Downwell

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Push Square
    May 25, 2016
    70
    The premise is perhaps better suited to vertical screens, and it can be a bit obtuse – but for the price of a Big Mac, this is one deadly descent that deserves your tuppence.
  2. GameSpew
    May 29, 2016
    60
    It serves as a great example of substance over style, but Downwell is perhaps just too one-dimensional to offer the same degree of longevity that other similar titles may offer.

Awards & Rankings

67
#67 Best PS4 Game of 2016

User Reviews

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 47
  3. Negative: 8 out of 47
  1. clanky9
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    this game is great 2d shooter i wish more people knew about this game. for me its 8/10
  2. valente_nebula
    Aug 18, 2021
    6
    Downwell is a brilliant little game, with tight controls, a frenzy fast gameplay, old school 8 bit graphics, and... a difficulty level thatDownwell is a brilliant little game, with tight controls, a frenzy fast gameplay, old school 8 bit graphics, and... a difficulty level that will make it very hard for 90% of players to actually enjoy. It's a shame that there's no way to control difficulty, as this game deserves more people to try it out. Despite being short, the lack of any progression save makes things even worse, making you start all over every 5 or 10 minutes. I think there could've been a better way to balance things out here, to avoid so much frustration.… Full Review »
  3. Tugulli
    Mar 16, 2020
    9
    It's a very nice little game, useful for when you have little time to play. If only there were separated levels I would like it more. Still,It's a very nice little game, useful for when you have little time to play. If only there were separated levels I would like it more. Still, very nice pastime overall.… Full Review »
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