Downwell

 PlayStation Vita
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27

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  1. CJMoka
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    So... You wear boots, those boots are guns... 'Gunboots', one might say...
    You jump into a well, and gravity takes you down, so you're heading 'downwell' you may remark...
    There's not much more to his game besides using your gunboots to kills enemies and slow your descent; gathering gems to spend at the shops or to contribute towards unlocakables upon your inevitable demise. May not    So... You wear boots, those boots are guns... 'Gunboots', one might say...
    You jump into a well, and gravity takes you down, so you're heading 'downwell' you may remark...
    There's not much more to his game besides using your gunboots to kills enemies and slow your descent; gathering gems to spend at the shops or to contribute towards unlocakables upon your inevitable demise.
    May not seem like much, but GODDAMN IT'S ADDICTIVE, and the mechanics are so polished you can see your reflection!
    It's a perfect little 'new-old-school' gem that does exactly what it sets out to do; and under $10 AUD, (about US$5), it's well worth the price of admission. One final note should be the size of the game, approximately 50mb, and is Vita and PSTV compatible.    … Expand
  2. UriahHeep
    Sep 23, 2017
    9
    I got this as a free monthly game on PSN. I've seen shots from it before, and thought it looked like an ugly dull game. How wrong was I! I think it's the single game on PS Vita that I've sunk the most hours into. It's so simple, you're just a little chap falling down a well, shooting bullets out of your feet, trying to get as far as you can. But it's so well balanced, so addictive! JustI got this as a free monthly game on PSN. I've seen shots from it before, and thought it looked like an ugly dull game. How wrong was I! I think it's the single game on PS Vita that I've sunk the most hours into. It's so simple, you're just a little chap falling down a well, shooting bullets out of your feet, trying to get as far as you can. But it's so well balanced, so addictive! Just one more go, just one more go. The makers of this game really understand the joy of exploration, and upgrading, all within a unique permadeath situation. Brilliant!… Expand
  3. Daggdroppen
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    This is probably the best game I have played since i discovered Spelunky, a couple of years ago. Just WOW!
    I just unlocked RGB mode. I wonder how much we can unlock? :D

    Downwell is for the PRO gamer :D
  4. Kaprawiec
    Jul 13, 2016
    10
    One of the best games i EVER played. So addicting!! Seriously, why bother with making overhyped AAA games like Watch Dogs or other over 100 milion $ budget BORING TO DEATH games with superb graphics when pack of guys can manage to make game that You just cant put down because of that ok, one more go (40th or so). Get it its so cheap, besides Devolver always deliver - best developer out there :D
  5. theresort
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This is what game should be; fun and addictive! I could not stop playing this when I started this game. This game is perfect for the Vita as it is made to be played in short bursts.

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jul 16, 2016
    90
    One of the best high-score chasing concepts ever hosted on Playstation. [Aug 2016, p.88]
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Jun 1, 2016
    95
    Downwell is pretty much the best mobile game on the go for the Vita. If the iOS controls were better, I wouldn't have felt the need to make the platform jump. But it plays so well on the Vita, it's practically perfect.
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  3. The Vita Lounge
    May 30, 2016
    90
    Downwell proves that a simple and effective gameplay hook is all that is needed to craft an unforgettably brilliant title. You will lose hours and hours in these dank caverns as you chase high scores and try to do the next run just a little bit better than the last.
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