Later Alligator
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About Later Alligator
Later Alligator is a point-and-click adventure puzzle game made by SmallBü and released in 2019. You play as Pat, an alligator tangled in a chaotic family drama set in a city where everyone’s an alligator. The story follows Pat as he navigates a web of lies, dodges suspicious relatives, and uncovers secrets before time runs out. It’s a darkly comedic take on mob tropes with a reptilian twist. The game runs on PC, Switch, Linux, and Mac. If you like quirky dialogue, visual gags, and puzzles that mix urgency with absurdity, this one’s a niche hit.
Gameplay
You spend most of your time clicking objects, characters, and dialogue options to advance Pat’s story. The city is split into distinct zones like a nightclub, mansion, and subway, each with their own puzzles. Many challenges rely on environmental clues, like using a stolen phone to bypass security or timing movements to avoid detection. The cursor changes shape to hint at interactable items, a classic point-and-click staple. A countdown clock adds tension, forcing quick decisions. While exploration is linear, dialogue choices occasionally branch, affecting how Pat’s family reacts. The controls are simple but require precision for small clickable areas, which can frustrate on smaller screens.
What Players Think
Later Alligator holds a 76.8/100 on IGDB from 17 ratings, reflecting mixed but generally positive reception. The 14 achievements see a 21.5% average unlock rate, with the rarest, ”Art History Degree from CUANY”, snapped by just 5.8% of players. Community moods lean toward “amused” and “puzzled,” with some players criticizing unclear puzzle hints. Average playtime clocks in at 6-8 hours for completionists, though most finish the main story faster. Critics praise the absurd humor and art style but note recycled gameplay mechanics. A few forum threads debate the game’s meta-commentary on family dysfunction, which some find endearing, others underdeveloped.
PlayPile's Take
Later Alligator works best as a short, silly diversion for fans of indie adventures. The puzzles are clever but occasionally obtuse, and the humor lands hardest with those who enjoy dark, irreverent takes on mob stories. With a $15 price tag and 14 achievements, it’s a low-risk buy for genre enthusiasts. Skip it if you prefer deep narratives or precise platforming. The rarest achievement’s 5.8% rate suggests it’s a tough earn, plan to replay if you’re chasing 100%. Worth a playthrough for the laughs, but don’t expect anything impressive.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
76.8
RAWG Rating
4.5
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