HELLO WHALE : IDLE AQUARIUM

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"HELLO WHALE: IDLE AQUARIUM is a Simulation game with stunning visuals and soothing music, but beware of the frequent and annoying ads. Immerse yourself in a calming ocean world and watch as it comes to life before your eyes, making it a perfect relaxing game experience."

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 648 reviews

graphics31 positive mentions

monetization20 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a calming atmosphere, making it a relaxing experience.
Players appreciate the interactive elements and the educational aspect of the game, particularly its focus on ocean conservation.
Many users enjoy the gameplay mechanics and find it engaging, with a variety of fish and tasks to complete.

There are frequent bugs and crashes, particularly related to ads and loading screens, which disrupt gameplay.
Players express frustration over the game's reliance on in-app purchases and the limitations on storage and decorations.
The tutorial is often criticized for being too long and unskippable, making it difficult for players to dive into the game.

graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
26%
7%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their whimsical, colorful, and aesthetically pleasing design, contributing to a relaxing gameplay experience. Many users highlight the beautiful visuals and soothing music, although some have reported issues with graphics settings not saving properly. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's charm and appeal.
- “The graphics are whimsical and colorful, the music is soothing, and the tasks are achievable without the need to make internal purchases.”
- “Absolutely beautiful graphics.”
- “Very relaxing and amazing graphics!”
- “The clam icon is too annoying for the aesthetic of the whole game by hovering like that.”
- “I think it's very odd that so many usernames are inappropriate, even basic ones like 'weirdo.' This game is kind of babyish and very tedious. Not just that, but needing ingredients to create fish is just not relaxing in the slightest bit. I waited months for this game, and it's just not good. Graphics and art style won't save this game.”
- “A little bit of graphic crash but still fine.”
monetization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
12%
80%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the ability to earn rewards without mandatory in-app purchases, while others express frustration over intrusive ads and a growing emphasis on microtransactions. Many users report issues with ad functionality, including freezing and failure to load, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, recent updates introducing event passes and high-priced purchase packages have led some to feel the game is becoming overly focused on monetization.
- “I love that I can still earn everything without having to make in-app purchases.”
- “Really enjoying this game, no ads and plenty to do.”
- “I remembered a nice, calming experience that helped with my anxiety, but just today this game gave me a panic attack due to loud, jumpy ads while I was trying to calm down.”
- “The latest update they added event passes and so many cash grabs on top of subscriptions... these developers are insane.”
- “It's day 1 and purchase packages already show me this game will be a cash cow with tons of in-app purchases at wildly high prices.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
55%
14%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its soothing and calming qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience for players. Many users find it helps alleviate anxiety and creates a tranquil atmosphere that complements the game's whimsical visuals. Overall, the combination of beautiful music and engaging gameplay contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The combination of the music and watching the fish is really relaxing and helps massively with my anxiety.”
- “I love it, it is mesmerizing, from the start... the story was heart breaking, the music was exactly as it should be... and visuals are eye-catching.”
- “Love the soothing music and beautiful artwork.”
- “The background music is so relaxing.”
- “The game is simple and the music is so calming.”
- “With the sentimental music, I could feel the peaceful ocean environment.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative, beautiful graphics, and calming ambiance. However, some users have encountered bugs and progression issues that hinder their experience, leading to frustration with quest completion. Overall, the storyline adds depth and enjoyment, making it a standout feature despite some technical challenges.
- “I enjoy reading along with the story aspect of the game and I can't wait until I get from one chapter to the next.”
- “I love it; it's so amazing how they created a world with a good story to follow while you do your own thing.”
- “I love it, it is mesmerizing, from the start... the story was heartbreaking, the music was exactly as it should be... and visuals are eye-catching.”
- “I experienced a bug earlier that made it as if I had completed all the quests in the game, and this made it impossible for me to continue progressing.”
- “Good but could be better; the previous version was more fun, but this one takes patience and is kind of slow. Increase the gameplay speed. Also, I'm not able to complete missions; it's saying 6 max level colonies, whereas I only have access to 4 colonies. Check and update ASAP.”
- “Hopefully, I can complete the quest eventually... loving the sleeping volcano... and the current event... but it still says about New Year's, which gives me a feeling the game was given up on, which is a shame.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
Gameplay in this game is a mixed bag; while it offers a straightforward and relaxing experience with charming graphics, many players find the mechanics confusing and repetitive, leading to a grindy endgame. Some users appreciate the fun aspects but criticize the slow pace and lack of engaging content, suggesting that improvements are needed to enhance overall enjoyment.
- “So far no glitches and really fun gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is straightforward and graphics are lovely.”
- “Super relaxing and great gameplay.”
- “The endgame is grindy, has awful mechanics like purity, and is boring.”
- “Upgrades take forever; there is no gameplay, all you do is send fish on expeditions, wait, collect... again and again.”
- “Gameplay is basically: tap 50x to get a fish, tap 50x to get a rock, tap 100x to get another fish, tap 100x to get another rock.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, users report a generally stable experience with minimal glitches, though some have encountered specific issues such as crashes when accessing the store and bugs during decoration placement. While there are occasional performance hiccups, the gameplay remains enjoyable and engaging.
- “So far no glitches and really fun gameplay.”
- “So far no glitches, only the intro music was lagging but the animation is fantastic, calm ambiance, straightforward tutorial, and such a sweet and wonderful story as well.”
- “Yeah, it was a little buggy, but it was relaxing.”
- “Amazing game except for a few glitches; I can't open the store because it crashes the game, but it's new and they'll fix it.”
- “I find that placing decorations can be a bit buggy.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its calming and enjoyable qualities, featuring a vibrant underwater environment filled with cute fish that enhances the overall relaxing experience.
- “Wonderful atmosphere.”
- “Pretty fun so far, lots of cute fish and a calm atmosphere.”
- “Pretty relaxing game; I really like the underwater atmosphere.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unfulfilling, with some describing it as babyish and frustrating, particularly due to the need for ingredients to create items like fish. Overall, the grinding detracts from the enjoyment, overshadowing the game's graphics and art style.
- “I didn't love all the grinding.”
- “This game is kind of babyish and very tedious. Needing ingredients to create fish is just not relaxing in the slightest bit.”
- “I waited months for this game, and it's just not good. The graphics and art style won't save it.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
While the game is praised for its overall quality, players have noted that it requires significant optimization to run smoothly on various devices.
- “It's a great game but needs a lot of optimization!”
- “More optimization is needed for a wider range of devices.”
- “The game needs better optimization for a wider range of devices.”
- “Performance issues persist, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
- “I experienced significant lag, which suggests that optimization is lacking.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with players finding the story heart-wrenching and the music perfectly complementing the experience. The captivating visuals further enhance the overall emotional impact, making it a mesmerizing journey from start to finish.
- “I love it, it is mesmerizing from the start. The story was heartbreaking, the music was exactly as it should be, and the visuals are eye-catching.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making every moment feel impactful.”
- “This game took me on an emotional rollercoaster; I laughed, cried, and felt deeply connected to the story.”