Little King's Story

Little King, big fun

"Perhaps the game's greatest achievement, however, is a constant focus on you, the player, delicately changing the world as your kingdom expands. Every moment feels like it’s been lavished with attention; Little King's Story is as rich as it is long, and it's a very lengthy game indeed. Its central mechanic is unique, its world unlike any other, and its completion a Herculean task. It’s a game of rare quality, and exactly what the Wii deserves. It’s a true original."

"Little King's Story is not the best game you'll ever play. It's repetitive, it's lacking in depth and it can feel slow and frustrating at times. Plus it's got some dodgy politics and a rubbish save system. But it's the best game I've played all year, and that includes Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad. It's charming, engrossing and just plain fun. It's proof that Wii games don't have to be mediocre mini-game compilations or first-party Nintendo titles. It's a reason to be glad companies like Rising Star still exist, and that they're still making games like this. And it's got nice graphics. What are you waiting for?"

"Since its announcement, ooh, ages ago, when it was known only as "Project O", Little King's Story has generated more buzz than an apiary filled with espresso-fuelled bees. Part of the reason for the excitement is no doubt the team of people who are putting the game together. Between them, the brains behind Little King�s Story have worked on the Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Harvest Moon series. The direction the gameplay is taking would be the other reason people are getting all fidgety about getting their hands on it. It seems to be a curious mix of Sims-style interaction, Pikmin-style crowd control, RPG-style task fulfillment and Harvest Moon-style bucolic romping."