Squirrel, meet gun. As the neighborhood’s most obnoxious rodent, develop a knack (and a love?) for crime and mayhem in pursuit of golden acorns in this nutty sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer. Fight tooth, claw, and gun to escape a secret underground facility and defeat the Agents.
Squirrel protagonists must nimbly navigate diverse environments, relying on their agility and problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles. Reviewers liken the platforming to the depth and challenge of classic titles like "Super Mario 64," praising the need to precisely time jumps, climb, and even use the firearm to assist in traversal. The integration of the gun into puzzle mechanics adds an extra layer of strategy, as players may need to shoot certain targets or platforms to access new areas.
The open-ended, sandbox-style gameplay allows players to freely explore the game's vibrant, detailed environments, collecting resources (golden acorns) and discovering new ways to interact with the world. Reviewers celebrate the sense of freedom, noting that the open-ended nature encourages experimentation and emergent gameplay. The squirrel's firearm can be used in a variety of ways, whether for combat, transportation, or puzzle-solving, enabling players to engage in all manner of mischievous activities.
While not primarily a combat-focused game, the integration of the squirrel's firearm provides a satisfying and varied combat system. Reviewers highlight the responsiveness and feel of the different weapons, from the powerful shotgun to the rapid-fire submachine gun. The combat is described as a natural extension of the platforming and puzzle-solving mechanics, with players often needing to use their firearms in creative ways to overcome challenges.
Reviewers praise the seamless integration of platforming, puzzle-solving, and combat, combined with the open-ended sandbox elements, creating a unique and highly entertaining gameplay loop. Players are consistently delighted by the level of creativity and attention to detail poured into the mechanics, citing it as a refreshing and genuinely fun experience.