Little Misfortune

First of all, this is way to short for the price-tag.

Second, the story is not really that interesting or deep.

Such a wonderful game! I love the art style and the dark humor, but Misfortune deserved better! Love her :^(

I have to say, I am not into horror. I've never been into horror movies and games but this one made me change my mind. The story is extremely well-made, there are definitely dark themes but they are combined with humor which eases the mood a little bit. A short experience but definitely a memorable one.

I put my blood, sweat, and tears into this game. I went through the entire game 5 times to get all the achievements, and it was definitely worth it. I am now satisfied with my accomplishments.

definitely a fantasy horror game, it’s very funny, loved the dialogue and the soundtrack was very fitting.

The horror in this game is not boo scary kind, but it's a deeper kind, like the game is incredibly unsettling. Yikes forever!
Mr Voice is incredibly well written and acted out. I almost fell for it.

8/10

Enjoyable game with different endings and memorable scenes.

Not exactly what I expected from the trailers: I thought it would be cheeky, but it turned out to mostly be just sad. Very cute though. Worth playing through at least twice, to explore the alternative choices and maybe to get the good ending.

It is am extemly good game!
I had a ton of fun playing it and I loved all the hidon things referencing Fran Bow through out the game!
It is a perfect mix of serious and comedy, there was never a bad joke or one at the wrong time.
The voices where amazing and I love hos Misfortune sounds, it suites her so well!

Overall I would 100% recommend this game to anybody!

I really enjoyed this game, it was really funny, really interesting and overall a great game. I'm really happy with my purchase. :)

A cute but twisted game. Funny adult jokes, beautiful graphics , fun to play if you are bored

Great story telling, fantastic voice acting, slap-stick comedy bits. LOVED IT ALL!

its disturbing, really. but the story is very nice. made me tear up

Interesting game, played twice to complete all the achievements and try different options. The voice actors did an amazing job voicing the characters, that's what made me like and enjoy playing this game.

Great Fun Little Story, for Little Ladies. Nothing bad happens.

There are no spoilers in this review.

First of all, don't get confused, this is NOT a game for kids. On the developer's website, it's in fact rated 17+.

I've played this game 5 times now, start to finish, because I wanted to unlock all the available achievements. And it was fun to do that.
My first play-through felt very short and the ending seemed quite abrupt and I didn't expect the game to end at that point.

But with the subsequent replays I enjoyed and appreciated the game and the story much more than the first time.

Some reviews say that the choices you make in the game don't really matter. That's totally not true. Some of the choices actually matter a lot, you can unlock different events and achievements only based on your specific choices, and you can even get an extended version of the ending for example. So overall, your choices do impact your experience of the game significantly.

I really enjoyed the visual style of the game, the voice acting is AWESOME, I loved that specifically.
There are many little jokes sprinkled throughout the game, I liked those a lot.
But again, don't get the wrong impression, the overall themes of the game are serious.

This is not a typical point-and-click adventure game. It is marketed as an interactive story rather than a "game" and I think it's a fitting description.
There are various mini-games along the way that you can access if you make the right choices and those are fun in the traditional gaming sense. I only wish they were utilized more.

I think the game's real charm becomes more apparent upon multiple replays when you can try out the various choices that are available. If you are not into that, maybe this game is not really for you.

I played this game using either an XBox controller or a keyboard (no mouse is needed). For some reason Steam claims that support for the XBox controller is only "partial". I don't understand why, because my XBox controller was working perfectly fine, I had zero issues with it and it was a nice experience.

I got this game at a 70% discount during a Halloween sale which was great. I recommend you do something similar.

I recently completed this game, and I must express my admiration for it. The distinctive art style, the captivating narrative, and particularly the music left a profound impression on me. This game masterfully blended dark humor, emotional depth, and whimsical fantasy, creating a truly remarkable experience.

I find this game very charming! Namely the dark humor and Little Misfortune's character.
There's a few things to take into consideration before getting this game, though:

- This game is NOT FOR KIDS. If you're a parent considering getting this for your kid, do your due diligence and look into its content before purchasing (i.e. playthroughs on Youtube). Animated =/= family friendly. This game uses its dark humor to bring up some very mature topics (i.e. sex work, drug/alcohol use).

