Animal Well Nintendo Switch Review - Is It Worth It?

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[@PanSangex]

the fact that the creator of this game got inspired from super mario brothers 2 in some mechanics makes it even better

[@Droobie03]

I think that was a joke because the publisher jokes about Super Mario Bros 2 a lot.

[@markusszelbracikowski956]

The funniest thing is to have Dunkey's first published game to get a 10/10 score with him making fun of these scores all the time.

[@seanschultz2406]

Arlo seemed to like this game a bit….

[@Boss_Fight_Index_muki]

i wonder what this game looks like on a CRT tv?

[@LudgerBeats]

Omg that would be magical

[@metalmilitia89]

This game reminds me of Bowser’s Big Bean Burrito.

[@jaykebird2go]

This sounds like the next generation Fez. Fez was such a great puzzle platformer with very big and challenging puzzles, and this sounds similar - although with more of a Metroidvania influence than a weird 2-D/3-D hybrid Fez had.

[@erikrevier4053]

10/10, not bad.

[@ax3135]

halo 2 and 3 fans, this one's for you.

[@DanielRhea-cf6fc]

This game reminds of Knack 🤔

[@denycast]

Playing it for a good hour. And I am really likeing it so far👍 I can recommend it🙂

[@williamhicks7807]

This comment is dedicated to the combination of Halo 2 and Halo 3 this game provides.

[@superdajoka]

Animal Well makes you feel like batman

[@KazuhikoTsuki]

I actually enjoy the lack of music and more focus on the sound effects in this game. gives a great ambiance and making me even more eager to discover this world myself!

[@dougfoster445]

Ok so what’s the meme with this game being like halo? So confused

[@HighKnighter]

Dunkey makes jokes about halo alot. Dunkey also made this game.

[@Mohgenstein]

@@HighKnighterhe didn’t make it, he published it. Give the creator some respect.

[@dougfoster445]

@@HighKnighter goooootcha

[@shaqtaku]

this game is fuckin hard, been running around in circles for too long

[@gerg2999]

Does this game let you visit papa johns to order a pizza?

[@samedz3966]

So... A pixel version of Hollow Knight?

[@brucefields7009]

I'm reading every comment in Videogamedunkey's voice 😂

[@spikesagal]

It's more of a metroidwellia.

[@chiquita683]

Its 11/10

[@tonsofsodium6641]

Too bad it'll lose GOTY to Super Mario 2

[@uyhhyu736]

Can you confirm if this game is like Halo 2 and Halo 3

[@mattdekker5693]

Everyone talking about how great this game is but just from this video alone it looks boring and dumb. I cant tell if the high review scores are just a meme because its apparently related to Dunkey in some way?

[@Drstrange3000]

It really isn't boring. It is .ore of a puzzle game and causes you to really think. It is actually very engaging. There is detail and things to find and do everywhere.

[@mattdekker5693]

@@Drstrange3000 im dumb

[@Drstrange3000]

@@mattdekker5693 You're all good.

[@mattdekker5693]

@@Drstrange3000 thanks

[@greengleens]

I like the lack of music in the review; it gives us a peek into the atmosphere of Animal Well.

[@bakedbeings]

Review needs a lot more echo and reverb to recreate open well ambience, 3/10.

[@masondueck6906]

I heard if you wish list you get a free loaf of wonderbread.

[@BeretBay]

That offer has expired now though unfortunately. 😞

[@Ursi_]

@@BeretBayexpired wonder bread is still wonder bread

[@chiquita683]

Mine was delivered this morning, eating PB&J watching this

[@bennettnez4711]

My wishlist was born with animal well on it

[@gustavovazquez1660]

I heard this game is like halo 2 on halo 3

[@jetsguy226]

Do you have Animal Well on your wishlist yet?

[@jjuta1]

That’s like Halo 5!

[@whatsyourba]

I heard it's almost like halo 1 lan with ssbm breaks. Iykyk

[@ashtonallen7524]

Are you guys talking about animal well? 🧍‍♂️ 👀

[@BeretBay]

Halo 2 meets Halo 3. Weird, I heard the same.

[@glorbojibbins2485]

I heard if you beat it without dying you unlock Big Yoshi

[@allenprieto8983]

Excellent review! Can't wait to play. I hope it isn't as difficult as Bowsers Big Bean Burrito.

[@TehPwnographer]

The first Dunk-like game

[@noskes1]

Its realy make you feel like Videogamedonkey.

[@gansduif555]

I have the sudden desire to eat spaghetti and meatballs

[@niveketihw1897]

Looks pretty cool. Metroidvania with little to no combat is appealing.

