Animal Well |OT| Well, Well, Well

[Dashful]

Oh well, I think I'll have to start looking a few things out. I'm out of ideas.

I'm at 44 eggs post games. two of the circular recess areas are cleared. (didn't see any other ones that I can think of).

Also before I beat the final boss I think I messed something up.. (post game spoiler)

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I found the house and etc. before making it to the final boss by climbing the long shaft with the bubbles. Squirrel under the big clock gave me a stopwatch or something like that, but I don't see it in my inventory. Is that normal?

 

[samred]

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I found the house and etc. before making it to the final boss by climbing the long shaft with the bubbles. Squirrel under the big clock gave me a stopwatch or something like that, but I don't see it in my inventory. Is that normal?

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Press start while mid-game, see that timer? It runs all the time, even while paused. That's your stopwatch!

 

[Dashful]

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Press start while mid-game, see that timer? It runs all the time, even while paused. That's your stopwatch!

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Ooooh lol.. I thought it was always there and never noticed it before. Thanks!

 

[raspberrymousse]

Is there maybe a song to summon the kangaroo? Last main item I'm missing

 

[jonjonaug]

Are there any postgame guides yet? I'm wandering all over the place and am not finding new stuff yet so I'm missing a lot.

I did get the

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ball

though.

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Yeah there are guides if you google for all items, all eggs, and all rabbits. "All eggs" is the goal for ending B. Personally I would recommend not looking anything up until you feel truly stuck though, there's hidden stuff all over the place and its fun to work out new ways of thinking about what's around you.

 

[raspberrymousse]

Got the last item and now have 9 eggs left to go, 4 of which I know where they are but no idea how to get to. Also no idea what to do with the ball, seems superfluous?

 

[jonjonaug]

Got the last item and now have 9 eggs left to go, 4 of which I know where they are but no idea how to get to. Also no idea what to do with the ball, seems superfluous?

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The ball can be used to break through some objects that can't otherwise be broken. If you've seen any colored bricks around, it breaks those.

 

[Servbot24]

Took me wayyyy too long to figure out not to take

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the disc

. I was like damn this game is tough as hell!

 

[AppleKid]

Are there any postgame guides yet? I'm wandering all over the place and am not finding new stuff yet so I'm missing a lot.

I did get the

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ball

though.

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I used techraptor's guides to round out my items, candles, and eggs once I explored as much of the map as I knew how to. Didn't feel like backtracking any more than I already had wandering around looking for secrets.

 

[That Demon Life]

I wonder how this is selling. I hope well, though obviously a lot of people are doing it through PS+, so hopefully they got a decent bag for that.

 

[Kain-Nosgoth]

Done with the game, i had to check a guide for like 3 bunnies and my last 4 eggs... that were all TOP related, fuck those, haha but i did everything else alone

this was so good

 

[dock]

Is there anything in this game for people that don't enjoy most metroidvania games? I ditched Hollow Knight within 20 mins, and Ori within 40 mins. I'm usually deterred getting lost and too much combat.

 

[raspberrymousse]

The ball can be used to break through some objects that can't otherwise be broken. If you've seen any colored bricks around, it breaks those.

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Ah I did not expect that lol thanks!!

Is there anything in this game for people that don't enjoy most metroidvania games? I ditched Hollow Knight within 20 mins, and Ori within 40 mins. I'm usually deterred getting lost and too much combat.

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Honestly probably not, no combat here but you'll get lost a lot. Unless you enjoy figuring out stuff and exploring I don't think this would be for you

 

[Feep]

Tell me! 😅

Yeah, I'm feeling the same.
Im at a point where I need to revisit every single room and use certain items there, which I don't find very fun.
Which guide did you use?

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TechRaptor, IIRC! They have a nice guide with a picture of the egg room so you can look up which ones you're missing.

 

[Hrist]

Is there anything in this game for people that don't enjoy most metroidvania games? I ditched Hollow Knight within 20 mins, and Ori within 40 mins. I'm usually deterred getting lost and too much combat.

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There is little actual combat, but you will get lost.

A lot.

I wouldn't recommend it if that deters you. It's a great game, but you really want to like exploring if you give it a go, otherwise it may just not land for you.

 

[construct]

im at 51 eggs now. i have the remote and can see there is a chest near the pit of dogs to the left in the floor but can't figure out how to get it, which makes me think its a pipe somewhere which is one of my least enjoyable parts of the game. on the top rightof the dog pit there is a switch wall, but the remote doesnt work in this room because theres no IR receiver

I also got to the skeleton fish boss, but I cant really figure out what to do, which makes me think I dont have the right item. I did find the phone in the floor as well as the geysers that let you get back out of the room

at some point i heard an explosion and then found a dog in a running wheel and changes the direction of the main lift. no idea what triggered that? would have been nice to do it myself in a more intentional way

oh and i just figure out how to teleport after 10hours of playing lol

i think im hitting my end with this and might just go to a guide. it seems like there is too much hidden stuff without much hints how to do it. its fustrating because i really do enjoy these games usually, there's just some things that really rub me the wrong way :\

 

[Delroy]

I'm trying to get past the otters and can't seem to figure it out. I think I need to use the slinky and Yoyo but can't get the timing or trick right. Any tips? Thanks!