- It's a point-and-click adventure sort of game that focuses way more on storytelling than actual gameplay, and it can get REALLY repetitive, especially if you want to get all of the achievements. You're only given 3 save slots to play around with (technically 4 if you include the auto save slot).

- Despite not being for kids, there's a little bit of toilet/gross-out humor in this game. I'm personally able to overlook it even though I'm not a fan, but if that's a BIG no-no for you, then put that into consideration.

- Apparently people need to know this considering how many reviews I see complaining about it, but... as advertised, you play as a literal child. She will do/say childish and repetitive things that may annoy you. This is because she is a literal child. She also has a Russian accent, which is apparently a hang-up for some people.

- A full playthrough is only approximately ~3 hrs long. I'd recommend getting the game when it's on sale.

I do wish Little Misfortune had more to it - in terms of more of your decisions actually impacting the game's outcome, and some more variation with its endings - but I think it's fine for what it is. And even though this game stands on its own, I highly recommend playing or watching someone play this dev's other game: Fran Bow! There's a few things towards the very end of this game that directly reference Fran Bow's worldbuilding. Fran Bow is a lot longer with a lot more in the way of actual gameplay, but is also WAY more graphic than this game by a longshot.

Really neat little game that is really more like an interactive storytelling with Misfortune. It's more of a 'sit back and listen/watch' game, but the story is intriguing and there's a nice balance of darkness with humour. I'll probably wait awhile before playing this again, but it will be a re-play for sure.

A very cute girl with traumatic experiences so strong and brave fighting against a voice. The ending was unexpected. Very emotional and sad. Despite everything she has been through she still feels love and good intentions. Definitely recommended.

This is a cute, eerie little game with adorable animations and music!

One of my favorite narrative games. Dark, hilarious, disturbing, yet oddly moving at times. It's not a challenging game: you essentially are navigating scenes, making a few choices, and occasionally solving a bit of a puzzle, but you'll be rewarded with funny characters, a fantastic premise, and a story you'll keep thinking about long after you finish playing.

Fantastic art and very interesting story, but it was truly just a story rather than a game, which I was not expecting. I found myself eager for the ending because I wanted to finish the story, but I was exhausted with mindlessly clicking through conversation and walking back and forth (maybe a handful of actual puzzles in the game). If you are looking for a visual novel, highly recommend. If you are looking for a game, I think you should consider something else.

Really fun and quirky game! Her voice is hilarious. I loved her voice, the art and the humor. 10/10 recommend!

this game is pretty interesting and i love the storyline c:

some spoilers ahead, dont read if you're playing this game for the first time c:

i find that the [spoiler]mild dirty jokes funny and did not expect misfortune to be able to curse at her age.. but lets face it i think kids nowadays who are probably younger than her knew and used those curse words too.

i also like the way the game developer made the game so realistic. it wasn't all sparkles and fairy tale like. i like how misfortune is really positive and real about her life, despite knowing she's going to die, she's still able to make jokes out of it.[spoiler]

i rate this game 8.5/10. i would recommend others to play c:

Facinating couple hours game with really cool art. Does not overstay its welcome, though occasionally branches slightly, so have a few save files throughout your playthrough in case you want to go back and see some differences.

i really like this game, Little Misfortune. I keep coming back to play it from time to time when I'm bored--the horror of the game, the plot twist, the art, the music, the smoothness of it all--this game hits all the correct spots for me, like unpacking :)

I adore this game with all my being. The art style is so pretty, and Little Misfortune is just such a cute little crafted character. It is a decently short game, so I'd recommend buying it when it's on sale! :lilcutie:

Game is so cute, Misfortune is so innocent and such a lady <3 Also the songs and aesthetics are great! play it for a good short story

Great fun, well written and you choose how to play for different outcomes. It's not a long game but it's cheap enough and I really enjoyed it.

