Lil Guardsman
January 23, 2024
In this deduction adventure, you play as Lil - an unlikely 12-year-old hero - covering your dad&s;s shift at the guard shed and are tasked with deciding the fate of over 100 unique characters. You will question humans, elves, goblins, cyclopses, and other fantasy creatures using your powers of deduction …
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Critic Reviews (32)
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"Lil&s; Guardsman is a standout indie game that combines humor, strategy, and point-and-click elements, presenting a compelling story of a girl guarding her town. Its gameplay is enriched with decision-making, gadgets, and a time-control feature, offering replayability and a diverse …"
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75.0
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"Simply put, Lil&s; Guardsman is undoubtedly a remarkable title that provides players with a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. Its blend of comedy, cozy adventure, puzzles, and fantasy offers a refreshing take on an indie comedy adventure."
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20.0
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70.0
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75.0
"Lil Guardsman&s;s mix of border control and adventure is a whole heap of fun, with genuine comedic moments combined with great acting. There are a few issues with the story, with the occasional inconsistency or predictable moment, but all in …"
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75.0
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85.0
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90.0
"Lil’ Guardsman is an entertainingly hilarious heartfelt adventure."
Read original review"Lil’ Guardsman is so much fun to play. Players will be laughing out loud from the very beginning and will enjoy the fun references and silly jokes throughout. And those that like to play games multiple times will be able …"
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85.0
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88.0
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92.0
"Lil&s; Guardsman is a cute yet hilarious point-and-click adventure with a surprisingly deep story. No level is the same, and it has a lot of heart, making it perfect for anyone wanting to have a laugh."
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70.0
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90.0
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85.0
"Lil’ Guardsman’s witty humor and laid-back style make an investigation and puzzle title fun and leave the player eager to receive the next decree and continue with their interrogations, which could decide the future of Sprawl. Even without subtitles in …"
Read original review"Lil&s; Guardsman is a fun game that expertly combines story and gameplay. It’s built around a loveable central character who finds herself at the core of an interesting although familiar narrative. The deduction mechanics require players to pay attention, but …"
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85.0
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95.0
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"Hilltop Studios debuts in a big way with Lil&s; Guardsman, a humorous game inspired by titles such as Monkey Island and Papers, Please, which offers a cartoonish and fun adventure. The effort put by the studio in all sections is …"
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70.0
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80.0
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70.0
"Combining the rules of Papers, Please with the whimsical sensibility of classic LucasArts games is far from an obvious choice, but the results speak for themselves. Lil&s; Guardsman is a lovely adventure game that succeeds mechanically, creatively, and comically."
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85.0
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90.0
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"Yes, it’s completely filled with silliness, often times taking clear inspiration from games like Return to Monkey Island, but there’s a lot more to it than just zany humor. At times it has real heart, especially when it comes to …"
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60.0
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95.0
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95.0
"Lil’ Guardsman is one of the better deduction games that takes on a very cozy approach with its art style and voice acting, but it keeps you hooked on its story. Fans of social deduction games will definitely enjoy this …"
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"Lil Guardsman absolutely surprised me with its detail, depth, humor, and heart."
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68.0
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55.0
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85.0
"Lil Guardsman is funny, occasionally heartwarming, and a ton of fun. It takes a simple premise and builds it into a unique and excellent video game."
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60.0
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"Lil&s; Guardsman is charming and novel enough that it&s;s worth playing, but a flawed approach that skirts around aspects of the core idea holds the overall experience back."
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75.0
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80.0
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90.0
"Witty banter, evocative storytelling, whimsical art, and spot-on voice acting makes Lil’ Guardsman a game not to be missed. Is it too soon to give it my Game of the Year?"
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"For once a game that somewhat picks up the Papers, Please torch has managed to do something cool with it"
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95.0
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95.0
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95.0
"I thoroughly enjoyed Lil’ Guardsman, and I’ll enjoy it for a while longer while I get more endings. Meanwhile, I’ll recommend it several times to the same people until they finally decide enough is enough and try it themselves. It’s …"
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87.0
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92.0
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86.0
"Lil Guardsman is a delightful game that draws you into the complex and nuanced story of a well-constructed fantasy world and explores its political turmoil. The characters and dialogue are wonderfully written, with a great sense of humor and clear …"
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"Set in the quirky fantasy kingdom of the Sprawl, the 12-year-old Lil finds themselves covering for their dad one day, taking over for his duties as guardsman. Now this one gig will help set off a chain of events that …"
Read original review"Lil&s; Guardsman is a truly wonderful comedy game, with Papers, Please style border guarding gameplay in a charming fantasy setting."
Read original review""Lil&s; Guardsman" succeeds in creating a captivating narrative puzzle game that seamlessly integrates humour and strategy. Its commitment to subverting traditional power fantasies, impactful decision-making, and time-travel mechanics makes it a standout title. With engaging characters, a visually appealing art …"
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95.0
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"Lil’ Guardsman is a fantastic, fun story with a whimsical tone that allows the voice acting and art direction to shine in the fully developed world that has been created. The gameplay is polished, although there is a little confusion …"
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"If you&s;ve ever thought that operating a guard post sounds like a mundane job then check out Lil&s; Guardsman where every person you admit or deny has a big impact on the fate of the city. This hilariously silly indie …"
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"Lil&s; Guardsman speaks to all parts of me. The child in me who fell in love with adventure games, the 30-year-old who looks back on them longingly, and the jaded human living in 2024 who needed a laugh. It&s;s so …"
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75.0
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85.0
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"With its blend of whimsical humor, clever mechanics, and charming artwork, Lil Guardsman earns its place among this year’s finest indiegames, leaving me eagerly anticipating my eventual return on my quest for completion. If you’re into point &a; click-style adventures …"
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"With so many fleshed-out characters to get to know through its Papers-Please-lite gameplay, there’s good reason to grant Lil’ Guardsman entry to your Switch."
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"Unique, funny and so entertaining, Lil&s; Guardsman has all the traits I want from games in my old age. Lil&s; Guardsman is like nothing else on the market, it&s;s beautiful and so well written that its world will swallow you …"
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"Lil’ Guardsman is a colorful and fun adventure game, akin to Papers, Please but with its own identity. It features original writing, memorable characters, and excellent art. Despite the lack of Italian translation, it&s;s worth trying for adventure game fans."
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86.0
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92.0
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84.0
"Lil Guardsman is a perfect palate cleanser in this sea of bigger releases in early 2024. Its heartwarming and genuinely funny story and cast of characters make multiple playthroughs a joy and not a chore to replay. I have become …"
Read original review"If you&s;re looking for quality satire full of imagination, definitely give Lil&s; Guardsman a shot."
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65.0
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"Lil’ Gaurdsman is a game that offers a unique and enjoyable experience, with a lot of replay value. It is a game that will make you laugh, think, and feel, as you explore the world of the Sprawl and its …"
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