What is Squirrel with a Gun? New sandbox shooter explained 

Squirrel with a Gun (Image via Maximum Entertainment)
Squirrel with a Gun (Image via Maximum Entertainment)

Squirrel with a Gun is a new action-adventure game developed by Dee Dee Creations LLC and published by Maximum Entertainment. In this game, you get to take control of a squirrel, that can wield weapons, fight to escape a secret facility, and collect golden acorns. The game also involves platform puzzles, and a bunch of cosmetics and weapon upgrades to make it more interesting and interactive.

The game was released on August 29, 2024, on PC and has since received mostly positive reviews. It costs $19.99 on Steam and the Epic Games Store; however, it is available at a 10% discount, as a promotional offer, that ends on September 12, 2024. For Xbox and PlayStation users, the game will be made available on October 15, 2024.

Let us now have a detailed look at the new indie sandbox shooter, and see how it fares in the present world of third-person shooter games.


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Squirrel with a Gun: New sandbox shooter details

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It is always interesting to see what indie game developers come up with to introduce themselves to the gaming community. Squirrel with a Gun, a unique action-adventure title, is what Dee Dee Creations LLC developed, and is it quite intriguing.

The game does not boast heavy graphics or insane physics, but the unique and creative approach has captured the attention of many gamers. It will be interesting to see how the game will be received by the community in the long run.

Tackling simulator games from a whole new angle, with guns, this game literally lets you do human-like activities, but as a squirrel. You get to be a pesky little creature in your neighborhood, mugging passers-by, defeating agents and bosses of an underground facility, and collecting golden acorns. Upgrade your toy car, unlock cosmetics, and travel through your world causing nothing but chaos.

Additional features of the game include platforming puzzles, with interactive twists and mechanics to keep you engaged throughout your adventure.


Unique features and weapons in Squirrel with a Gun

The developers of Squirrel with a Gun have really captured the essence of an action-adventure, with upgradable weapons, secret bunkers, and hidden boss fights, even to the extent of adding 12 different enemy takedowns.

Moreover, the inclusion of slow-motion animations, weapon kickbacks, platforming variables, and open-world features have definitely improved the overall gameplay experience.

For example, while platforming, you have the ability to jump in three different ways; but most importantly, you can boost yourself toward the direction of your weapon kickback. This unique mechanic will help you cover long distances with ease.

Finally, as the name of the game suggests, you get to pick your way through a variety of weapons. They include:

  • Pistols
  • Shotguns
  • Sniper Rifles
  • RPG

Also read: Fans react to QuiteDan developing a game with armed squirrel as protagonist

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