Well...

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Well... is a single player casual platformer game with fantasy, drama and mystery themes. It was developed by JustJeff and was released on March 31, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Welcome to "Well...", a very difficult first-person precision platformer with engaging lore and storyline! In this game, you'll find yourself in a mysterious magic well with a few strange rats. To climb your way out of this unfamiliar terrain, you must strafe platform to platform while relying on your intuition for navigation. Along the way, you'll discover and collect hidden journals; t…

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Challenging and rewarding movement mechanics inspired by precise games like CS:GO and Source-based parkour.
Creative and solid level design with interesting story elements and enjoyable voiceover humor.
Great audio, including an intense soundtrack and satisfying sound effects, paired with nice graphics and lighting.

Extremely difficult and unforgiving gameplay with punishing mistakes, causing frustration and frequent rage quits.
Not beginner-friendly; requires prior experience with advanced movement techniques such as crouch-jumping and air-strafing.
Some levels contain frustrating design choices like tedious mazes, annoying gimmicks, and slow pacing that detracts from overall flow.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally considered simple and somewhat short, but it includes interesting elements, enjoyable humor, and is supported by lore scattered throughout the game. Players appreciate its fun and engaging nature, though some feel the lore could be more comprehensive. Overall, it complements the challenging gameplay well.
- “Some new mechanics and an interesting story set it apart.”
- “Fun story, some good laughs, great graphics, and a gripping challenge.”
- “Lore found throughout the map, and follows a strict story.”
- “The story is way too simple for a $3.99 game.”
- “Short story; the lore pieces don't explain the most important aspects.”
- “Lore found throughout the map, but it follows a strict story.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features challenging and rewarding movement and parkour mechanics that emphasize jumping, running, and climbing, creating a fun and addicting experience. While some mechanics may feel frustrating or "cursed," the overall design offers a satisfying challenge supported by an interesting story.
- “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!”
- “Fun and rewarding movement mechanics.”
- “The game mechanics are cursed and the only thing that you can do is jump, run and crouch something like that (I think it was used to climb a little higher).”
- “Including non-fatal falls, I've probably fallen over 1000 times in my 21 hours of gameplay.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its intensity and fitting mood shifts, enhancing the overall experience. While voice overs can sometimes be repetitive and frustrating, the soundtrack itself is considered excellent and enjoyable.
- “The music is great; the voice overs 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.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are consistently praised for fitting the game's style well, offering a visually appealing experience that's enjoyable to appreciate. While not hyper-realistic, they complement the game's humor and platforming, enhancing the overall atmosphere and engagement.
- “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 it is; they aren't hyper-realistic but fit the style of the game perfectly.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by a tongue-in-cheek style that complements its challenging and precise platforming. This playful tone, combined with inspired movement mechanics, creates an enjoyable and satisfying experience that appeals especially to its target audience while remaining fun for others.
- “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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers enjoyable gameplay with decent replay value, encouraging players to revisit it for completing achievements.
- “Overall fun little game though with some nice replay value, might go for the rest of the achievements sometime.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The feedback on grinding is positive and encouraging, highlighting consistent effort and perseverance as valued aspects.