We're joined by Animal Well's sole developer Billy Basso and his business partner Dan Adelman to discuss their genre-defying/defining, steeped-in-secrets hit. Plus special guest co-host Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything), as we dig deep into the game's slow-burn development, the iteration of its manifold gameplay (and other) layers, and the delicate balance of stoking the fires of your fanbase. Show Notes: Animal Well Billy Basso Dan Adelman Adam Conover Scary kangaroo video Axiom Verge The Decade-Long Quest for Shadow of the Colossus' Last Secret Fez The Witness Spelunky Why do God of War's characters keep spoiling puzzles? All of the Secret Bunnies in Animal Well (HUGE SPOILERS) The Ultimate Secret Ending of Animal Well (EVEN BIGGER SPOILERS) haseverythinginanimalwellbeenfoundyet.com ARG Guardrails blog post VVVVVV Riven Super Win the Game