Squirrel with a Gun, players take control of an ordinary squirrel that wields various firearms to navigate a suburban environment.[9] The game is primarily a sandbox experience, where players can explore the world, interact with objects, and engage in combat with NPCs, including local residents and agents attempting to capture the squirrel.[9] The squirrel's primary ability is using guns, of which it has a multitude of weapons that it can use ranging from pistols, shotguns, sniper rifles, and a RPG.[10] These weapons can be used to kill the enemy "agents" that pursue the squirrel throughout the game or can be used to clear platforming puzzles that reward a collectable item, a golden acorn.[11][12]
In addition to fighting enemies, players can engage in non-violent activities such as stealing food from residents or helping NPCs complete tasks.[13] While the game's tone is humorous and chaotic, it also includes stealth elements, allowing the squirrel to sneak past enemies or set up ambushes. The squirrel also has a range of costumes it can wear.[13][14][15]
A squirrel breaks into a top-secret lab and eats a special hard drive that is shaped like an acorn, prompting agents to pursue it. The squirrel escapes the secret underground facility and causes havoc in a residential neighborhood.[8]
Travis Northup for IGN rated the game 6/10, praising the gameplay as a squirrel, but condemns a few technical issues faced when played. He also stated that the squirrel is "like a furry John Wick."[16]
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