Jemma Casson
Pure NintendoReview: Downwell (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 3/1/2019
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PS4 / Android / PC / iOS / Vita / Switch - 10/15/2015
Downwell
Downwell is a curious game about a young man with guns for boots venturing down a well in search of untold treasures. Make your way further and further down into a darkness filled with nasty creatures and mysterious secrets and collect the spectacular red gems scattered about the rocks. Step into an oddly placed shop to buy some helpful items or level up between caverns to battle well dwelling monsters and uncover hidden caves filled with riches and relics. No two trips down the well are ever the same!
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- Moppin
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
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The critic average is 80 across 25 scored reviews, with a 100-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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70–793 reviews · 12%
Below 702 reviews · 8%
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Elisha Deogracias
GamingTrendGamingTrend Downwell Review
Published 2/22/2019
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Read originalJasper Pickering
Daily MirrorDownwell review: Switch port is a great addition to the console's library
Published 2/6/2019
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Digitally DownloadedReview: Downwell (Nintendo Switch)
Published 2/1/2019
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Downwell Review
Published 1/31/2019
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Read originalGavin Lane
Nintendo LifeReview: Downwell - The Ultimate Version Of Everyone's Favourite Potholing Roguelike Shooter
Published 1/31/2019
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Read originalNeal Ronaghan
Nintendo World ReportDownwell (Switch) Review
Published 1/31/2019
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Read originalEdmond Tran
GameSpotDownwell Review - Polished Boots
Published 1/31/2019
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedShort 'n Sweet Reviews: Pokemon Go, Unholy Heights, Samurai Defender, Downwell, Full Mojo Rampage
Published 7/13/2016
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PS4Blog.net[PS4] Downwell Review
Published 6/28/2016
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