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Salsa · Jan 27, 2016

GOTY for many. Know plenty people were waiting for this (me included altho I prefer the PC control scheme)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devolver.downwell

get it!

maxcriden · Jan 27, 2016

Is it arcade-y, randomly generated, or designed levels?

Shepard · Jan 27, 2016

Nice, got it on PC but it always felt like it would work better on mobile.

Miker · Jan 27, 2016

maxcriden said:
Is it arcade-y, randomly generated, or designed levels?

Arcade-y randomly generated levels with random power ups in between levels. There's a distinct end to it, i.e. it's not infinite.

epmode · Jan 27, 2016

maxcriden said:
Is it arcade-y, randomly generated, or designed levels?

It's stage based. The levels are procedurally generated.

This is easily one of the best games I played last year. Not sure if I'd enjoy it with touch controls though.

maxcriden · Jan 27, 2016

Miker said:
Arcade-y randomly generated levels with random power ups in between levels. There's a distinct end to it, i.e. it's not infinite.

epmode said:
It's stage based. The levels are procedurally generated.

This is easily one of the best games I played last year. Not sure if I'd enjoy it with touch controls though.

Thanks, gents. Appreciate it!

Azure Phoenix · Jan 27, 2016

How well does it control? I've enjoyed the PC version but it feels like something to pick up and play for 10 mins on the go.

Salsa · Jan 27, 2016

I just bought it, will report back on this ver. soon

I have a Moto G 2 but it should run well enough

Miker · Jan 27, 2016

epmode said:
It's stage based. The levels are procedurally generated.

This is easily one of the best games I played last year. Not sure if I'd enjoy it with touch controls though.

Azure Phoenix said:
How well does it control? I've enjoyed the PC version but it feels like something to pick up and play for 10 mins on the go.

The touch controls are as good as they possibly can be. They're no replacement for physical controls, but after playing for a while, I can't blame any of my deaths on the controls.

Chance Hale · Jan 27, 2016

Bought it but the controls are abysmal compared to the steam version as you'd expect. Imagine you could get used to it but I think I'm good. Threes will remain my break game of choice.

RowdyReverb · Jan 27, 2016

Azure Phoenix said:
How well does it control? I've enjoyed the PC version but it feels like something to pick up and play for 10 mins on the go.

I was able to get to the final stage on an iPad mini with the touch controls. It definitely takes a little more practice though

Salsa · Jan 27, 2016

took a screencap, showing the controls as well

they're about what you'd expect. im obviously doing worse than on PC but I feel like I can get used to them better

performance is pretty much flawless

BulletBees · Jan 27, 2016

Got it! I prefer the controls on PC, but having this be portable is pretty nice.

minor effort · Jan 27, 2016

Question: Does it have bluetooth controller support?

paperspace · Jan 27, 2016

I can't imagine this controls well enough on a touch device to get me to buy this again.

Cool though.

Avallon · Jan 27, 2016

Controls on mobile are too imprecise. I regret buying it on iOS.

Messofanego · Jan 27, 2016

Mary Kish playing this on Giant Bomb UPF recently sold me on the game.

terrdactycalsrock · Jan 27, 2016

SalsaShark said:
took a screencap, showing the controls as well

they're about what you'd expect. im obviously doing worse than on PC but I feel like I can get used to them better

performance is pretty much flawless

I found it helpful to turn off the on screen buttons. Its just so less cluttered that way

BraXzy · Jan 27, 2016

I saw this on a few top mobile games lists a couple weeks back when I knew I'd have to game on my phone for a few days. Was disappointed to see this wasn't on the Play Store.

Nice to see it is here not long after!

kulapik · Jan 28, 2016

Impulse buy the second I saw it on the store.

Plus with Opinion Rewards money I got it for free, woop woop!

atomsk · Jan 28, 2016

kulapik said:
Impulse buy the second I saw it on the store.

Plus with Opinion Rewards money I got it for free, woop woop!

ditto.

I'll still mainly play the PC version, but more money for moppin

MulderYuffie · Jan 28, 2016

Nice to see it on other platforms good game.

Dangerblade · Jan 28, 2016

Thanks for the heads up - been waiting for this to hit the Play store.

OmegaTreeFish · Jan 28, 2016

These are the sorts of games I like on portable devices and never play on consoles/PC. So insta purchase. Had a couple of goes. Seems fun. Obviously would work better with buttons but they have done as good as you can hope I think. Be interesting if Bluetooth keyboard works though as I can use it on my tablet then.

CrAzY FiNgErS · Jan 28, 2016

...and bought! Thanks for the heads up! I bought this on Steam when in first came out and now I can finally play it on the go. What an awesome game and well worth the price.

JPeeples83 · Jan 28, 2016

Thanks - I had $2.50 in Google Play credit thanks to Google Play Rewards, so this only cost me $0.50 out of pocket. Gonna download this to the OUYA and see if it has gamepad support instantly.

Well, that was a bust - OUYA isn't supported at all. Minor bummer.

PokéKong · Jan 28, 2016

I like it and it's very well made, but such a fast pure action game will never not feel hampered by the lack of physical buttons, there's just no amount of "getting used to it" that will compensate.

