The Little Acre

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 247 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • humor
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If you miss the point-and-click adventures of old, or just love a heart-warming story filled with some great characters, this tale of love and loss is for you.
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"The Little Acre is a 1950's Ireland-based adventure game, featuring two playable characters, Aidan and Lily, who are in search of Aidan's missing father and end up in a mysterious new world. With traditional hand-drawn animation, unique perspective transitions, and full voice acting, the game provides an immersive and memorable experience."

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 247 reviews
story57 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art and animation that captures a charming aesthetic.
  • Engaging voice acting and memorable characters, particularly the father-daughter duo.
  • Simple and logical puzzles that make the game accessible for all ages, especially children.
  • The game is very short, typically completed in under 2 hours, leaving players wanting more.
  • The story feels rushed and lacks depth, with many plot points left unresolved.
  • Some technical issues and bugs can disrupt gameplay, affecting the overall experience.
  • story171 mentions

    The story of the game is generally perceived as charming and entertaining, though many reviewers note it is short, simplistic, and often feels rushed, particularly towards the end. While some players appreciate the cute characters and engaging visuals, they express disappointment over the lack of depth and unresolved plot threads, suggesting that the narrative could benefit from further development and expansion. Overall, the game is seen as a lighthearted experience suitable for younger audiences, but it leaves many players wanting more in terms of story complexity and world-building.

    • “The story is intriguing, the humor is delightful and you'll want to keep playing until it's through.”
    • “The story is nice and switching between two playable characters adds variety.”
    • “The story, of a father looking for his own father when his daughter follows him to somewhere neither should be, had plenty of work put into it!”
    • “The game introduces characters pivotal to the plot without making any attempt to flesh them out whatsoever, and then suddenly ends unexpectedly as soon as what one would think is the 2nd act of the story, in a way that ties everything up so neatly I feel almost insulted.”
    • “The story is the largest weakness of the game.”
    • “Without engaging puzzles, the only thing left is the story and well... it fails to gain any momentum.”
  • graphics67 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful hand-drawn art style, reminiscent of classic animation, which adds charm and vibrancy to the overall experience. While the character animations are simpler, they complement the stunning backgrounds and contribute to a visually appealing aesthetic. However, some players noted minor issues with scaling and a lack of content, suggesting that while the visuals are outstanding, the gameplay may not fully match their quality.

    • “The artwork is beautiful and the voice acting is superb.”
    • “The art style is very good, puzzles are simple but fun, jokes are good.”
    • “From a purely aesthetic standpoint, The Little Acre is a phenomenal game: both the music and the animation style are gorgeous.”
    • “But as a game, this is the epitome of pretty graphics with no gameplay.”
    • “There is the occasional odd clash of art style between the cell-shaded characters and the hand-drawn style of the backgrounds.”
    • “I recommend you buy the game when on sale, purely for the aesthetic experience.”
  • humor29 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally described as charming and endearing, with many reviewers noting its family-friendly appeal and cute character interactions. While it may not reach the comedic heights of more renowned titles, it features clever moments and funny situations that keep players entertained throughout its short duration. Overall, the humor is complemented by delightful animations and voice acting, making it a lighthearted experience suitable for both children and adults.

    • “The cartoon style is very nice, the humor is excellent and the puzzles were clever and kind of challenging.”
    • “The story is intriguing, the humor is delightful and you'll want to keep playing 'til it's through.”
    • “All in all it's well worth the money for a chilled out, funny, heart-warming adventure game to spend a long evening with.”
  • gameplay28 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and straightforward mechanics, often described as charming yet lacking depth, with many players noting the short duration and minimal challenge of the puzzles. While the art and animation are praised, the overall experience feels unbalanced and rushed, leading to a perception of insufficient content for the price. Many reviewers suggest that the game resembles an animated film more than a fully fleshed-out interactive experience, indicating a need for more substantial gameplay elements in future updates.

    • “Charming point and click with clever puzzles that don't impede the flow of gameplay.”
    • “The art and animation are beautiful, the mechanics straightforward for those familiar with adventure games, and the setting is great.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, this is standard adventure game fare, with the puzzles all having logical solutions that can be reasonably resolved without too much head-scratching.”
    • “Just make sure you wait for the discounts; €13 is too much for 2 hours of gameplay in my personal opinion.”
    • “Overall, there's barely an hour's worth of gameplay here, and at $18.50, that's an extremely steep asking price for a game with very little length and substance.”
    • “But as a game, this is the epitome of pretty graphics with no gameplay.”
  • music27 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and fitting atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience with memorable and enjoyable tracks. Voice acting, particularly for the character Lily, is highlighted as a strong point, contributing to the game's charm. While some reviews note minor issues with voice acting, the overall consensus is that the music and sound design significantly elevate the game's aesthetic appeal.

