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Animal Well |OT| The First True Metroidunkavania
- Thread starter Maiden Voyage
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- |OT| Indie
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Just rolled credits at 7 hours. Still tons to unlock. I’m not finished until I get 100%
Buggy Loop
Member
Wow, gonna jump on this soon, absolutely my cup of tea type of game.
TheDarkPhantom
Member
I'm up to 8 eggs, a couple of them were really satisfying to get. Also, just unlocked the Travel Flute trophy, will need to remember that 
Edit: thought I'd be clever and use mu new tool to teleport away from *something* after taking *something* lol. Soon after I found the proper solution though
Edit 2: these puzzles with the frisbee are so damn cool, really creative stuff.
Edit 3: 13 eggs now
Edit: thought I'd be clever and use mu new tool to teleport away from *something* after taking *something* lol. Soon after I found the proper solution though
Edit 2: these puzzles with the frisbee are so damn cool, really creative stuff.
Edit 3: 13 eggs now
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This is hilarious and well worth watching. We need more games made by tiny teams.
LavitzSlambert
Member
That's the neat part.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Weird. I might have lost some progress from when I played on my steam deck. I beat the game and then went round and collected some more eggs. But I'm back to the save right after credits.
Put the frisbee back duh
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TheDarkPhantom
Member
I'm up to 28 eggs now, found a secret rabbit too. I'm trying to do this M. Disc sequence and keep thinking I'm missing something because I'm definitely doing it the *hard* way lol. Oh well, here goes another attempt.
Edit: ahhh, forgot about my firecrackers
Edit: ahhh, forgot about my firecrackers
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Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
The game is an easy 10/10 for me.
Fuck me this is starting to get interesting. Completed all the candles but no clue what the item does. All inventory items are full. 43 eggs. Still portions of the map to uncover... This game is definitely getting interesting now. I need to know what the last unlock for eggs are.
I also found a hidden code but have no clue where to utilize it.
Fuck me this is starting to get interesting. Completed all the candles but no clue what the item does. All inventory items are full. 43 eggs. Still portions of the map to uncover... This game is definitely getting interesting now. I need to know what the last unlock for eggs are.
I also found a hidden code but have no clue where to utilize it.
I used the flute to take a shortcut.I'm up to 28 eggs now, found a secret rabbit too. I'm trying to do this M. Disc sequence and keep thinking I'm missing something because I'm definitely doing it the *hard* way lol. Oh well, here goes another attempt.
Edit: ahhh, forgot about my firecrackers
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TheDarkPhantom
Member
Just got the trophy for unlocking 32 eggs, only 1% of players have it, I've been exploring every nook and cranny lol.
There are some platforming puzzles the remind me of Super Meat Boy, white knuckles and sweaty palms.
Need 1 more
, wonder what happens then.
There are some platforming puzzles the remind me of Super Meat Boy, white knuckles and sweaty palms.
Need 1 more
, wonder what happens then.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
The item you get has more uses than you might think. Good to experiment.Just got the trophy for unlocking 32 eggs, only 1% of players have it, I've been exploring every nook and cranny lol.
There are some platforming puzzles the remind me of Super Meat Boy, white knuckles and sweaty palms.
Need 1 more
TheDarkPhantom
Member
Oh I've been experimenting plenty, this isn't my first rodeo
Did you figure out the flute sequence to free to cats? Also just accessed the control panel, can now alter a certain picture, I'm intrigued.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Maybe that is the code input I am seeking a solution toOh I've been experimenting plenty, this isn't my first rodeo
Did you figure out the flute sequence to free to cats? Also just accessed the control panel, can now alter a certain picture, I'm intrigued.
Herbspiceguy
Member
It's been on my Steam wishlist forever, but Fez is not my kind of game, so not sure if this will be for me either.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
What the fuck, just found a cool easter egg in reference to Tunic. Just do the same trick you learn in that game.
Huh found another input code but again, not sure where to use it.
e: input codes sorted... just need 1 more.
Huh found another input code but again, not sure where to use it.
e: input codes sorted... just need 1 more.
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Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Omg there are more items to unlock
DragoonKain
Neighbours from Hell
Looking forward to playing this but might wait for the physical release.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Depends what you want from a game. This leans heavy into the puzzle side. If you only want the platforming aspect, it's best to wait for a sale as that will only take 7 hours or so. If you want to explore more in depth and engage with the secrets, the game is much, much more rewarding. There's no combat so don't expect that.
To me, it's an easy 10/10 but I also love Tunic and Fez specifically for the puzzles and exploration.
I cannot stop thinking about the game.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Found the remote so finding the rest of the eggs shouldn't bee too hard. I know where a few are, just haven't figured out yet how to get them.
Also got the control panel but no clue what I'm meant to use it for just yet.
Also got the control panel but no clue what I'm meant to use it for just yet.
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Kusarigama
Member
Is that install size on PS5 or what platform is that?101 MB file size.
Can anyone tell me the install size on PS5? I don't have access to my PS5 now and I am very curious with regards to the install size.
Con_Z_ǝdʇ
Live from NeoGAF, it's Friday Night!
It's 101MB on PS5. Today we got an update at 100MB. Update was as big as the game itself.
Edit: It now sits at 145,7MB.
