Shared Memory
Ein-Personen-Studio von Billy Basso aus Chicago. Entwickelte über sieben Jahre Animal Well (2024, Publisher Bigmode) mit eigener Engine.
Shared Memory is a studio (Indie, Indie) based in Chicago, USA. PlayInsider covers 1 game by Shared Memory: Animal Well (89). There are 2 news articles about the studio and its games.
Shared Memory is the studio of Billy Basso, a developer from Chicago. Behind the name is a single person who has worked on a game for over seven years: Animal Well. The dark and beautiful Metroidvania appeared on the 9th. May 2024 and became one of the most acclaimed indie games of the year.
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Who is behind the studio?
Billy Basso has largely developed Animal Well on his own, from programming to graphics to sound design. On Steam, he himself is named as a developer, in the credits and on the official website the Studioname Shared Memory appears. A foundation date is not officially occupied, so the field is empty with us.
As publisher helped Bigmode, the label of YouTubers Jason Gastrow alias videogamedunkey. For Bigmode, Animal Well was the first game ever released.
Animal Well: Seven Jahre Handarbeit
Animal Well It is a dense, nested labyrinth full of secrets. You steer a small creature through a world of pixels, lights and shadows and collect items such as a Frisbee, a yo-yo weapon or a soapbubble flute that change your environment in surprising ways.
Especially noteworthy: Basso has written his own engine in C++. The result is tiny, the game occupies only about 35 MB, but looks amazingly modern thanks to light effects and particles. On Steam, about 95 percent of reviews are positive.
Working methods and style
Typical for the studio is the attention to detail. Animal Well hides puzzles in several levels, some of which could only be solved through community collaboration. This makes the game a modern classic for anyone who likes to tinker.
Official links and store pages
If you want to take a picture yourself, you will find further information, patch notes and current announcements directly at the source: The official website of Animal Well and Animal Well on Steam. There are also screenshots, trailers and the current system requirements of the games. Prices and discount promotions change regularly, so a look is worthwhile before buying.
Our conclusion about Shared Memory
Shared Memory shows how far patience and crafts can carry. A new project is not officially announced, but we will keep you informed.
