Downwell is an award-winning game for iPhone, iPad, and Android. The player can control a character by jumping down a well with a gun that shoots downwards, which they are able to upgrade. The goal of the game is to reach the bottom of the well by shooting monsters, collecting loot, and avoiding obstacles. Downwell is an action game about a young man on a quest to reach the bottom of a well. The player's character starts on the top of the well and must make his way down, defeating monsters and collecting gems along the way. The player can jump and shoot using his gunboots; the player jumps higher with each consecutive jump and will shoot with each consecutive press of the gunboots button. The player can also fall into a well and end up on a different level.
Gameplay
Downwell is a fast-paced game that requires players to be quick on their feet. You play as a character who is constantly falling down a well. Your main task is to jump down the well and defeat monsters that appear, collect loot, and avoid obstacles. Unlike most games, there are no levels or bosses, but there are different environments with different hazards. You are able to shoot down the well with your gun which you are able to upgrade. If you are looking for a challenge, this game is for you. There are two modes of play: The first is a "normal" mode where the player's objective is to get as far as they can and avoid obstacles and monsters until they lose all of their lives. The second mode is a "challenge" mode where the player is tasked with getting as far as they can without losing any lives. In both modes, the player can collect coins which they can use to unlock new characters and levels.
Graphics
The graphics are pixelated, which gives the game a retro feel. They are colorful and give the player a clear view of what is happening. Downwell features simplistic 2D graphics with a distinctive pixelated style. Most of the in-game graphics consist of a background in a single color, with a character in a different color in the foreground.
Replayability
Downwell is a game that allows the player to explore different environments. It has no levels or bosses, but it has a very high replay value because of the different challenges the player is able to experience. Downwell is a relatively short game, but the player can replay the game to try to beat their high score or achieve a new high score in a different mode.
Advantages
- Simple but satisfying graphics
- Ability to replay the game
Disadvantages
- Short game
- No story
Conclusion
Downwell is a top-down action game that is played in a single screen. The player must keep the character from falling and avoid monsters and obstacles for as long as possible. The player can jump and shoot as well as press the down key to pull themselves to the top of the screen. The player has a gun which automatically reloads and has a limited amount of ammo. If the player gets hit, they lose one of their lives, and if the player loses all of their lives, the game is over.