I'm impressed with how engaging Animal Well is while purposefully relying on a limited vocabulary. All it needs are a few switches, some levers, water, spikes, bubbles, a map, some aggressive creatures, and an inspired toolkit. I was pleasantly surprised by some multi-room puzzles and how Basso conceived of boss fights within the language of the game. Best of all is the lighting, which literally makes the game shine and is important to moving through the world.

Reviewed on May 26, 2024


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