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Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
On pc it's something like 40mb
Kusarigama
Member
It's 101MB on PS5. Today we got an update at 100MB. Update was as big as the game itself.
Edit: It now sits at 145,7MB.
Why such a big difference between PC and PS5 I wonder. Not at all an issue as both are still significantly small.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Not much there, it's mostly ambient sounds. It's spot on for the atmosphere tho
LavitzSlambert
Member
Seriously great game. I am hopelessly lost most of the time but finding some items now and it's getting easier to explore. I definitely did something out of order to get the
bubble wand. Wondering if I came across one of the secret codes in the wall illuminated by my animal flute. It's E NE N NW S.
Also up to 16 eggs.
bubble wand. Wondering if I came across one of the secret codes in the wall illuminated by my animal flute. It's E NE N NW S.
Also up to 16 eggs.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Yeah the platforming is there. Once you realize some things, the platforming becomes trivial in most situations.
LavitzSlambert
Member
So I finally managed to get the flames, and just rolled credits for layer 1. Holy SHIT. The amount of shit they give you after is INSANE. I already thought I needed to go back and explore to get additional eggs since I got the top and the lantern, now I have the BB wand, went to the S Medal area and got the remote and it just keeps handing me shit and expanded my inventory. Not to mention all the cryptic environment markings that are quite surely more puzzles.
How are more people not talking about this game? I would think an indie like this, published by dunkey, critically acclaimed would garner a bit more attention. It's even on PS+ Extra so not like everyone would need to buy it day 1.
How are more people not talking about this game? I would think an indie like this, published by dunkey, critically acclaimed would garner a bit more attention. It's even on PS+ Extra so not like everyone would need to buy it day 1.
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BadBurger
Many “Whelps”! Handle It!
I told myself I would work on my backlog, but alas - here we are. This is the best, genuine Metroidvania I have played in many years. It feels like I am constantly discovering things and figuring out new stuff. What a gem. If this keeps up it will replace Helldivers 2 as my GotY pick thus far.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
All eggs gotten. 2 achievements remain.
TheDarkPhantom
Member
Up to 41 eggs, all medals, all flames, no guides (never use guides on a first playthrough but *especially* on a game like this) here is an example of how to get chests in tricky positions, I can think of a couple of different ways to do it too:
Will be busy the next couple of days but look forward to getting back to it soon and finishing it. Also, found the Tamagotchi, seems your total steps dictate whether the chest is accessible... . I believe the cuckoo clock sound that goes off every once in a while is related to the passage of time, no doubt some secrets are related to speedruns which aren't something I enjoy so I probably won't even attempt those, it's cool though.
Will be busy the next couple of days but look forward to getting back to it soon and finishing it. Also, found the Tamagotchi, seems your total steps dictate whether the chest is accessible... . I believe the cuckoo clock sound that goes off every once in a while is related to the passage of time, no doubt some secrets are related to speedruns which aren't something I enjoy so I probably won't even attempt those, it's cool though.
What's the total number? 50 I guess?
Miyazaki’s Slave
Gold Member
Just started over on PS5 (from PC) and holy crap my entire game has been different. I don't ahve any of the power ups I had on the PC version. Super impressed with the openness of the design so far.
TropicanaTwista
Member
Yea this game completely owns. Really surprised it's not being talked about more. Hell, I didn't even hear of this until release date and that was just a Twitter post from Sony mentioning it was added to PS extra.
I think I have all the items (my inventory shows full) and I have 48 eggs. Finding the rabbits seems really tough though. I've found 3, not sure of the total amount but know I'm at least missing the mural one. But just when I figure I'm done discovering, something else happens which adds more depth. Was able to "find" some chests with the remote but a couple seem to be stuck in the ground. Makes me wonder if I am missing more inventory items
I think I have all the items (my inventory shows full) and I have 48 eggs. Finding the rabbits seems really tough though. I've found 3, not sure of the total amount but know I'm at least missing the mural one. But just when I figure I'm done discovering, something else happens which adds more depth. Was able to "find" some chests with the remote but a couple seem to be stuck in the ground. Makes me wonder if I am missing more inventory items
DonkeyPunchJr
World’s Biggest Weeb
This looks amazing, need to play this when I finish Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth.
All the Dunkey haters can suck it.
All the Dunkey haters can suck it.
TerribleAtThisGame
Member
Just bought it and put two hours in. Really enjoying it so far.
The sound design in this is fantastic with headphones. Very moody and quiet in a cool way.
The sound design in this is fantastic with headphones. Very moody and quiet in a cool way.
LavitzSlambert
Member
52 eggs, all items (I think). Going to do another loop with the latest pickup but I might use a guide at least to ballpark whereabouts of the remaining dozen. The map is huge and difficult to read/recognize, and traversal is not straightforward. Half of the battle is just finding one of the areas again, especially if I didn't mark it on my map the first time.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Put the disc back.
Don't take disc immediately, go further and you will find the replica, when return and swap it with the real one.
BadBurger
Many “Whelps”! Handle It!
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Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Just keep going and it will all make sense.
TerribleAtThisGame
Member
I had to put it down for the day. This is one of those games that gives me an OCD meltdown. I have about 894 question marks on the map and then a stork randomly rekt my shit after I the ghost mouse head platforming rooms had already pissed me off.