Even as someone who doesn’t love Metroid-style scour the map for details exploration, I came away with such an appreciation for Animal Well. The atmosphere is brilliantly constructed through the use of minimalist sound design and the most alluring, creepy visuals. The puzzles were all very satisfying, with many evoking real eureka moments that felt so well earned thanks to the cleverness of the design. This is one of those scenarios where the core gameplay isn’t my favorite, but I love everything else about the game, so my personal rating is going to be lower than my overall impression. Regardless, Animal Well is a great game that fans of the genre will adore