A Little Less Desperation Demo

If you take a look at some of the stories that involve alien sightings and abductions, it would appear that they are very interested in our planet for some reason. On top of that, they are never subtle when it comes to taking people for tests, given the fact that they do not bother to blank their memories after the fact.

A Little Less Desperation is a point & click adventure game that features a humorous take on the subject of aliens and abductions. The whole experience is designed to be both funny and challenging at the same time, given the fact that you have to solve tough puzzles in order to advance the story. However, the mechanics are pretty much the same as in most point & click titles you might have played over the years.

The story puts you in the role of an organic vegetable farmer by the name of Jacob, who gets abducted by aliens as he is taking a walk through the woods at night. Although the whole thing is a big misunderstanding, the poor farmer still ends up in a dangerous situation, not to mention that the fate of the entire galaxy rests in his ability to stop the bad guys from winning.

You can interact with the environment in a variety of ways, depending on what you are trying to do. Most objects can be observed, picked up or used, and you can also talk with other creatures if they possess the ability to do so. Naturally, you can also collect items and store them in your inventory, as well as combine them with other objects if the solution involves extensive tinkering.

As for the graphics, the game takes its inspiration from comic books, and there are actually a few strips that explain the story instead of cutscenes. Even the level design and the color palette are cartoony, which makes for a unique atmosphere. On top of that, the voice acting may not be top notch, but it goes great with the humor style, in spite of the German accents.

All things considered, A Little Less Desperation has a very polished demo and a bright future ahead it itself if it keeps the same quality level throughout the development period. Hence, the puzzles are great, and the story is very intriguing as well. You can show your support for the developers by backing the game’s Kickstarter campaign.