ANIMAL WELL 100% Completion Nintendo Switch Review

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • I was very keen to play through Animal Well to 100% after all the hype and in my own time. Here are my final thoughts on the NIntendo Switch version! #AnimalWell #Nintendoswitch #review
    00:00 - What is Animal Well on Switch?
    01:19 - The world tells a tale
    02:21 - Now what!?
    04:06 - Combat or not
    04:55 - INspirations
    06:36 - The world
    07:49 - Switch price, physical and value
    08:40 - Final Thoughts
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Komentáře • 245

  • @SwitchUpYt
    @SwitchUpYt  Před 28 dny +15

    Hey SwitchUp Family. Pleased to finally play through this one, let's see if it lives up to the hype. Mark

    • @zezepq
      @zezepq Před 27 dny +1

      Love your videos, but in this case, I want to add something that might change the "value" score for some players
      The game is much longer than 6-10 hours
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      SPOILERS
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      The credits are a trick, they roll at around 1/3 of the game and then it transforms into a different genre, it stops being a somewhat traditional Metroidvania and becomes a more puzzle-like thing. It's not a second playthrough or post-game, but something more enigmatic! The metroidvania part acts almost like a tutorial of sorts, getting players in the correct mindspace to start finding the puzzles for themselves. And some of these puzzles are insane and sooooo creative!

  • @Epic_Curious
    @Epic_Curious Před 28 dny +47

    Animal well is not 5 hours. I'm 30 hours in and I will say the first ending was a false flag

    • @robbiepollock1893
      @robbiepollock1893 Před 28 dny +1

      ya i was gonna say the same thing.. im about 25 hours in and still have soo much more to unlock and discover

    • @Epic_Curious
      @Epic_Curious Před 28 dny +1

      PS Love all your content. You guys are the real deal.

    • @benrand8961
      @benrand8961 Před 27 dny +2

      Yup yup yup. Endgame is not a tack on to extend playtime, it’s the real game!

    • @squeemlives
      @squeemlives Před 26 dny +2

      ​@@benrand8961 nah it's absolutely a tack on. That isn't a bad thing! It's great for people who prefer hunting for collectibles and secrets, but to say that the post-credits is the 'real game' is like saying finding all the korok seeds is the real game in BotW. I think most people could and should stop Animal Well after the credits roll, the post-credit hype is out of control

    • @Kufunninapuh
      @Kufunninapuh Před 25 dny

      I think the 100% is a false flag.

  • @thomasbalzer3179
    @thomasbalzer3179 Před 27 dny +15

    The sound is my favorite part of this game and possibly my favorite sound design in a game ever. It’s prob because there is no music to behold.

  • @rissaarei5336
    @rissaarei5336 Před 27 dny +31

    I'm pretty mediocre at platforming and pixel art hurts my eyes, but holy canolli, this looks absolutely AMAZING! ♥ Can't agree with 16/20 for graphics; I don't even like pixel art and I can tell the art direction is superb.

  • @ronnychristenjoyer6778
    @ronnychristenjoyer6778 Před 28 dny +40

    I wish it had mysterious lore to uncover. Like in hollow knight where you found out more about this fallen civilization. It would add another layer to the game.

    • @denycast
      @denycast Před 28 dny +11

      Hmm I guess that is maybe missing, yes...
      Or just hasn't been deciphered yet😀

    • @user-kj9oz7lb8s
      @user-kj9oz7lb8s Před 28 dny +10

      I might be in the minority of people who ultimately felt that game (Hollow Knight) is overrated. Loved the atmosphere....but the illusion of progression, really ground my gears. Buying my own map, compass, pins etc. That isn't progression... it's busy work.

    • @emacsterm2949
      @emacsterm2949 Před 27 dny +2

      I was waiting for lore to drop in…

    • @SwitchUpYt
      @SwitchUpYt  Před 27 dny +2

      Agree

    • @KidBowsur
      @KidBowsur Před 27 dny

      ​@@user-kj9oz7lb8swhen did you buy a map???

  • @FutureAlien
    @FutureAlien Před 26 dny +3

    I love Animal Well. For my almost-50-year-old self, this reminds me of playing single-screen platformers on 8-bit computers such as the ZX Spectrum, e.g. Manic Miner or Dizzy. One thing I want to highlight is that Animal Well is 84 MEGAbytes - in an era where games regularly reach hundreds of gigabytes while offering half of this game’s content at best.

  • @johnnytrash2839
    @johnnytrash2839 Před 28 dny +7

    I haven't played a game that I refused to look up any assistance/walkthroughs on in decades (maybe the OG Resident Evil 1?), but this game just makes me want to discover everything myself and appreciate the ride. Incredible game.

    • @ts7844
      @ts7844 Před 27 dny

      I don’t agree about it being incredible.

