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Downwell — Addictive action game with crazy Gunboots

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Description

Been playing Downwell for a couple months now. It’s basically a crazy action game where you fall down a well, blasting monsters with your Gunboots. Pretty solid if you’re into roguelike platformers.

Here’s what you do – you just keep falling down, shooting stuff with your Gunboots to slow your descent. There’s also shops where you can buy helpful items, and different weapon types to find. And the levels are randomized, so no two runs are the same. It’s got a nice retro vibe too.

Look, if you’re into tough-but-fair action games, you’ll probably like Downwell. It’s not perfect – can get repetitive after a while – but overall it’s a really fun time-waster. Worth checking out for sure.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Downwell. I've tested a bunch of action/platformer games and this one's up there with the best of 'em. The core gameplay loop of falling and blasting is just so satisfying, and the different gun types and items keep things feeling fresh. And it's got a great sense of style too. But I will say, it can get a little repetitive if you play for long stretches. And the difficulty ramps up fast, so you'll be dying a lot at first. Overall though, it's a really solid pickup for any fan of the genre.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
  • Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
  • Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
  • Randomized levels keep it feeling fresh
  • Satisfying core gameplay loop of falling and blasting

Cons

  • Upgrades take forever at higher levels
  • Gets repetitive after a while
  • Difficulty spikes hard, you'll be dying a lot
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay

Specifications

Updated 02.10.2023
Category Action
Age Rating Everyone 10+
Developer DevolverDigital
Android Android 6.0++
Package Name com.devolver.downwell_rerelease

Ratings

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4.0/5
8,212 reviews
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