Neo Aquarium: The King of Crustaceans

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Neo Aquarium: The King of Crustaceans is a single player and multiplayer survival shooter game with fantasy, comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Calappa Games and was released on June 8, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

TWO FISH ENTER, ONE FISH LEAVES. This is a competitive 3D shooting game based on crustaceans. Yes, you read that right. You get to control unique creatures like lobsters, crabs and barnacles, in a wild water world that exceeds all human sense. Experience intense battles that take place in “NEO AQUARIUMS,” dimensionally linked aquariums that promote the evolution of organisms, and use skill…

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Audience ScoreBased on 178 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a unique and entertaining concept, allowing players to control various crustaceans with distinct abilities and attack styles.
Playing in splitscreen versus mode with friends can lead to hilarious and memorable moments, making it a fun party game.
Despite its janky controls and mechanics, the game has a certain charm and depth that can be enjoyable once players get the hang of it.

The controls are clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult for players to fully enjoy the gameplay experience.
The game suffers from frequent crashes, especially when using certain powerful attacks, which can lead to lost progress and frustration.
The tutorial and UI are poorly designed, providing little guidance on how to play, which can leave players confused and overwhelmed.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
57%
13%
The story aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of humor and parody, often resembling a fever dream with quirky characters and engaging special moves. While the narrative is not the main focus and features a short story mode that players must replay to unlock content, it offers emotional depth and amusing moments that resonate with players. Overall, the unique and humorous subject matter, combined with vibrant graphics, contributes to an entertaining, if not deeply serious, storytelling experience.
- “The story mode brings tears to my eyes due to the emotions emitted by the characters.”
- “Beautiful graphics, compelling story, and amazing and unique characters.”
- “The story obviously isn’t meant to be taken too seriously, and while it does have some cringy jokes, it also genuinely made me laugh a few times.”
- “The text at the beginning of the story scrolls by very quickly, but even when you actually get to read everything, it reads like some kind of fever dream.”
- “Story mode amounts to a parody paragraph before every fight on top of a lackluster still image.”
- “There isn't much content past a short story mode (which you'll be playing through several times to unlock characters) and an even shorter bonus story mode of only two stages that act as a sort of epilogue, behind which are hidden the final two unlockable characters.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of fun mechanics and significant drawbacks. While some players find the controls and class system engaging, many criticize the repetitive nature and lack of clear instructions, leading to a shallow experience after a few hours. Overall, the game offers moments of enjoyment but suffers from a lack of polish and depth, making it best suited for short play sessions.
- “On the surface, it looked like a game with fun controls and addictive gameplay.”
- “Its gameplay is fun and the class system is relatively balanced, with some species having advantages over others or being better suited to different play styles.”
- “The animals will aid you during battle by shielding you, shooting lasers, etc. This adds some depth to the gameplay, as you can use the points you gain in each match to purchase more offensive or defensive assistance.”
- “Instead, I was greeted by a boring game that doesn't know which direction to take with its concept and gameplay.”
- “Gameplay depth is limited, and it's best experienced in short bursts.”
- “After 1-2 hours, most of the essential dynamics will be evident, and gameplay becomes repetitive.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mix of clever and cringy, with a funny story mode that parodies over-the-top Japanese games and features amusing cutscenes. While some jokes may not land for everyone, many players found the humor genuinely entertaining, especially in a multiplayer setting. Overall, the game offers a unique and quirky comedic experience, though its execution can be hit or miss.
- “There's a funny story mode that's a kind of send-up of other Japanese over-the-top games, and I get a distinct Ikaruga-esque vibe from the little story blurbs.”
- “It also has local multiplayer, up to 4 players, and I think it’d make for a hilarious party game.”
- “It's pretending to be badly translated, but it's hilarious nonetheless.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and detail, with some reviewers highlighting the impressive visual design that enhances the unique story and characters. However, there are mentions of glitches and dated elements, suggesting that while the graphics are appealing, they may not be flawless or cutting-edge. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience, despite some criticisms regarding performance and age.
- “Beautiful graphics, compelling story, and amazing and unique characters.”
- “Neo Aquarium may be the second best game ever made with its amazing graphics that make it seem as real as it can get.”
- “The graphics are to die for, and the corn barnacles make my eyeballs protrude from their sockets due to absolute amazement.”
- “It's got decent graphics for its age but would probably still play well on a potato.”
- “Crab graphics, crab performance, crab controls.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The music in the game is widely praised for its intensity and ability to enhance the chaotic gameplay, with many reviewers highlighting it as a standout feature. The soundtrack is described as hyped, manic, and even deserving of a perfect score, making it a significant draw for players. Overall, the music not only complements the action but also provides a memorable listening experience that players enjoy long after playing.
- “A game about laser shooting crabs with really cool music; what else do I need? 10 out of 10!”
- “It also has an amazing soundtrack to boot, really gets you hyped up for some laser crustacean action.”
- “For reasons unexplained, this game has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard; for that reason alone, it's worth picking up.”
- “You need quick reaction timing and you need to be prepared for intense music along with the chaos that awaits you.”
- “The menu and soundtrack bring a very large eye sore to the corner of my eye.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability through its "create a map" mode, allowing players to customize their aquariums and select various flora and fauna, enhancing the overall experience with each playthrough.
- “Aiding replayability, the game contains a 'create a map' mode where you can customize your aquarium and choose the location for flora and fauna.”
- “The variety of challenges and different strategies to explore make each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and character paths, the game encourages you to replay it to uncover all the secrets.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage me to replay it; once you've seen everything, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “While the initial experience was enjoyable, I found that there was not enough variety in gameplay to warrant multiple playthroughs.”
- “After completing the game, I felt no urge to revisit it, as the story and mechanics didn't change enough to make a second run interesting.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is inconsistent, with users reporting occasional glitches and freezing issues, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, some players have encountered language barriers, as the game appears to be entirely in Japanese.
- “The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
- “The game doesn't work; it freezes and is all in Japanese.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor graphics, performance issues, and unresponsive controls. While it may not have lasting appeal, players find enjoyment in exploring its various dynamics and character interactions.
- “Crappy graphics, crappy performance, crappy controls.”
- “This is not a game with a long shelf life, but it is a fun game as you discover the different dynamics, characters, offensive and defensive mechanisms and their optimized combinations.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it detracts from their overall enjoyment, especially when it involves tedious tasks to unlock new classes. Additionally, the camera mechanics can complicate gameplay, further contributing to a sense of annoyance during grinding sessions.
- “Even if I like a game, I don't feel I'm enjoying it as much when I'm grinding painfully in order to unlock new classes.”
- “The camera changes on its own or manually refocuses when you hold Ctrl, but when you are near your opponent and/or the edge of the map, it will automatically reposition itself, which can be very confusing or tedious.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its heartwarming narrative, showcasing the emotional journey of a determined pistol shrimp who triumphs against formidable foes like the snow crab and hermit crab, evoking feelings of resilience and inspiration.
- “A heartwarming tale of triumph, where one small but steadfast pistol shrimp is able to overcome all the odds stacked against him in order to defeat not only the snow crab, but the hermit crab and barnacles in back-to-back victories.”

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Neo Aquarium: The King of Crustaceans is a survival shooter game with fantasy, comedy and science fiction themes.

Neo Aquarium: The King of Crustaceans is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Neo Aquarium: The King of Crustaceans.

Neo Aquarium: The King of Crustaceans was released on June 8, 2015.

Neo Aquarium: The King of Crustaceans was developed by Calappa Games.

Neo Aquarium: The King of Crustaceans has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Neo Aquarium: The King of Crustaceans is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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