For some genres, like puzzles and arcade-style games, the transition can be seamless. However, the game itself has strong highlights, captivating elements, and it all comes together to create a game that is worth experiencing.Īs with most ports of computer or console games, finding the groove of iOS controls and how it differs from a keyboard or controller can be difficult. Initially released on Steam in late 2019, its mobile release sees a seemingly cobbled together port work its way over to iOS in a way that, in simplest terms, technically works. Little Misfortune exists in the same universe as their previous game Fran Brow, which I will definitely be checking out and expecting a game just as remarkable as Little Misfortune.Little Misfortune ($2.99) exists as a game that aims high and lands in somewhat murky waters with little solid grounding around it. Little Misfortune was created and released in 2019 by Killmonday Games, which consists of swedish couple Natalia Martinsson and Isak Martinsson. Occasionally we will come across a puzzle segment which is easy enough for a child (not unlike Misfortune) to solve.
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Unfortunately there isn’t an option for borderless windowed however, that is easily remedied with 3rd party software such as Borderless Gaming. The game settings are barebones allowing you to adjust the sound volume (one each for dialogue, music and sound effects), resolution, subtitles and a fullscreen toggle. We are given the option of playing with a controller, mouse and keyboard or just keyboard. All the elements seem to coherently work together towards a common goal.īeing a point & click game, the gameplay consists of mostly walking and pressing a button to watch Misfortune interact with her surroundings.
It too helps accentuate the stark contrast with the grim themes.
The art style is a colourfully drawn cartoon style that makes me think of a cute childrens’ book of fairy tales. The disparity between the older more mature speaking mannerisms of the voice and the youthful voice of Misfortune is a pleasant parallel to the game’s overall contrasting themes.īacking up the spectacular voice acting – a simple soundtrack, while nothing to write home about, evokes a sense of childlike whimsy which serves to amplify the experience. Seeing her fail and (many times literally) fall and then pick herself back up all the while edged on forward by a mysterious voice was an unforgettable experience.īoth Misfortune’s accent and the voice’s warm timbre serve as a strong foundation to uniquely memorable characters. There are two possible endings, however the difference between them is a single scene which is not worth the replay if you didn’t manage to get it the first time.Įxamining the eerie, depressing and surreal world Misfortune lived in through the veil of her innocent naivete was the game’s greatest strength. The journey mattered much more than the destination. It was rather banal and fairly predictable, but I did not mind that at all. One element that was on the weaker side was the conclusion. The characters are fantastically written and I was heavily invested in figuring out what was going on. We are not sure who to trust as the voice has been becoming increasingly ominous as well. The voice, however, insists that the fox is a “bad fox” and has stolen the Eternal Happiness. We eventually reach a point where a third character is introduced, a fox that Misfortune seems to have a crush on. Another excellent example of the cute-dark-comedy trifecta would be Misfortune saying she wants to be like mommy when she grows up – “ a juice drinker.”Īs we play, Little Misfortune becomes progressively more surreal, the line between real life and the girl’s imagination blurs. One in particular has entered my own vocabulary: “Yikes forever.” A child-appropriate remark Misfortune uses when she sees something unpleasant since she gets reprimanded by the voice for using adult profanity. The game is peppered with comedic quips, which is the magic ingredient that manages to tie together the somber and sweet so well. We see her horrendous living situation, her ability to not lose heart and choice to look on the bright side of things. Passing by the dinner table Misfortune comments about last night’s dinner being amazing: her father actually said “hi” and mother wasn’t that drunk. She throws some glitter and makes it all better. As we leave the house to look for Eternal Happiness, the prize for playing the voice’s game, Misfortune has a peak in the fridge revealing a small pile of dead rabbits. Little Misfortune herself is a fountain of positivity, taking on each challenge courageously.
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