Lil Big Invasion

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Lil Big Invasion is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Andreas Britten and was released on August 4, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

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.

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Single-Player

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

The game is cute, challenging, and addictive, providing a fun experience for players.
Despite being developed by a single person, the game is detailed and well-polished, with charming gameplay and a well-integrated tutorial.
It offers a casual yet stimulating experience, making it enjoyable in short spurts.

The game suffers from poor controls that can lead to repetitive strain injury, making it feel more like work than play.
It is criticized for being a mobile app poorly adapted for PC, lacking essential features like resolution options and customizable controls.
The artwork and overall visual quality are considered low, detracting from the gaming experience.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low quality, described as amateurish and reminiscent of beginner-level artwork. Reviewers noted a lack of professional assets, which detracts significantly from the overall experience, and pointed out the absence of resolution options or meaningful graphics settings. While some appreciated the sound and art-style, the visual presentation is generally seen as a major drawback.
- “Really loved the sound and the art style.”
- “The artwork here is terrible; it's a hodge-podge 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.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple yet engaging mechanics and puzzles that many find charming and enjoyable. While some players noted that changing levels can be tedious, the overall experience is deemed rewarding and fun.
- “The gameplay is very charming.”
- “The mechanics and puzzles are simple yet incredibly fun.”
- “Changing levels felt a bit tedious, but the gameplay makes up for it.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its atmospheric quality, creating a relaxing experience that resonates deeply with players. Many recommend using headphones to fully appreciate its intricate production and immersive soundscapes.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “I'd recommend listening to the music with headphones on since it is very well made and atmospheric.”
monetization
2 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 rather than a legitimate PC title. Players feel that it fails to meet the standards of the platform, likening it to a poorly executed mobile app rather than a true gaming experience.
- “Lil Big Invasion is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. The game is a completely awful pathing puzzle game (it looks like a platformer, don't be fooled by terrible mobile devs) where 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.”
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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its cute aesthetic and amusing sound effects, which contribute to a lighthearted experience, even amidst the challenges posed by the unpredictable behavior of the fireflies.
- “It's so cute, but challenging 'til the last minute, and the sounds are really funny, even if the little fireflies sometimes don't behave as you want them to.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its excellent optimization, with users highlighting that it is well polished and runs smoothly.
- “It's well polished, and runs smoothly.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of changing levels to be somewhat tedious; however, they feel that the engaging gameplay compensates for this inconvenience.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, particularly for its well-crafted music, which enhances the overall experience and is best enjoyed with headphones for maximum immersion.
- “I'd recommend listening to the music with headphones on since it is very well made and atmospheric.”