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Later Alligator

Ruthlessly charming to a degree that renders minor quibbles negligible [insert alligator joke]
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93%Game Brain Score
humor, music
grinding, stability
96% User Score Based on 2,571 reviews
Critic Score 86%Based on 4 reviews

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Later Alligator is a single player puzzle game with mystery and comedy themes. It was developed by pillowfight and was released on September 18, 2019. It received positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Later Alligator" is an adventure game where you play as Pat the alligator, trying to uncover a conspiracy in Alligator Skyscraper City. Meet quirky characters, solve puzzles, and engage in mini-games in this hand-drawn, humorous game that guarantees a fun-filled experience. With no combat or failure, explore the city freely and enjoy the story at your own pace.

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Audience ScoreBased on 2,571 reviews
humor758 positive mentions
grinding32 negative mentions
  • Charming hand-drawn animation and art style that brings the alligator characters to life.
  • Humorous writing and dialogue that consistently elicits laughter and keeps players engaged.
  • Variety of mini-games that add fun and interactivity to the overall experience.
  • Some mini-games can be frustrating or rely heavily on luck, leading to potential annoyance during gameplay.
  • The game is relatively short, requiring multiple playthroughs to experience all content and unlock the true ending.
  • Time constraints can make exploration feel rushed, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • humor
    761 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Later Alligator" is widely praised for its charm and cleverness, featuring a mix of witty dialogue, quirky characters, and playful interactions that keep players entertained throughout the game. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke genuine laughter through its absurdist and self-aware humor, reminiscent of titles like "Undertale." However, some players found certain jokes to be hit-or-miss, with a few feeling that the humor could become repetitive or overly reliant on randomness. Overall, the game's delightful animations and engaging storytelling complement its comedic elements, making it a fun experience for those who appreciate lighthearted, family-friendly humor.

    • “The experience blends exploration with 30 unique minigames and plenty of humorous dialogue, all wrapped in a warm, cartoonish art style and an original soundtrack.”
    • “Later, Alligator is a charming adventure game with amazing animations, funny dialogue, and interesting characters.”
    • “This game is so unbelievably charming, beautiful, hilarious, and has a stellar soundtrack to boot!”
    • “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.”
  • music
    443 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Later Alligator" has received widespread acclaim for its catchy, jazzy soundtrack, which complements the game's charming visuals and whimsical atmosphere. Many players noted that the music enhances the overall experience, with several tracks becoming memorable highlights that linger long after gameplay. While some found certain tunes repetitive, the majority praised the soundtrack's ability to elevate the game's humor and character interactions, making it a standout feature of this delightful indie title.

    • “The music is amazing and I still have the arcade jazz in my playlist and it will not leave anytime soon.”
    • “The soundtrack is really enjoyable and fits the game perfectly.”
    • “The art, music, and humor are great, but the game is a compilation of the least fun and/or most frustrating mini-games ever collected.”
    • “It's an interactive novel with bad music and sound effects.”
    • “The whole soundtrack is a bop, but unfortunately, the music is charming yet on a very short loop.”
    • “The dreary music and worn down station matched my worn down soul from murdering the good boy that was Pat.”
  • story
    404 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized by its charming and humorous narrative, featuring multiple plot twists that enhance replayability and engagement. Players appreciate the quirky characters and the light-hearted, whimsical tone, although some find the overall plot to be simple and predictable. The combination of interactive mini-games and character-driven storytelling creates a delightful experience, making it a recommended choice for those seeking a fun, short story game.

    • “The story is great, and the humor is absolutely on point.”
    • “The characters are so diverse and funny, I loved the ability to play through the story multiple times to get more of the story and different endings.”
    • “The story is moving and funny, and I felt invested in the plot enough to replay the game 5 times over 2 days, which is something I wouldn't normally do.”
    • “The story is not worth talking about; the joy comes more from meeting all those crazy family members.”
    • “While it makes a plot twist possible halfway through, I would have appreciated it better as a single linear story without having to go through a lot of dialogues and repeated scenes.”
    • “The story is both well written and very compelling; I felt as if I was really in an alligator New York City.”
  • graphics
    280 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Later Alligator" are widely praised for their charming, cartoonish art style and fluid animations, which enhance the game's whimsical atmosphere. Players appreciate the unique character designs and the vibrant, expressive visuals that complement the humorous dialogue and engaging mini-games. Overall, the game's aesthetic is described as adorable and captivating, making it a standout feature that contributes significantly to the overall enjoyment.

