In 1996, Japanese developer Nintendo found itself in search of a landmark to rebuild its trademark, tunic-clad hero’s world around. Wells, then, are inherently curious, secretive things. As if a Titanic sinking iceberg, or one of Mario’s famous warp pipes. Constructed from stone and blood and sweat and tears, only a small portion of the months or even years of back-breaking labour is ever seen above ground. Wells have always been inherently curious things. To this day his reason for jumping remains as much a mystery as the depths of a well itself… Well, well, well For those that accepted Downwell’s challenge, it was found in the hunt for a high score and the captivating test of skill that followed.īut for the game’s developer and his creation come to life? As for the reasoning behind such absurdity? It wasn’t immediately clear. Why, it was as simple as it was absurd: throw a little retro man down a frighteningly vast retro well, and live just long enough to make the sacrifice worthwhile. Downwell: Pinball Wizard Late To The Party Water, wishes, and more than a few ghosts have called wells home over the years, but in 2015 one well in particular played host to something quite special: the most thrilling game of pinball seen in years…
0 kommentar(er)
