- Squirrel with a Gun PS5 trophy guide: Plan one story run followed by a short cleanup phase.
- Difficulty: The trophy list is rated around 3/10, with no known missable trophies.
- Main warning: Prepare for the Street Credits minigame after the final boss.
- Collectibles: Golden Acorns unlock key weapons, vehicles, and progression requirements.
- Platinum route: Finish the story, then complete citizen, agent, toilet, takedown, and vehicle tasks.
Squirrel with a Gun PS5 Trophy Guide Roadmap
For this Squirrel with a Gun PS5 trophy guide, the most efficient route is a relaxed story playthrough followed by targeted cleanup. The trophy list contains 20 trophies worth 1,290 points, and the overall difficulty is modest when progression resources are collected naturally.
The game does not require multiple planned playthroughs. A single run should cover most story, travel, boss, and combat-related trophies. After defeating Mother and completing the credits challenge, return to the open world to finish any remaining activities.
Story First
- Complete the main objectives
- Defeat Father and Mother
- Unlock the required vehicles
- Collect Golden Acorns along the way
Resource Focus
- Gather regular Acorns from civilians and Agents
- Use Golden Acorns at weapon and vehicle stations
- Work toward the Quadcopter requirement
- Check area totals from the pause menu
Cleanup Later
- Finish citizen interactions
- Visit every latrine
- Complete takedowns and shaving tasks
- Reload saves when targets become scarce
| Roadmap Stage | Main Objectives | Estimated Effort |
|---|---|---|
| Story run | Complete missions, defeat both bosses, unlock major vehicles | About one playthrough |
| Credits challenge | Hit every target during the post-boss credits minigame | Short but missable within that attempt |
| Open-world cleanup | Complete combat, citizen, collectible, and exploration trophies | Often under one hour |
| Platinum finish | Earn every listed trophy | Depends on missed activities |
Collect Golden Acorns and regular Acorns whenever they are nearby. Early resource gathering reduces backtracking when weapon stations, vehicles, or the Quadcopter become necessary.
A useful reference for trophy names, requirements, and the full roadmap is the Squirrel with a Gun Trophy Guide on PSNProfiles. Use it alongside this route when checking a specific objective.
Story Progression and Boss Preparation
The story naturally unlocks several travel and combat trophies. Two boss encounters deserve extra preparation because the game may not clearly explain every required mechanic. Father appears in the Mean Streets bunker, while Mother is fought in the Agency Tower after the water park objectives are complete.
Gather Early Acorns
Collect Golden Acorns and regular Acorns while exploring Mean Streets. These resources support weapon and vehicle unlocks and can save time later.
Unlock the Car
Complete the early vehicle sequence to earn Joy Ride. The car is also needed to access Father’s bunker near the skatepark.
Defeat Father
In the tank battle, shoot the green tires to disable the force field. Attack the exposed green targets underneath, then use the opening to damage the driver and tank.
Unlock the Quadcopter
Progress through the water park and activate the five large buttons. The Quadcopter requires a substantial resource investment, including Golden Acorns and regular Acorns.
Defeat Mother and Play the Credits Game
Damage the helicopter’s highlighted sections, attack the Agents inside, and advance through the platforms. After the fight, immediately focus on the flying credits.
| Boss or Event | Requirement | Key Action |
|---|---|---|
| Father | Car access and bunker entry | Shoot tank tires, expose the underside, then damage the driver |
| Mother | Five water park buttons and Quadcopter access | Destroy highlighted helicopter parts across multiple platforms |
| Street Credits | Defeat Mother | Shoot all 129 flying credits for a perfect score |
| Platinum Acorn | Earn all trophies | Complete story and cleanup objectives |
The credits sequence begins shortly after Mother’s defeat. Missing a target does not permanently ruin the trophy path, but another attempt requires replaying the final boss encounter first.
For Father, prioritize survival while locating a suitable weapon, such as the UZI. After the tank’s force field drops, move underneath it and shoot the exposed green lights. When the tank becomes vulnerable, attack quickly before its defensive energy field returns.
Mother’s encounter uses a similar highlighted-target pattern. Dodge missiles, shoot the glowing sections when the helicopter turns, and attack the Agents inside during each opening. Later phases add vertical movement and rising hazards, so move promptly when a new platform becomes available.
Golden Acorns, Acorns, and Collectibles
Collectibles are not all mandatory for the Platinum Acorn, but Golden Acorns are important for progression. The game contains 56 Golden Acorns, while the guide indicates that roughly 49 or fewer may be enough depending on how resources are spent.
Regular Acorns are easier to obtain and come from activities such as robbing civilians, defeating Agents, and moving through the environment. Use the pause menu’s area totals to identify missing items without relying on memory.
| Resource | Common Sources | Main Use |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Acorns | Goals, secrets, exploration challenges | Unlock weapons, vehicles, and progression options |
| Regular Acorns | Civilian hold-ups, defeated Agents, parkour | Purchase or activate stations and vehicles |
| Area totals | Pause menu overview | Track collected items by location |
| Flags and secrets | Climbing and exploration routes | Support area completion and discovery |
You do not need every item to finish the game. Prioritize Golden Acorns connected to unlocks, then use area totals to clean up only the locations that still contain useful objectives.
