Well...

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Well... is a single player action game. 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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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

music2 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and challenging platforming experience, making it enjoyable for fans of difficult games.
Great graphics and level design enhance the overall experience, with a satisfying story and engaging audio.
The developer is interactive with the community and has created a solid foundation for future updates and expansions.

The game is poorly optimized, leading to low frame rates and unsatisfying movement mechanics for some players.
It can be extremely difficult and unforgiving, with minimal checkpoints that may frustrate players, especially beginners.
Repetitive gameplay in certain areas can lead to a loss of enjoyment over time, making it feel tedious for some.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The gameplay is characterized by its humorous and challenging movement mechanics, drawing inspiration from other titles to create a satisfying jumping and parkour experience. Players find it both fun and rewarding, with a compelling story that enhances the addictive nature of the gameplay.
- “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.”
- “Fun and rewarding movement mechanics.”
- “Challenging and addicting parkour mechanics with a fun story!”
- “Including non-fatal falls, I've probably fallen over 1000 times in my 21 hours of gameplay.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are overly complicated, which detracts from the overall experience.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The story is generally well-received, featuring a fun and engaging narrative complemented by humor and strong graphics. While the lore is present throughout the game, some players feel it lacks depth and clarity. Overall, the combination of a captivating story and challenging gameplay creates an addictive experience.
- “Fun story, some good laughs, great graphics, and a gripping challenge.”
- “Lore found throughout the map, and follows a strict story.”
- “Challenging and addicting parkour mechanics with a fun story!”
- “The lore found throughout the map follows a strict story, but it feels too rigid and limiting.”
- “The story is quite short, and the lore pieces don't provide enough depth or explanation.”
- “The narrative lacks engagement, leaving players wanting more context and development.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised for its amazing soundtrack, effectively balancing intense and mellow tones to enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the ability to enjoy the music alongside other audio, such as audiobooks, while engaging in gameplay.
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and style, fitting the game's aesthetic well without aiming for hyper-realism. Players appreciate the visual design, noting that it enhances the overall experience, especially when given time to appreciate the details.
- “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.”
- “Graphics are nice, especially when you take the time to soak them in.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for its poor optimization, with players reporting a maximum of 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.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is derived from its clever movement mechanics, which provide a funny and challenging experience that resonates well with its target audience while remaining enjoyable for a broader player base.
- “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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The term "grinding" is generally viewed positively, with users encouraging persistence and effort in gameplay. It suggests that continuous effort can lead to success and improvement in the game.