Little Traveler
- April 28, 2021
- Little Traveler LLC
Little Traveler is a stealth platformer where you play as a 4 inch tall transient who must stay unseen as she tries to bring joy back to a lonely widow’s life.
Reviews
- The game features a cute concept and charming character design, particularly the main character, Nora.
- It's a free game, which adds to its appeal, and the art choices are visually pleasing.
- The gameplay mechanics, such as gliding and grappling, are reminiscent of classic platformers and provide enjoyable moments.
- The game is plagued by numerous glitches and unpolished mechanics, including clipping issues and camera problems.
- It's very short, lasting around 20 minutes, which may leave players wanting more.
- The story and dialogue feel lackluster and underdeveloped, failing to fully engage players.
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is described as cute but lacking depth, with reviewers noting that the dialogue and overall storytelling could benefit from more development. While the voice acting is praised, there are significant gaps in the narrative, leaving players wanting more clarity on key plot points.
“Cute little story game :)”
“The voice acting is good, but I feel like the story could be fleshed out a bit more; there are things that aren't explained properly, like why do little people stop existing when their human is upset?”
“Cute concept; however, more love and attention could be put into the dialogue and overall storytelling.”
“The description of the game seems to make the story its main selling point, so I just found it to be lackluster.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and janky mechanics that can disrupt gameplay, such as characters passing through solid objects. Players noted that these problems detracted from the experience, making the short playtime feel even less satisfying.
“Grateful that it was a free game as this only lasted about 20 minutes or less, with most of the time spent managing the mechanics of the game, which were a little wonky at times as the character glitches through solid objects.”
“There are a good number of glitches and overall jankiness, one of them being a collectible achievement.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its short duration of around 20 minutes and for having mechanics that can be glitchy, causing characters to pass through solid objects, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Grateful that it was a free game as this only lasted about 20 minutes or less, with most of the time spent managing the mechanics, which were a little wonky at times due to the character glitching through solid objects.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game evokes strong emotional responses through its wholesome portrayal of size differences, particularly featuring naturally tiny characters, which resonates positively with players.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The absence of a price tag, ads, or microtransactions enhances the game's value for players, although it may raise some suspicions about its legitimacy.
“The total lack of a price tag or even ads or microtransactions increases how good of a deal it is for the player, though it may come off as suspicious (I promise it's safe).”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development shows promise with appealing design and visually engaging levels; however, the overall execution feels unpolished, hindering its potential.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its impressive modeling and immersive atmosphere, complemented by a variety of engaging mechanics.
“This game has excellent modeling and a captivating atmosphere, along with various engaging mechanics.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its beauty, enhancing the overall experience.
“The soundtrack is also quite beautiful.”