Lil Gator Game

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  • Summary: There's a buddy atop every hill in this open-world, movement-focused adventure and they all seem to need help! Bop cardboard baddies, brave serene hills and forests, and scale sheer rocks that only a kid would dare! Explore a lovingly crafted island full to the brim with areas to discover,There's a buddy atop every hill in this open-world, movement-focused adventure and they all seem to need help! Bop cardboard baddies, brave serene hills and forests, and scale sheer rocks that only a kid would dare! Explore a lovingly crafted island full to the brim with areas to discover, friends to make and joy to be had. Each area of the island brings unique quests and characters to meet.

    Glide through the mountain tops and drop in on the Theatre Troupe kids, swing your stick sword through the forest with the Prep schoolers or find the 'Cool Kids' down in the Creaklands. With plenty more areas to discover, there's no knowing who you might run into!    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Gaming Age
    Jan 3, 2023
    100
    Unlike some games that try hard to be good-natured and relaxing but actually aren’t, Lil Gator Game is exactly what it looks like on the surface: a sweet, adorable game that never feels like it’s trying too hard to be either of those things, but that’s guaranteed to win you over all the same.
  2. Switch Player
    Jan 3, 2023
    90
    Lil Gator Game is a shining example of a game with a brilliant premise realised to its fullest extent. Full of heart, humour, and heaps of fun, this quality release simply cannot be missed.
  3. Gamezebo
    Oct 19, 2023
    90
    Lil Gator is a wonderfully refreshing and often very funny adventure we’d recommend everyone to check out.
  4. Game Informer
    Jan 18, 2023
    85
    Lil Gator Game is as short as it is sweet, with the main story lasting just under five hours, but that's all it needs to be. I loved exploring each nook and cranny of the world during that time for new friends, loot, and memories. By the time the story wrapped up, the game had delivered a poignant and touching message about balancing the important parts of our lives. Lil Gator Game isn't the best Zelda-like I've played, but it's probably the one that will stick with me for the longest.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 10, 2023
    80
    This game is primarily geared to a younger audience, but even still if this type of relaxed experience suits you, I hope you accept the invitation to relive your childhood. And to parents introducing their kids to The Legend of Zelda, putting Lil Gator Game on ahead of Breath of the Wild might be a magical thing to see.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Dec 14, 2022
    80
    There are few games out there that successfully capture childlike wonder and imagination better than Lil Gator Game. Despite some minor issues with the writing and how directionless the adventure can feel at times, it's easy to forgive small frustrations when a game is as wonderfully charming from start to finish as this. Lil Gator is up there with the best indie games released this year and comes with a recommendation for anyone remotely interested in feeling like a kid again.
  7. VGC
    Dec 14, 2022
    60
    As long as you don’t mind a bit of mindless and aimless wandering, Lil Gator Game is a laid back and relaxing platformer (if a short one) that’s ably carried by its brilliantly funny dialogue.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. C0QUINH0
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    This game is one of the best games of I play ever, the visuals, story, and the performance are very good!
  2. nxeonew
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    I loved it, a game to calm down and spend a few good days exploring the island, I recommend it!
  4. StuffTato
    Dec 17, 2022
    9
    Best indie game I’ve ever played. This game deserves all the praise it gets and the writing is fantastic. Even though it’s short which is theBest indie game I’ve ever played. This game deserves all the praise it gets and the writing is fantastic. Even though it’s short which is the only problem I have with it, it’s still sooo good.… Expand
  5. Normaliv
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    This game is very simple and does not have that much depth to it, but even with that, it manages to be a fun experience with likableThis game is very simple and does not have that much depth to it, but even with that, it manages to be a fun experience with likable characters. I think the relationship between the main character and their sister is done great and I wish there were more games that were able to treat themselves lightly.… Expand
  6. Elite_Institute
    Jan 1, 2023
    8
    "Lil Gator Game may be as little as its name suggests, but it’s also a touching tale about two siblings that just don’t play with each other"Lil Gator Game may be as little as its name suggests, but it’s also a touching tale about two siblings that just don’t play with each other anymore. Its open nature is great for exploration, even if it’s a little too bit too unguided at times, but it makes for a very sweet cozy game to sit down with for a lil while."

    https://theeliteinstitute.net/2023/01/01/lil-gator-game/    … Expand
  7. Chastizer
    Dec 26, 2022
    8
    Lil Gator Game is a game about the whimsy of childhood and how keeping those feelings of wonder into adulthood is important. The game is cute,Lil Gator Game is a game about the whimsy of childhood and how keeping those feelings of wonder into adulthood is important. The game is cute, fun, and knows exactly what it wants to be and exactly what it is paying homage to in it's gameplay. The story is simple, but still managed to make me yearn for the days of my childhood and I found myself reminiscing on my own days of exploration and adventure.

    I followed this game for over a year leading up to it's release, following it only because it looked cute. I knew it was not a game that was trying to be groundbreaking, but not every game has to be. This game was a fun time with a heartwarming story.    … Expand
  8. luciamelier
    Jan 9, 2023
    7
    This game is nice. I had fun playing it but I must admit that from time to time I felt too much directionless. If you like the idea of playingThis game is nice. I had fun playing it but I must admit that from time to time I felt too much directionless. If you like the idea of playing a game with no big purpose where you simply explore, this is a good choice. For me, it was a little disappointing because it felt like I wasn't playing a game but only killing time.… Expand

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#54 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022

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