    • @bellbala8311
      @bellbala8311 Před 11 dny +1

      @@ts7844okay?

  • @ThinKwiQ
    @ThinKwiQ Před 22 dny +3

    This game is INCREDIBLE. The puzzles are out of this world. 6 hours??? Sure, to see the credits. But there is way, WAY more than this "post" game.
    This is one of the best games I've ever played.

  • @Nedwig747
    @Nedwig747 Před 26 dny +2

    Love it when an indie dev just knocks it out of the park. Your absolutely right Mark, big devs tend to have to play it safe, so it lovely to see someone take a risk and hit a home run

  • @MrWildCarrot
    @MrWildCarrot Před 27 dny +14

    Yeah it was incredible. Definitely up there with fez and tunic as far as mysterious puzzler. There’s even easter eggs for both games. The moment I figured out most items have a hidden mechanics, my mind was blown. I’m at the post game now and holy crap, some crazy hidden stuff. I’ve spent 18 hours so I don’t know how you guys discovered the other ‘2 layers’ in 6 hours…. It took the community a lot of work and time to find what they have so far. So yeah I don’t think many people have 100 % this yet, let alone in that short of a time. Id say it’s a 15 - 20 hour game if you want to do everything. And even then, I still think there’s undiscovered stuff yet to be found.

  • @randomatorPHD
    @randomatorPHD Před 28 dny +8

    As a fan of puzzle games I'd say Animal Well does very well for itself. After the credits though, things get pretty murky when it's revealed that there are more than just the eggs to collect.
    Sometimes I would come upon a solution that didn't seem to do much of anything. But after looking it up, there a whole host of things to do that outright are not signposted at all.
    With enough grit and time, all of these puzzles could be solved on your own, but one requires 50 unique pieces from different player's games. That's nice for the journalists in their discord putting it together or an effort on forums on launch day. But in a year, when Joe Shmoe decides to crack down on the puzzles of Animal Well, he'll be invariably disappointed that after all that effort, he'll have to just google the answer.

    • @arepi2067
      @arepi2067 Před 27 dny +1

      I think the creator believed all of the late game puzzles would be too complicated to solve for a single individual without community effort

    • @squeemlives
      @squeemlives Před 26 dny

      this exactly. As far as I'm concerned the credits roll at the end of the game, and everything after that is a bonus community exercise.

    • @CoNiCuZn
      @CoNiCuZn Před 25 dny +1

      Well you don’t have to complete every single puzzle. Play the game and enjoy it .

    • @MaxGuides
      @MaxGuides Před 24 dny

      The whole point is to discover it yourself. The bunny does a good job of showing the average player they can capture all the animals. You literally go to the moon in this game & homie claims he has 100%ed it😂

  • @joearnold6881
    @joearnold6881 Před 27 dny +3

    Scariest ghost cat ever
    When I ran off the screen to get away, breathed a quick sigh of relief, and then…

    • @KidBowsur
      @KidBowsur Před 27 dny +1

      It's a dog lol cats don't hang their tongues out of their mouths and chase frisbees.
      Also the area has dogs and dog statues everywhere

    • @halcyonacoustic7366
      @halcyonacoustic7366 Před 27 dny

      @@KidBowsur it’s a cat cause you summon a dog to chase it away

  • @melaniapina6368
    @melaniapina6368 Před 28 dny +9

    That devious white cat is going to haunt my dreams tonight…this game feels wonderful and terrifying at the same time, definitely something I need to try!

    • @happyspaceinvader508
      @happyspaceinvader508 Před 27 dny +2

      It’s supposed to be a dog, but I agree it looks 100% like a cat.

    • @emacsterm2949
      @emacsterm2949 Před 27 dny

      When I realized it’s killing me unintentionally just trying to grab the frisbee that got me. I’m terrified running from him and he just wants to play catch 😅

    • @melaniapina6368
      @melaniapina6368 Před 27 dny

      @@happyspaceinvader508 thanks for the information, I was so sure it was a cat 🤣 it’s so scary anyway!

    • @melaniapina6368
      @melaniapina6368 Před 27 dny

      @@emacsterm2949 even more scary!

  • @jesssealey6552
    @jesssealey6552 Před 28 dny +2

    As we near mid-year will we see a SwitchUp video on your top 3-5 games of 2024 so far and 1 personal avoid?
    After seeing Toyko Cooking in your last video, I would be keen to see a compilation video for the best "job" simulators on Switch, just individual jobs not the overarching management of a hotel or a farm, eg games like Lawn Mower Simulator qualifies but Farming Simulator doesn't. Perhaps there may not be enough games for this but if not maybe an updated list on the best management sims since Imagine Earth came out and your last compilation was over a year ago. Anyway, just some thoughts, thanks SwitchUp!

