Downwell 9+

Downwell is a charming game from its graphics to the controls and mechanics.

Graphics are retro and minimalistic, with great use of the 3 only colors which compose the entire game. The palette can be changed with others that you'll be unlocking (gboy <3). Animations and effects are incredibly well done!

Controls are great for a smartphone/tablet. I usually say that games which need a directional pad/joystick and several buttons don't fit in smartphones/tablets because virtual controls feel bad and inaccurate. But Downwell controls are simplified in just three big buttons: left, right and action (jump or shoot basically) placed at the bottom of the screen. Like in Kero Blaster, these simple controls feel good enough to enjoy the game even with virtual buttons.

Mechanics are great. The game generates different caves each time you play, filled with platforms, destructible blocks and monsters. Your objective is to reach the bottom and get to the next level. Each time you reach the end of a level, you are offered 3 power ups of which you can choose one.
Pressing the action button in mid air will make the character to shoot his machine gun downwards, which makes him to fall slower. This is key to succeed in doing combos (defeating monsters). There are also gems to collect that can make the character to become more powerful and they can be used in stores to buy HP and others.
And that's it. At first it sounds strange, but after some games you'll get the concept and will want to reach further and to achieve great combos! You'll also unlock "styles", which modify the gameplay a bit, like you start with 6hp but only 2 power ups will be offered at the end of a level, etc.

I'm really enjoying this game and I recommend it to everyone!

Downwell es un sencillo título Indie muy pulido y cuidado. No tiene aspiraciones de grandeza más allá del puro entretenimiento, pero es de las mejores experiencias arcade que los jugones más acérrimos puedan tener en su móvil. Jugabilidad novedosa y divertidísima, niveles generados aleatoriamente que garantizan horas de juego y un estilo tanto visual como sonoro muy particular, reminiscente de la era de los 8 bits. ¡Muy recomendado!