Creature in the Well

 Switch
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. COGconnected
    Sep 5, 2019
    71
    Creature in the Well dances between minimalistic style and narrative juxtaposed against challenging puzzles and a creative new way to play. It’s an indie game that was lovingly crafted to put emphasis in all the right places and to give the player a new experience without bogging down in a heavy story. Instead, it leaves bread crumbs that players can choose to pick up or simply enjoy ricocheting orbs at high speed. The game is just as addictive as playing a real pinball machine, and the stages last just long enough to comfortably play in short bursts, but the challenge of “just one more run” is ever-present as you repair the giant construct to save the village and simply must know what happens next.
  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Jan 27, 2020
    70
    The game’s simple but original gameplay idea collides with its flawed design, but is good enough to give players an enjoyable pinball-RPG experience.
  3. Nintenderos
    Sep 7, 2019
    65
    Creature in the Well is a remarkable action and puzzle game that introduces very polished and interesting pinball mechanics. If you can ignore its repetitiveness and its graphic style catches you, it is a highly recommended purchase.
  5. GameCritics
    Sep 6, 2019
    65
    I love the style and overall concept of Creature in the Well, but after its initial statement, it just didn’t have much to say. With more detail, a few more ideas and a bit more depth, it would be a must-play. Although it doesn’t get where it needs to go, it’s a great start from Flight School Studio that’s got me excited to see how they up their game next time around.
  6. GameSpace
    Sep 17, 2019
    60
    Creature in the Well is an interesting take on a familiar set of genres, but it’s ultimately unsure of itself and the gimmicks wear off very quickly.
  7. Switch Player
    Sep 9, 2019
    60
    Creature in the Well is a clever and challenging original take on dungeon-crawl pinball. It might be too tricky at times, and irritating when you have to trek back to the point you died, but the action sure is fun.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. jeffbizloc
    Sep 25, 2019
    5
    Creature in the Well started off pretty fun but I only made it half way through.

    Game(s) like: Pinball w/Hyper Light Drifter Pros: -    Creature in the Well started off pretty fun but I only made it half way through.

    Game(s) like: Pinball w/Hyper Light Drifter

    Pros:
    - Fairly unique gameplay in you use a pinball like action to get through rooms

    Cons:
    - I thought there would be more puzzles but it was really just hitting the ball into things
    - Could have done so much more with different ball types and stick types that did interesting things    … Full Review »
  2. globogim
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    Very fun game, took me about 7 hours to get 99%. Gorgeous, unique visuals (that can get a bit repetitive but remain readable and appealing).Very fun game, took me about 7 hours to get 99%. Gorgeous, unique visuals (that can get a bit repetitive but remain readable and appealing). Encountered a small bug where I got stuck in some bumpers by running too fast. Would be nice to be able to retry rooms, but running back after death wasn't a deal breaker. Would like to give it an 8.5, but it deserves the props for being so unique… Full Review »
  3. Tkellgren
    Sep 9, 2019
    9
    The looks and gameplay of Creature in the Well are very unique, I really enjoyed the art style, it's nothing like I've seen before in a game.The looks and gameplay of Creature in the Well are very unique, I really enjoyed the art style, it's nothing like I've seen before in a game. I find the controls feel tight and responsive, and they will need to be because this is a precision-based game, it gets intense. I'm positive it would be much easier with a keyboard and mouse though.

    Other than my frustration with the switch pro controller, I really did enjoy the game. It is unique in a lot of ways, I've played pinball and I've played dungeon crawlers, but never both in the same game.

    there is no traditional enemies to kill, instead there are bumpers and robots that shoot you, and, with a top down view, you have to very precisely eliminate the current sequence of bumpers without getting hit by the hostile turrets.

    This is the frustrating part, it's very hard for me to aim with careful precision with the analog sticks, imagine playing an FPS with a mouse and then trying to get headshots with a switch pro controller, it's no contest.

    with the difficulty of some of the objectives, it feels like the developers originally decided they were a PC release.

    Don't let my slight frustration keep you from buying this, at it's current price it is a great time, and don't worry, you can skip objectives if you have enough electrical charge so you wont get stuck.

    Get this on Steam    … Full Review »
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