Where large open worlds are the norm, Lil Gator Game lowers the scale instead and excels because of it.
Review - Lil Gator Game is a delight, thanks to strong writing, worthwhile collectibles, thoughtful exploration, and rewarding sidequests.
"The Derby-based (the UK) indie games publisher/developer Playtonic Friends and indie games developer MegaWobble, are today very happy and excited to announce that their adorable action/adventure game “Lil Gator Game“, is now available for Playstation (the PS5 and PS4) and Xbox (Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One) consoles via digital stores." - Jonas Ek, TGG.
From PSU: "Though Lil Gator Game isn't especially long, it leaves an indelible mark on you, like a high-five with a loved one that leaves your hand with a pleasant soreness to remind you of the fact. Lil Gator is restorative in a way that many games just aren't - it slowly strips away your layers of resistance until you fall in love with its straightforward, though greatly satisfying adventure platform beats. Lil Gator Game is unreservedly pure, distilled happiness and innocence all in one glorious concoction and couldn't we all do with a bit more of that these days?"