Aqua Romance: Mermaid Otome

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"Aqua Romance: Mermaid Otome" is a single-player Fantasy Simulation game that offers a sensational story and pretty visuals. Developed by Storytaco, this modern fantasy otome game allows players to experience a romantic adventure in a mermaid world while navigating through the challenges presented in the game. However, the experience might be interrupted by occasional annoying ads.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 368 reviews

story35 positive mentions

monetization17 negative mentions

The game features beautiful art styles and character designs that enhance the overall experience.
The storyline is engaging and interesting, keeping players hooked.
Gems are relatively easy to earn, allowing for some enjoyment without spending money.

The cost of gems and premium choices is excessively high, making it difficult to progress without spending money.
There are frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as freezing during login or character interactions.
Ads can be intrusive, appearing after almost every episode, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

story
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
36%
5%
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its interesting plot, engaging characters, and beautiful art. However, there are frequent complaints about the high cost of making choices, which can hinder the experience, as well as issues with pacing and plot coherence. Overall, while the storyline captivates many, the reliance on in-game currency for meaningful choices detracts from the enjoyment for some players.
- “The storyline and plot twists are game-changing.”
- “I love the options, storyline, design, and the plot!”
- “The story is really cool and I had a lot of fun!”
- “The graphics are pretty but the storyline is a mess.”
- “The story also has a lot of plot holes and the pace is too fast.”
- “Love the story and gameplay but the prices are too much.”
monetization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game primarily revolves around ads, which players can watch to earn in-game currency (shells) and other rewards. While some users find the frequency of ads annoying, many appreciate the option to pay a small fee to remove them and feel that the benefits of watching ads often outweigh the drawbacks. Overall, the game's monetization approach is seen as manageable, with a mix of ad-supported gameplay and the option for a premium experience.
- “I enjoy it, especially when you can pay to remove ads for just $0.99.”
- “The monetization model is fair and allows players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
- “I appreciate that there are options to enhance my experience without breaking the bank.”
- “I will say that there are a lot more ads than at the start once you get the first ending, but it's just worth it!”
- “Spend days watching ads just for one choice and repeat.”
- “It would've been a better game if we didn't have to watch ads half of the time.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
13%
13%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and cute art style, with many players expressing admiration for the outstanding visuals. While the graphics enhance the overall experience, some users note that the storyline could be improved. Overall, the art and character designs contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The art and graphics are outstanding!”
- “The art style is beautiful.”
- “I loved the graphics!”
- “The graphics are pretty, but the storyline is a mess.”
- “And there should be a way to hide the chat box to admire all the artwork made by the teams!”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and suitability, enhancing the overall experience alongside the appealing art style and character design. Players find the background music to be enjoyable and fitting, contributing to the game's romantic and immersive atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that complements the game's aesthetic and enjoyment.
- “It's a really well made game and the music and layout is just perfect.”
- “It's so romantic and the anime is so good and the background music and the background too I love this ❤❤❤❤❤❣️𓆩🤗𓆪 𓆩🤭𓆪 𓆩☺𓆪 𓆩😊𓆪”
- “It's so fun~ I like the art style, too~ my favorite character is Arthur~ I like the music, style, art... nevermind.. I like everything about this game~ the ads are not too much either~.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game experiences significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes at the name entry screen, preventing them from progressing. While the visuals and story elements are praised, the inability to start the game due to these stability problems detracts from the overall experience.
- “I appreciate that the game runs smoothly without any glitches, allowing me to enjoy the story and characters fully.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any issues, which enhances my overall experience.”
- “The game features beautiful scenery and well-developed characters, all while maintaining a stable performance.”
- “Every time I try to play the game, it just freezes at the name entry screen, and I can't enter a name or press the okay button.”
- “The game itself looks fun and amazing to play, but I can't play it since it just freezes at the name entry screen.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is praised for its engaging romantic interactions and rich hidden lore, complemented by impressive character designs. Reviewers appreciate the depth of the plot, noting that it often leads to bittersweet endings rather than traditional happy ones. Overall, the combination of beautiful storytelling and well-crafted characters enhances the gaming experience.
- “I like the romantic interactions, the hidden lore behind it, and the character design!”
- “No story really has a happy ending; the character designs are really good!”
- “Beautiful plot with amazing character design; I'm really into it.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the necessity of completely resetting to pursue different routes, which makes collecting all engines a cumbersome process.
- “You have to completely reset to do any route, making the process of obtaining all engines tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, draining the fun out of the game.”
- “Progression is painfully slow, and the constant need to grind for resources becomes a chore.”