AQUALIA

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Build your own Aquarium

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 111 reviews

graphics13 positive mentions

monetization9 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play for extended periods.
Customization options for decorating tanks and caring for fish are extensive, allowing for a personalized gaming experience.
There are no intrusive ads, and the gameplay is engaging with simple controls that make it easy to generate in-game currency.

The mini games are overly sensitive and difficult, often leading to frustration without clear instructions on how to play them.
Players have reported bugs and glitches, such as freezing when trying to name fish or issues with logging in.
The game has a high paywall and resource management issues, making it feel more like a grind than a relaxing experience.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
6%
18%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and calming aesthetics, making it a visually appealing experience that players find relaxing. However, some critiques mention the use of AI-generated artwork, which can feel lazy and lacks a personal touch, despite the 3D models being well-executed. Overall, the game features a charming art style and a variety of fish that enhance its appeal, though there are suggestions for improvement in certain areas like loading screens.
- “Overall very relaxing and calming game; the graphics are beautiful and can be used as a sort of screensaver while working if you have the battery to spare.”
- “I love the graphics and the variety of fish.”
- “Great game, beautiful graphics, very relaxing, and it's very easy to spend hours on this game.”
- “The loading screen needs a seizure warning or softer visuals.”
- “AI-generated artwork is really not a sign of quality, but the 3D models match them well (even if they are a little creepy).”
- “This definitely has potential, but I don't feel a whole lot of passion with either generated artwork or bought assets since I recognize the style from somewhere.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is largely non-intrusive, featuring only optional ads and no forced advertisements, which players appreciate. However, some users feel that the gameplay revolves too much around clicking and spending money, suggesting a potential cash grab mentality from the developers despite the pleasant graphics and overall enjoyment.
- “All you do in the game is spam click, pay for more stuff, watch ads, and click again.”
- “That alone is enough to let us know the devs really don't care and only want a cash grab.”
- “My phone doesn't allow me to watch ads, maybe from an ad blocker that I don't know how got installed, so now I'm stuck.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
40%
The gameplay is generally fluid and features enjoyable customization and a breed-and-sell mechanic, but it quickly becomes repetitive and lacks rewarding elements. Players have reported issues with mini-games being unfair and poorly explained, leading to frustration, and some have experienced overheating on their devices during play. Overall, while there are appealing aspects, significant improvements are needed for a more engaging experience.
- “The gameplay is fluid, but it would be better if you could sell fish from your tank.”
- “I love the customization options so far and the tapping mechanic.”
- “5 minutes in and the mini games barely work with unfair and overly unforgiving mechanics, with no explanation on how to play them and limited chances before you have to pay with currency.”
- “My only concern is that after a minute of gameplay, my phone overheats.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its beauty, featuring visually appealing and well-animated fish, which contribute to an immersive and engaging experience.
- “Very pretty and atmospheric, with nice-looking, well-animated fish and intuitive gameplay.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report stability issues, particularly with game freezes when attempting to name fish, which often resets to a default name upon restarting. While some glitches are noted, there is an expectation for improvements in future updates.
- “Every time I try to name my special hatched fish, the game freezes, and when I restart, it tells me the name has been set to the default.”
- “The game glitches a little bit, but I expected it would be improved!”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have reported issues with the story aspect, specifically mentioning a quest that promised a reward—a new fish—that was never received, indicating potential flaws in quest completion and reward systems.
- “The story felt disjointed and lacked any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the plot twists to be predictable and uninspired, which really took away from the overall experience.”
- “The character development was minimal, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”