Little Friends: Puppy Island
- June 27, 2023
- Big Blue Bubble
- 11h median play time
Get on SteamIn Little Friends: Puppy Island, players explore a tropical paradise while meeting and caring for 140+ adorable puppies from 9 different breeds. The goal is to build and expand a holiday resort, uncover hidden treasures, and help puppies level up their stats through training and play. Dress up options are also available to make each puppy unique.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features adorable puppies and beautiful locations, making it a fun and cute experience.
- It offers a cozy and interactive environment that appeals to both children and adults, reminiscent of classic games like Nintendogs.
- Players enjoy the variety of dog breeds, customization options, and engaging mini-games that enhance the gameplay.
- Some mini-games are timed and can be frustrating, making certain obstacles difficult to navigate.
- The game can become repetitive over time, with some players wishing for more activities and updates to keep it fresh.
- There are occasional issues with accessibility for younger players due to the reading requirements and some gameplay mechanics.
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute and entertaining, featuring an interactive world filled with a variety of dogs and cosmetic collectibles that extend gameplay beyond the main plot. However, the storyline is noted to be fairly nonsensical, and while the abundance of tasks and missions can be overwhelming at times, players still find enjoyment in the overall experience reminiscent of classic titles like Nintendogs.
“Loving the interactive world and the adorable story!”
“The game is very cute and entertaining with a pawsome storyline!”
“Speaking of, the plot is fairly nonsensical.”
“There's tons of tasks and missions, which somehow gets on my nerves sometimes.”
“It has the Nintendogs feel from back in the days of DS, but what makes it different is that it has some extra features like minigames for you to do certain tasks when walking, and almost like a storyline to help build up the island.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its simple yet engaging mechanics, particularly the interactive petting feature that enhances immersion. Players appreciate the minimal bugs and the enjoyable graphics, along with fun mini-games that contribute to the overall experience. The demo effectively showcases the gameplay, leading many to feel that the game's price is justified.
“I think the mechanics of this game are simple yet really enhancing to the gameplay. For example, the petting mechanics require you to move your mouse around the screen, which really gives the illusion of petting an actual dog.”
“The demo is a really good example of the gameplay, so if you like the demo, I certainly think the $40 is worth it.”
“The bugs are also incredibly minimal, and I haven't encountered one that has hindered gameplay yet.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and increasingly challenging as they progress, with no option to skip it. However, despite the grindiness, many still enjoy the overall fun and adorable nature of the game.
“It is as tedious as it sounds after a while, because there is never a way to skip it and they get harder as you progress.”
“Leveling up puppy stats is a bit grindy but the game is fun and adorable overall.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's optimization is commendable, particularly noting that it runs smoothly on the Steam Deck.
“The performance on Steam Deck is smooth.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the graphics for their beauty and charm, highlighting the enjoyable visual design and engaging mechanics in the mini-games.
“I greatly enjoy the lovely graphics and fun little mechanics for mini-games!”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be exceptionally cute and wholesome, evoking strong positive emotions and a sense of warmth.
“This game is literally so cute and wholesome!”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game was enjoyed by players, there are concerns regarding its replayability, suggesting that it may not offer enough incentive for repeated playthroughs.
