Later Alligator
- September 18, 2019
- pillowfight
- 6h median play time
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Reviews
- Charming art style and animation that brings the characters to life.
- Hilarious writing and dialogue that consistently delivers laughs.
- Fun and varied mini-games that keep the gameplay engaging.
- Some mini-games can be frustrating or rely too much on luck.
- The game is relatively short, requiring multiple playthroughs to see all content.
- Time limits can feel restrictive and may detract from the overall experience.
- humor668 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Later Alligator" is widely praised for its charm and cleverness, with many players noting that the quirky characters and witty dialogue consistently elicit genuine laughter. The game features a mix of absurd, self-aware, and nostalgic humor reminiscent of titles like "Undertale," making it a delightful experience for those who appreciate light-hearted, whimsical storytelling. While some players found certain jokes to be hit-or-miss, the overall consensus is that the game's humor, combined with its vibrant animation and engaging mini-games, creates a fun and memorable adventure.
“The dialogue is hilarious, which is partially because a lot of the characters are off the wall, but it makes the game that much better.”
“This game is one of the most delightful, wholesome, and hilarious games I've ever played.”
“The writing is absolutely hilarious and really carries the game.”
“When all the jokes are ironically unfunny, but there isn't another layer underneath, only sporadically moving characters, all you've got are unfunny jokes.”
“Hideously unfunny.”
“You are not funny.”
- music389 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The music in "Later Alligator" has received widespread acclaim for its catchy, jazzy soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's charming visuals and humorous writing. Many players find themselves humming the tunes long after playing, highlighting the soundtrack's ability to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the music is described as delightful, fitting the whimsical atmosphere of the game and contributing significantly to its appeal.
“The music was in my Spotify Wrapped one year because I listen to it often to unwind and feel like things are all gonna work out in their own silly, goofy way.”
“The soundtrack is infectiously catchy jazz which lingered in my brain hours after playing.”
“The music is beautiful and suits each scenario perfectly.”
“An interactive novel with bad music and sound effects.”
“The dreary music and worn down station matched my worn down soul from murdering the good boy that was Pat.”
“Music was ok.”
- story351 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story of "Later Alligator" is characterized by its charming and humorous narrative, featuring quirky characters and a light-hearted plot that unfolds through engaging dialogue and mini-games. While some players found the story to be simple and predictable, many appreciated its comedic twists and the need for multiple playthroughs to fully experience the narrative. Overall, the game is praised for its delightful art style and animation, making it a fun and endearing experience despite its straightforward storyline.
“The story is good, funny with a twist at the end; the end is not the end, haha! Also, most of the characters are quirky, so that's a plus.”
“The story is really funny, and the music is really good <3.”
“The story is unique and funny, with a lot of character and charm that makes it super fun to play.”
“The problem is, the difficulty of these mini-games is all over the place, and some are basically random, so the game essentially requires multiple playthroughs just to see the end of the story, meaning sitting through a lot of unskippable dialogue 2-3 times depending on your luck.”
“The story is predictable, but it was so cute and enjoyable regardless.”
“The story isn't very deep, but the ending may still surprise you.”
- graphics245 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Later Alligator" are widely praised for their charming and unique art style, characterized by adorable character designs and fluid animations that enhance the game's whimsical atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the hand-drawn visuals and cutesy aesthetic, which effectively complement the humor and engaging storytelling, making it a visually delightful experience. Overall, the game's graphics are considered its strongest feature, contributing significantly to its appeal and enjoyment.
“Later Alligator has impressively charming animated visuals (which are also backed up by great music) and humor that got a good number of genuine laughs out of me.”
“The art style is so cute and the animations are so hand-drawn, 5 stars off the bat!”
“The art style is charming and cute, cool references, love the plot story and idea!”
“Coming back to the grey graphics filter made some of the minigames and secret hunting a pain.”
“It's really a shame, because I do love the world and art style.”
“While being only a simple point-and-click, it captures you with its unique delivery of dialogue and overall a really neat art style.”
- gameplay178 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Later Alligator" primarily revolves around a series of simple point-and-click interactions and mini-games, which vary in quality and complexity. While the charming art style, humor, and character interactions are praised, many players find the gameplay repetitive and shallow, often feeling that the mini-games detract from the overall experience. The time mechanic and the need for multiple playthroughs to fully enjoy the game can also lead to frustration, making it more of a light-hearted narrative experience than a deeply engaging game.
“Cute little alligator game with a wide variety of gameplay mechanics.”
“The gameplay is simple and sweet, with the dialogues and characters making it feel more rewarding than expected!”
“Not only does it have fantastic animation, charming characters, funny dialogue, and wonderful music, but the gameplay is fun and entertaining.”
“The gameplay part of the game is where Later Alligator is the weakest.”
“Unfortunately, the gameplay is just a bunch of mediocre mini-games that seem to either be painfully easy or painfully frustrating, very little in the way of middle ground.”
“However, when it came to gameplay, it was pretty bad.”
- emotional107 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as heartwarming, charming, and filled with wholesome humor. Many reviews highlight the delightful interactions, funny dialogue, and touching moments that resonate deeply, making it a joyful experience that evokes laughter and warmth. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to blend humor with heartfelt storytelling, creating a memorable and uplifting atmosphere.
“This game resonated with me on an emotional level.”