  • @RouseyBoy
    @RouseyBoy Před 27 dny +1

    Absolutely loved this one! I find I’m always chasing those “oh damn, THAT is clever” moments in games, and Animal Well has its fair share. I do wish it gave you a bit more of a steer towards the end of the egg hunt though, like even just what screen to go to roughly. Ended up using a guide just as a pure time save

  • @anchovies8646
    @anchovies8646 Před 27 dny +1

    I don't even play my switch that much but I still come here for the great reviews. Keep up the good work lads!

  • @lotheravanti4295
    @lotheravanti4295 Před 28 dny

    Looks really interesting. Was waiting for this review, added it to wishlist after your initial video.

  • @TeraIsGaming
    @TeraIsGaming Před 28 dny +2

    I love how the Nyxi joycons match with the aesthetics of the game. That's some nice eye candy right there.

    • @SwitchUpYt
      @SwitchUpYt  Před 27 dny

      They're Funstock these ones with the lights. Mark

  • @captaindrachma2041
    @captaindrachma2041 Před 27 dny +1

    I love what you guys do on this channel but just wanted to add one tidbit: 6 hours is how long it takes to finish the main game which is roughly a quarter of what you can get out of this. This is very much an iceberg game and because of that id score value at least an 18

  • @LongyFromCork
    @LongyFromCork Před 24 dny

    Is the physical a Limited Run release only?

  • @kukukachu
    @kukukachu Před 28 dny +2

    it was a good stepping stone. Definitely not the best game, but one the best atmospheres for sure. I definitely have my gripes with it.

  • @leemorse7851
    @leemorse7851 Před 27 dny

    Definitely adding this to my list. Cheers!

  • @ppbunt
    @ppbunt Před 28 dny +4

    Definitely getting this at some point, hopefully it will be on sale when I’ve actually got time 😊

  • @Ser-Smiley
    @Ser-Smiley Před 28 dny +29

    Spoiler, yes its really good. How do i know even though i've never played it? Well... because everyone say it's good. 😂

    • @SwitchUpYt
      @SwitchUpYt  Před 28 dny +7

      Hahaha Yeah for sure. I'd say they might have got a little OTT. Mark

    • @KidBowsur
      @KidBowsur Před 27 dny +2

      I've beaten the game and the fact that I'm excited to search through places I've already assumed I thoroughly explored says a lot.
      I have 1 candle too light and about 20 eggs left she figure new things out never gets old

    • @FarmerSlideJoeBob
      @FarmerSlideJoeBob Před 26 dny +1

      Genius, you are!😂

    • @MaxGuides
      @MaxGuides Před 24 dny

      @@SwitchUpYt😂😂😂 he is saying that YOU didn’t play it.

  • @pikkadorfkapiko1911
    @pikkadorfkapiko1911 Před 28 dny +17

    Hey SwitchUp, you REALLY do not need clickbait ❤

    • @Over_Toasted
      @Over_Toasted Před 27 dny +1

      They want people to click on the video sooooo

    • @cmd2973
      @cmd2973 Před 27 dny

      Get over it who cares this is 2024

    • @JoshR-pb9tt
      @JoshR-pb9tt Před 27 dny +3

      @@cmd2973 "this is (year)" has to be the most brainrot argument ever holy

  • @crestfallenwarrior6996

    Hey boys thanks for the review. Picking it up on PS5 and playing with the portal.

  • @CanIHaveMyNameBack
    @CanIHaveMyNameBack Před 27 dny

    Looks like fun. gonna wait for the Limited Run release tomorrow though so i can get my hands on a physical copy

  • @Lgrodo
    @Lgrodo Před 27 dny +2

    I think you were off on the time to complete. You can "beat" the game in 5-10 hrs, but to get every egg and all the layer 3 collectibles, and see the true ending, its 10-30 hrs.

  • @DangerCrow
    @DangerCrow Před 28 dny +14

    Reviewers mentioning Billy Basso and his achievement and hard work before uttering Dunkey’s name challenge: failed yet again. Good review otherwise, but man I’m sick of people acting like Dunkey had really anything to do with this game. Say Billy’s name first. Mention how hard he worked on it. Give Billy credit!

    • @SwitchUpYt
      @SwitchUpYt  Před 27 dny +6

      He gets way more airtime in the video than Dunkey to be fair I usually mention publisher first and then dev gets the entire review. Mark

    • @Duke6598
      @Duke6598 Před 27 dny +1

      without him, this game would have never sold as much as it did

  • @Kufunninapuh
    @Kufunninapuh Před 25 dny

    The value of this game is sky high in my opinion but heavily dependent on how unique it is. I have never been more excited for the post game content and it truly delivered. I would highly recommend not consulting any guide until you reach about 60 eggs and at that point only do it if you really feel stuck. If you have friends playing this game simultaneously I think it will be a truly magical experience.

