Little King's Story

 PC
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Aug 17, 2016
    90
    Combat and other exploration elements play a bit like Pikmin – you’ll be able to pull a small group of followers around with you, and when you direct them they’ll charge straight forward to attack, dig, chop or similar. The puzzle elements aren’t quite as strong as they are in Nintendo’s franchise, but as basically the only alternative to this kind of game out there, the different tone and sheer creativity on display make it well worth a look.
  2. IGN Italia
    Aug 15, 2016
    85
    If the game still remains the little gem of seven years ago, this new PC version has not proven to be equally impeccable.
  3. GameSpew
    Aug 11, 2016
    80
    If you missed out on the game’s original release or the Vita version, New Little King’s Story, the PC version is the perfect opportunity to catch up on this too often overlooked little gem.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Aug 9, 2016
    80
    Little King's Story reaches a perfect balance between friendliness and depth in terms of gameplay, but not much has been added compared to the Wii version. If you've never played Little King's Story before, this new remastered PC version is recommended.
  6. Hardcore Gamer
    Aug 5, 2016
    80
    While the PC port is a little janky, the actual game of Little King’s Story is as instantly likeable as it’s ever been.
  7. CGMagazine
    Aug 9, 2016
    70
    It’s fun and challenging, albeit a bit easy, but enjoyable nonetheless.
  8. GamingTrend
    Aug 5, 2016
    70
    Little King’s Story is a delightful RPG with around 30 hours of gameplay.
  9. Attack of the Fanboy
    Aug 5, 2016
    70
    If you've never played Little King's Story before and don't have access to a Wii, then picking up this new remastered PC version is definitely recommended. However, not much has been added or altered to really entice owners of the Wii version to consider upgrading to this one.
  10. Hooked Gamers
    Aug 10, 2016
    65
    Little King’s Story is a great game trapped inside a poor port. The gameplay is fun and genuinely challenging, the art style is cute and enjoyable and the story brings on a satisfying wave of nostalgia. However, imprecise controls, insufficient tutorials and a lack of keyboard support really hurts what should be a great game. Basically, I am recommending Little King’s Story with a huge caveat: if you don’t have a gamepad, don’t bother.
  11. Brash Games
    Sep 2, 2016
    60
    Little King’s Story is a solid game, but a dodgey port.
  12. Metro GameCentral
    Aug 10, 2016
    60
    Another disappointing port of one of the Wii’s best games, although still a clever and entertaining mix of Pikmin and The Settlers.
  13. We Got This Covered
    Aug 5, 2016
    60
    If you can look past the various issues and shortcomings that have cropped during the transition to the PC, Little King's Story is still one of the most fun games from the original Wii's catalog.
  14. COGconnected
    Aug 11, 2016
    57
    The PC port just isn’t able to capture everything that made the original special, even if the core game is still intact. Little King’s Story feels more like a quick pick-up and put-down instead of a polished and complete product.
  15. High-Def Digest
    Aug 5, 2016
    50
    'Little King's Story' on PC is a shoddy port of a game that has not aged particularly well. The mouse and keyboard controls are a real pain, and the game is simple enough that they didn't have to be.
  16. 4P.de
    Sep 16, 2016
    40
    While the core in theory is as charming and captivating as it was on Wii the technical shortcomings make this story a very short-lived tale.
  17. ZTGD
    Aug 19, 2016
    40
    Little King’s Story is not the worst port to have ever existed. However, the myriad problems that exist in the game mean the overall experience playing it on PC is badly tarnished. Essentially, it’s just really, really annoying. At the moment it is a bit of a broken mess and, until these issues are addressed anyone wishing to experience this title would do better to revisit the Wii original than waste time or money here.
  18. GameCritics
    Feb 13, 2017
    25
    It’s a crying shame. There’s clearly a game in there that I want to play, filled with cool ideas and interesting quirks, but right now I’d have to dig out the Wii version to experience it without experiencing soul-crushing frustration. If Little King’s Story is ever patched to the point where most of the port-related frustrations are gone, I’d love to give it another shot. As it stands, it’s impossible to recommend due to catastrophic technical issues.