Review of the Lil Gator Game Switch: Zelda meets Animal Crossing

Our Verdict

Taking many of the best elements from both Animal Crossing and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Lil Gator Game tells a beautiful story and provides countless enjoyable experiences along the way. This is easily the most wholesome game of the year, if not the decade.

The most recent game from publisher Playtonic Friends, who have also released some really incredible independent titles (such as Blossom Tales 2 and Demon Turf), is called Little Gator Game. The fact that this game may be the greatest MegaWobble has released so far speaks much about the quality of their work.

In a word, Lil Gator Game is one of the greatest independent games ever created, combining elements of Animal Crossing and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. I have previously played. Lil Gator, decked up as Link, traverses an open world with items and gameplay mechanics reminiscent of Bridge of War: you have a sword for taking out wooden enemies and pots, a glider for leaping off ledges, a stamina bar that depletes as you climb walls, and a shield that can be used as a sledge, among many other entertaining items.

However, your main goal is to become friends with a group of eccentric individuals that are similar to more developed Villagers that cross animals Everybody has a unique personality.To win them over, you have to do errands for them or do "quests" that they have made for you; these may include retrieving a misplaced thing, spotting a bug, or any number of other tasks. They come hang out at a base you are gradually constructing and growing after you have become friends with them.

The narrative of the game is also excellent. Little Gator recalls the times they spent going on "quests" with their Big Sis, which she pretended to be identical to the exploits in their beloved video game (Zelda, but not quite Zelda). Unfortunately for Lil Gator, their sister had less time to play games with them as she grew older and attended university. Therefore, Lil Gator tries to win over their sister by enlisting as many new friends as possible in a large game.

I won't give anything away, but I thought the story's finale was excellent. It was not only really touching and made me cry, but it also included a lot of little Zelda allusions that added to the overall poignancy of the experience. It's a sentimental tale about growing up, and it will have a greater emotional effect on those who really played Zelda as a youngster. However, if you haven't played Zelda before, don't let that stop you.

The fact that living in Lil Gator Game's universe is simply simple enjoyable is among its finest qualities. You may just enjoy yourself by activating ragdoll physics and watching Little Gator tumble about. Alternatively, you can attempt to scale lofty, apparently unreachable heights by surfing on your shield. Because Little Gator gives you so much control and flexibility, playing about and experimenting may easily take up a lot of time.

I completed the whole game in five or six hours, thus its duration is the only true "flaw" to talk about. It was the best period of my life, and I wish it hadn't ended so quickly. Some players may find this disappointing, but apart from the additional time you may gain by exploring the game's open world, you'll definitely want to play it again in the future. I believe I will continue to play through each year. There's no denying how replayable it is.

Overall, I think I have a new fave with this. A gorgeous game that is both entertaining and poignant, with a beautifully wholesome concept. A degree of genuineness permeates the whole game, adding to its appeal. The gameplay is wonderfully diversified, and non-binary and handicapped characters are well represented.