Well...
- March 31, 2023
- JustJeff
- 21h median play time
Get on Steam"Well..." is a single-player adventure game that takes 21 hours to beat. You play as someone trapped in a magical well, relying on precision platforming and intuition to navigate and uncover the well's history through hidden journals. As you progress through four challenging levels, the game becomes more rewarding and rage-inducing, making it a great choice for platformer fans.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and rewarding movement mechanic that is enjoyable for players familiar with source-based movement.
- It features a humorous story and engaging audio, with a great soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
- The level design is creative and challenging, making it a good choice for players looking for a difficult platforming experience.
- The movement mechanics can feel unforgiving and imprecise, leading to frustration, especially for beginners.
- There are no checkpoints, which can result in repetitive gameplay and loss of progress after mistakes.
- Some levels, particularly the maze segments, are poorly designed and detract from the overall pacing and enjoyment of the game.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as simple but enjoyable, featuring interesting mechanics and a mix of humor and challenge. While some players appreciate the lore and graphics, others feel the narrative is short and lacks depth. Overall, it offers a fun experience, though it may not fully satisfy those seeking a more complex storyline.
“Some new mechanics and an interesting story set it apart.”
“Fun story, some good laughs, great graphics, and a gripping challenge.”
“Challenging and addicting parkour mechanics with a fun story!”
“The story is way too simple for a $3.99 game.”
“The lore found throughout the map follows a strict narrative.”
“The story is short, and the lore pieces don't explain everything.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of simple mechanics focused on jumping, running, and climbing, resulting in a challenging and often humorous experience. Players have noted the addictive parkour elements and a compelling story that enhance the overall enjoyment, making it appealing to a wide audience despite some frustrations with the mechanics.
“Some new mechanics and an interesting story set it apart.”
“The developer has taken inspiration from the movement mechanics of other games to create a funny, challenging, and overall satisfying jump/movement game that really hits the nail on the head for the right people and can still be a great time for everyone else.”
“Challenging and addicting parkour mechanics with a fun story!”
“The game mechanics are cursed; the only actions available are jumping, running, and something like crouching to climb a little higher.”
“Including non-fatal falls, I've probably fallen over 1,000 times in my 21 hours of gameplay.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its intensity and ability to set the mood, with many players enjoying the soundtrack's dynamic range from hard-hitting to mellow. While some find the voiceovers frustrating, the overall audio experience, including the music, enhances the gameplay and keeps players engaged.
“The music is great, the voiceovers will have you smiling as you fall and fall and fall.”
“As for the audio, the soundtrack is amazing; nothing else to it.”
“Music is intense when it needs to be, and mellow when it's slowed down.”
“The music can be grating when you're frustrated and have been told 'you suck' a hundred times, but it goes hard.”
“The music is intense when it needs to be, and mellow when it's slowed down.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are well-received, with users noting that they complement the game's style rather than aiming for hyper-realism. Many appreciate the visual quality, describing it as great and fitting, enhancing the overall experience alongside the humor and gameplay.
“A tongue-in-cheek humor, great graphics and sound, and precision platforming make this game a must-buy.”
“Fun story, some good laughs, great graphics, and a gripping challenge.”
“The graphics are good for what they are; they aren't hyper-realistic but fit the style of the game perfectly.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features tongue-in-cheek humor that complements its impressive graphics and sound, creating an engaging experience. Its clever movement mechanics add a layer of challenge and fun, appealing to both dedicated players and casual gamers alike.
“A tongue-in-cheek humor, great graphics and sound, and precision platforming make this game a must-buy.”
“The developer has taken inspiration from the movement mechanics of other games to create a funny, challenging, and overall satisfying jump/movement game that really hits the nail on the head for the right people and can still be a great time for everyone else.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable with decent replay value, often motivated by the pursuit of completing additional achievements.
“Overall, a fun little game with nice replay value; I might go for the rest of the achievements sometime.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play through it again and again.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different paths and strategies you can explore.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its poor optimization, with players reporting a frustratingly low frame rate of only 30 fps, even on the lowest settings, which is comparable to other titles like Call of Duty: Warzone 2.
“Poorly optimized; I only get 30 FPS, which is the same FPS I get on COD Warzone 2, even on the lowest settings.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The term "grinding" is generally viewed positively, with users encouraging persistence and effort in gameplay. It suggests that continuous effort can lead to rewarding experiences.
