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As poor villager Elise, balance work, romance and suspicion by day, then explore dangerous woods and solve puzzles at night.
Released 07 Nov 2023
Earn Money at Chores
Date Village Women
Manage Village Suspicion
Venture into the woods as you play Little Goody Two Shoes, a phantasmagorical horror narrative adventure where all your decisions matter!
Developed by AstralShift · Published by Square Enix
Elise is an ambitious young woman living in the village of Kieferberg. After finding a pair of red shoes, she is drawn toward the mysterious woods, and her choices shape how her story unfolds.
By day, Elise earns money through short job minigames, talks with villagers, and builds relationships with romanceable women. Time is limited, so she must choose how to spend it while keeping the villagers’ suspicion of her in check.
At night, Elise ventures into the woods to explore, solve puzzles, avoid enemies, and uncover its secrets. She must also manage needs such as hunger, health, and sanity; the game offers multiple endings tied to her choices and relationships.
Reviewers often praise the distinctive visual style, atmospheric music, story and characters, and romance between Elise and the women she can date. Many enjoy the contrast between village life and the eerie nighttime woods, along with the minigames and multiple endings. Some find the night sections frustrating, particularly puzzles and encounters that rely on trial and error; others criticize repetitive routines, limited replay variation, or endings that feel underwhelming.
There once was Elise, a vibrant and ambitious young lass with a big dream – becoming filthy rich. Alas, the stars didn’t seem to reserve much fortune for our protagonist. Elise, who came from humble beginnings, had no choice but to spend her days assisting her fellow neighbours with menial tasks to make a living.
One day, Elise discovers a pair of beautiful, shiny red shoes buried in her backyard – what a surprise! Bewitched, she embarks on a fearful journey that draws her ever closer into the heart of the mysterious Woods.
Will Elise risk it all for the sake of a dream come true, or settle for her humble day-to-day life? The ending of this tale is yours to write…
Little Goody Two Shoes is a horror narrative adventure game, set in a hand-painted fairy tale environment. There are 10 possible endings to fit your choices and actions in the game.
But there’s more than meets the eye here, as you must also manage multiple aspects of Elise’s life in the village to stay alive. Remember, all decisions matter in this story!
During the day, you will need to strengthen Elise’s bonds with her fellow villagers and work to make a living by playing fun minigames.
But once the moon rises, make sure to keep Elise fed, healthy and sane in the multiple encounters with deadly foes as she makes her way further into the Woods.
Kieferberg is a small and devout village, which means Elise will need to carefully navigate her relationships with the villagers to avoid arousing suspicion of witchcraft and be left to die in the Woods as punishment.
At night, Elise can roam around the Woodlands, a mystical and phantasmagorical realm where enigmas and deadly enemies await as she tries to uncover its secrets.
Through a limited day and night cycle Elise will need to carefully manage her needs if she wants to stay alive to finish her tale.
Get struck by Cupid’s arrow and fall in love with the charming bachelorettes of Kieferberg. In this all-female cast of romanceable characters, unlock dreamy date scenes and storylines for each of them.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 40 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
