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Aqua Boy

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55%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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Aqua Boy is a single player shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Duncan Fenn and was released on October 7, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Aqua Boy is a deep sea treasure hunter, but his latest mission has gone drastically wrong! Explore a quirky underwater world packed with secrets in this mini metroidvania.

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • A charming and cute mini metroidvania that is perfect for casual play, especially on the Steam Deck.
  • The game features enjoyable music and appealing visuals, with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic indie games.
  • Controls are responsive and work well on PC, making for a smooth gameplay experience.
  • Movement feels limited and lacks fluidity, with issues like restricted aiming and uninteresting character control.
  • The game is extremely short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to concerns about replayability and challenge.
  • Technical issues such as low framerate and lack of warp points contribute to a frustrating experience, especially with backtracking.

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game is criticized for its extremely short length, resulting in minimal replayability.

    • “The game is extremely short with no replayability.”
    • “Once you finish it, there's really no reason to go back.”
    • “The lack of different endings makes replaying feel pointless.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in Aquaboy is characterized by its quirky and whimsical elements, including mermaids, banana guns, and monkeys, which contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining gaming experience.

    • “If I had to describe Aquaboy in one word, I'd have to say 'humor, mermaids, banana guns, and monkeys.' You can't just describe a game this good in only one word!”
    • “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever puns and hilarious character interactions that keep you laughing throughout.”
    • “I love how the game blends absurdity with wit, making every encounter a delightful surprise filled with laughs.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally considered decent, contributing positively to the overall appealing style of the game.

    • “The music is decent and the overall style of the game is appealing.”

  • gameplay

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as extremely casual, leading to a perception of it being boring and uninteresting, though not entirely terrible.

  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's story revolves around the quest to capture your ex-monkey companion, requiring players to explore the ocean to achieve their mission. This narrative sets the stage for adventure and exploration within the game world.

    • “The objective in the game is to capture your ex-monkey companion; with that in mind, exploration in the ocean is going to be needed if you want to complete your mission.”
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Aqua Boy is a shooter game with fantasy theme. Common tags for Aqua Boy include indie, exploration, family friendly, pixel graphics, metroidvania and others.

Aqua Boy is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Aqua Boy was released on October 7, 2021.

Aqua Boy was developed by Duncan Fenn.

Aqua Boy has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Aqua Boy for its humor but disliked it for its replayability.

Aqua Boy is a single player game.

Similar games include KUNAI, Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut, Frogun, Song of the Deep, Scrap Garden: The Day Before and others.