Reposted by Sean James McKenzie
I haven’t rolled credits yet (so close), but Well Dweller is an immaculate metroidvania.
Somehow, some way, @kylethompsondev.bsky.social keeps on proving over and over he’s one of the best working in the scene. I know September has been and continues to be stacked, but drop everything and play it.
![Rating: 4.5 out of 5
The Spirit and the Mouse had been on my wishlist for quite a while but for some reason that I cannot explain, it took me until December 2025 to finally take the plunge and purchase it...and what a decision it was.
On its face, TS&TM plays to me like the old platformers of the PS1 era. The premise is simple, you play as Lila and use the powers that she receives to help bring joy to the humans of Sainte-et-Claire. There is no combat here; it's all about running, climbing, searching and squeaking to find collectibles and bring back some joy to the quiet little French town. It's a cozy game in every sense of the word-from the relaxing, stereotypically French music to the wholesome (and humorous) interactions with the humans and kibblins of Sainte-et-Claire-and just based on this, I would recommend Alblune's charming little gem. The ENDING, though...I do not know if it was simply a case of "playing the right game at the right time" but I did NOT expect to be so profoundly affected by it; I openly and unabashedly sobbed. It was such an overwhelmingly beautiful conclusion to a game that I thought was just going to be a few hours of cute fun, and when the credits finished rolling and Lila once again appeared on my menu screen, I found that I've grown to love and admire that little mouse with her big, beautiful heart.
"How can [she] be so small, yet so courageous..."
Thank you, Alblune. For giving us the chance to experience Lila's story and for showing us that if a little mouse can strive to bring kindness and love into her little town, we can do the same on an even larger scale.
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