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“The best three dollars you’ll spend on a video game” - Kotaku



While new to the game and only a couple of hours in I feel as though this little GEM ( I’m so sorry ) is worth talking about.

TL;DR version:

-Tons of nifty nostalgic unlocks.

-Great dedication to the theme of an arcade quarter-muncher / handheld platformer from the late 80’s/early 90’s.

-Extremely fast and rewarding gameplay.

-Lots of character in a little package.

-Super addictive



Downwell is as the description calls it: “A curious game”.

taking Rogue-like elements and mashing them into a precision, skill based “platformer” is a really neat idea. One of which results in very addictive gameplay.

In the vain of Super House of Dead Ninja’s; the game is given to you in bite sized chunks. Testing you in on-the-fly problem solving through its very fast bouncing mechanic. Which is extremely rewarding. Granting the player bonus gems ( currency/points ), health boosts and just an awesome feeling of accomplishment.



I won’t bother going to far into to detail as the game is fairly self explanatory based on the trailer video within the store front. I will say that while very easy to pick up, it is an extremely skill based and deep game. One that offers a very nice skill curve that I myself am still exploring.

Much like S.H.o.D.N/ Luftrausers; the game is brimming with highly addictive replayablity for arcade and rogue-like junkies.

Also: It’s ♥♥♥♥ing $2.99. Skip buying an energy drink or pack of gum and pick it up.



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