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    Little King's Story

    Game » consists of 5 releases. Released Apr 24, 2009

    Little King's Story is a simulation RPG co-developed by Town Factory and Cing for the Nintendo Wii and published by Marvelous Entertainment. Playing as the young King of a Village, the goal is to expand the kingdom and make its population happy.

    majormitch's Little King's Story (Wii) review

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    A flawed gem

    We've all played them before. Those rare games that manage to be all of unique, challenging, funny, interesting, rewarding, and endearing, yet still have their glaring issues. You know, the flawed gems of the world. Little King's Story is a textbook example of such a product, as its clever gameplay mechanics and colorful presentation are frequently at odds with some middling design issues. Fortunately, the good far outweighs the bad, making Little King's Story a game that I can easily recommend to anyone but the most selective gamers.
     
    The basic gameplay of Little King's Story is reminiscent of titles such as Pikmin or Overlord. You interact with the world via your loyal citizens, who can hold any number of jobs such as knights, farmers, or carpenters- all of which have their own capabilities. The large array of jobs is great, and has enough variety to keep things interesting for the game's duration. Questing and finding loot is also satisfying, as you get to spend your hard earned gold on all sorts of upgrades. The most prominent of these is expanding your kingdom to acquire more jobs and citizens, which can be quite addicting. The real heart and soul of the gameplay, however, is when it comes time to take over the other rival kingdoms of the world. These segments are super exciting (as well as challenging), and culminate in some awesomely over-the-top boss encounters. All the bosses are entertaining characters, and come with an astonishing amount of variety. They're clearly the main focus in Little King's Story, and bring every part of the game together in some definitive moments.
     
    All told, Little King's Story really has the basic formula down- the whole process of expanding your kingdom and conquering the world is just a blast. That being said, there are some glaring issues to be found. The pacing isn't as smooth as it could be, as most of the expanding is done in the first half of the game, while many of the bosses are relegated to the second half. It feels like things could have been more equally distributed. Also, the side quests get pretty repetitive, and there are some interface problems- most notably in the pathfinding department. These things are unfortunate, but thankfully they don't ruin the game either. Perhaps that's because the game is just so damn charming. Everything has an upbeat, colorful feel to it, with the visuals and audio really holding their own in every moment. Yet beneath the childish coating you'll find a surprisingly interesting and mature narrative. There's plenty of dark humor and social commentary, and it all compliments the complex gameplay nicely to provide a uniquely memorable experience.
     
    I could sit here and talk about the ins and outs of Little King's Story all day, but this is one of those games that's better defined by its intangibles. This is a game that is in some quirky way lighthearted, simple, heavy, and complex all at the same time. Even with its flaws, Little King's Story is an incredibly endearing gem, and one that will stay with me for many years- well after many of its contemporaries have found their way into the bargain bin.
     
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    Other reviews for Little King's Story (Wii)

      It's Good To Be King 0

      At first glance, it's probably easy for people to dismiss Little King's Story as a game for kids, with it's whimsical presentation and simple premise. Further inspection, though, will lead you into a surprisingly deep and challenging adventure that, despite a few minor quirks, is one of the most lengthy and satisfying on the Wii to date.Little King's Story begins with the young and timid boy Corobo finding a magical crown in the forest. Putting on the crown makes Corobo the King of all the land,...

      3 out of 3 found this review helpful.

      Little King's Story is surprisingly deep with addicting gameplay. 0

       Little King's Story is not just one of the best Wii games I've played, it's one of the best current gen games I've played aswell. I loved exploring the world, collecting loot, fighting monsters. The music was awesome, the visuals were great. Expanding the Kingdom felt great. The humor cracked me up. There was just so much to love about Little King's Story. I wasn't disappointed with anything about it. Little King's Story just reminded me of all the best parts of Pikmin, Zelda, Diablo and ...

      5 out of 6 found this review helpful.

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