So talented! I'm a couple hours into the game and blown away at the level of detail in each intricate puzzle. It had me in a trance lol I just kept wanting to see more and progress further!
Just finished this game. As someone who identifies as a surface level gamer and has never played these types of games before I had low expectations. 20 hours later and I'm obsessed. This game has single handedly shown me a whole new world of gaming. Thank you Billy for making this masterpiece! 10/10
Such an ambitious game for sure. Brings me back to Super Mario World and Metroid, definitely see SMB2 inspiration too! Being a creative genius is quite underrated - remember how awesome you are to have made this - and now anyone can enjoy it?! Wild. Did a quick sequence break (last video) but it’s not a big glitch lol. Rumble persists thru pause screen (simple fix) and for accessibility swap bubble pixel art (flipped) to tell an emitted bubble from a B.Wand bubble.
Such a smart and genuinely nice dude, I could have talked to him for hours lol He really is in a league of his own with what Animal Well turned out to be 🔥
Bummed it’s not on Xbox. Must be the series s holding it back. Surely you could click in a joystick to bring up a hand on screen instead of the touchscreen control parts.
Incredible game, but the price is too high. This should have been 17.99 tops for what it is. I guess devs learnt nothing from Vampire Survivors? Make the price a non-issue and the game sells like crazy. For this price point, you're competing with titles like Helldivers 2 or No Rest Ror The Wicked. Stuff with way more content.
@@Caliboyjosh10 Just because you can charge X amount, doesn't mean you should. And success is relative, if the price point was a bit lower it could have sold significantly more overall. The launch window is the single most important time for a game release by far, and a too high price point can kill momentum.
@@Cimlite maybe, i think you're overestimating how many people like metroidvania tho. also your comparison with vampire survivors is not exactly fair - vampire survivors isn't just popular because it's cheap, the game has a strong premise and appeal that managed to carve an audience that really cares about it deeply and basically explode in popularity from word of mouth, it's an exceptional game and its viral strategy goes way beyond pricing
@@oowaz Absolutely, but even the VS developer himself was surprised about the success. Same as with Balatro for example. The devs of those games thought they would sell a small amount of copies, but due to the games being innovative, fun and having a price point where people didn't have a problem taking a chance, they instead ended up being smash hits. I'm not saying price is the end all, be all. But for games like this, where many players will look at it and think it looks like something from 30 years ago... that price tag will be a big obstacle. I'm sure it's selling well regardless, but I'm also equally convinced it would have made more money overall at a lower price point.
@Cimlite price will go down with time tho, and with BIGMODE (dunkey's publisher) helping out the game will have a high visibility it wouldn't have otherwise (which probably had some weight in terms of final cost). i'm not saying you're wrong btw, it's possible that lower cost would've led more sales, maybe in the long run it won't matter due to a potential cap in terms of interest in this genre, the simplicity of the graphics and other factors (puzzle game, no combat, no humans represented) that make the game a bit niche
I'm excited to see what he does next! absolutely love this game. I wonder what his development speed will be like when he's giving a project his full attention. I'll be happy to wait however long he needs! Definitely my game of the year so far
Thats a great question that I don't know the answer to, I'm sorry I didn't ask lol Maybe he will answer on X because I'm not seeing that info anywhere.
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for your feedback. I implemented those changes and it does look better on mobile. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment 🙏🏼
This guy is crazy good, from the self-made engine visuals to level and ability design.
So talented! I'm a couple hours into the game and blown away at the level of detail in each intricate puzzle. It had me in a trance lol I just kept wanting to see more and progress further!
Just finished this game. As someone who identifies as a surface level gamer and has never played these types of games before I had low expectations. 20 hours later and I'm obsessed. This game has single handedly shown me a whole new world of gaming. Thank you Billy for making this masterpiece! 10/10
Love to hear it! ❤️
Goodluck with Layer 2 & 3 now!
Oooh if you loved this one, Tunic and Outer Wilds are next on your list
Such an ambitious game for sure. Brings me back to Super Mario World and Metroid, definitely see SMB2 inspiration too! Being a creative genius is quite underrated - remember how awesome you are to have made this - and now anyone can enjoy it?! Wild. Did a quick sequence break (last video) but it’s not a big glitch lol. Rumble persists thru pause screen (simple fix) and for accessibility swap bubble pixel art (flipped) to tell an emitted bubble from a B.Wand bubble.