  • @TheParachutePeople
    @TheParachutePeople Před 27 dny +1

    I really enjoyed this game a lot. I’m sure it would look pretty amazing on a 4K OLED!

  • @ferrocile
    @ferrocile Před 27 dny

    Really enjoying this one. The puzzle elements are well done and just difficult enough at times to make me feel smart for figuring them out without being too difficult to discourage me from progressing or googling solutions. The atmosphere is perfect - I love all the random animal noises that are just on the edge of being creepy. It’s better than I expected for sure.

  • @petertaylorarts
    @petertaylorarts Před 26 dny

    This looks right up my street. I think the visuals are something special and definitely pushing the 19/20 mark. Looking forward to getting lost in this.

  • @Turvok
    @Turvok Před 22 dny

    I'm 12 hrs in and figuring out everything organically. I still don't have the Frisbee thing or know how to get it. I seen it and got killed by the cat ghost thing and haven't been able to find it since..
    Have slinky. Wand, whistle. First flame thing. I feel like I'm about half done.. Although I have only about 1/4-1/2 of the apparent things done. Like one of 4 flames? Lots to figure out still.

  • @Frecklefish80
    @Frecklefish80 Před 27 dny

    The first ending is just scratching the surface. It opens up so much more on the second run through. Getting all the items. Upgrading items. Getting all the eggs. Finding all the rabbits.
    Each time you think you are done it throws more at you to do.
    I've put in nearly 40 hours so far. Done 3 of the 4 layers of the game. Absolutely loved it. I'd go so far as saying I enjoyed it more than TOTK. And I really enjoyed TOTK!! But this one was something else.
    If you loved solving those little puzzles in old school 2D Zelda dungeons then this game is for you. Can't praise it enough!!

  • @jemmadavies3226
    @jemmadavies3226 Před 27 dny

    I’m so excited for this!!!!

  • @chunderjack
    @chunderjack Před 26 dny

    "The frisbee is one of the first items you'll get"
    Wait what😂 I didn't get that until about my 4th item haha

  • @grahamwalker2168
    @grahamwalker2168 Před 26 dny

    I feel like watching this even with light touches will lead to spoilers I don't want. Def gonna pick it up and want a fresh head for it

  • @markiimark6573
    @markiimark6573 Před 27 dny

    Sound's really nice. Ill be grabbing it at some point.

  • @artorias5851
    @artorias5851 Před 27 dny +6

    Your right, after the 1st hour I had an urge to go back to Rainworld, they released a dlc recently so win win.

  • @leecroft7311
    @leecroft7311 Před 27 dny

    I love the scanline effect used in this game, wish more retro inspired indie games used this.

  • @tfannis
    @tfannis Před 28 dny +3

    I actually got the disc last 😅 There was a bug at first. I still managed to progress though

    • @SwitchUpYt
      @SwitchUpYt  Před 28 dny +1

      Wow that's pretty impressive haha, I would have been lost without that thing! Mark

    • @happyspaceinvader508
      @happyspaceinvader508 Před 27 dny

      I’ve played a good 3 hours and never found a disc/frisbee

    • @tfannis
      @tfannis Před 27 dny

      @@happyspaceinvader508 Are you sure you got the latest update? The disc didn't show in my inventory, but after updating it did.

    • @crocogator665
      @crocogator665 Před 27 dny

      Same! So it WAS a bug then, huh? Ugggh, that explains a lot...

  • @dleone
    @dleone Před 28 dny

    finished the first two endings, and I would agree with most of the points in this video. It's definitely an interesting, unique-looking game, but for as much atmosphere and visual oddity it had, it couldn't really compete with the ambitious vision of something like HK. Also, a lot of the enjoyment on this game is going to come down to how much you enjoy solving puzzles/codes (similar to Fez), so if you're looking for an epic series of boss fights and/or levelling up from items, you might end up feeling underwhelmed. Still, I had fun, and would happily play a sequel.

  • @DrDanLawrence
    @DrDanLawrence Před 27 dny

    IMO if you don't look up hints online and hunt for eggs this is more like a 20-25 hour game and even longer if you want to uncover some of the deeper layers, which changes the value proposition.

  • @MrJimithee
    @MrJimithee Před 28 dny

    I just impulse bought Narita Boy (on sale) coz I fancied something retro and synthy and neon
    Not played it yet, but I kinda wish I'd waited now!
    This looks really good

  • @jellef4704
    @jellef4704 Před 28 dny +1

    I'm excited to get my copy in October/ November. It's hard being a physical media purist sometimes

    • @ryanschwartz3243
      @ryanschwartz3243 Před 27 dny +1

      Stay strong, the gaming community needs people like you.

