Lil Gator Game
December 14, 2022
There’s a buddy atop every hill in this open-world, movement-focused adventure and they all seem to need help! Bop cardboard baddies, brave serene hills and forests, and scale sheer rocks that only a kid would dare! Explore a lovingly crafted island full to the brim with areas to discover, friends …
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"Lil Gator Game is as relaxing as it is adorable and if that&s;s the sort of game that you&s;re looking for then you should definitely play it."
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80.0
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85.0
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90.0
"Lil Gator Game suffers from some minor frame rate drops and the music was a bit out of place. But, the overall package was pretty good. I’d recommend Lil Gator Game to young gamers – assuming they have willing parents …"
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30.0
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75.0
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80.0
"A story about growing up without losing the child in us, wrapped in a beautiful world full of fun and original characters that will make us smile more than once."
Read original review"There are few games out there that successfully capture childlike wonder and imagination better than Lil Gator Game. Despite some minor issues with the writing and how directionless the adventure can feel at times, it&s;s easy to forgive small frustrations …"
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60.0
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70.0
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85.0
"Lil Gator Game is as short as it is sweet, with the main story lasting just under five hours, but that&s;s all it needs to be. I loved exploring each nook and cranny of the world during that time for …"
Read original review"A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won&s;t cause massive damage."
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75.0
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65.0
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55.0
"Lil Gator Game is a cute, fun experience, good for a relaxing night after work. It reminds you to let go of the stresses of adulthood and to reconnect with your inner child, and the relaxing gameplay is complimented well …"
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30.0
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65.0
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70.0
"Lil Gator Game&s;s inspirations are obvious, but that doesn&s;t detract from the originality of its presentation. A product made with love and fun, innocent yet reflective, it evokes childhood memories while showcasing the imminent flow of time."
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70.0
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85.0
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60.0
"Lil Gator Game is a serene, no-compromise adventure that turns youthful playtime into a great journey. It&s;s engaging to explore an island full of activities: climbing, swimming, gliding and other actions allow us to go almost anywhere. Other than that, …"
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75.0
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80.0
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65.0
"Still, if my only real complaint is that I wanted more, that shows just how much I enjoyed Lil Gator Game. Its unique approach to platforming and exploration, combined with its gorgeous visuals, heartfelt story, and charming characters make it …"
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85.0
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92.0
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78.0
"Overall, Lil Gator Game is a cute adventure game that knows how to present the childhood magic. It&s;s very worth it to explore the islands, get to know the characters and gather new items in this compelling journey."
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84.0
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92.0
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95.0
"Lil Gator Game is charm incarnate. Deftly, exceptionally charming. With its sincere, sweet little story and perfectly dorky humor, it provides a wonderfully enchanting adventure that kept me grinning and tittering all the way through. More importantly than anything else, …"
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70.0
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80.0
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90.0
"MegaWobble&s;s clearly inspired by A Short Hike and The Legend of Zelda for the charming Lil Gator Game, which usually works out well."
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85.0
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70.0
"Lil Gator Game Gator Of The Year Edition is wholesome, charming, and packed with freedom to play how you want. It is excellent for kids, full of creativity, and offers a bright world with fun abilities and a lot to …"
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65.0
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70.0
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80.0
"Lil Gator Game tells an adorable story about childhood adventures, but also about growing up and friendship, even though it&s;s far from being a video game for every player."
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80.0
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85.0
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90.0
"Lil Gator Game makes use of a risk-free experience to deliver its impeccable writing and storytelling, sending the player back and forth on quests that demonstrate the value of childhood imagination and friendship. Hugging its players with a gorgeous presentation, …"
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85.0
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95.0
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90.0
"Though Lil Gator Game isn&s;t especially long, it leaves an indelible mark on you, like a high-five with a loved one that leaves your hand with a pleasant soreness to remind you of the fact. Lil Gator is restorative in …"
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75.0
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90.0
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80.0
"This game is primarily geared to a younger audience, but even still if this type of relaxed experience suits you, I hope you accept the invitation to relive your childhood. And to parents introducing their kids to The Legend of …"
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35.0
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70.0
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45.0
"Definitely geared for the younger, or more casual, crowd this is roughly a kids’ play version of multiple titles and genres"
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"Lil Gator Game isn’t a very long game, and will take 3-4 hours for standard completion, but those few hours are a good time that should make you smile. The game perfectly captures the way kids play and how quickly …"
Read original review"Lil Gator Game is a charming exploration focused 3d platformer, but is held back by Switch performance."
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96.0
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97.0
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93.0
"Lil Gator Game is exactly what it looks like on the surface: a sweet, adorable game that never feels like it&s;s trying too hard to be either of those things, but that&s;s guaranteed to win you over all the same."
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"Lil Gator Game, along with the host of other cozy indie games I’ve played and loved, are unique and special experiences that I’m glad I got to have. It’s so wonderful that finally gamers who don’t like a lot of …"
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75.0
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90.0
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"Overall, Lil Gator Game: Gator of the Year is an incredibly fun package and a great choice both for kids and for adults who want to cleanse their palate from those massive games that have been coming out and just …"
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75.0
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60.0
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70.0
"Lil Gator Game is an adorable adventure game that is best enjoyed after a tiring day. It will transport you back to your childhood days and the cute characters and easy objectives make it a good stress-buster. The game is …"
Read original review"Lil Gator Game&s;s an easy recommendation if you&s;re looking for a neatly crafted, stress-free adventure. Charmingly cute and fun for players of all ages."
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85.0
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70.0
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"Lil Gator Game is simple but entertaining, and will suck you in for hours of delightful, heart-warming, adventuring fun. Even if it’s missing a convenient feature or two, when all is said and done, you’ll wish you could play at …"
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70.0
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"Lil Gator Game: Gator of the Year Edition offers in one package the charismatic main campaign and the In the Dark DLC. Even though the expansion doesn&s;t bring significant changes to the gameplay, it doubles the playtime while maintaining the …"
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95.0
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"Probably one of the cutest, most creative platformer titles I&s;ve had the pleasure of playing. There&s;s no reason not to pick this game up!"
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