Little Kite

61%
Game Brain Score Based on 26 reviews
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Little Kite is a point-and-click story driven adventure. The game highlights the problems of an unsuccessful family, in which one person has given up, and another tries to correct mistakes of the past.The main characters are Mary and her son Andrew. After the death of her husband, Mary married for a second time, to Oliver, in an attempt to create a full-fledged family for her son. But everyday, pr…

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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful artwork and a melancholic atmosphere that enhances the storytelling experience.
  • The narrative tackles profound themes such as domestic violence and alcoholism, providing a serious and emotional context.
  • Puzzles are generally intuitive and well-crafted, with some creative inventory-based challenges that integrate well into the narrative.
  • The game is very short, with a playtime of around 100-120 minutes, which may leave players wanting more.
  • Some puzzles can be unintuitive or convoluted, requiring excessive backtracking and leading to frustration.
  • The dialogue contains numerous spelling and grammar errors, which can detract from the overall impact of the story.
  • story18 mentions

    The game's story is noted for its depth and emotional themes, particularly in the context of serious issues like domestic abuse, but many players feel it lacks impact due to its brevity and underdeveloped characters. While the point-and-click format engages players, some reviews criticize the gameplay for being overly reliant on tedious puzzles that detract from the narrative experience. Overall, the story is described as decent but not particularly original or memorable, making it a mixed bag for fans of narrative-driven games.

    • “I am in love with the depth in storytelling and the point-and-click style that allows the player to be involved as the story progresses.”
    • “For point & click fans, I would only recommend it for the decent story and casual gameplay; puzzles aren't too tedious to the point you won't alt + f4 right away.”
    • “If you like storytelling point-and-click adventures, this game is for you!”
    • “Story was slightly sad but had not very much impact.”
    • “I think the game would have been much better served leaning more on the story and less on the time-consuming fetch and backtrack puzzles.”
    • “The storyline feels stuck.”
  • graphics9 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and atmospheric design, featuring a mix of crisp cartoon visuals and hand-painted cutscenes. Users appreciate the splendid backgrounds and character animations that complement the overall aesthetic, contributing to a melancholic yet engaging atmosphere. While some find the graphics serviceable, the overall artistic quality enhances the gaming experience significantly.

    • “Fantastic melancholic atmosphere, music & artwork + solid puzzles!”
    • “I really liked the graphics, both the crisp cartoon variety while playing and the hand-painted (looks that way anyway) cutscenes.”
    • “It has beautiful graphics with splendid backgrounds, some decent animations and characters neatly matching the backgrounds.”
    • “But the graphics are serviceable, the dialogue isn't as trite and/or melodramatic as one might fear, and the puzzles are largely intuitive and well crafted (note that some of the puzzles in the latter third of the game become quite convoluted, not in terms of galaxy brain solutions, but in terms of the number of steps needed to take and the number of scenes needed to (constantly!) go back and forth from).”
    • “- the art style”
    • “The artwork and pricing convinced me to buy and play it and I'm happy I did!”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is generally considered casual and accessible for point-and-click fans, featuring a decent story and good art. However, it suffers from underdeveloped characters, stilted mechanics, and frustrating backtracking in puzzles, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “For point & click fans, I would only recommend it for the decent story and casual gameplay; puzzles aren't too tedious to the point you won't alt + f4 right away. :D”
    • “Good art, atmosphere, and story writing, although the gameplay is subpar.”
    • “The characters were underdeveloped, the gaming mechanics were stilted, and the 'puzzles' consisted of a lot of backtracking (if I have to spend any more time in that elevator...).”
  • emotional3 mentions

    "Litte Kite" is praised for its emotional depth, tackling serious themes like spousal abuse in a way that is impactful yet not overwhelmingly dark. However, some players feel that certain complicated puzzles disrupt the game's pacing, detracting from its overall emotional resonance.

    • “Little Kite is an amazing and very emotional game!”
    • “So, it's not as dark as you might have heard; it certainly has some spousal abuse, but it's handled in a way that, while it has an impact, it's not a gut-shot of an emotional journey. Overall, it is a good point-and-click game with a refreshingly serious, realistic theme.”
    • “That being said, some of the puzzles really derailed the pacing of the game, which took away from the emotional impact.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its fantastic melancholic tone, enhanced by beautiful artwork and music. While the storytelling and overall ambiance are strong, some reviews note that the gameplay may not meet the same high standards.

    • “Fantastic melancholic atmosphere, music, and artwork, along with solid puzzles!”
    • “This point-and-click adventure creates a nice atmosphere with beautiful artwork and music.”
    • “Good art, atmosphere, and storytelling, although with subpar gameplay.”
    • “The atmosphere is good, but the gameplay is subpar.”
    • “While the art and storywriting are commendable, the overall atmosphere feels lacking.”
    • “The game has a decent atmosphere, but it doesn't compensate for the poor gameplay.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for creating a fantastic melancholic atmosphere that complements the beautiful artwork, although some find it unintrusive and unmemorable. Overall, it enhances the experience without overshadowing the gameplay.

    • “Fantastic melancholic atmosphere, music, and artwork + solid puzzles!”
    • “This point-and-click adventure creates a nice atmosphere with beautiful artwork and music.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Reviews suggest that while the game offers a decent story and casual gameplay, the grinding aspect is manageable, with puzzles that are not overly tedious, making it accessible for point & click fans.

  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is often perceived as misplaced, with players finding themselves laughing or cringing at serious moments, which detracts from the overall experience. This inconsistency in tone suggests that the humor may not resonate well with the intended narrative.

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