[@slashingkatie7872]

If you don’t buy Animal Well, Dunkey will throw you off a building

[@TayoEXE]

This game looks beautiful. I've been getting a little tired by AAA titles lately to be honest... Sometimes I just want a well-crafted game that is fun, charming, and doesn't have some sort of "realistic" aethetic. I'd love to try this.

[@Roko-jb5hl]

The worst is those tedious tutorials and nonstop cut scenes…. Some games don’t even feel like games anyway, but just annoying interactive movies. If I wanted to be annoyed and just watch, I’d turn on Netflix

[@TayoEXE]

@Roko-jb5hl I make the argument that modern AAA games often have focused so much on graphical fidelity, cutscenes, VA, etc., to the point they've almost put more time in the "video" and forgotten the "game" part. I'm honestly just tired and don't have time to play these huge games anymore unless it's something really important to me. They've become too expensive, and like you said, if I wanted to watch all these cinematics, I'd probably just watch a movie. Sometimes they can be good for simulations and role-playing, but sometimes I just want to play a fun game with clever and interesting mechanics that makes me feel I'm in control (because as the player, I literally should be). It's what a "controller" is for.

[@wesreleases6346]

This looks like the best indie Metroidvania since Knack 2!

[@Sirthatguy]

"it's basically knack 3" - everyone

[@diabeticman2194]

May 9th has become the most important day in gaming, as that's when Animal Well (the game that's like Halo 2 meets Halo 3) released

[@css1323]

“Halo 2 meets Halo 3” - Could you elaborate? lol.

[@why3994]

@@css1323 What is there to elaborate on?

[@css1323]

@@why3994 I’m not sure what was meant by the Halo reference. Guess I’m stupid.

[@why3994]

@@css1323 Basically, imagine if they made a game where halo 2 meets halo 3

[@disistheway2010]

@@css1323so if you took Halo 2 and then that game met Halo 3, you’d have Animal Well

[@TomLegend101]

It has a little something for everyone.

[@SaltyK28]

This game looks awesome! And the dev is so cool, he gave me a loaf of bread just for adding it to my wishlist

[@Hunter-xh2im]

At this rate this game may beat out Super Mario Bros 2 for game of the year

[@jguerrero7033]

Amazing 10/10, the File size is only 84 MB - Fortnite is around 20GB and growing..and its still trash - haha - Great job Animal Well!

[@amirgarcia547]

10/10, this game really makes you FEEL like an animal in a well.

[@Leopez02]

Only just because this is a 8-bit pixel art retro style Metroidvania 2D platformer game on the Nintendo Switch, I'll give a 10/10 for Animal Well even without playing the Game, but I know this is good defienitily after watching this awesome Review! 😍❤️‍🔥

[@b1bbly]

But does it beat Super Mario Bros 2?

[@ironember7597]

Reminds me a bit of rain world. Not so much the puzzles, but the atmosphere with both unique pixel art.

[@dg-vc8fz]

This game looks awesome i will have to get it! great job on the video Felix!

[@CMONCMON007]

Why is everyone talking about Halo when it comes to Animal Well??

[@AlphaFlare]

Go bigmode

[@ODISeth]

This feels a lot like a more forgiving Rain World which, yeah I appreciate Rain World was brutal

[@bakedbeings]

Will the Dunkey+Bassoon stand-up/DKC-covers tour be stopping in Australia?

[@Gecko822]

DAAAAAAAANG! Looks like I found the game to tie me over til Thousand Year Door!

[@Adam-oy6nc]

lol eggcorn. It’s tide me over not tie me over.

[@johndelanie3649]

The biggest positive I can give this game is that it actually runs well on Switch

[@pandasoxx5900]

Does it run at 60fps? Cheers

[@DonkThikkness]

I always wanted to play as a potato! Love the art direction.

[@noskes1]

I love this comment section. Those who dont like this game are nitpicking and biased.

[@zanfear]

Dang, the lighting and reflections aren't as good in this Switch version. This atmospheric game is worth playing on the best possible system to fully immerse yourself.

[@mrsupertash]

this is like date night at george clooney's house

[@buckysrevenge]

Puzzle heavy metroidvania where you use the other animals and environment... sounds a lot like Toki Tori 2+ (a pretty old game but is on a lot of newer systems and Steam)

[@geminisfl]

I "finished" the game today (and I say "finished" as "I reached the end" but far from completion); and I can't recommend it enough... It's a masterfully crafted game. Challenging without being frustrating. Amazing work from ONE developer.

