New Little King's Story Review

In the centuries before the revival of representative government, monarchies tended to wield absolute power. And in New Little King’s Story, you – as that little king – hold all the cards. Even with your cache of advisors constantly chattering in your ear, everything that ends up happening in New Little King’s Story is at the behest of you, the non-descript young man with the oversized crown and ornate clothing.


Such is the life of a young king, who gets thrust into an unusual situation almost immediately upon beginning the game, forcing him to rebuild his shattered realm. But the plot of New Little King’s Story isn’t what will keep you engaged; in fact, it’s almost entirely unimportant. Rather, the game’s very essence – creating, molding and controlling an ever-growing kingdom – will undoubtedly lure Vita gamers in. The thing is, while New Little King’s Story draws you in with its complexity and promise of absolute, monarchial-like control, its cumbersome feel and hazy explanations weigh the game down considerably.


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