Littlewood

 Switch
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Mar 15, 2021
    70
    Decent writing and a good art style keep this game above mediocrity and toying with the town building mechanics is enjoyable. But unless you're specifically looking for another entry in the town sim genre, it's hard to recommend this above other options already available on Switch. Then again, if the more simplistic approach is what you're looking for and the ability to change your town layout on a whim sounds appealing, there are things to enjoy in this quaint Littlewood.
  2. TheSixthAxis
    Mar 10, 2021
    70
    Even though Littlewood is a peaceful town building and farming sim that doesn’t offer anything new in the genre, it thrives in the soothing, meditative loop of its routines--from harvesting fruits to mining precious stones from ores. There are plenty to busy yourself with, but there’s also plenty of time to get to them at your own pace. This means that Littlewood is mostly devoid of the pressures to optimise the grind--an issue that usually plagues other farm sims like Stardew Valley. It’s, in short, a charming little distraction from the stresses of our real world.
  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Mar 4, 2021
    70
    Littlewood is charming and bright, and wears its “indie spirit” on its sleeve. The developer has created something highly playable that also acts as a lovely homage to the Harvest Moon tradition. By all accounts, Littlewood has been a commercial success, too, on its prior release on PC. That success is deservedly so, but hopefully the developer can invest some of that into some refinements for whatever their next project is, but there’s more ambition in Littlewood than the scope of the budget allowed.

Awards & Rankings

58
#58 Best Switch Game of 2021

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. Ceru
    Feb 27, 2021
    10
    An addicting and relaxing little game. If you like stardew valley, harvest moon, etc you will probably love this game. All the characters areAn addicting and relaxing little game. If you like stardew valley, harvest moon, etc you will probably love this game. All the characters are written very cute and I was driven to actually want to see every event they had (usually in these kind of games I get bored of the dialogue pretty quick and just focus on making money!) The music is very peaceful, the sound design is well done (love hearing rain when inside a building) and the designs are all very adorable. Fair warning, this game WILL suck you in after your first few hours so be prepared to lose track of time!… Full Review »
  2. JamesC1992
    Feb 26, 2021
    10
    If you want a break from Stardew Valley this game is the perfect replacement for it. This game is very simplistic that there’s literally noIf you want a break from Stardew Valley this game is the perfect replacement for it. This game is very simplistic that there’s literally no mistakes you can make. Your in charge of your own town. You create & design it however you wish without having a deadline, time is infinite in this game. The townsfolk are quite charming, they give you tasks & you can hangout with them. Crafting is beautifully designed in this game aswell as farming. The music is very calm and joyful. Go out and adventure in a hot air balloon to far off places to get materials and even fight monsters. I wish I can tell you more but I’ve been playing this game for only a day now and I couldn’t help but write a review. This is proof that you don’t need to make a triple A game with the best graphics to create a masterpiece. Sometimes those masterpieces are found in a small indie game called LittleWood :)… Full Review »
  3. MisterMacys
    Mar 12, 2021
    7
    It's a great Animal Crossing + storyline clone, but sprinting is too slow, and the stores don't rotate fruits, vegetables or furnishings oftenIt's a great Animal Crossing + storyline clone, but sprinting is too slow, and the stores don't rotate fruits, vegetables or furnishings often enough. It took me a third of a year just to buy the bookshelf blueprint, nevermind a single potato. And because fish are seasonal I was locked out of a huge number of recipes for a YEAR because i can't buy a Spring minnow. Also needs more music.… Full Review »
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