Little Kite

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The game about one tragic evening in an unsuccessful family, when emotions and tensions are simply too high to manage.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a melancholic atmosphere, enhancing the storytelling experience.
The point-and-click gameplay allows for an engaging narrative that explores serious themes like domestic violence and alcoholism.
Puzzles are generally well-crafted and integrated into the story, providing a decent challenge without being overly tedious.

The game is very short, with a playtime of around 2 hours, leaving some players wanting more depth and development.
Some puzzles can feel convoluted and require excessive backtracking, which detracts from the overall pacing and emotional impact.
There are numerous spelling and grammar errors in the dialogue, which can be distracting and diminish the seriousness of the story.

story
20 mentions
15 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its depth and emotional themes, particularly regarding serious topics like domestic abuse, but it suffers from brevity and a lack of impactful moments. While the point-and-click format engages players, many reviews note that the narrative feels underdeveloped and lacks originality, with some finding the characters unconvincing. Overall, it appeals to fans of casual storytelling but may disappoint those seeking a more substantial or innovative plot.
- “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.”
- “Honestly, I found it hard to take seriously, despite the seriousness I feel about the story presented in this game, and the topic of domestic abuse in general.”
graphics
10 mentions
50 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and atmospheric design, featuring crisp cartoon visuals and hand-painted cutscenes that enhance the overall experience. Users appreciate the splendid backgrounds and decent animations, which contribute to a captivating and immersive environment. While some mention that the graphics are serviceable, the overall aesthetic quality is a significant highlight of the game.
- “Fantastic melancholic atmosphere, music, and artwork combined with solid puzzles!”
- “I really liked the graphics, both the crisp cartoon style during gameplay and the hand-painted cutscenes.”
- “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!”
gameplay
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative 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...).”
emotional
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
"Litte Kite" is praised for its emotional depth, tackling serious themes like spousal abuse in a way that resonates without overwhelming players. However, some reviewers noted that overly complicated puzzles can disrupt the game's pacing, detracting from its overall emotional impact.
- “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 has an impact without being overwhelmingly emotional. Overall, it's 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.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its fantastic melancholic tone, enhanced by beautiful artwork and evocative music. While the storytelling and overall ambiance are strong, some reviews note that the gameplay may not fully match the quality of the atmosphere.
- “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 fails to deliver engaging gameplay.”
music
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative 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.”
grinding
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative 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.
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative 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.