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Little Misfortune

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2019

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Quick resume

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Platform, Point-and-click, Puzzle, Arcade

Pros

  • Unique hand-drawn art style
  • Engaging and emotional narrative
  • Excellent voice acting
  • Dark humor and mature themes
  • Accessible gameplay for all players

Cons

  • Short game length
  • Limited gameplay interaction
  • Linear story with minimal branching
  • Some players find protagonist's voice annoying
  • Price considered high by some for content

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players make choices that affect dialogue and minor events, but overall story is linear with limited control."

  • Competence
    -3

    "Gameplay is simple point-and-click with minimal challenge and easy mini-games."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No competitive elements or comparison with others; focus is on personal narrative experience."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Some players replay to explore different choices and achievements, but game is short and not designed for long habitual play."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity
    1

    "Players can make choices and explore some variations, but mostly follow a fixed narrative and environment."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and narrative focused."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game to immerse in a dark, emotional story that contrasts with real life, providing emotional escape."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and curiosity, not obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Players try different dialogue choices and minor variations, but overall gameplay is repetitive and linear."

  • Exploration
    1

    "Some exploration of environment and items, but mostly confined to a linear path with limited discovery."

  • Expression
    -4

    "No character customization or cosmetic modifications; presentation is fixed by developers."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Game features imaginative fiction with surreal, dark humor and childlike perspective on morbid themes."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth
    1

    "Some learning through story and choices, but minimal skill development or personal growth through gameplay."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention on story and dialogue; not suitable for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy
    -3

    "Emotional connection to characters but limited social or relational interaction."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player narrative focus."

  • Progression
    1

    "Some item collection and achievement hunting, but no significant power or resource accumulation."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Generally a calm, slow-paced experience with moments of emotional tension balanced by humor."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Appealing hand-drawn art and voice acting provide sensory enjoyment, though not intense stimulation."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal narrative experience."

  • Story
    5

    "Strong narrative immersion with emotional storytelling, voice acting, and character development."

  • Strategy
    -4

    "Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements; gameplay is straightforward and linear."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some suspense and emotional tension in story, but gameplay is low risk and predictable."

  • Value
    1

    "Players find value in story and art, though some feel price is high for short playtime."

  • Violence
    -4

    "No active violence gameplay; themes include dark and mature content but no combat mechanics."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe gameplay environment."

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