Creature in the Well

 PC
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. The Digital Fix
    Sep 12, 2019
    90
    As random as it sounds, combining robots, pinball, and hack and slash game play absolutely works. The Creature in the Well is by no means a casual game due to its difficulty, though the slow but steady ramping of skill required and the satisfaction of completing a dungeon section are more than enough to keep almost any gamer trying to beat just one more room.
  2. Game Revolution
    Sep 5, 2019
    90
    Despite some of its flaws, the few hours you’ll spend with Creature of the Well will be some of the most satisfying you’ll spend in all of gaming in 2019.
  3. GameSpot
    Sep 5, 2019
    80
    Creature in the Well manages to inject the geometry-focused experience of pinball into the frenzied gameplay loop of a dungeon crawler to craft a unique puzzle action game. On occasion, the game's hands-off approach to conveying information is a hindrance, but the well-structured dungeons and monstrous antagonist more than make up for it--producing an engaging hack-and-slash experience that allows for satisfying experimentation.
  5. The Games Machine
    Sep 5, 2019
    78
    Creature in the Well is a hypnotic flipper ‘n’ slash with astonishing art design. A brilliant mix that explodes in pure arcade pleasure, despite its dungeon crawling being quite repetitive and little inspired.
  6. Jeuxvideo.com
    Sep 9, 2019
    75
    Creature in the Well inovates in many ways, and has a great atmosphere. But the game is damn tough and will discourage many players.
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  1. Polygon
    Sep 5, 2019
    It’s dark, a little bit funny, and it delivers puzzles that are more satisfying to solve than defeating standard dungeon crawling monsters.

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User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 25
  3. Negative: 8 out of 25
  1. dennarai
    Aug 18, 2023
    7
    I had fun with this game but it didn't blow me away. It was competent but always felt like the concept could have been pushed a little furtherI had fun with this game but it didn't blow me away. It was competent but always felt like the concept could have been pushed a little further or been a little more in-depth. Overall, I did 100% complete this game and I don't regret it but if you don't play this you're not missing out too hard.… Full Review »
  2. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    May 29, 2021
    8
    Its a super simple short pinball hack n slash kinda thing adventure. I liked the mild progression with the help of items. Imo it was just theIts a super simple short pinball hack n slash kinda thing adventure. I liked the mild progression with the help of items. Imo it was just the right length and didnt overstay its welcome.… Full Review »
  3. Calamity_Jones
    Apr 14, 2021
    7
    Not a bad game. Not a great game either. The main mechanic is quite interesting, and fun to play with at first. However, after a couple ofNot a bad game. Not a great game either. The main mechanic is quite interesting, and fun to play with at first. However, after a couple of hours, you notice that a large amount of the game's content is copy-pasted identical rooms. The game is padded, and becomes a bit tiresome.… Full Review »
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