 

[GJ]

... I'm sorry?

What the hell were they thinking?

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The game is speedrunable within 30 minutes. It shouldn't be that difficult if you know what you need to do and you map out a path.

 

[Kain-Nosgoth]

... I'm sorry?

What the hell were they thinking?

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it's just cosmetic stuff and is in no way necessary to experience the full game, i certainly won't do it

 

[raspberrymousse]

I'm trying to get past the otters and can't seem to figure it out. I think I need to use the slinky and Yoyo but can't get the timing or trick right. Any tips? Thanks!

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You have the right idea, this took me a while too tbh. Keep the otters as far right as possible with the yoyo and make sure to time it so you can still get under the blocks. That was pretty tricky

 

[Dust]

I'm trying to get past the otters and can't seem to figure it out. I think I need to use the slinky and Yoyo but can't get the timing or trick right. Any tips? Thanks!

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How I did it

Go to the far right and drop a slinky, otters will gather under it. Now go to one step above first green switch and drop slinky. If you are lucky/fast enough the second slinky will clear both blocks before otters come back

 

[That Demon Life]

How I did it

Go to the far right and drop a slinky, otters will gather under it. Now go to one step above first green switch and drop slinky. If you are lucky/fast enough the second slinky will clear both blocks before otters come back

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Even easier is to do this but as you drop the second slinky, switch to the yoyo and use it to distract them until you get past it. It'll give you easily enough time.

 

[amara]

For people who are deep into it, how useful are the ball and wheel items?

 

[Delroy]

Thanks everyone for the help, I'll give it a shot in the morning. I

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just got the first flame by the ostrich and am working on this second one.

 

[Feep]

For people who are deep into it, how useful are the ball and wheel items?

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Not really general use items. Each has some low single digit uses at specific spots on the map.

 

[Dust]

I already moved on but I am curious. Do you get an item later that can break those glass looking blocks?

 

[Shemhazai]

im at 51 eggs now. i have the remote and can see there is a chest near the pit of dogs to the left in the floor but can't figure out how to get it, which makes me think its a pipe somewhere which is one of my least enjoyable parts of the game. on the top rightof the dog pit there is a switch wall, but the remote doesnt work in this room because theres no IR receiver

I also got to the skeleton fish boss, but I cant really figure out what to do, which makes me think I dont have the right item. I did find the phone in the floor as well as the geysers that let you get back out of the room

at some point i heard an explosion and then found a dog in a running wheel and changes the direction of the main lift. no idea what triggered that? would have been nice to do it myself in a more intentional way

oh and i just figure out how to teleport after 10hours of playing lol

i think im hitting my end with this and might just go to a guide. it seems like there is too much hidden stuff without much hints how to do it. its fustrating because i really do enjoy these games usually, there's just some things that really rub me the wrong way :\

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For the skeleton fish boss:
Pay attention to the bubbles and which direction they're moving in.

Full Spoiler: the bubbles are telling you notes to play on the flute.

Regarding the dog wheel: I THINK you used the remote control. If I remember right there's an IR receiver that blows up the wall.

 

[JCH!]

50-something eggs in and still don't know what to do with the stamp pillars lol

Question: Did I fuck up by not getting the chest in the room to the left of the Ostrich before killing it? Platforms are no longer moving and I can't figure out how to press the switches that unblock the door.

 

[AIan]

Not really general use items. Each has some low single digit uses at specific spots on the map.

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Wheel has faster horizontal speed compared to running and can crush spikes to make exploring easier

 

[Feep]

50-something eggs in and still don't know what to do with the stamp pillars lol

Question: Did I fuck up by not getting the chest in the room to the left of the Ostrich before killing it? Platforms are no longer moving and I can't figure out how to press the switches that unblock the door.

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You will be able to get that chest later, but not yet.

 

[raspberrymousse]

Spoiler: Post-Game All Eggs

I had to look up the twist to the egg song puzzle, no way I would've figured that out ever

 

[doops.]

Finished it earlier.

Honestly, if it weren't for PS Plus making this free for this month, I might not have checked out Animal Well right away. And what a shame that would be, because this game is truly special.

It genuinely belongs up there with the likes of Portal 1 + 2, Myst, and Obra Dinn.

Easy 9/10 from me.

 

[anaa]

For people who liked this and la-mulana, i can't recommend enough my goty from last year, VOID STRANGER

just go with that informations, if you like these kind of puzzles, you'll definitely like this one

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100%. This game scratches the same itch, with the caveat it's not going to be an automatic slam dunk for people that can't get past the sokoban element. What a great couple years it's been for games in this 'genre' though

 

[rahji]

Damn this game breaks my head. I would recommend to figure out stuff on your own and leave this thread. Some of the surprises are really good when you figure it out by yourself.

