Animal Well is a Metroidvania video game developed by Shared Memory and published by Bigmode. The player controls a blob and explores a labyrinth filled with animals. It released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Nintendo Switch on May 9, 2024.[1]
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| Developer(s) | Shared Memory |
| Publisher(s) | Bigmode |
| Programmer(s) | Billy Basso |
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| Release | May 9, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Metroidvania, puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
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*91 on PC
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Game Informer
MAY 9, 2024
Teeming with life, secrets, and charm that surprise and delight, Animal Well held my full, undivided attention. Even in its most trying moments, it left a mark of endearment on me thanks to its absorbing soundscape, distinct yet familiar pixel-based art style, and flexible, mold-breaking approach to exploration.
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PLAYSTATION 5
86
Wccftech
MAY 9, 2024
Animal Well is a fantastic breakout title from both a new developer and publishing studio. Fans of Fez and Tunic will feel right at home jumping into this well.
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85
PSX Brasil
MAY 9, 2024
Animal Well is stunning and mysterious, a visual delight that offers open-ended and stimulating exploration. The total lack of explanation may deter some of the public, but anyone willing to see the bottom of the iceberg, or rather, of the well, will have a lot to enjoy in this surrealist metroidvania
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80
Push Square
MAY 9, 2024
Animal Well is an extremely rewarding game — if you're willing to lose yourself in it. The sort of mysteries it's hiding go well beyond finding collectibles, giving you a rich and detailed world to unpack. If you have the patience and the curiosity, it's absolutely worth plumbing its depths.
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80
COGconnected
MAY 9, 2024
Animal Well is a refreshing twist on the Metroidvania formula. Its tight platforming and clever puzzles make each exhilarating trek to distinct regions a blast. Although the retro-inspired art direction and odd presentation may not resonate with everyone, the originality and charm that imbues the game make this trip to the absurd a must for fans of the genre.
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PLAYSTATION 5
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Kotaku
MAY 9, 2024
There’s no doubt in my mind that Animal Well is one of the best games of the year. It’s also one I’ll never forget.
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