Little Things (video game)
{{Short description|2010 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Little Things
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| image = Little Things cover.jpg
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| developer = KLICKTOCK
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| released = 2010
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| modes = Single-player
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Little Things is a 2010 iOS game by Australian studio KLICKTOCK.{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/little-things/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad|title=Little Things|website=Metacritic|access-date=2019-07-15|archive-date=2019-09-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190915214735/https://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/little-things|url-status=live}} A sequel entitled Little Things Forever was released on May 31, 2012. In this version, it is a hidden object game, where users attempt to find specific items called "colorful patchworks" hidden in a larger design made up of thousands of "little things" in a list.{{Cite web|url=https://www.coolsmartphone.com/2015/11/25/129586/|title=18 fun little games I've tried|date=November 25, 2015|access-date=July 15, 2019|archive-date=July 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715045819/https://www.coolsmartphone.com/2015/11/25/129586/|url-status=live}}
A newer version of the game, called Little Things Remastered was released on Itch.io website for Windows, Mac OS and Android for free, including levels from the original game and Forever.{{Cite web |title=Little Things® Remastered by klicktock |url=https://klicktock.itch.io/little-things-remastered |access-date=2023-01-21 |website=itch.io |language=en |archive-date=2023-01-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121115439/https://klicktock.itch.io/little-things-remastered |url-status=live }}
Critical reception
=Little Things=
148apps gave it 4 stars, writing "Lose yourself in Little Things. It might be one of the simplest, purest pleasures you've experienced on the iPad yet."{{Cite web|url=https://www.148apps.com/reviews/ipad-review/|title=Little Things for iPad Review | 148Apps|website=www.148apps.com|access-date=2019-07-15|archive-date=2019-07-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715045817/https://www.148apps.com/reviews/ipad-review/|url-status=live}} PadGadget gave it 4.5/5 stars, commenting "Little Things is a fun game for everyone. If you like games that challenge you by finding lots of hidden objects, this game will bring a relaxing game-play time for you and others. The game is great for any occasion because it’s simple and fun, but yet brings a lot of challenges for you. It’s a very good download for your iPad."{{cite web |url=http://www.padgadget.com/2010/08/15/little-things-for-ipad-app-review/ |title=Little Things for iPad – App Review {{!}} PadGadget |website=www.padgadget.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100816163258/http://www.padgadget.com/2010/08/15/little-things-for-ipad-app-review/ |archive-date=2010-08-16}} TapScape said "Little Things is a fun little iSpy like game with a cartoonish design and timeless feel. This is a great game to have on hand for found moments and gameplay for the entire family."{{Cite web|url=https://www.tapscape.com/little-things-harkens-back-to-the-day-of-ispy/|title=Review of Little Things Game for iPad - Photo Search Game from KlickTock|date=August 12, 2010|access-date=July 15, 2019|archive-date=July 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715045820/https://www.tapscape.com/little-things-harkens-back-to-the-day-of-ispy/|url-status=live}} SlideToPlay gave it 3/4, writing " Little Things has a great new approach to hidden object games, but could use some greater optimization. "{{Cite web|url=http://www.slidetoplay.com/|title=Slide to Play | All About iOS Gaming|website=Slide to Play|access-date=2014-10-03|archive-date=2008-09-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080908022839/http://www.slidetoplay.com/|url-status=live}}
=Little Things Forever=
Little Things Forever has a rating on Metacritic of 90% based on 5 critic reviews.{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/little-things-forever/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad|title=Little Things Forever|website=Metacritic|access-date=2019-07-15|archive-date=2019-05-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190520144205/https://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/little-things-forever|url-status=live}}
Gamezebo said " For three dollars (or five in HD)? This is a game for everyone. "{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamezebo.com/2012/05/31/little-things-forever-review/|title=Little Things Forever Review|author=Eli Cymet|date=31 May 2012|access-date=15 July 2019|archive-date=15 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715055830/https://www.gamezebo.com/2012/05/31/little-things-forever-review/|url-status=live}} AppSpy wrote " Little Things Forever revisits a classic formula, pairing it with amazing visual design and simple mechanics that prove to be incredibly addictive. "{{Cite web|url=https://www.appspy.com/review/5174/little-things-forever-review|title=Little Things® Forever Review|website=appspy.com|access-date=2019-07-15|archive-date=2019-07-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715045820/https://www.appspy.com/review/5174/little-things-forever-review|url-status=live}} 148Apps said " Little Things Forever won't appeal to those who like tons of action or marauding zombies, but for the mellower solving set and as a family activity it's a delight. It's also the rare game where I urge you to turn the volume up – even the music makes for a wonderfully addictive experience. "{{Cite web|url=https://www.148apps.com/reviews/review-6/|title=Little Things Forever Review | 148Apps|website=www.148apps.com|access-date=2019-07-15|archive-date=2019-07-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715045819/https://www.148apps.com/reviews/review-6/|url-status=live}} PocketGamerUK said " A sublimely understated hidden object game that shows that, sometimes, subtle improvements to a strong foundation are all a sequel needs. "{{Cite web|url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/041931/little-things-forever/|title=Little Things Forever|website=www.pocketgamer.com|date=13 June 2012 |access-date=2019-07-15|archive-date=2019-07-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715045819/https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/041931/little-things-forever/|url-status=live}} TouchArcade wrote " On every level, Little Things Forever hits all of the right notes: it is easy to pick up, fun to play alone or with a friend, simple yet challenging, and extremely replayable. Fan of the genre or skeptic, there are few games to be found on iOS that are as worth the price as this one. "{{Cite web|url=https://toucharcade.com/2012/06/15/little-things-forever-review-we-go-any-deeper-we-just-raise-the-stakes/|title='Little Things Forever' Review - We Go Any Deeper, We Just Raise the Stakes.|date=June 15, 2012|access-date=July 15, 2019|archive-date=July 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715045822/https://toucharcade.com/2012/06/15/little-things-forever-review-we-go-any-deeper-we-just-raise-the-stakes/|url-status=live}}