This game has ARG level puzzles built into it. I rolled credits and checked out some end-game spoilers on the reddit, one of the puzzles requires you to scan the grass with a barcode. Not sure what kind of person buys a barcode scanner to play video games but the puzzles after the credits do not mess around!
I mean, no one actually bought a barcode scanner, lots of websites online scan barcode images, and im pretty sure you can learn to read them yourself without any tools
The obscure puzzles make this game not worth buying. You would have to constantly go online and see the solutions. You can't do them yourself. A game that doesn't let you see the true ending without having to spoil yourself is ultimately bad. It's mind-blowing how a good game just becomes bad later.
@@pretz3lverse if by puzzle gamer, you mean playing games that have a built in bunny mural puzzle that forces players to look online, then I suppose you could say that. The vast majority of players resorted to a guide just to get to the second layer. At some point you're better off just watching someone else play the game. Animal Well: *Internet connection/strategy guide required* It's such a good and fresh game until you realize that community effort is required to get a satisfying ending. It's a clever way to foster online multiplayer, but it's not what I was expecting. I can't deny it's cleverness though.
Rolled credits and realized the game is just beginning! Also I've seen someone saying bubble wand spam is probably an exploit, but I don't think so. Very often you are prevented from doing that either by strategically placed vines, or there's literally a bird that will eat your bubbles instantly. I'm pretty sure dev knew about that and it's just a clever use of game mechanics, I'd say.
This game isnt so much as unsettling as it makes you enter the mentality of what a small prey animal feels like in a world of predators. Youre constantly on high alert all the time and it tugs at your sanity like that.
I opened this to ask you to play rain world Seems like someone beat me to it but still If this is what you want, please play rain world you'll enjoy it
Very good overview/introduction to the game. I'm loving it so far. While it might not be Portal, Tears of the Kingdom or AC Origins, it's definitely very high on my list of all-time favourite games so far. I'd also add that while the price on the Switch is not cheap for an Indie game, I currently feel it's fair, with regard to the amount I've been playing it, the enjoyment I've had so far and the depth of the gameplay. It's excellent.
Honestly, the worst part for me was a glitch I found with the bubble wand that allowed for infinite jumps (shown below) If you jump at the same time you shoot out another bubble, you can get infinite height/distance. That allowed me to sequence break a helluva lot, before getting the intentional ways to navigate areas
I had to stop the video halfway because I agree with your point about discovering things yourself. I keep seeing speedruns but I refuse to watch them until I at least uncover the whole map
I don’t know where to go or what to do when that white ghost dog starts chasing me. I’ve seen a couple of videos explaining it, and the route you’re meant to go… I just don’t see how you’d figure it out without hours of spare time for trial and error.
@@Batman-jc5uc Just a good game marred by bad ideas. At least there isn't any missable content as far as I know, a la Blasphemous. What a travesty this game is.
For me, I left after realizing and came back later. Once I found the dog shrine and realized the collectible was a disk, it wasn't hard to put it together.
I loved this game. Just completed the story about an hour ago. Not done with it of course Just give another opinion. Nothing against the games that do it. They can be great. It doesn’t literally discourage me from playing. But I’m very tired of pixelated graphics. I’ll bet you a large fraction of those that make the games say something like they need to go “retro” ,”old school”or whatever word you want to use.
The difficulty feels like a way to keep you invested in the atmosphere without moving too fast. It's extremely rewarding when you find a new path after countlessly pulling up your map and backtracking
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This game has ARG level puzzles built into it. I rolled credits and checked out some end-game spoilers on the reddit, one of the puzzles requires you to scan the grass with a barcode. Not sure what kind of person buys a barcode scanner to play video games but the puzzles after the credits do not mess around!
i watched some of the other puzzles on a stream earlier, it's kind of wild just how deep it all goes!
I mean, no one actually bought a barcode scanner, lots of websites online scan barcode images, and im pretty sure you can learn to read them yourself without any tools
The obscure puzzles make this game not worth buying. You would have to constantly go online and see the solutions. You can't do them yourself. A game that doesn't let you see the true ending without having to spoil yourself is ultimately bad. It's mind-blowing how a good game just becomes bad later.
@@SpammusXOof, such a bad take. I dont think you're a puzzle gamer my dude.
@@pretz3lverse if by puzzle gamer, you mean playing games that have a built in bunny mural puzzle that forces players to look online, then I suppose you could say that. The vast majority of players resorted to a guide just to get to the second layer. At some point you're better off just watching someone else play the game.