    • @terencecaron2922
      @terencecaron2922 Před 27 dny

      ​@@ryanschwartz3243and LRG needs the money, their scarcity business can't only feed scalpers !

  • @juniperwool
    @juniperwool Před 27 dny

    I almost passed this one up, but I am really enjoying the gameplay. The music creeps me out though! haha

  • @jasona8396
    @jasona8396 Před 27 dny +1

    This looks really interesting. $32 Canadian is more than fair for 6 to 10 hours of good solid gameplay. I think I'll be checking this one out.

    • @Lgrodo
      @Lgrodo Před 27 dny

      I think he is off on time to complete. I'm over 20 hours and have not done everything in the game yet. If you actually solve the puzzles yourself and don't use a guide, it will take longer than 10 hrs.

    • @r1pperuk
      @r1pperuk Před 27 dny

      It's a 25hr game to get to complete layer 2. Layers beyond this are for the crazy people or community to solve.

  • @igorcalixtodasilva56
    @igorcalixtodasilva56 Před 27 dny

    OOOHHHHH, when you played some of the sound effects, I recalled they look much alike Donkey Kong Country, specially the jump SFX

  • @keithmcquillan6983
    @keithmcquillan6983 Před 27 dny

    Suggest you give Lorelei and the Laser Eyes a go too. Would be interested to see what you make of it!

  • @Fatgucci1017
    @Fatgucci1017 Před 28 dny +17

    Hmm looks like a stress free version of hollow knight

    • @Fenriskoll
      @Fenriskoll Před 28 dny +14

      Plenty of stress to be had here.

    • @happyspaceinvader508
      @happyspaceinvader508 Před 27 dny

      @@Fenriskollit’s more frustration than stress. Usually because of the lack of signposting (which apparently is “a feature”)

    • @william41017
      @william41017 Před 27 dny

      ​@@happyspaceinvader508 What's signposting?

    • @SecludedMemory
      @SecludedMemory Před 27 dny +3

      ​@@william41017Level design technique that clues the player on where to go/what to do next.

    • @ralpheid905
      @ralpheid905 Před 27 dny

      @@william41017something that should guide you along the game

  • @vonbrooks2590
    @vonbrooks2590 Před 24 dny

    I love the game And the review. I've only got 28 eggs so I'm only scratching surfaces here. But very addictive. I can't argue with your take on it at all. Nice work, y'all!

  • @ecoyac6458
    @ecoyac6458 Před 28 dny +2

    I got the disc near the 2nd boss, but I got the bubble wand early and abused the hell out of it

    • @squeemlives
      @squeemlives Před 26 dny

      The bubble wand is so much fun. I spent way too long bubble jumping up the tower at the top of the map just to discover... well, I was satisfied I'd made it at least

  • @ivancampoo
    @ivancampoo Před 27 dny +1

    Would love to hear more from Billy Basso but, frustratingly, he just waggles his tail and sings poor quality talking heads covers. Such an enigma.

  • @GoroOno
    @GoroOno Před 27 dny +1

    No way is this a 6 hour game. It took me 15 hours to reach the credits, and I haven't even got half the eggs, or all of the items etc.

    • @SwitchUpYt
      @SwitchUpYt  Před 27 dny +1

      To me around 5 hours 40 and then the extra to do the rest 😅. Review pace is a real thing though to be fair. Mark

    • @GoroOno
      @GoroOno Před 27 dny

      @@SwitchUpYt Yeah, I imagine review time constraints probably make you blast through sections average gamers would spend a bit more time on. Thanks for what you do, you guys are the best.

    • @r_latham
      @r_latham Před 27 dny

      @@SwitchUpYt Just to clarify (and with no criticism implied)... What did "review pace" actually entail in this case? Checking solutions or you're just dang good and didn't mess around? :-)

  • @nirast2561
    @nirast2561 Před 28 dny

    This game has some of my favourite items in any metroidvania. The way most of them have multiple uses is so great.

  • @iTechGamingLOL
    @iTechGamingLOL Před 27 dny +5

    Funny how a single person delivers something more appealing to the players compared to an entire crew of people and bags of money.