[@james441]

I’m buying this

[@samkruppa7278]

Classic. Never played it.

[@CoyotebullPup]

WE MAKING IT OUT OF THE SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS WITH THIS ONE!!!

[@Chicomite]

I have like an hour left to decide if I want to preorder this game's collectors edition for $100. I'm a hardcore Metroidvania guy, but not huge on puzzle platforming. But I will play a game with unique/well thought out puzzles, or if the game is so good it doesn't matter. Is this one of those games? I'm cutting it really close, I'll probably pass on it and end up kicking myself later by playing and loving it.

[@aaryscare214]

Sweeeeet!! Grabbed this on Steam. Can’t wait to play it

[@tyg-zw7nn]

It sounds like Fez and La Mulana w/o combat.

[@Lucasio1209]

How does it run? 60 frames on the switch I imagine?

[@bjornelfving6751]

I would like to know this aswell. Can't figure out if I want this for Switch or Ps5

[@wonderfulemir6202]

@@bjornelfving6751 Guys ping me the answer if you ever get a reply, Im considering between PC or Switch, I hope it's 60 fps on the switch, but I really doubt it

[@matt8636]

@@wonderfulemir6202I’m in the same boat seems like a great game to take on the switch. Did you end up buying it?

[@TiodaniPKM]

Yes, it runs perfectly on Switch.

[@kyle2478]

Random question but how replayable is this game? Is this more like a one and done kind of game or is it one to keep coming back to?

[@jasonmyers8278]

Game gets a 10 out of 10 out of nowhere. Animal Well is a hidden gem for me. Game looks incredible.

[@Enigmalake]

I never liked or at least thought he was funny but if dunkey can publish quality indies I’m all for it

[@johncave3334]

I only play games that are rated 11/10. 😂

[@blondmop92]

Finally, a game that really makes me feel like Animal Well.

[@authormichellefranklin]

Picked it up-- can't wait!

[@saab_9]

It worth not paying more then 5 bucks

[@giulytsme]

This game I so good. I honestly can't believe what I'm playing-

[@MB-rt9pk]

This game is giving me little bit of Rain world vibe, which despite not being metroidvania, is also like ecosystem presented in beautiful visual and has great sound design. Definitely going to play this!

[@MathiasBjrnskov]

Man I love halo, and this looks like the spiritual successor

[@rickvince]

Is the Switch version the only one that looks that...colorless? Bleak and dark.

[@KingSlickJoker]

Play on the OLED model or it’s your tv.

[@magnificmango336]

Should’ve played the first 5% of the game then called it trash. Worked for Library of Ruina!

[@gravityhamster8805]

This game was incredible.

[@Frecklefish80]

This game is awesome. Can't stop exploring. Absolutely love it!!

[@Roko-jb5hl]

I just wish it wasn’t so dark… Give me the same game but with a sunny disposition and I’ll buy immediately.

[@WhatInTheActual]

"Animal Well" is a slam-Dunk .. . Pun intended 🏝️😋🎮📺

[@Jayy997]

What's the performance like?

[@Ray_2112]

flawless

[@Joeynator3000]

....KZbin thinks this is Animal Crossing. lol

[@walterchapman2094]

Looks perfect for Evercade

[@Kornkid933]

Ew Felix gross. Pass.

[@Onesteve3333]

It looks like it could actually be better than Knack 2. Well done!

[@MrCimryadeal]

5 ads in 5 minutes.............. Hope you'll use the money wisely.

[@milk_bath]

As a big fan of FEZ, this looks amazing.

[@WryOldFox]

Well well...nice to see Animal Well did so well. 😃

[@turdferguson2874]

The first strand open well type game

[@gnarface3831]

I don't think it's "fortunate" for dunkey and the devs. He's said he's only selecting great games to publish for big mode

[@samroe4294]

But does it make you feel like Animal Well?

[@GoroOno]

Have been playing this on PS Plus, it is absolutely incredible. Have never played anything like it in years.

[@meydenlowe19]

This is reminding me of Hollow Knight

[@quadeesimo815]

Finally, a true open-well game

[@brainst0rm]

This reminds me of Knytt in the best way.

[@stevenlewis2997]

So pleased for Dunkey and fam

[@NovakTrajkovic-mf1hs]

Wow, this game looks so good!

[@HandlingSmilus]

Dude that score ❤

[@megamcgee]

Reminds me of halo 2, if it were mixed with halo 3? Can’t place it

[@sigvif]

You're not funny.

[@megamcgee]

@@sigvif Are you going to post that on every halo comment 😏

[@Jormunguandr]

Comfy ambience