Developed by Pewter Games
Published by Curve Digital
Released for Xbox One (12/2016)
Also on iOS/Linux/Mac/PC/PS4
The Little Acre is a point & click style adventure game with some very nice looking HD artwork. It looks very much like an old-school cartoon from before the CGI takeover. The game packs a ton of charm and offers some fun puzzles though it is very short in length.
As already stated, the graphics in the Little Acre look like an old-school cartoon featuring a style I'd compare to something from Disney or Don Bluth back in the day, but presented in HD glory. The voice acting and music are both very well executed and compliment the visuals nicely. As for the game's puzzles, some of the solutions here are a bit odd but there's nothing you can't figure out with a little messing around. The controls are simple and responsive, making it easy to interact with stuff and your inventory. The game switches up between characters quite a bit, but their fates are intertwined and it will come together by the end of the game. The story is a bit strange and involves teleporting to another dimension, but I'll leave the details out of this review as I don't want to spoil the game for those who might go on to play it.
The biggest issue I can see most having with the Little Acre is that it ends too fast. The game has an achievement for completing the game in less than an hour so this should be a clear indicator of just how short this title is. If you go about playing the game on your own with no guide you can expect anywhere between 2-5 hours of gameplay. Personally I didn't find short length of the game to be an issue as I got it dirt cheap but I can see those who paid full price perhaps feeling a bit burned. While more would have been nice what is here plays well and I enjoyed my time with the game. I did run into one part of the game where the sprites had some minor clipping issues, but other than that the game ran smooth. If you're a big point 'n click adventure game fan I recommend giving the Little Acre a look. I hope we see more from Pewter Games in the future, I'd really like to see some more games done with this style of animation.
Final Verdict: The Little Acre is a short but sweet point 'n click adventure game. The graphics are pretty, the characters are likable and game oozes with charm. Recommended for fans of the genre, but you may want to wait for a sale price due to the game's short length..
Related Links:
The Little Acre - Microsoft Store
The Little Acre - GameFAQs
Pewter Games Studios - Official Website
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