Downwell

 iOS
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Gamezebo
    Oct 21, 2015
    100
    Downwell is easily one of the best action games to hit mobile this year. It’s intense, it’s unique, and every game you play goes towards unlocking something new.
  2. TouchArcade
    Oct 15, 2015
    100
    Put simply, Downwell is a game you need on your iPhone. The gameplay is incredible, the effort that went into faithfully reproducing a retro feel is unmatched, and it serves as the perfect rebuttal to any idiot trying to make an argument that pixel art is "lazy."
  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    Oct 16, 2015
    90
    Downwell is a brilliantly balanced vertical roguelike.
  5. AppAdvice
    Oct 15, 2015
    90
    Overall, the game is fast-paced, challenging, and there is enough action to keep you entertained for a long time.
  6. Gamer.nl
    Oct 28, 2015
    85
    Downwell is a game you keep on playing. The flashy gameplay, perfectly balanced rogue-lite elements and constant rewards make this game an instant classic. The game is surprisingly deep and the only thing that gets in the way of it being brilliant, are the limited controls smartphones and tablets offer.
  7. Vandal
    Oct 26, 2015
    80
    Downwell is an incredibly addictive game, and one of the best arcades we've played this year on iDevices.
  8. Apple'N'Apps
    Oct 15, 2015
    80
    Downwell is a finely tuned fast paced arcade action experience that is well worth picking up.
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Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best iOS Game of 2015
29
#29 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2015
20
#20 Most Shared iOS Game of 2015

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 42
  3. Negative: 12 out of 42
  1. tramper_94
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    Downwell is great mobile phone game . Amazing gameplay and beautifull 8-bit graphis. This game has rougoulike charakter gameplay andDownwell is great mobile phone game . Amazing gameplay and beautifull 8-bit graphis. This game has rougoulike charakter gameplay and inpsireted by spelunky game. I recommend this game… Full Review »
  2. gamescourt
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. The graphics and colors are minimalist - only shades of black, gray, white, and red- but the game is highly detailed and packed with action, it’s intense, it’s unique, and every game you play goes towards unlocking something new.… Full Review »
  3. jpkurihara
    Nov 3, 2015
    9
    A cheap and addictive game that's easy to understand but difficult to master. With only 4 actions (move left, move right, junp and fire) itA cheap and addictive game that's easy to understand but difficult to master. With only 4 actions (move left, move right, junp and fire) it manages to be incredibly challenging, with every area bringing in another surprise for you. It's a delightful experience that will have you saying "just one more go..." after each death.

    Just be careful with the unlockable color pallets. They can easily give you a headache.    … Full Review »
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