I really enjoyed playing through this one. The art was beautiful and the dialogue was silly yet impactful. It offers a powerful look at a child's attempt to understand and mentally distance themselves from abuse/neglect. Overall, the story was definitely quite a bit darker than I was expecting but I am glad I played through it.

**CW for scenes of suicide, dead children, dead animals, and mentions of child neglect/abuse.**

Also, make sure to get all the sparkle options the first time or you won't get all of the achievements. Definitely worth a second play through through.

I played it for almost 4 hours, typical indie games. But I got hooked up on this game lmao, the story was so good yet disgusting (vomit Spoiler alert), Just buy it so you will experienced it xD xD .

I have played a lot of games that weren't for me, but this is a rare case in which I wanted my money back.

This hollow, 3-hour game is on Steam for $20? That's kind of outrageous.

GAMEPLAY:
-Does not exist.
-I love myself a spooky walking sim. This is not even a walking sim. It barely feels interactive. If you could so much as walk back and forth as the characters talked, I would at least respect this as a walking sim, but even that is not possible in Little Misfortune. The bar is sea-level and it's not being met.

STORY:
-There is NO way this game was written by a writer.
-If you saw the trailer, you've already seen the best parts of the game.
-Devoid of insightful themes, aside from some interesting commentary on the way that emotions can be hidden.
-The banter is repetitive and same-y. The story shows its hand at the start of the game, and the developments are shockingly predictable; so predictable that I expected a twist to the twist. There wasn't one.
-Strangely mean-spirited.
-In my opinion? Gross.
-The grossness has no place in the story. We put the story on hold for a bit to watch a cow shit on a baby cow. Your basic storytelling needs will not be met. Not a satisfying story, and it will not stay with you.
-Typing errors made me think this game was not originally released in English. It was.

WHAT YOU SHOULD PLAY INSTEAD:
-If you want spooky vibes and dark themes in a 2.5d game with multiple death-themed endings: play Neverending Nightmares
-If you want an adventurous, horror-themed game that you can feel safe playing in the dark, all about a little girl who needs more care than the world has offered her: play Ib (which is free if you play the og version)
-If you're moody and you just want to feel less neglected: play Night in the Woods (which is not for me personally, but it's a beloved and well-received game with far more staying power than this one)
-If you want horror: there are a lot of good horror games out there, but my recent recommendation would be Mortuary Assistant

another horror game banger by killmonday studios. keep in mind, this one is more of a visual novel and there really isn't much gameplay. the visuals, voice acting, and cinematics are so charming.

if you are looking for another game in the style of fran bow and more laid back, then this is the game for you!

ABSOLUTELY CHARMING!
This was some of the most fun I've had playing a game in many. The story was top notch and after my first play through i jumped right back into another because I wanted to see the dialog options i didn't select. I did not expect to laugh as much as i did, as a major fan of the tales from the crypt and dark humour this was right up my alleyway! Can't suggest picking it up any more than saying it's a good time.

The art style and youtube shorts drew me in, the price, story, voice acting, twists, turns, and Little Misfortune herself were what stole my heart. As a survivor of ACE myself and having had similar parents I felt right at place taking a walk in those little shoes. IT didn't even trigger any PTSD!
It isn't terribly long at maybe a 3 hour play through but it's worth every cent.
11/10, because Freakin yikess....

Hilarious but sad story, would recommend if you like story type games.

Short, easy game with a great story and a character that sticks with you after you play. Gotta love that little lady!

I enjoyed this game so much: the beautiful artwork, the great music and voice acting, the funny moments (hamsters) and Benjamin the fox... It took a story of trauma and made it beautiful and funny through innocence, and that touched my lil' cutie heart.

The game is short and the gameplay is limited, it's mostly storytelling, but the main character is lovely and the dialogue is full of cute and dark humour that I really really loved!

