YouTuber VideoGameDunkey has announced that their publishing label Bigmode has secured distribution rights for its debut project: Animal Well, developed by solo coder Billy Basso.
Basso previously revealed on the PlayStation Blog that while the game uses a simple retro pixel art style, the lighting and visual effects will make full use of the PS5’s technical muscle. He describes the game as having ‘lots of situational lateral thinking brain teasers,’ and that players shouldn’t really expect jump scares or hardcore platforming sections.
Animal Well is pretty simple in terms of navigation, says Basso, with players moving left and right, with a jump button thrown into the mix. This simple foundation is complemented by items such as a yoyo and frisbee, but that’s about as complex as it gets.
Animal Well is scheduled for release on PS5 and PC.