Ittle Dew

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Ittle Dew is a charming adventure game with cartoony HD graphics and puzzle-filled dungeons. As Ittle and Tippsie, explore a mysterious island, discover hidden passages, and cleverly combine objects to solve puzzles. With speed-run options and leaderboards, Ittle Dew offers fun for both casual and experienced players.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 305 reviews

humor94 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

Ittle Dew features clever and challenging puzzles that often require creative solutions, making it a rewarding experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
The game has a charming art style and humorous dialogue, providing a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the adventure.
It offers multiple ways to complete the game, allowing for replayability and encouraging players to experiment with different item combinations.

The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, which may leave some feeling unsatisfied with the overall experience.
Combat mechanics are often criticized for being clunky and less engaging, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
Some puzzles can be frustratingly difficult, especially in the optional Master Cave, which may not appeal to all players.

humor
94 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Ittle Dew" is widely praised for its charming, quirky, and self-aware style, often drawing comparisons to classic titles like Zelda while infusing a light-hearted, playful tone. Players appreciate the funny dialogue, adorable character designs, and clever writing that enhance the overall experience, making it both entertaining and engaging. While some find the humor occasionally repetitive, the game's ability to blend challenging puzzles with a delightful sense of fun is consistently highlighted as a key strength.
- “Every character design is charming and full of personality, and the writing is adorably silly humor all around.”
- “The highlight of the game for me was the writing and the humor.”
- “Ittle Dew is an entertaining game with adorable artwork and funny dialogue.”
gameplay
53 mentions
23 % positive mentions
72 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Ittle Dew is characterized by its charming, puzzle-heavy mechanics reminiscent of classic Zelda titles, offering a mix of humor and engaging challenges. Players appreciate the clever use of limited tools to create unique puzzles, although some mechanics can feel unintuitive or overly complex at times. Overall, the game is praised for its vibrant art style, whimsical dialogue, and the satisfying blend of combat and puzzle-solving elements.
- “Ittle Dew is very simple when it comes to mechanics, but that doesn't mean it won't be challenging keeping your mind busy for a bit trying to solve every puzzle if you want to discover all the secrets and get those sweet Steam achievements.”
- “Puzzles squeeze every bit of use out of all the items and mechanics presented; rarely will a player encounter the same type of puzzle twice, keeping the game fresh and interesting.”
- “The gameplay is fun, the visuals are fun, the story is fun, the characters are fun.”
- “The combat gameplay is a bit awkward at times, because you need to get real close.”
- “However, a warning: while the game does give vague hints, some of the more complex item mechanics are never explicitly explained, occasionally leading to seemingly impossible tasks until trial and error leads to a eureka moment.”
- “Mechanically, nearly everything about this game is bad.”
graphics
48 mentions
52 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Ittle Dew" are widely praised for their charming hand-drawn art style, colorful visuals, and quirky character designs, which contribute to the game's unique identity and engaging atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the expressive animations and the overall aesthetic that combines humor with a nostalgic nod to classic Zelda games. The visuals are described as both pleasing and fun, enhancing the gameplay experience while maintaining a light-hearted tone.
- “The graphics in this game are really good; you can see how much love and care went into drawing the game world and the strange creatures that inhabit it.”
- “A masterful parody of the 2D Legend of Zelda games, Ittle Dew takes the well-known item-based puzzle solving of the series and polishes it to a mirror shine, wrapped up in a cheerful and smoothly-animated art style, while layering on enjoyable helpings of wry wit as it pokes fun at traditional video game conventions.”
- “The artwork is simple yet colorful and pleasing, and the characters are so funny—especially Ittle Dew!”
- “Looks like it was made in Flash, but the art style kind of helps set the mood.”
- “Putting the graphics aside, this is its own unique game.”
- “Unlike some indie games, Ittle Dew has no annoying screen-filling pixel graphics that make you want to break out the NES for some actual retro games.”
story
37 mentions
43 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The game's story is light and humorous, focusing more on fun character interactions and quirky writing than on a deep narrative. While the main plot is simple and short, it is enriched with comedic elements and engaging puzzles, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate a casual, whimsical experience. However, those seeking a serious or complex storyline may find it lacking.
- “The story is not very serious, but it's funny on purpose, and it's fun!”
- “The gameplay is fun, the visuals are fun, the story is fun, the characters are fun.”
- “The storyline is hilarious!”
