ANIMAL WELL
Last updated: 2025-04-15
- Stunning audio-visuals create immersive experience.
- Rewarding exploration and intricate puzzle-solving.
- Excellent Metroidvania design with creative items.
- Universally acclaimed; a must-play masterpiece.
- Lacks guidance; requires external guides.
- Obscure collectibles; tedious for completionists.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 2000
- Helpful reviews
- 70%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 29%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 93%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 7%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 3592
- Negative points
- 1152
- Gameplay points
- 579
- Perf. points
- 80
- Rec. points
- 1021
- Misc points
- 195
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Stunning audio-visuals create immersion | The game features detailed pixel art, impressive lighting, and particle effects that modernize the retro aesthetic. The sound design and minimalist music create an immersive and eerie atmosphere. The world evokes mystery and rewards exploration. | 97% |
| Rewarding exploration and puzzle-solving | The game rewards exploration and experimentation, with puzzles that offer multiple solutions and secrets hidden throughout the world. Discovering new mechanics and areas provides a constant sense of accomplishment. The game gently guides the player without hand-holding, respecting their intelligence and problem-solving skills. | 66% |
| Creative items with varied uses | The game features unique and creative items that have multiple uses and encourage experimentation. These items are well-integrated into the world and puzzles, providing a refreshing twist on traditional Metroidvania mechanics. Discovering new uses for items is a major part of the fun. | 13% |
| Fun and addictive gameplay | The game is enjoyable and addictive, with many reviewers expressing a strong desire to keep playing. The game is also considered to be a good value for the money. However, these points are general enjoyment without specific details. | 11% |
| Meta puzzles and easter eggs | The game's puzzles contain meta elements and out-of-game easter eggs, rewarding players for breaking the game by anticipating player actions. The game allows for sequence breaking, with players finding unintended solutions. The game features interesting mechanics and requires strategic thinking and problem-solving. | 9% |
| Excellent Metroidvania design | The game is a top-tier Metroidvania that distills the most fun aspects of the genre. It features unique abilities and encourages exploration without excessive backtracking. The map design is excellent, and the game provides a satisfying sense of progression. | 8% |
| Large map, small file size | The game has a surprisingly large and intricate map, with a lot of content packed into a small file size. The map design is very good, and there is a lot to explore beyond the main quest line. The game's small size is impressive considering the amount of content it offers. | 4% |