uberpirate
2024
It's not often that a game makes audibly say "whoa" or gasp at multiple points throughout. Animal Well feels like the kind of game that is going to be hit or miss, but if it hits for you then you can expect to be blown away. Between the music, art direction, incredibly tight platforming, and puzzles that make you feel a genuine sense of wonder, everything combines into a fresh experience that will be talked about for years to come. I can only hope we don't have to wait another 7 years for the next Billy Basso joint.
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The game that I'm most bummed about when I think about not having a DS in middle/high school. It's hard to overstate just how big of a phenomenon MKDS was for taking the series online. As far as older entries go, MKDS holds up great my top spot for best entry pre-MK8 is a tie between this one and MK7.
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