- “The game has a lot to explore, but if you're just looking at the basic story, then you won't find much.”
- “There's pretty much no story to speak of, zero character development.”
- “Even with that in mind, the game is ridiculously devoid of story.”
music
19 mentions
63 % positive mentions
21 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a charming soundtrack that complements the whimsical graphics and enhances the puzzle-solving experience. While some tracks are enjoyable and fitting for various environments, others can feel repetitive and forgettable, particularly in certain levels. Overall, the music effectively supports the game's atmosphere, though it may not stand out as extraordinary.
- “The music is great and suits the different environments in the game, and the graphics have a fun cartoon feel to them without making the game feel immature.”
- “This game has a good sense of humor, a catchy soundtrack, and while it can be frustrating at times due to some puzzles, you usually feel a great sense of accomplishment with each room cleared and each secret found.”
- “Ittle Dew has a very quirky graphic and comedic style, as well as a very nice soundtrack.”
- “Id has no voice acting and the music is a short list of songs that play depending on the stage. The tunes will accompany you throughout the adventure, making your quest more enjoyable. However, it might get a bit repetitive, which can detract from the experience.”
- “Sound design is okay, but in some hard levels, it becomes a bit tiring listening to one song on repeat.”
- “The music is a mixed bag for me.”
replayability
16 mentions
19 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability despite its short length, primarily due to its nonlinear structure and multiple ways to approach puzzles, allowing players to experiment with different tools and strategies. While some players note limited reasons to replay beyond achievements, the challenge of completing the game with specific weapons and exploring alternative paths keeps the experience fresh and engaging. Overall, it provides ample opportunities for players to return and tackle the game in new ways.
- “This game is quite replayable despite its short length, with all the different ways to beat it that exist.”
- “A tad short, but has high replayability as the game can be cleared with only 2 of the 3 tools you can unlock, letting you experience the game in a different way by trying different combinations.”
- “Be aware that it doesn't take long to finish the game, but its replay value is high because the path through the castle is nonlinear, there's a lot of optional treasure/puzzles, and extra-hard shortcuts encourage challenge and speedruns.”
- “No multiplayer or DLC to extend the game's replay value either.”
- “There's very little reason to 100% it as the collectibles do nothing for you, and there's no replay value (as any 2D Zelda game is better).”
- “Once you've played it through once it may seem like the replay value isn't there, but beating the game with different combinations of tools and crunching your brain to figure out shortcuts makes it something I'll continue to come back to.”
grinding
9 mentions
11 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
89 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed experience with grinding in the game, where tedious and overcomplicated puzzles can lead to frustration and prolonged gameplay, even with walkthroughs. While some players appreciate the challenge and diversity of the dungeon mechanics, others find the repetitive nature of certain puzzles detracts from the overall enjoyment, making the experience feel tedious rather than engaging.
- “Very tedious and boring.”
- “Which in turn means, players will potentially have to spend hours trying to figure out the overcomplicated and tedious puzzles which often make use of niche elements of the mechanics which players may not even be aware exist.”
- “Even using a walkthrough, it is slow and unfun because even with a walkthrough it still is tedious to get through.”
character development
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
While the character designs are charming and visually appealing, featuring adorable humor and a hand-drawn style, the overall character development is lacking, with little to no story progression or depth.
- “Every character design is charming and full of personality, and the writing features adorable, silly humor all around.”
- “I also love the hand-drawn style and the character design.”
- “The character designs, graphics, and dialogue are all quite cute.”
- “There's pretty much no story to speak of, zero character development.”
emotional
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely overshadowed by frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as punishing enemy interactions and poorly designed combat systems. While it may not deliver a profound emotional experience, it offers a lighthearted, puzzle-oriented adventure reminiscent of classic titles, albeit with significant challenges that detract from enjoyment. Overall, players may find themselves more exasperated than emotionally engaged.
- “This little game may not give you a fantastical emotional experience, but if you want a fun little Zelda-esque top-down puzzle game, then it'll do.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its quality, featuring quirky enemy designs, expressive hand-drawn graphics, and supportive music that collectively enhance the overall experience, despite the game's short length.
- “While short in length, the quality of the atmosphere makes up for it.”
- “Quirky enemy design, expressive hand-drawn graphics, and the music support the atmosphere very well.”
- “The atmosphere and style are well done, so there is that...”