Animal Well
| Animal Well | |
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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 an upcoming Metroidvania video game developed by Shared Memory and published by Bigmode. The player controls a blob and explores a labyrinth filled with animals. It will be released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Nintendo Switch on May 9, 2024.[1]
Gameplay[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ "Animal Well launches May 9". Gematsu. March 17, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Peltz, Jon (June 27, 2022). "'Animal Well' preview: a beautiful pixelated Metroidvania". NME. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ "The secrets of Animal Well, coming to PS5". PlayStation.Blog. February 10, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ "How Animal Well taps into PS5 hardware to elevate 2D pixel-art platforming". PlayStation.Blog. July 20, 2022. 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.