Lil Big Invasion

About

Lil Big Invasion is an exploration-based action-adventure game where you play as a firefly guardian, rescuing lost fireflies in treacherous dungeons. Utilize your light to outsmart winds, spider webs, and glowing flowers, while solving puzzles and battling bosses to lead the fireflies to safety. With secret paths to discover and a cute art style, become a firefly hero and guide them back home.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and a cute art style, making it visually appealing.
It offers engaging and challenging gameplay with well-thought-out levels and puzzles that increase in difficulty.
Developed by a single person, the game is praised for its attention to detail and enjoyable sound design.

The controls can be tiring and may lead to repetitive strain injuries due to the requirement of holding the mouse button while moving.
As a mobile app port, it suffers from design deficiencies that make it feel inadequate for PC gaming standards.
The game has been criticized for being a cash grab, especially since it is available for free on mobile platforms.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely criticized for their low quality, described as amateurish and poorly executed, which detracts significantly from the overall experience. While some users appreciated the art style, the lack of resolution options and graphical tweaks further diminish its appeal.
- “Really loved the sound and the art style.”
- “Nice graphics.”
- “The artwork here is terrible; it's a hodgepodge of amateurish 'my first Wacom tablet' style drawings used instead of professional-looking game assets.”
- “It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can create graphical assets properly, or a lack of talent. Regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low, enough on its own to deter gamers.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its groovy and satisfying quality, creating an atmospheric experience that enhances gameplay. Players recommend using headphones to fully appreciate the well-crafted sound, with many finding it enjoyable enough to keep on rather than mute.
- “The music is groovy and satisfying.”
- “I usually have to mute in-game music, but that was not the case in this game.”
- “I'd recommend listening to the music with headphones on since it is very well made and atmospheric.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple yet engaging mechanics and puzzles that provide a charming experience. While some players find the level transitions tedious, the overall enjoyment of the gameplay compensates for this drawback.
- “Not for the gameplay, but just the simple but incredibly fun mechanics and puzzles.”
- “Very charming gameplay.”
- “Changing levels felt a bit tedious, but the gameplay makes up for it.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of "Lil Big Invasion" is criticized as a blatant cash grab by mobile developers, with the game being perceived as a low-quality port lacking the depth and quality expected from PC titles. Players feel that the game is not worth the investment, comparing it unfavorably to established classics.
- “Lil Big Invasion is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. The game is a completely awful pathing puzzle game that looks like a platformer, but don't be fooled by the terrible mobile developers. You put your finger on your iPhone screen and drag a firefly around some completely garbage 2D 'maze' puzzle maps, managing how much 'light' you have and how much 'meth' you must smoke to find this kind of crap even remotely acceptable as a video game on the same platform as games like Half-Life and Counter-Strike.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its cute aesthetic and amusing sound effects, which add to the overall charm, despite the occasional unpredictability of the fireflies. Players find the blend of challenge and humor engaging, enhancing the overall experience.
- “It's so cute, but challenging until the last minute, and the sounds are really funny, even if the little fireflies sometimes don't behave as you want them to.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its strong optimization, featuring a polished experience that runs smoothly across various systems.
- “It's well polished and runs smoothly.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making the game feel responsive and fluid.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect somewhat tedious when changing levels, but they feel that the engaging gameplay compensates for this drawback.
- “Changing levels felt a bit tedious, but the gameplay makes up for it.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, as achieving 100% completion on each level unlocks new achievements, encouraging them to revisit and master the content.
- “There's a lot of replayability since you earn an achievement every time you reach 100% completion on a level.”
- “The game offers endless replayability with its diverse challenges and multiple paths to explore.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and different character choices available.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, particularly for its immersive music, which is best experienced with headphones to fully appreciate its quality and depth.
- “I'd recommend listening to the music with headphones on since it is very well made and atmospheric.”