The first Golden Acorn unlocks Top Secret Snack, making it one of the earliest trophies available. From there, collect resources during normal exploration rather than stopping for every difficult item immediately.
Some activities become easier after story progression. For example, the Quadcopter opens new routes and supports the shaving trophies. If a collectible requires an awkward route or special equipment, mark the area mentally and return after the required vehicle or weapon is available.
The pause menu is especially useful after completing the story. It can show totals for each area and help distinguish unfinished collectibles from general exploration tasks. This prevents unnecessary searching through locations that are already complete.
Cleanup Trophy Strategies
After the story and credits minigame, most remaining trophies involve repeatable interactions rather than difficult combat. The open-world structure allows you to revisit areas and reload a save when civilians or Agents become difficult to find.
Citizen Trophies
Hold up one citizen for Reach For The Sky!, then repeat the activity 20 times for Crime Wave.
Vehicle Trophies
Drive the car, ride a boat or water skis, and pilot the Quadcopter.
Exploration Trophies
Visit all three latrines and perform a superhero landing from a significant height.
Combat Trophies
Complete takedowns, defeat 100 Agents, and ride an enemy rocket.
| Trophy Objective | Efficient Method | Cleanup Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Reach For The Sky! | Aim a gun at a nearby citizen | Try multiple civilians if one runs away |
| Crime Wave | Hold up 20 separate citizens | Save and reload if the local crowd is depleted |
| Photogenic | Allow 15 citizens to photograph you | Stand still when a citizen raises a phone |
| Shavior | Shave 30 citizens with the Quadcopter | Use a populated street and reload when needed |
| Close Shave | Shave 30 Agents with the Quadcopter | Agency Tower offers a dense Agent population |
| Yippee-Ki-Yay, Mother-Nutter! | Defeat 100 Agents | Progress normally, then farm remaining Agents in open areas |
The Quadcopter is the key to several late cleanup tasks. Once it is unlocked, use populated areas for civilian shaving and the Agency Tower for Agent shaving.
For Action Button Hero, perform every available takedown at least once. A powerful weapon may kill an Agent before a takedown becomes possible, so first stun the target with a less powerful firearm. Then switch weapons and interact with the stunned Agent.
The rocket trophy is easier in Wet Streets, where Agents use Rocket Launchers. Let an Agent lock on, watch the rocket’s path, and jump toward it while holding the required grab input. Expect several attempts because the timing can vary.
The three latrines are spread across the early neighborhoods:
| Latrine | Area | Landmark |
|---|---|---|
| First | Mean Streets | Yellow house near the cookout party |
| Second | Mean Streets | Blue portable toilet near the minefield house |
| Third | Yee Haw Zone | Outhouse beside the saloon |
The I'm an Oil Squirrel trophy can be combined with the third latrine visit. In Yee Haw Zone, find the glowing grenade inside the saloon, place it in the nearby outhouse, activate it, and jump into the resulting oil spray.
Platinum Checklist and Final FAQ
Use this checklist after the final boss to confirm that the remaining tasks are covered. The order is flexible, but completing related objectives together reduces travel time.
Platinum Acorn Checklist:
- Collect the first Golden Acorn
- Drive the car, ride a boat or water skis, and pilot the Quadcopter
- Defeat Father and Mother
- Earn a perfect score in the credits minigame
- Visit all three latrines and complete the oil outhouse activity
- Perform every takedown and defeat 100 Agents
- Hold up 20 citizens and allow 15 citizens to take photographs
- Shave 30 citizens and 30 Agents with the Quadcopter
- Complete the rocket ride and superhero landing trophies
Check the trophy list before leaving an area. Story trophies are straightforward, while interaction trophies are easier to finish while the correct citizens, Agents, weapons, or vehicles are already nearby.
Q: Are any trophies missable in Squirrel with a Gun on PS5?
The roadmap identifies no missable trophies. However, Street Credits requires a perfect score immediately after the final boss, so missing a credit target means replaying that boss before trying again.
Q: How many Golden Acorns are needed for the Platinum Acorn?
The game contains 56 Golden Acorns, but the practical requirement is lower. The exact number depends on how you spend resources and which unlocks you prioritize, so collect them naturally during story exploration.
Q: What is the hardest trophy in this guide?
The boss trophies are the most mechanically demanding because their objectives are not always explained clearly. Street Credits is also easy to overlook because it starts directly after Mother’s defeat.
Q: What should I do if I run out of citizens for Crime Wave or shaving trophies?
Save and reload to refresh the open-world population. You can then continue holding up citizens or using the Quadcopter without needing to restart the entire story.
The Platinum Acorn is mainly a matter of route planning rather than high combat difficulty. Finish the story, protect your opportunity to complete Street Credits, then use the open world and save-reload method to clear the remaining interaction goals.
With the roadmap above, most players can avoid unnecessary backtracking and finish the remaining trophies shortly after the final boss.