AQUARIUMS

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AQUARIUMS is a single player simulation game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by 98ReddGames and was released on September 25, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

You are in a mysterious place, Aquariums and Liminal Halls surround you... As you go deeper your mind starts to play tricks, did you see something move inside the tank? Or is it just your Thalassophobia? As you wander the Aquariums you will have to go into the water and face the horrors inside the tanks. Stuck in a Liminal / Poolrooms / Backrooms facility, Its your job to find out who create…

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44%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

story3 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

The game has a strong, unique atmosphere with eerie, subtle music and effective ambient sound design.
Visually, it features interesting geometry, vivid colors, and shiny surfaces that contribute well to the experience.
The story elements and themes, particularly the aquarium setting and exploration of deep fears, are intriguing and add depth to the game.

The gameplay is very linear and short, with minimal exploration or interactivity, leading to a lack of replay value.
The scares are mostly jump scares that rely on loud noises and camera manipulation, which many found ineffective or annoying.
There are technical issues including lack of settings/options, dark areas without proper lighting, occasional glitches, and unimpressive level design.

atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The atmosphere is generally praised for its effective use of lighting, music, and ambiance, creating an engaging and exciting mood. However, frequent and abrupt loading screens occasionally disrupt immersion and hinder the overall atmospheric flow.
- “The atmosphere is perfect.”
- “But the atmosphere was done brilliantly, and when we went down into the metal rusty area I was excited, expecting something good. In places, this game was good.”
- “I do like the music, ambiance, and the atmosphere.”
- “The game is interrupted by frequent loading screens, which, although short, break the atmosphere. For example, while walking through an area with red water and lighting, the experience was abruptly halted by a loading screen, disrupting immersion.”
- “While the music ambiance is appreciated, the overall atmosphere feels lacking; this game honestly just feels like a cheap imitation of Soma.”
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graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are generally decent and visually interesting, but the lack of in-game options to adjust graphics, audio, or brightness settings is a notable downside.
- “The graphics are fine, walking speed fine.”
- “I thought the visuals were fairly interesting for the most part.”
- “No option to control graphics or audio (which is bad because the audio by default is very loud).”
- “There is no user interface in game to change volume, brightness, or graphics settings.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is notably more linear and narrative-driven compared to similar games, offering a compelling and creepy tale centered around the facility and its founder. It effectively embraces spooky themes, showing strong promise in its storytelling approach.
- “Unlike other games in this genre, this game takes a more linear, story-based approach, providing a focused narrative experience.”
- “I found the story of the facility and its founder delightfully creepy, adding a unique atmospheric depth to the game.”
- “The game shows a lot of promise in its story elements and effectively leans into spooky themes.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for blending spooky and funny elements, creating a playful and entertaining atmosphere that keeps players amused rather than stressed. The mix of scary scenarios with amusing scares, such as a ghostly diver delivering unexpected frights, adds a unique comedic charm.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music effectively creates a subtle and eerie ambiance that enhances the game's atmosphere, though some feel the overall experience lacks originality.
- “It nails the ambience, and the music is wonderfully subtle and eerie.”
- “I do like the music ambiance and the atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability, as players typically unlock all achievements by the first playthrough, reducing incentive for multiple replays.
- “There is no replay value as by the time I finished I got all 13 achievements.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is entirely linear, lacking exploration or complexity, which diminishes the sense of being lost and disoriented that typically enhances liminal games. This straightforward design may reduce the immersive experience for players seeking labyrinthine challenges.