 

[jonjonaug]

I already moved on but I am curious. Do you get an item later that can break those glass looking blocks?

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As far as I know, no. However, the final boss can break glass blocks with their eye laser attack, and the game does keep track of which ones in the final area have been broken (this is also important to be able to get the second ending). It's possible there may be some use for this, or a hidden item that breaks glass that no one has found yet.

 

[beezer]

What exactly happens when you rapidly tap d-pad up 4 times? Is it some mechanic or just an easter egg that I don't understand?

 

[hutton]

What a great game this is so far

I bought it for the Switch and I've enjoyed every minute of my 11 hours so far.

8 hours in I suddenly realized you can get infinite bubble jumps by quickly shoot a new bubble after jumping of one bubble.

This made the game even more open and It created a lot of fun and challenging "sequence breaks".

I sequence broke the heck out of certain areas (which in reality was totally intentional by the creator) and it made for some fun self-created challenges.

 

[janusff]

Just want to pop in and say this game is rad as hell. Brilliant game design

 

[GJ]

What exactly happens when you rapidly tap d-pad up 4 times? Is it some mechanic or just an easter egg that I don't understand?

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You turn into Gomez from FEZ. Probably just a reference, but it might be related to a puzzle no one has figured out yet. Also, I let my friend who just started the game try it and it didn't work for him, so it might only be possible in the post-game or something.

Something also happens if you press and hold jump for a couple seconds.

 

[beezer]

You turn into Gomez from FEZ. Probably just a reference, but it might be related to a puzzle no one has figured out yet. Also, I let my friend who just started the game try it and it didn't work for him, so it might only be possible in the post-game or something.

Something also happens if you press and hold jump for a couple seconds.

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oh my, what a jumpscare, lol

okay, thank you. for now looking for new eggs after finishing base game, but continue to stumble on things I have not a slightest idea what to do with instead, but it's super fun nonetheless

 

[Naar]

OK I got my 2nd flame now and the last 2 I can see are at the bottom of the map.

I navigated to the south east one and I don't know how to proceed, but I did see a place with arrows painted on the background (that are barely readable) and you are stuck in a tiny room and there is nothing else.

I tried to play the flute to the directions of the arrows and nothing happened.

Anyone know what I should do next?

 

[SuperOctopus]

OK I got my 2nd flame now and the last 2 I can see are at the bottom of the map.

I navigated to the south east one and I don't know how to proceed, but I did see a place with arrows painted on the background (that are barely readable) and you are stuck in a tiny room and there is nothing else.

I tried to play the flute to the directions of the arrows and nothing happened.

Anyone know what I should do next?

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In your case, you should leave the area znd aim to get the other two flames. Remember what you just described as it could be useful later in the game. I'm posting how below if you want to spoil yourself.

Spoiler: Post game spoilers

The arrows you found are indeed notes for the flute and it is used to get the cats out of the cage. There are 5 set of notes to find, one set for each imprisoned cat.

 

[beezer]

Ohhh, how cool is sequence when you find remote and then play snake minigame!

 

[Rran]

Sooooo any help on getting through the left side of this image...

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[OgTheEnigma]

Sooooo any help on getting through the left side of this image...

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You can reverse the direction of the platforms, on a different screen.

 

[raspberrymousse]

Layer 3 question: (post-post game): How many of these bunnies are you supposed to be able to find by yourself? Found the one that needed the bubble jumps and then the UV bunny. Any general tips? I also seem to have at least two more chests that obviously won't be eggs or matches that I can't seem to get to, guessing that's something else?

 

[anaa]

I'm on 58 eggs and I'm terribly stuck, spent the last two hours with zero progress…
Here's my collection if any kind souls in here are feeling like giving me a nudge

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There's only one I've located that I can't figure out how to get the one in the wall near the dog pit

 

[raspberrymousse]

I'm on 58 eggs and I'm terribly stuck, spent the last two hours with zero progress…
Here's my collection if any kind souls in here are feeling like giving me a nudge

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There's only one I've located that I can't figure out how to get the one in the wall near the dog pit

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The one you mentioned is not an egg, was bashing my head against that but turns out it must be something else. I used the TechRaptor guide for my last 4 eggs because I couldn't figure them out, I'd suggest trying that guide because it also kind of doesn't give you the full solution immediately

 

[Rran]

You can reverse the direction of the platforms, on a different screen.

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Hah thanks!

This game is a trip

 

[AIan]

Layer 3 question: (post-post game): How many of these bunnies are you supposed to be able to find by yourself? Found the one that needed the bubble jumps and then the UV bunny. Any general tips? I also seem to have at least two more chests that obviously won't be eggs or matches that I can't seem to get to, guessing that's something else?

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There's only 1 bunny that requires collective team effort, but it's unclear if there's an alternative to it that can be done solo since not all bunnies have been found (speculating)