Also, I absolutely loved the art, character design, settings, etc. Overall, it was a joyful experience that I hope it was a little longer!

if you find farting and vomiting funny, then you will probably like this game.

also, the game is short (4 hours tops) and absolutely linear, i.e. it's not a choices matter game, although there's a lot of choices, but they only change insignificant details.
in fact, it's not just linear, it's also very simple, i mean, the plot is so predictable that since the beginning you start to think like, it can't be this plain and there has to be more to it, but no. everything in this game is exactly what it seems, there will be no mysteries to be solved, no unexpected twists, no revealing – nothing. it could be an easy and relaxing game if it wasn't so grim.

the themes of the game are dark, it's mostly death, suffering, injustice, hopelessness and being consumed by all kinds of vices, but the game treats them quite lightly, like, being ok with it, so there isn't any deep darkness or sadness, there's a lot of black and cringy humor instead.

the game focuses a lot on social criticism, but the views presented are quite shallow and trite, which makes the authors themselves, in a way, the kind of people they are critical of. i'd like to say something good about this game, but, other than voice acting, i don't know what else.
i'm not an art connoisseur, and maybe some would say, the style of drawing in this game is great/fine/lovely etc., but for me it looks like… well, maybe not like "a child could draw this", lol, but like a half-assed job and poor quality of production.
i can't say the game is all that bad, more like disappointing, and i guess i could've spent the time on something better and more worthwhile.

Despite being a short game, Little Misfortune still delivers in terms of quality. Cute character, gorgeous art and animations, surprisingly good voice acting. The story, while fairly simple and straightforward, still delivers a punch. Would recommend to give it at try.

What a beautiful hand drawn gem this game is! It's short but absolutely worth it. The main character is such a cute, quirky, funny little girl. The voice acting is great. But it's definitely emotional and dark. I did shed some tears. Definitely recommend. Great little bonus was that I played it in October and the game is set in October.

Such a lovely game to play!!! I enjoyed so many aspects such as the characters both in personality and design, the plot being very enticing and creative, the art styles and music were to die for, and the ability to travel back to my own childhood through so many relatable themes and games and overall just brought me so much joy.

I would recommend this game to anyone who has a fondness for "choose your own adventure" stories, loves a cheeky main character or just an appreciator of indie games that can be relateable.

one of the best games i've played, i've played it twice now and it's just something i can't forget,, art work is good, the voice acting, and dark humor are great,,

Came across this game through a random TikTok audio and damn, I'm glad I invested the time and money into this game. The story is dark, well told from a child's perspective, and is not for the feint of heart. Little Misfortune is a wonderfully voice-acted character, as much flack as she gets from in game characters, I loved listening to her over and over again as I completed the game. The art style is a wonderful contrast between characters and Misfortune's own drawings. The minigames are engaging and make you feel like a kid. Definitely would recommend this game!

This feels empty after having just experienced the unexpected depth of Fran Bow. I also can’t quite place who this title is targeting. There’s this crude—and at times, pointless—adult humor overlaying gameplay that a young child could easily accomplish. And while the mini games of Fran Bow were just as simple as they are here, their nostalgic, collective arcade theme infused said encounters with warmth—unlike the button smashing offered in Little Misfortune. Honestly, aside from being driven by an easy 100%, I only finished this game to discover if I’d guessed correctly how the girl died. At least it’s pretty, but being a sucka for gorgeous games that fall flat is a thing I’m putting behind me.

I just finished this game and it's fricken adorable, I'm loving the art style of this game, as will as I'm enjoying the story and making chooses throughout the game play. Why haven't I play this game sooner.

I would definitely play this game again to get the rest of the achievements that I haven't got in my first play though and I would definitely recommend this to other people.

This is an amazing game with many fun achievements to get. I absolutely love the gameplay, the story, the mystique, everything about this game makes it perfect. Little Misfortune tells the best story about a little lady who has quite the misfortune.

Prime example of how Steam tags can steer you wrong. This game crosses the line between point and click, and visual novel. Hardly any puzzles or side games. You're just on a track listening the The Voice and and making observations. I guess there is more than one ending, but I didn't find it engaging enough to play again. Too bad

It's very cute and very funny. I just feel it's a bit short at around 3 hours. The plot was good but a little obvious perhaps. The decisions you make don't have a strong sense of what they do at any point. I did really enjoy it in general and I appreciate the great work from such a small dedicated team. It has so much charm and you'll really fall in love with the characters.