Animal Well: Design Works

This officially licensed volume offers a deep dive into the intricate world of Animal Well - the atmospheric indie sensation that captivated players with its layered secrets, emergent puzzles, and haunting pixel art. This comprehensive chronicle of a one-of-a-kind development journey both tracks and celebrates Animal Well's progress over an unforgettable seven-year stretch. As with all entries in Lost In Cult’s acclaimed Design Works series, this book goes beyond concept art to explore the story behind the delivery. Animal Well: Design Works presents unseen prototypes, behind-the-scenes development insights, and conversations with the creative team - offering fans a glimpse into both the technical artistry and emotional weight behind this meditative, Metroidvania-inspired masterpiece. From pixel-by-pixel illustrations by Drew Wise to interviews with Billy Basso, Dan Adelman, Leah Gastrow, and Jason Gastrow (videogamedunkey), Design Works celebrates the patience and passion that made Animal Well an instant classic.