I don't really get why it's getting such a push on mobile, it clearly wasn't designed with the platform's limitations in mind, other than being played vertically. Before buying I totally assumed it at least had a tilt control method similar to Ridiculous Fishing.

5taquitos · Jan 28, 2016

PokéKong;193503137 said:
I like it and it's very well made, but such a fast pure action game will never not feel hampered by the lack of physical buttons, there's just no amount of "getting used to it" that will compensate.

I don't really get why it's getting such a push on mobile, it clearly wasn't designed with the platform's limitations in mind, other than being played vertically. Before buying I totally assumed it at least had a tilt control method similar to Ridiculous Fishing.

On-screen buttons are miles better than tilting for a game like this. I love Ridiculous Fishing, but flailing my phone around while trying to play this would drive me insane.

septicore · Jan 28, 2016

The first thing I did this morning was buying this game. Been waiting for it to come out on Android since last year.

The game is gonna destroy my Nexus 4's battery. Will definitely need to buy a new phone this year.

Tar-Miriel · Jan 28, 2016

keep on hearing people talking about this game, now i'll finally be able to try it

Sylverstone14 · Jan 28, 2016

I unfortunately can't play it on my Samsung Galaxy Note II (as per the Play Store saying it isn't compatible), but I already have the PC version to tide me over.

And I really wanted to double-dip...

RM8 · Jan 28, 2016

This makes it a bit easier to go back to Android, lol. Superb game.

BTW, if the controls don't click with you immediately, please keep giving it a chance. It definitely works, I play it more often on my phone than on PC.

BannedAtTheTroxy · Jan 28, 2016

Thanks for the reminder. Just grabbed it and I am loving it.

Daigoro · Jan 28, 2016

this game is fucking sweet. good call GAF.

Lucifon · Jan 28, 2016

Thanks for the heads up! After hearing Giantbomb gush about the game I'll give it a shot.

Horseticuffs · Jan 28, 2016

Already told the dev team about an issue on Asus Zenfone 2. Runs great on my Shield Tablet. Amazing game.

Tertullian · Jan 28, 2016

Horseticuffs said:
Already told the dev team about an issue on Asus Zenfone 2. Runs great on my Shield Tablet. Amazing game.

Thanks for this heads-up. My Asus Zenfone 2 is the only Android device I have. I wonder if the problem is down to the Intel processor, and is thus maybe unfixable? Or do I not know what I'm talking about?

LogicStep · Jan 28, 2016

Bought, haven't played it but I've seen some clips and thought it looked good.

wildfire · Jan 28, 2016

Got it. It's games like this that me feel bad about not having an iphone.

JordanKZ · Jan 28, 2016

Horseticuffs said:
Already told the dev team about an issue on Asus Zenfone 2. Runs great on my Shield Tablet. Amazing game.

Tertullian said:
Thanks for this heads-up. My Asus Zenfone 2 is the only Android device I have. I wonder if the problem is down to the Intel processor, and is thus maybe unfixable? Or do I not know what I'm talking about?

The Zenfone 2 uses an x86 Intel Atom SoC, which is really out of the ordinary. Whilst apps are fine, most games tend to require custom builds for x86 processors. You might be waiting a while.

Horseticuffs · Jan 28, 2016

JordanKZ said:
The Zenfone 2 uses an x86 Intel Atom SoC, which is really out of the ordinary. Whilst apps are fine, most games tend to require custom builds for x86 processors. You might be waiting a while.

I told them in the email it was likely due to the Intel processor. It would not surprise me one bit. I don't mind waiting for this excellent game though.

Great fun on a tablet even if they recommend phones.

LogicStep · Jan 28, 2016

OK this game is worth the $3

names2hard4you · Jan 28, 2016

Started playing this for the first time on my way to school on the bus. Game is so much fun.

Bagels · Jan 28, 2016

Amazing game! The controls feel great to me, but I have never tried the PC version. This is honestly the first action game i've enjoyed playing on my phone.

wildfire · Jan 28, 2016

Bagels said:
Amazing game! The controls feel great to me, but I have never tried the PC version. This is honestly the first action game i've enjoyed playing on my phone.

I believe there is an app that allows you to run android games on a pc through an emulator.

bennywhatever · Jan 28, 2016

Almost have enough saved in Google Opinion Rewards, so I'll be getting this soon.

Tertullian · Jan 28, 2016

Horseticuffs said:
I told them in the email it was likely due to the Intel processor. It would not surprise me one bit. I don't mind waiting for this excellent game though.

Great fun on a tablet even if they recommend phones.

Let us know if you get a response!

mnannola · Jan 28, 2016

This game is the perfect mobile game. Only a few controls so it works decently with a touch screen, and play sessions are short. Easily worth a few bucks.

Bagels · Jan 28, 2016

wildfire said:
I believe there is an app that allows you to run android games on a pc through an emulator.

I'll get the Steam version eventually, but I really dig Downwell as something to pick up and play for a round or two on mobile. Despite picking up severall Humble mobile bundles and using free Amazon and Google Play credits, I basically never game on my phone. This is honestly the first game that has clicked for me as a mobile experience.

nitekrawlwer · Jan 28, 2016

I've been waiting for this to hit Android for a few months. Disappointed it doesn't work on my tablet. Stil having tons of fun with with it on my phone though. It really has that old arcade game feel to it.

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