  • @Moorethought
    @Moorethought Před 28 dny +2

    Unpopular opinion: I really did not enjoy this game!! :(
    I was so excited for this. Excited for Dunkey, supporting his first project, for the single developer doing it, I bought it dull price day 1. It had everything I love in video games - pixel art, 2D metroidvania, indie game, weird/mysterious atmosphere, whatever.
    From the get-go, I really wasn't enjoying the game. A lot of the puzzles require you to spot tiny little things in the already dark and pixelated screen. I found myself backtracking so much because I kept getting lost, the game doesn't tell you a single thing about what to do or where to go (it took me several hours to even realize there were 4 spots on the map I should I guess try and reach). The bubble wand jump was sooo frustrating for me. It's like the game gave you this awesome ability to have infinite jumps, but the use was so extremely clunky for me - it involves this really weird almost frame-perfect sliding motion on controller to land on a bubble, jump off, cast another bubble, land perfectly on it, and stay facing the same direction. I fell off soooo many times from the tiniest input mistake, meaning I had to re-do this super long and tough jumping motion just to reach a platform that you needed. Like that sea horse bubble part? Oh my gosh, it took me like 20 minutes just to get it right!
    The dog mechanics seem super weird and unfair and I'd get stun locked so many times and die. Then I'd die at some part that felt super cheesy and unfair and lame and then I'd respawn sooooo far back to where I last saved. So much backtracking. There were so many parts I had to look up where I realized there was noooo way I would've ever found out for myself. Like the flute helps you fast travel? I had the flute for hours and hours and I never once saw any signs or hints anywhere that by pressing them it made you fast travel!
    Overall, I found myself just playing out of spite. It's been so weird and jarring seeing all the perfect 10/10 scores from literally every channel I see, when I was honestly so frustrated and over the game from the beginning.
    I love supporting local, indie devs, it's Dunkey's first published project and I've been a fan for years, and I absolutely would pay for the game on day 1 again just to support. But for me, I really didn't enjoy this game and was really disappointed that it felt so clunky, needlessly difficult, and unfair.
    Would love to hear other thoughts. Maybe the game just isn't for me. There were parts I really loved, like the aesthetic, the refreshing attempts (key word there) at revitalizing the genre, and how it was all made by one guy. But I'm curious if anyone else felt these things. Thanks for reading!

    • @SwitchUpYt
      @SwitchUpYt  Před 27 dny +1

      Games are subjective. You make some interesting points. Mark

    • @Lgrodo
      @Lgrodo Před 27 dny

      1.Most of the eggs that can be found with the bubble wand only require using a single bubble to find. Jump on the single bubble then jump off(a double jump). Later on, when you master the technique, you can chain jump and get the harder eggs. (Just press both buttons at the same time, it usually works. You get an upgraded one later, so you do not need to "master" that technique).
      2. It's simple, Don't touch the dogs. You get like 4 different items to distract them with so you can safely pass.
      3. Animal well is a Metroidvania, so of course there will be backtracking, and hard to find areas. Your complaint about backtracking Is like buying a racing game, then not being happy because you have to race in the game. Most games in this genre use empty spaces on the map to show where you have not visited. In Metroid and Animal Well, if it's not a solid line on the map, you have not explored that area. So look at your map, and if any rooms have little off shoots that don't have a solid line closing them off, explore them more throughly.
      4. This games requires you to pay attention to every detail. After getting the flute and discovering the warp room, you go down the ladder in the warp room, and there is a fish moving in a weird pattern at the bottom of the screen?. He jumps right twice, left twice, down twice, and up twice. I wonder what that means?? Probley nothing, this game sucks, it does not spell everything out for you!
      Sorry you dident like it, but I feel like you thought the game was going to be something else. I personally love this game! Have a good one 👍

  • @aaronatkinson177
    @aaronatkinson177 Před 27 dny

    I looked for the game on my series s but it wasn't there is it on other platforms except xbox

  • @mrcrtnd
    @mrcrtnd Před 28 dny

    Great review

  • @Jayswitch24
    @Jayswitch24 Před 27 dny

    This and vampire survivors have been taking over my world.

  • @thryce3
    @thryce3 Před 27 dny

    This is the type of game that's screaming for a free demo

  • @sirvick
    @sirvick Před 27 dny

    I absolutely love the game. I personally connect the high score to the fact that the art is absolutely stunning without a lot in terms of textures and the contrast between 2d pixel art and 3d lighting . The fact that one person developed this across 7 years if I’m not mistaken, makes it well worth my money and all the praise.
    I want more games like this that are not afraid of taking risks and being different. This is the main reason I love the indie scene today much more than the AAA scene. Hell even the AA scene is way more Interesting these days.
    Loved the review mate! Cheers

  • @SiobhanR28
    @SiobhanR28 Před 28 dny +3

    Seems I need to get on this. Only heard good things 😅

    • @SwitchUpYt
      @SwitchUpYt  Před 28 dny +1

      It's very fun, will wait for a sale though I'd say. Or grab that physical when it arrives. Mark

  • @RE1GN_BLOOD
    @RE1GN_BLOOD Před 27 dny

    Crazy how something so low budget can get perfect scores almost across the board. Super refreshing

