Squirrel with a Gun: Game review (PS5)

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I had wanted to play Squirrel with a Gun for a long time, and when it was on sale on Playstation Store I bought it for myself as a birthday present. 

Squirrel with a Gun is an unique and hilarious idea for a game. I'm sad to say that the execution could have been better.

 

 

I want these type of games to be fun and easy to play. Unfortunately Squirrel with a Gun is a bit too difficult for my liking, making it less fun than it could be. It also doesn't make clear for the player what needs to be done, and how it could be done. Yes, I do need hand holding with these lighthearted games.

So to complete the tasks and to be able to progress in the game you are most likely going to need online guides.

If they want to make these type of games challenging, then there at least should be an option to change the difficulty. 

 

 

When I finally progressed to a new area I took a break from the game, and so far the break has lasted for months. When a "funny" game gives me a headache it's not fun or pleasant to play. 

Even the first boss fight ("Father") was too difficult for me, and I had to ask someone else to play that part for me. Just the drive to the underground bunker made me grit my teeth, I had to try many times. 

 

 

I hate the fact that every time you load a save you have to search for a gun again. Also the lack of ammo is not nice. If I want to cause a total mayhem I need unlimited ammo to be able to do that.

The game is also buggy. I had to restart the game right at the start because an item essential to progress disappeared. People even complain that the game never saved, that they always had to start at the beginning. Horrible.

 

 

What I like about the game are the many hats and outfits. Since the first Goat Simulator I have always wanted a hat simulator to be included in my games. 

 

 

 

Squirrel with a Gun vs Goat Simulator

If I had to choose between these two games I would always go for the goats. In my opinion both Goat Simulator-games are easier and more fun to play than Squirrel with a Gun. The latter is also a bit too expensive for its scope and length.

 

 

Squirrel with a Gun gameplay (PS5)

 

 

 

Cat and Ghostly Road review (PS5)

 

In honor of the first anniversary of the death of my white cat Olivia I wanted to play the game Cat and Ghostly Road. In this game you play as a white cat named Yang, who is trying to save the painter who saved its life.

 

 

This game had been on my wishlist for a long time, and now it was luckily on sale.

Cat and Ghostly Road is a point-and-click adventure with some puzzles.

 

 

Cat and Ghostly Road was suitable game for my mindset, when I wanted to reminize my late white cat. The game's themes of ghosts, demons and otherworld were just perfect for this purpose. The white cat even visits heaven. I want to think that's where my dear Olivia is.

 

 

The game has puzzles, and doesn't always make clear what has to be done next. I used this text walkthrough guide to help me progress through the game. Without it the playthrough would have taken a lot longer, and I for sure would have gotten frustrated. As I easily do in games.

 

 

Cat and Ghostly Road isn't a very long game, but I recommend it to those who love cats, and especially for them who have lost beloved cat(s).

This is a beautiful little indie game. 

 

 

 

Cat and Ghostly Road gameplay video (100% Walkthrough)