    • “The art style is charming and cute, cool references, love the plot story and idea!”
    • “The art style and animation is really sweet and high quality, the jokes are really funny and some of the parts can hit you really hard.”
    • “The art style, animation, dialogue, and characters were all so charming that I couldn't stop smiling the whole time I was playing.”
    • “While the game’s graphical style may seem bland due to its desaturated colors, I eventually found it quite fitting, being a good counterbalance for the wacky world.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    200 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Later Alligator" primarily revolves around a series of simple mini-games interspersed with point-and-click mechanics, creating a light and charming experience. While the humor, art style, and character interactions are praised, many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, with some mini-games being frustrating or overly simplistic. The time mechanic adds a layer of pressure that detracts from the overall enjoyment, leading to mixed feelings about replayability and engagement.

    • “Loved the flow of the gameplay, and I really admire the writing and character development for such a huge cast!”
    • “The gameplay is a mix between point-and-click and minigame collection.”
    • “The gameplay is simple and sweet, with the dialogues and characters making it feel more rewarding than expected!”
    • “It's enjoyable, but the gameplay lacks variety and depth.”
    • “This game is quite good but gets dragged down (in my opinion) due to the repetitive structure of the mini-games, which made the gameplay feel a little thin.”
    • “Unfortunately, the gameplay is just a bunch of mediocre mini-games that seem to either be painfully easy or painfully frustrating, with very little in the way of middle ground.”
  • emotional
    119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of "Later Alligator" is overwhelmingly positive, with players praising its heartwarming and wholesome narrative, charming characters, and delightful animations. Many reviewers noted that the game evokes feelings of nostalgia and joy, providing a comforting escape from reality through its humor and lighthearted storytelling. Overall, it is described as a delightful experience that resonates emotionally, making players feel happy and connected.

    • “This game resonated with me on an emotional level.”
    • “Coming from someone who 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.”
    • “It's funny, it's heartwarming, it's deep despite how it looks.”
  • replayability
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability through multiple endings, collectibles, and a variety of mini-games, encouraging players to explore different paths and interactions. While some players noted that the game is relatively short, the charm and depth of content make revisiting it worthwhile. However, a few reviews mentioned limitations in replay value due to repetitive elements and the need to replay certain sections to achieve 100% completion.

    • “Multiple endings and a secret surprise add replay value beyond the core story, making each playthrough worth trying in its own way.”
    • “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 a reasonable amount of replayability to the game, with apparently three different endings depending on your level of completion.”
    • “Although this game is overall pretty short and has a few aspects of replayability until you've gotten all there is, collectibles and all, it still manages to be worth a full price purchase and a steal at discounts.”
    • “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.”
  • character development
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development in the game is widely praised for its charming and unique designs, which effectively convey distinct personalities and enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the impressive animation and humorous writing, noting that the character designs contribute significantly to the game's appeal, despite some criticism regarding depth in storytelling. Overall, the cohesive art style and engaging character interactions create a memorable and enjoyable atmosphere.

    • “Loved the flow of the gameplay, and I really admire the writing and character development for such a huge cast!”
    • “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 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.”
    • “The animation style and character designs feels very much like a cartoon series you'd see on Nickelodeon.”
  • grinding
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly when it comes to completing achievements and collecting puzzle pieces. While some mini-games are enjoyable, many feel repetitive and unnecessarily drawn out, detracting from the overall experience. The need for multiple playthroughs to achieve 100% completion often turns what could be a charming adventure into a grind.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The drawback is that the game is full of minigames and, while these minigames are often cute and help to establish the character of the characters, some of them are a bit tedious and take quite a while to do, and don’t really end up being all that fun.”
    • “However, going for 100% proved to be a bit tedious and frustrating.”
    • “What should be a whimsical gem becomes a tedious grind.”
  • atmosphere
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charming and unique art style, complemented by a delightful soundtrack that enhances the lighthearted yet quirky noir tone. Players appreciate the balance of humor and heartwarming elements, creating an engaging environment that invites exploration and interaction with memorable characters. Despite some criticism of the mini-games, the overall atmosphere remains a standout feature, making the experience enjoyable and immersive.

    • “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.”
  • stability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting various bugs, including achievement glitches and soft locks during gameplay. Many minigames are described as buggy or poorly communicated, leading to frustration and, in some cases, the inability to complete them. However, some players noted that the overall experience felt stable despite these issues.

    • “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.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received positive feedback, with users noting impressive performance and immersive animations, free from stuttering or skipping. Overall, it enhances the gaming experience significantly.

    • “I am very impressed at how well it performed, and how immersive the animations were (no stuttering or skipping).”
    • “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
    • “Optimization seems to have been an afterthought, as frame rates drop significantly in busy areas.”
    • “I constantly experience long loading times and stuttering, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy features immersive characters and engaging design, but the accompanying story is often seen as predictable and lacking depth.

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6h Completionist
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Later Alligator is a puzzle game with mystery and comedy themes.

Later Alligator is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

The main story can be completed in around 3 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 6 hours to finish. On average players spend around 6 hours playing Later Alligator.

Later Alligator was released on September 18, 2019.

Later Alligator was developed by pillowfight.

Later Alligator has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its grinding.

Later Alligator is a single player game.

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