  • @wafflebrothel7712
    @wafflebrothel7712 Před 27 dny

    I can understand your point of semi negitive views. I randomly discovered it before all the talk on the internet. Didn’t even know what it was. was surprised how much enjoyed it at first. Do enjoy that genre, but still. Looked pretty boring. As I’m playing though. ending up loving it. Seeing it to be very a positively slow paced and rather relaxing game in that genre. Having some simple satisfying puzzles, awesome sounds and atmosphere. A very cute character too :)

  • @djTachi
    @djTachi Před 28 dny +2

    Another game where I get lost in the first 15 minutes, miss some vital mechanic (wait frisbee, what?) and retread the same ground for literally hours
    At least rogue-likes have the decency to kill you 🤦‍♂️

  • @hitotsufutatsu2203
    @hitotsufutatsu2203 Před 27 dny

    I personally don't see the appeal of animal well, but am glad to hear that others are getting their money's worth.
    cheers.

  • @PamonhasDePiracicaba
    @PamonhasDePiracicaba Před 27 dny

    I finished it. Very impressive for a single developer game. But even among indie games, there are better options out there.

  • @Terron29
    @Terron29 Před 27 dny

    Really great game, the majority of playtime is post game. even after beating the game and managing to find 59 of the 65 eggs I finally give up. Im missing one upgrade too so im guessing the eggs im missing are tied to whatever that upgrade is. I dont look up stuff so just know if your trying to go in blind and figure it all out yourself this game is awesome but man some of the end game stuff is tricky.

  • @Bajso84
    @Bajso84 Před 23 dny

    Looks like fun, and beautiful.

  • @Joehamer8
    @Joehamer8 Před 28 dny +3

    Great review. I always get a bit suspicious when games so much hype. Almost think sometimes its bad for games because then expectations go really high and some people end up disappointed

  • @deffloyd
    @deffloyd Před 28 dny

    I think this game is special and the fact that one dude made it is insane and let's not forget the composer, so two people 😂.

  • @Nicktendo_64
    @Nicktendo_64 Před 27 dny

    Genuine question: Why is the review so late? Did you get a review copy? I really enjoy this channels thoroughness in its scoring system and anticipated this review as well as balatro. At any rate I agree. This is a very 8/10 game and not the masterpiece that's in the discord. I felt fez was this and more 12 years ago.

  • @ghostfacekiller45
    @ghostfacekiller45 Před 27 dny

    Been waiting for your review for this.

    • @SwitchUpYt
      @SwitchUpYt  Před 27 dny

      Hope it helps! Mark

    • @ghostfacekiller45
      @ghostfacekiller45 Před 27 dny

      @@SwitchUpYtDefinitely. I always look for or wait for your reviews before buying a game. I don’t trust anyone else to give an honest review.

  • @Runninglizards
    @Runninglizards Před 27 dny

    I loved every moment of this game, I didn’t even know who Dunkey was, completely worth it.

  • @4_stars_out_of_50
    @4_stars_out_of_50 Před 27 dny

    It was ok. The atmosphere was awesome but I can't really out my finger on why I was slightly disappointed in it

  • @vidclarke
    @vidclarke Před 27 dny

    It really looks like a game I’ll enjoy. It’s really priced itself out of my interest for now. The older I get the happier I am to wait for things… also because I have so much backlog from watching these videos already ❤

  • @joearnold6881
    @joearnold6881 Před 27 dny

    Rain world is amazing, even tho I’m shot at it.
    There are entire heavily detailed pdfs out there on how the controls work. It’s insanely more complicated than you expect, and I’m crap at it lol

  • @Night-Jester
    @Night-Jester Před 27 dny +2

    Thanks for the honest review. I wish the main character was a bit more detailed. I'm not a fan of 4 bit graphics or whatever but the lighting looks fascinating. I'll wait for a more than 10% sale that they currently have.

    • @ts7844
      @ts7844 Před 27 dny +1

      Yes having fallen for the hype and purchased it. I regret paying more than £5 for this game.

  • @meangorls2872
    @meangorls2872 Před 27 dny

    From someone who tried to get to layer 3 it took me about 24+ hours

  • @ajesco
    @ajesco Před 28 dny +18

    Yes. It really is that good.

    • @SwitchUpYt
      @SwitchUpYt  Před 28 dny +4

      Very fun time for sure. Mark

    • @postlex
      @postlex Před 28 dny

      Love, love, love it.

  • @paulblyth9793
    @paulblyth9793 Před 27 dny

    No idea who Dunkey is but get the feeling that’s a good thing

  • @factorychip
    @factorychip Před 27 dny

    This game was crazy good.

  • @sidewinder2057
    @sidewinder2057 Před 27 dny +1

    To me it's better than Hollow Knight. Pure puzzlevania without stressful soulslike elements. Exploration, immersion and wonder

  • @r1pperuk
    @r1pperuk Před 27 dny

    I thought it was great. I only started getting burnt out at around 25hrs looking for the last eggs. Plus I missed a match and had to search forever to find it.

