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.

First time I've ever enjoyed ATB and the story is top tier

I enjoyed the grind of this one more than the 2nd, but something about this version of Pandora feels less compelling to me. The final boss is also laughably stupid.

2017

Great concept, just not a ton to do. I sincerely hope Nintendo gives this one another shot.

Probably no one's favorite 2D entry but it's an incredibly solid game that deserved to get a second chance on Switch.

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.

It was the best when it came out but now a combination of millennial nostalgia and Toad being busted in half are the only reason this mechanically mediocre entry is still talked about after all these years.

The 2 seater gimmick never really sold me but mechanically it's one of the best. Forever wishing I had been able to play this on LAN 😔

Worth playing for the historical significance but after 20 minutes you'll be ready to put it down forever and play MK8D instead

If this is the blueprint for future 3D Mario then we've got good shit to look forward to

Beautiful and unbelievably frustrating

I had very few game boy games growing up that weren't pokemon and this is the one I replayed the most. Still the weirdest Mario ever. Plus it gave us Wario!

Best 3D Mario and I have no idea how they can ever top this one

Wolf areas kinda suck but motion aiming changed my life