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'''''Animal Well''''' is |
'''''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 was released for [[PlayStation 5]], [[Windows]], and [[Nintendo Switch]] on May 9, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=2024-03-17 |title=''Animal Well'' launches May 9 |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/03/animal-well-launches-may-9 |access-date=2024-03-17 |website=Gematsu |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Gameplay == |
== Gameplay == |
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Revision as of 19:56, 8 May 2024
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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 |
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 was released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Nintendo Switch on May 9, 2024.[1]
Gameplay
Animal Well revolves around exploration and puzzle solving. It has platforming elements to traverse the well.[2] The developer has described the game as not having that large of a map, "but it aims to be much denser".[3]
Development
Animal Well started development in 2017. It uses a custom engine designed by the game's sole developer, Billy Basso. The game is rendered in different layers, using various lighting techniques, fluid simulation and particle effects to give the 2D art a sense of depth. The engine also has very low latency, allowing for precise platforming.[4] In January 2023, YouTuber videogamedunkey announced that Animal Well would be the first game released by his indie game publisher Bigmode.[5]
References
- ^ Romano, Sal (March 17, 2024). "Animal Well launches May 9". Gematsu. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Peltz, Jon (June 27, 2022). "Animal Well preview: a beautiful pixelated Metroidvania". NME. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ Basso, Billy (February 10, 2022). "The secrets of Animal Well, coming to PS5". PlayStation.Blog. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ Basso, Billy (July 20, 2022). "How Animal Well taps into PS5 hardware to elevate 2D pixel-art platforming". PlayStation.Blog. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ Wheeler, C. J. (January 9, 2023). "Intriguing pixel Metroidvania Animal Well has found a publisher". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved January 9, 2023.