Review: Sneaky Sasquatch (2024)

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So far the Apple Arcade initiative has been an eclectic mix of indies, but with so many on offer it’s very easy to miss those rare gems.

Sneaky Sasquatch is one of those games you might scroll through on the way to a Shantaeor an Exit the Gungeon. That would be a mistake, since it’s more fun than both.

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Sneaky Sasquatch(iOS)
Developer: RAC7 Games
Publisher: RAC7 Games
Released: September 19, 2019
MSRP: Part of Apple Arcade ($4.99 a month)

Somewhere, someone’s dream game involves taking control of a cheeky Sasquatch and robbing parkgoers blind, Yogi Bearstyle. I want to meet that person, because I wish I came up with the idea first.

Sneaky Sasquatchis a very chill, very relaxed adventure with a Zelda-like overworld. You’ll roam around, complete a critical path goal (finding a treasure map and saving the park instead of Hyrule), grab occasional sidequests, buy helpful overworld-impacting items, and generally just mess about on a constant basis. It’s part adventure, part comedy, all cuteness.

The game’s cold open puts you in the shoes of an adorable Sasquatch who’s hungry as hell. But wait! The only food is at the campground, and a stern warning from the ranger tells us that their kind isn’t welcome, on account of scaring off the campers. Thank goodness our hero is nimble, as they’ll use their stealth skills to walk about, steal food to eat (and maintain a health meter), and sell to a bear for straight cash.

Sneaky Sasquatch‘s loop works like this. You get a full day to roam, grabbing food, finishing quests, buying upgrades, accruing fat stacks, in any order you like. At the end of that cycle you’ll have to end up at home (either by walking there or using a fast-travel map item), then get up and start the process over again. The Zeldacomparison is even more apt when you account for finding specific spots in the open world you can only interact with while wielding a certain item, tasking the player with remembering that location when they grab the appropriate gear the next day.

Stealth operates by way of a circular sight and sound meter around NPCs, which is extremely easy to read. The system is also lenient (shirking frustration), but if you do get caught you’ll enter “Ranger Danger” mode, where the aforementioned antagonist will try to capture you and send you on your way. It’s fairly easy to escape, and you have a lot of options at your disposal, like golf carts that allow you to make a run for it, GTAstyle, so it’s mainly a way to add some tension into the mix.

Instead, Sasquatcherrs on the side of tranquility. There is a point to it all, with short narrative breaks to boot, but the main goal is to explore and incrementally work your way up to new items and thus, new paths. The pacing is mostly on point and the overworld is big enough, so there are very few moments where you’ll find yourself slipping into boredom.

It’s especially hard to be bored when you embark upon some of the crazier sidequests: like sneaking into the ranger’s house late at night to cook orange juice on his stove, and set the smoke detector off to appease a crafty fox for money. The ridiculousness slowly ramps up too, to the point where you’re wearing human clothes and interacting with people. I played on the Apple TV with an Xbox remote, and while not every game looks great blown up, Sasquatch‘s cartoony style translates wonderfully. Paired with the lovely soundtrack and silly sound effects on a booming stereo, it’s even more impressive.

Sneaky Sasquatchwas a pleasant surprise. It’s not a game-changer by any means and I wish it was expanded upon a bit (maybe for a full console release), but it’s a great family experience. Come into it with an open mind.

[This review is based on a retail build of the game through an Apple Arcade subscription purchased by the reviewer.]

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Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.

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Review: Sneaky Sasquatch (2024)

FAQs

Why is Sneaky Sasquatch so fun? ›

It has a rich storyline with multiple exhilarating experiences and a lot to do asides from the main storyline. It has astronomically thrilling adventures trying to be the rich of all riches. This game is amazing. It has good graphics, good easter eggs, good gameplay and good idea.

Is Sneaky Sasquatch okay for kids? ›

The storyline keeps developing from one big story to the next, from saving the Park from the clutches of a bad businessman to working as an honorary detective to find who polluted the lake. The storylines are all engaging and wholesome, with nothing that might frighten young children.

What is the point of Sneaky Sasquatch? ›

As a charming Big Foot living in the woods, your goal in this exploration game is to stay well fed—and get into a little mischief. You'll start simple, tiptoeing past suspicious park rangers to secretly feast on campers' hot dogs, pilfer fruit from coolers, and rummage through garbage cans for discarded burgers.

How long does it take to finish Sneaky Sasquatch? ›

Updated:
Single-PlayerPolledLeisure
Main Story25h 45m
Main + Extras410h 44m
Completionist2142h 15m
All PlayStyles8101h 22m

What happens in sneaky sasquatch if you don t eat? ›

If Sasquatch stays with a completely empty stomach for several minutes, he falls unconscious and is dragged back to the house by the raccoon as well. The raccoon feeds Sasquatch 2 hunger points, so Sasquatch pays 20 coins or all coins if Sasquatch has less than 20 coins.

How many storylines does sneaky Sasquatch have? ›

The main Storyline of the game consists of four chapters. Talk to Raccoon near your house to start each chapter.

How do you make Sneaky Sasquatch not stink? ›

However, rangers will be able to track you by it after Ranger Danger is active. The Town Police seems not to do that, which may mean they have a less keen sense of smell. To remove the stench, wade in any clean water body, or walk under the rain.

Can you play Sneaky Sasquatch without paying? ›

Sneaky Sasquatch is a game this wiki is about. It explores the life of a Sasquatch in British Columbia, Canada. It is available through Apple Arcade subscription only.

What happens if you don't feed your Dog in Sneaky Sasquatch? ›

Feeding the dog is needed to level it up. Also, a hungry Dog will decline to search for buried items, play fetch, or do tricks. Dog Treats, and the foods for which the dog developed a taste, have more significant effect.

How popular is Sneaky Sasquatch? ›

Sneaky Sasquatch became so popular, it ended the year as Apple Arcade's No. 1 game in the U.S. (Back home in Canada, it landed at No. 5.) In fact, the entire top three most popular games in the US were all made in Canada, with Hot Lava (made by Vancouver's Klei Entertainment) coming in at No.

How long is one hour in Sneaky Sasquatch? ›

Many activities in the game are tied to time of day. It is estimated that one minute of in-game time passes for every ⅔ seconds in real life (so one hour of in-game time passes in the span of 40 seconds).

Can you stay up all night in Sneaky Sasquatch? ›

Drinking Energy Drinks allows Sasquatch to stay awake longer during the night. You can stay up until 8:00 AM if you consume enough energy drinks, but at 8:00 you will fall asleep anyway. Usually 2 or 3 drinks are needed to stay awake the whole night. Drinks from the cafe have the same effect.

What happens if you get caught in Sneaky Sasquatch? ›

Being arrested

Sasquatch can stay in the cell as long as you want, without losing any hunger points. However, there's not much to do except sitting on the toilet. After sleeping, Sasquatch will be released at 12:00 PM the next day, wearing a random outfit.

What happens if you steal in Sneaky Sasquatch? ›

He will trigger Ranger Danger, and the police will arrive. You can escape it by any of the usual means, like: leave the town area.

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