This War of Mine: The Little Ones

GamingBoltAaron Main

9/10

For those looking for a unique and unexplored side to war in a slow, gruelingly unforgiving setting, this game is perfect. It will take several tries to get it right, but the truth behind it is there really is no "right" way to survive in war.

Push SquareMatt Adcock

9/10

Braving the sniper fire of Call of Duty-loving console players, anti-war-'em-up This War of Mine: The Little Ones brings the civilian side of conflict to the PlayStation 4. 11 Bit Studios has created a heart-wrenching experience of a game, one that puts you in charge of a group of adults and children stuck in a scarily believable situation. Trying to survive until the ceasefire is everything here, and, perhaps more importantly, you may find out just what lengths you are prepared to go to in order to do so.

WellPlayedKieran Stockton

8.8/10

As depressing as it is innovative, This War of Mine: The Little Ones is a powerful and challenging experience that tackles mature themes of the fate of humanity when war cuts us off from society.

Attack of the FanboyDean James

While the new console release of This War of Mine: The Little Ones does not really bring anything new to the table from the most updated PC version, the surprisingly emotional situations and impressive scavenging and survival system is worth checking out for anybody that missed out on the original release.

GamingTrendJosh Devlin

70/100

This War of Mine: The Little Ones is a fun, yet difficult survival game that fans of Don’t Starve, and the like, will most certainly enjoy. It takes a chance in telling the story of war from a rarely seen civilian angle, but ultimately doesn’t deliver an engaging narrative. The addition of children doesn’t add much to the original 2014 release besides a few new items to craft. And the potential for a great and addictive survival experience is hindered by a wonky combat system.

DestructoidNic Rowen

6.5/10

Saying “You should play this game, but don’t expect to enjoy it” makes it sound like homework. It’s homework of the human spirit that I think will enrich your life and broaden your horizons, but still homework. It’s up to you if that seems like something you want to take on.

Impulse GamerDakoda Barker

‘War is hardest on children,’ one character, Christo, remarks as he rushes about the ruined apartment building, scavenging and building in an attempt to

Game SkinnyJack Einhorn (skullkid)

5/10

With such a strong base game, The Little Ones expansion pack doesn't exactly add anything worthwhile.

Xbox AchievementsLee Bradley

Unscored

Marko was the first to die. One night while out scavenging for food and resources, the former firefighter was attacked and killed. He had survived the bombing of the city and the firefights that followed, but couldn’t defend himself against a group of thugs attempting to protect their own meagre belongings. He died in a crumbling apartment building.