“Coming from someone who had lost my mother a couple of months ago and several other family members over the course of a couple of years, I really believe I needed this game and its heartfelt messages about the importance and lovingness of family. It really helped me out in these troubling times.”
“A truly heartwarming and wholesome game; despite it being short, it warmed my heart and was overall funny and very charming.”
- replayability48 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally praised, with many players noting that multiple endings, collectibles, and character interactions encourage revisiting the game. While some found the replay value to be high due to the variety of content and secrets, others felt that certain aspects, like repetitive dialogue and minigames, could detract from the experience. Overall, it offers a charming and engaging experience that rewards players for exploring its depths across multiple playthroughs.
“The replayability in this game is unmatched, as there are so many things to the point where the game makes you constantly replay it in order to get everything.”
“Although the playtime for each individual run is fairly short, there are over a hundred characters to interact with and different endings and secrets to find, which really ups the replay value.”
“There's also a fair amount of replayability, with so many possible dialogue triggers that it is impossible to see it all in one go.”
“I understand this as a design choice to drive replayability, but if you just want to play this game once, it means it's impossible to see everything you want.”
“The developers worked hard to come up with a lot of variety for the games, and they’re almost all charming on a first play, but ultimately making 50+ minigames on a limited budget means you’re going to have inconsistent quality and a lot of games with limited replayability.”
“There's also a time-management aspect that feels a bit stressful on the first playthrough until you realize it doesn't matter since everything carries over to repeat playthroughs, except then you have to repeat all the story-mandated minigames every time, including the one that's literally just an extended cutscene with zero replay value.”
- grinding29 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- -7 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the need for multiple playthroughs and the lack of options to skip dialogue or repetitive mini-games. While the game has charming elements and enjoyable puzzles, the requirement to replay sections for completion can detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like a slog than a fun adventure. Some players appreciate the collectibles and mini-games, but many agree that the grind for 100% completion is often not worth the effort.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding, as it allows you to unlock powerful abilities and gear.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel well-earned.”
“I love how the grinding mechanics encourage exploration and experimentation with different strategies.”
“However, going for 100% proved to be a bit tedious and frustrating.”
“There's a lot to like, but overall, the game is more tedious than fun.”
“What should be a whimsical gem becomes a tedious grind.”
- character development29 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by its charming and unique character designs, which are praised for their expressiveness and humor. While the story may be short, the delightful animations and cohesive art style create a visually engaging experience that enhances the overall enjoyment. However, some reviews note that despite the impressive visuals, the depth of character development may feel lacking, focusing more on style than substance.
“I especially love the creative and expressive character designs.”
“The character design is amazing; every alligator in the game gives off such a distinct personality in their visual design and animations.”
“The charm in this game is absolutely fantastic; all the characters have such charm to them backed up with good character design, animations, and excellent writing.”
“Exceedingly charming animations and character designs, but it's all flash and no substance.”
“The animation style and character designs feels very much like a cartoon series you'd see on Nickelodeon.”
“The game just oozes heart, from the sheer amount of unique character designs both ones you can interact with and just idly background figures the world of Later Alligator can really draw you in.”
- atmosphere27 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charming art style, delightful soundtrack, and unique character design, creating a lighthearted yet engaging experience reminiscent of a quirky noir setting. Players appreciate the balance of humor and narrative, with many stopping to capture moments of dialogue, although some feel that the mini-games occasionally disrupt the overall flow. Overall, the atmosphere is described as vibrant and immersive, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The atmosphere of the game is lighthearted throughout, and I stopped on several occasions to take screenshots of dialogue to share.”
“I love the atmosphere: a murder mystery tone mixed with lighthearted fun.”
“The game's atmosphere and art style play marvelously into the excellent soundtrack, and the result is too playful and light-hearted to stay mad at for long; even if you don't get most of the jokes, you'll want to keep clicking just to see the city, meet new characters, and play minigames.”
“Mini games range from too easy (in a good, comedic way) to really tough (and as such, a little out-of-place for the game's atmosphere as a whole).”
“This is another one of those adventure games that would have been much better served having less traditional game mechanics and being more like a visual novel or narrative exploration game because while the game has so much charm in the writing and atmosphere, the minigames just really suck; so many of them are just pure RNG or play poorly and the game expecting you to replay the whole game again to get everything due to the time mechanic already just sounds tedious so I just decided to bounce on this while I can still get a refund.”
“No, they just serve to give you something to do while you drink in the absolutely precious atmosphere of the game.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is notably inconsistent, with several users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and soft locks, particularly during minigames. While some players experienced smooth gameplay, others encountered significant issues that hindered their enjoyment and progress. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a mixed bag, with many aspects requiring improvement.
“The pinball lizard one is also extremely buggy and RNG reliant.”
“I will warn that I had some glitches arise on my second playthrough, in which the game occasionally soft locked with the saving animation stuck in the top right corner of the screen.”
“The minigames were trite, buggy, or communicated to the player poorly more often than not.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received positive feedback, with users noting impressive performance and immersive animations, free from stuttering or skipping.
“I am very impressed at how well it performed, and how immersive the animations were (no stuttering or skipping).”
“Overall impressions and performance are outstanding.”
“The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
“The optimization is so bad that loading times are unacceptably long, even for a simple menu.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy features immersive characters and engaging design, but the accompanying story is often seen as predictable and lacking depth.