    • “There's so much to love about this short but wonderful title, as the art style is beautiful and the soundtrack is fitting.”
    • “The music is fantastic - I can't wait to either stream the OST off YouTube or get my hands on it.”
    • “The music is lovely and very fitting; I enjoyed how the mood changes depending on the environment.”
    • “The music is also remarkable and the characters are quite charming, but sadly I had no time to empathize with them as much as I'd like.”
    • “Music, art style, and humor in this game are amazing, but it is running very poorly.”
    • “The graphics are well adapted to the situation and music is colorful and upbeat.”
  • emotional8 mentions

    The game is praised for its cute, funny, and heartwarming narrative, providing a wholesome experience that many players find enjoyable. However, some reviewers express dissatisfaction with its brevity and unresolved questions, while others criticize the gameplay and puzzle design as detracting from the emotional impact. Overall, it offers a light-hearted adventure that can be appreciated for its charm, despite some shortcomings.

    • “The game is cute, funny, heartwarming, and short—oh my god, is it short!”
    • “Gaming simply doesn't get more enjoyable and heartwarming.”
    • “All in all, it's well worth the money for a chilled-out, funny, heartwarming adventure game to spend a long evening with.”
    • “The story is short but incredibly boring, with terrible voice acting and frustrating gameplay.”
    • “I felt no emotional connection to the characters, making the experience feel hollow.”
    • “The attempts at emotional depth fell flat, leaving me disengaged and uninterested.”
  • stability6 mentions

    Overall, players report experiencing a range of minor to moderate glitches, particularly in specific sections of the game, such as the swamp and the starting house. While some issues can be resolved by reloading or restarting sections, the presence of bugs, especially with controls, detracts from the overall stability of the game.

    • “I also had a few game-breaking glitches around the swamp section, where I would jump back and forth across the game platform until I force quit the game and started the section over.”
    • “The negative for me was a slightly buggy joystick interface; the bugs only show in the house right at the start and then they go away.”
    • “Only disappointing part is that the game is a bit buggy.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players report that the game involves excessive grinding, often requiring significant time investment, likening it to needing a "second life" to complete. This repetitive gameplay can become tedious and detracts from the overall experience.

    • “There's a lot of grinding involved, but it feels rewarding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for all the grinding, but it's worth it for the progress.”
    • “Grinding can be time-consuming, but it adds depth to the gameplay.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A lot of grinding.”
    • “When you're trying to figure out what to click on, this gets very tedious, very quickly.”
  • character development5 mentions

    Overall, the character development in the game is visually appealing, with charming and emotive designs that enhance the characters' endearing qualities. However, some reviewers noted that the plot lacks depth, suggesting that more substantial character development would have improved the narrative experience. The unique and creative designs of both characters and monsters contribute positively to the game's overall aesthetic.

    • “The art, character design, and especially animation, which was evidently drawn by hand, is wonderfully done, with beautiful backgrounds that add life to both the Irish setting and the fantasy world Clonfira, unique and sometimes frightening designs for Clonfira’s flora and fauna, and design that makes the small cast of characters emotive and endearing (and the voice acting’s pretty good, too).”
    • “The character designs themselves are adorable and charming, and oh man the monsters are super creative.”
    • “Character design and world building was all around great.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers limited replayability due to a lack of diverse gameplay options, though players may find some incentive in pursuing achievements. While it has potential for replayability, particularly in multiplayer settings, the overall experience may not encourage repeated playthroughs.

    • “The game is infinitely replayable, especially in multiplayer mode.”
    • “There is great potential for replayability, especially if you're aiming to unlock all of the achievements!”
    • “There's nothing really in the way of multiple ways of doing things, so sadly, not much in replayability.”
    • “There is potential for replayability, if only to try to get all of the achievements!”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is richly detailed, featuring elements like hand-drawn animations that enhance the immersive experience. Players appreciate the combination of captivating visuals and great music, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a relaxing, atmospheric gaming experience rather than a challenging one.

    • “There was so much detail - you would see a hand-drawn animation of a rat running in the foreground, for no other reason than to contribute to the atmosphere.”
    • “Very atmospheric with great music.”
    • “All in all, a great game to sit down with when I'm done working and want more atmosphere than challenge.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is significantly lacking, with many users expressing that the price-performance ratio is completely out of balance, suggesting that the game's performance does not justify its cost.

    • “The price-performance ratio is completely out of balance.”
    • “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops.”
    • “Despite the potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on mid-range systems.”
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