Venture into the woods as you play Little Goody Two Shoes, a phantasmagorical horror narrative adventure where all your decisions matter!
The game combines elements of RPGs, dating sims, horror, and puzzle-solving into a narrative-driven adventure. Over the course of a week, players manage the protagonist Elise's relationships, complete jobs to earn money, and make choices that impact the branching storyline during the day. At night, players navigate spooky, supernatural areas, solving puzzles and evading deadly enemies.
During the day, players engage in a slice-of-life simulation, interacting with villagers, taking on odd jobs, and strengthening relationships with potential love interests. Dialogue choices impact the story and Elise's standing with the townspeople. At night, players explore dark, phantasmagorical areas, solving puzzles and employing stealth to avoid supernatural foes. Managing Elise's hunger and sanity is crucial to surviving these perilous journeys.
Players must strategically allocate time and resources to keep Elise fed, healthy, and mentally sound. Earning money to buy food is essential, as hunger steadily depletes over time. Similarly, the trials Elise faces at night can quickly drain her sanity, leading to a game over if not properly managed. This creates a sense of tension as players balance Elise's well-being with progressing the story.
The night segments feature a variety of environmental puzzles and logic-based challenges. Some even task players with directly controlling Elise, such as navigating through a maze or evading enemies. Exploration is rewarded, as players must thoroughly scour the detailed, dreamlike environments to uncover hidden paths, collect items, and piece together the game's deeper mysteries.
The game features a nonlinear storyline with multiple possible endings, determined by the choices players make. Each decision, interaction, and action taken can have far-reaching consequences, shaping the ultimate fate of Elise and the people of Kieferberg. This encourages multiple playthroughs as players strive to uncover all of the game's narratives and outcomes.