Animal Well: *Internet connection/strategy guide required*
It's such a good and fresh game until you realize that community effort is required to get a satisfying ending. It's a clever way to foster online multiplayer, but it's not what I was expecting. I can't deny it's cleverness though.
Rolled credits and realized the game is just beginning! Also I've seen someone saying bubble wand spam is probably an exploit, but I don't think so. Very often you are prevented from doing that either by strategically placed vines, or there's literally a bird that will eat your bubbles instantly. I'm pretty sure dev knew about that and it's just a clever use of game mechanics, I'd say.
the bubble wand is perfectly balanced, plenty of spots keep it in check. Bubble Wand + Disc jumps would be OP if they weren't so hard to pull off 😅
Also it's required for certain jumps, like the lily pads with the storks
This game isnt so much as unsettling as it makes you enter the mentality of what a small prey animal feels like in a world of predators. Youre constantly on high alert all the time and it tugs at your sanity like that.
that's a great point. this game reaaally know how to make you feel like a helpless speck in comparison to some of the things we run into
If you like that, play rain world
I opened this to ask you to play rain world
Seems like someone beat me to it but still
If this is what you want, please play rain world
you'll enjoy it
@@rivulet1hello wet mouse
It's not that deep.
Very good overview/introduction to the game. I'm loving it so far. While it might not be Portal, Tears of the Kingdom or AC Origins, it's definitely very high on my list of all-time favourite games so far. I'd also add that while the price on the Switch is not cheap for an Indie game, I currently feel it's fair, with regard to the amount I've been playing it, the enjoyment I've had so far and the depth of the gameplay. It's excellent.
Honestly, the worst part for me was a glitch I found with the bubble wand that allowed for infinite jumps (shown below)
If you jump at the same time you shoot out another bubble, you can get infinite height/distance. That allowed me to sequence break a helluva lot, before getting the intentional ways to navigate areas
brilliant use of YT's comments to hide spoilers, thank you for that! even if it was a glitch, i still think it was crafty of you to figure out
I wouldn't say it's sequence breaking , there are many secrets that require you to do that.
It's a mental mechanic.
I wouldn't consider that a glitch or even an exploit, the difficulty of pulling it off consistently lines up with the game's balance
I had to stop the video halfway because I agree with your point about discovering things yourself. I keep seeing speedruns but I refuse to watch them until I at least uncover the whole map
i hope you've been enjoying the game!! I'm glad you took the time to stay as unspoiled as possible 😄
Was definitely intrigued looking at the game on the stream the other day.
its got lots of little things going on, almost like an escape room
That was a great review. Your channel oughta be bigger
thank you! slowly but surely
I don’t know where to go or what to do when that white ghost dog starts chasing me.
I’ve seen a couple of videos explaining it, and the route you’re meant to go… I just don’t see how you’d figure it out without hours of spare time for trial and error.
I stopped playing the game at that point. The game was just too difficult and the game tells you NOTHING.
@@Batman-jc5uc Just a good game marred by bad ideas. At least there isn't any missable content as far as I know, a la Blasphemous. What a travesty this game is.
For me, I left after realizing and came back later. Once I found the dog shrine and realized the collectible was a disk, it wasn't hard to put it together.
One of the best games I've ever played.💯
The main character is a Mexican jumping bean ❤
Not a blob 😂
@@3mas omg, that's actually awesome. this makes a lot more sense 😂
@@danomak also the very last secret is a time capsule, but nearly impossible to get. you'll get a nice message from the game devs once reached. ❤
I loved this game. Just completed the story about an hour ago. Not done with it of course
Just give another opinion. Nothing against the games that do it. They can be great. It doesn’t literally discourage me from playing. But I’m very tired of pixelated graphics. I’ll bet you a large fraction of those that make the games say something like they need to go “retro” ,”old school”or whatever word you want to use.
I'm surprised that this isn't a nifflas game.
that name brings me back
Metroidvania!
Excellent overview!
Thank you!!
What happens after credits?
the game just kinda continues!
very nice overview
thank you! 😁
I liked the game at first, but the obscene difficulty makes it too frustrating. I uninstalled the game.
the ghost cat is ridiculous, definitely a barrier
The difficulty feels like a way to keep you invested in the atmosphere without moving too fast. It's extremely rewarding when you find a new path after countlessly pulling up your map and backtracking