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I was absolutely giddy about playing this game the first time I saw its trailer! And it lived up to the hype. Squirrel With a Gun, as the name implies, is a ridiculous game about a squirrel who gets into a secret underground compound, steals a gun off an agent, and then goes nuts (pardon the pun), disrupting the best laid plans of the secret organization. It has a slight flavor of James Bond while also just being a wacky "get that squirrel!" type of game.

It's a sandbox puzzle game, giving you a neighborhood to run around in and simple puzzles to solve, like how to cook hamburgers when the propane grill is leaking and won't ignite. (Gee, I wonder how to solve this with only a gun at my disposal...🤔). Or how to score a touchdown when you're 6 inches tall and the football field is covered in agents. Or even how to get a drunk passed-out groom off the roof and to his wedding on time! You're rewarded for solving problems with a giant golden acorn (read: secret technological device shaped a lot like an acorn) that you shove into your cute little cheeks before scampering off.

For some more story screenshots, here's a few more of your grand entrance to the first boss fight.

Also, here is your initial meeting with "Father," the first boss of the game.

Finally, here's the funny cutscene after you defeat Father. I love that the squirrel rides the explosion from the secret underground compound back up to the surface.

I've put a little over 4 hours into this game and it's just silly fun. If you want to experience life as a squirrel (who happens to have a gun), this is a fun game to run around in. Especially when you find enough acorns to unlock better weapons, and even a toy car to ride around in! Plus, you can find cute hats, costumes, and even different fur colors for your squirrel to wear. As if he wasn't cute enough already. 🥰