🔥 LETS GOO! I remember this being one of your highlights game looks awesome
Yessir! Im hyped to play the full game!
This game is an amazing piece of art!
Agreed! This art needs to be experienced by anyone who loves gaming 🔥
this guy is a pro! well deserved the success of this game. i'm playing it and it's soooo good
Agreed! He deserves all the accolades this game is getting. Such a masterpiece!
I just got the platinum trophy last night , loved it but there are still a few things I have to do
what a guy! what a game!
Such a smart and genuinely nice dude, I could have talked to him for hours lol He really is in a league of his own with what Animal Well turned out to be 🔥
dude, like... I like this game... and like, it's cool... and like, you're a genius, like..... damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
People forgot how to talk properly it seems dude. It's a crazy LIKE pandemic
I'm starting this game tonight. Can't wait!
Bummed it’s not on Xbox. Must be the series s holding it back. Surely you could click in a joystick to bring up a hand on screen instead of the touchscreen control parts.
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As always appreciate your support!
I normally doesn't like metroidvanias but like
game fun me like fun game
Incredible game, but the price is too high. This should have been 17.99 tops for what it is. I guess devs learnt nothing from Vampire Survivors? Make the price a non-issue and the game sells like crazy. For this price point, you're competing with titles like Helldivers 2 or No Rest Ror The Wicked. Stuff with way more content.
It's success proves otherwise.
Alot of people pay for experiences, not content, and Animal Well is worth the price.
@@Caliboyjosh10 Just because you can charge X amount, doesn't mean you should. And success is relative, if the price point was a bit lower it could have sold significantly more overall. The launch window is the single most important time for a game release by far, and a too high price point can kill momentum.
@@Cimlite maybe, i think you're overestimating how many people like metroidvania tho. also your comparison with vampire survivors is not exactly fair - vampire survivors isn't just popular because it's cheap, the game has a strong premise and appeal that managed to carve an audience that really cares about it deeply and basically explode in popularity from word of mouth, it's an exceptional game and its viral strategy goes way beyond pricing
@@oowaz Absolutely, but even the VS developer himself was surprised about the success. Same as with Balatro for example. The devs of those games thought they would sell a small amount of copies, but due to the games being innovative, fun and having a price point where people didn't have a problem taking a chance, they instead ended up being smash hits.
I'm not saying price is the end all, be all. But for games like this, where many players will look at it and think it looks like something from 30 years ago... that price tag will be a big obstacle.
I'm sure it's selling well regardless, but I'm also equally convinced it would have made more money overall at a lower price point.
@Cimlite price will go down with time tho, and with BIGMODE (dunkey's publisher) helping out the game will have a high visibility it wouldn't have otherwise (which probably had some weight in terms of final cost). i'm not saying you're wrong btw, it's possible that lower cost would've led more sales, maybe in the long run it won't matter due to a potential cap in terms of interest in this genre, the simplicity of the graphics and other factors (puzzle game, no combat, no humans represented) that make the game a bit niche
What a great name....also dope video!!
Agreed and thanks bro!
He needn't have been worried about the sound design, it's SO good :) Love that he didn't use a ton of music.
I'm excited to see what he does next! absolutely love this game. I wonder what his development speed will be like when he's giving a project his full attention. I'll be happy to wait however long he needs! Definitely my game of the year so far
I bought this game soooo fast yesterday lol
Love to hear it! ❤️
What language did he develop his engine in? He’s very inspiring!
My educated guess it's C++, but I'm also very curious to know
Thats a great question that I don't know the answer to, I'm sorry I didn't ask lol Maybe he will answer on X because I'm not seeing that info anywhere.
He developed it himself. Mind blown. Shows how your own game engine breeds originality when it could look and play like everything else.
C++/C
cool
Hey man appreciate your content , on mobile your title cuts off. Maybe shorten it and mention animal well in one of the first 4/5 words 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for your feedback. I implemented those changes and it does look better on mobile. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment 🙏🏼
One man band. Can relate 😂
All too well LOL