  • @ethanwalker7865
    @ethanwalker7865 Před 27 dny

    this is the kinda game u should play alot more of before you review. You can roll the credits somewhat quickly, but if you only played 10 hours there is alot more to discover. i think if you reviewed this game before you heard the hype you would have scored it higher. i give it 100/100

  • @kapoosta5634
    @kapoosta5634 Před 28 dny

    I'm counting down the time to order the physical version...

  • @jesssealey6552
    @jesssealey6552 Před 28 dny +3

    Tickling algorithm. Cheers SwitchUp! 😊

  • @SomeonewithaSony
    @SomeonewithaSony Před 27 dny

    Wait, you can jump on the frisbee?

  • @DonkThikkness
    @DonkThikkness Před 28 dny +8

    This game is easily one of my games of the year. Love everything about it. Indie games have been killing it and AAA dev/pubs need to rethink all it is they do.

    • @SwitchUpYt
      @SwitchUpYt  Před 28 dny +3

      Definitely. A very impressive first outing for the publisher this one. Mark

    • @ts7844
      @ts7844 Před 27 dny

      Over hyped.

    • @DonkThikkness
      @DonkThikkness Před 27 dny

      @@ts7844 think you and I have very different definitions of over hyped. Closest I’ve seen to an indie title being over hyped was launch day No Man’s Sky. Here’s an example of something that’s been over hyped recently; Hellblade 2. Something that’s barely a game and been hyped up for years.
      People are hyped about Animal Well because of what it offers. That’s not over hype, it’s difference in preference. Not everybody games the same way, or for the same reasons.

  • @haifito
    @haifito Před 28 dny +4

    Yup, it is 😌

  • @WTCchan
    @WTCchan Před 27 dny +1

    I was really excited for Animal Well, but ended up being quite disappointed😢 Yes, the game is atmospheric and clever, but there is absolutely no substance to it - no story, no meaning to anything, no theme, etc. I didn’t enjoy solving the game’s puzzles simply for their own sake (and I’m honestly a bit surprised that so many people are so okay with it).

  • @jamesmorgan3623
    @jamesmorgan3623 Před 28 dny +5

    6 to 10 hours is the perfect length for a game.

    • @user-xr6gb7es1n
      @user-xr6gb7es1n Před 27 dny

      Maybe if you’re a casual, but not for most gamers.

    • @cmd2973
      @cmd2973 Před 27 dny

      Way more than that

    • @kevincmejia
      @kevincmejia Před 27 dny +1

      im almost 20 hours in to get the real ending, i think the game has justified the price

    • @jamesmorgan3623
      @jamesmorgan3623 Před 27 dny

      @@user-xr6gb7es1n Most of the hardest games are of that sort of length though? Ghost and Goblins is a couple of hours. Adventure of Link is about 10. Battletoads, 5ish.

    • @Duke6598
      @Duke6598 Před 27 dny +2

      @@user-xr6gb7es1n if you have a life, it is. Maybe go outside more.

  • @JulesNekro
    @JulesNekro Před 26 dny

    I give up. I cannot get a single flame, I get lost constantly while still marking the parts I haven't done. I have the flute, yoyo, Frisbee, bubble Wand, slinky, etc. I loved the first 5h very much, the puzzles were a blast and I liked the platforming. Now it seems like I need to comb the map for little nooks here and there to proceed, I cannot look up any solution because it's like "the room with the weasels in them" or "where is the room with the cat ghost". I think I became too dumb after playing AAA games.

    • @JulesNekro
      @JulesNekro Před 25 dny

      so! this little baby here decided to keep pushing and has now completed the game with 24 eggs collected. Did I completed the game fully? nah. Did I enjoy the 9,5h I've played? yes!

  • @fredbk6858
    @fredbk6858 Před 27 dny

    Look like the verry good batbarian

  • @sevensyns7732
    @sevensyns7732 Před 27 dny

    The game looks good, and I want to play it but the price is gonna have to drop for me to take the bait.

  • @Stukas1933
    @Stukas1933 Před 28 dny

    Was just waiting for your review to pull the trigger or not!

  • @flytetime7637
    @flytetime7637 Před 28 dny

    Sold!👍

  • @TheHotEgg
    @TheHotEgg Před 28 dny +1

    I absolutely love this game. Definitely my game of the year so far. I’ve just got to the credits and I can’t wait to keep going.. I know there is loads more- some people have said the first play through is about 20% of the final game!- so am relishing getting into all that.

    • @TheHotEgg
      @TheHotEgg Před 26 dny

      Little addition to that- I’ve now got an additional two items and the game keeps getting better! More mysterious, more intriguing.. I love it!