Splash: Fish Sanctuary

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"Splash: Fish Sanctuary" is a Simulation game that allows you to collect, feed, and grow fish in your own underwater ocean aquarium. The game boasts stellar game mechanics and perfect graphics, but is hindered by too many ads and bugs. Create and maintain your virtual aquatic paradise while navigating through the game's frustrating aspects.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,684 reviews

graphics165 positive mentions

monetization108 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play.
Players appreciate the educational aspect of the game, learning about real fish species and marine life.
The game allows for casual play without the pressure of forced ads, providing a stress-free experience.

Many players experience frequent crashes and connection errors, making the game unplayable at times.
Progress can be lost due to bugs, with some users reporting resets to earlier levels after updates.
The game can become tedious as it takes a long time to level up and obtain necessary items without spending real money.

graphics
226 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
26%
1%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors, cuteness, and calming aesthetics, contributing to a relaxing gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the attention to detail in the fish and marine life representations, along with the educational elements included. However, some players have reported issues with blurriness and lag, particularly after updates, which can detract from the overall visual experience.
- “Not only does this game have gorgeous graphics, but the fish behaviors are accurate!”
- “The graphics are beautiful and it's so relaxing.”
- “The graphics are amazing, gameplay is easy and the music is very relaxing.”
- “The graphics are blurry, everything looks way smaller, and there are little boxes covering most of the screen.”
- “Latest update has killed the graphics; it's all pixelated.”
- “I love this game, it's so cute, and I love the graphics. The only con is it slows down my S8 and sometimes freezes.”
monetization
143 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
9%
76%
The monetization strategy of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the option to watch ads voluntarily for rewards. However, some users express frustration over the slow progression and the necessity to watch numerous ads or make in-app purchases to advance, leading to a feeling of being stuck. Overall, while the game avoids forced ads, the reliance on optional ads for currency can create a challenging balance between enjoyment and progression.
- “No ads unless you want them, beautiful graphics, beautiful fish.”
- “I really like that this game doesn't push microtransactions on users the way other free-to-play games do.”
- “Best game, no ads; they don't make it where you have to pay to play.”
- “Currently at a standstill because I'm not willing to watch the bazillion ads required to get the currency to purchase the gems that would allow me to move forward.”
- “It's fun, but they definitely make sure you don't get enough coins to feed all of your fish; the only way to keep feeding all the fish when they get hungry is to watch a lot of ads or buy them, unfortunately.”
- “Because of the ads, I can't make enough splash cash that I need to progress, so I'm stuck making this game pay to play.”
story
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
73%
3%
The game's story and quest system are generally well-received, with players enjoying the cute sea life and the relaxing yet engaging nature of the missions. However, many users express frustration over the lack of new missions at higher levels, technical issues that prevent mission completion, and a perceived imbalance between the effort required and the rewards given. Overall, while the concept and graphics are appreciated, the execution of the story and mission mechanics leaves room for improvement.
- “Great content and information on top of fun to see upcoming events and having an interactive experience in missions that seems to be constantly improving and ongoing.”
- “Still getting to know the game but so far, graphics are good, the story so far is good, and the playtime is endless unless you run out of coins.”
- “I love how there are events and missions to keep my mind engaged while I learn and relax watching the fish.”
- “I was loving this game until I noticed a few times it took a long time and lots of effort to complete a mission, and then when I re-open the app it's somehow forgotten I completed the mission, so all the effort is wasted. Very disappointed.”
- “This game is only exciting in the beginning; once you reach levels 20-21, it becomes boring. You won't discover any new fish randomly anymore, you won't get any visitor fish, and you won't have any missions to do to gain experience. When you contact support for help with this issue, they won't respond.”
- “The missions don't work and are frozen.”
stability
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been a significant concern for many users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches that affect gameplay and even the performance of devices. While some players have noted improvements following updates, issues persist, particularly on Android devices, leading to frustration and potential uninstalls. Overall, while the game is enjoyable and visually appealing, its stability issues detract from the experience.
- “The reason for one star is because the game freezes and refuses to open.”
- “I've played the last few days and it won't let me play anymore; every time I load the game it freezes and has crashed my phone nearly every time I have managed to play it!”
- “Unfortunately, this game is causing more glitches than it is worth.”
gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
37%
6%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth, calming, and educational qualities, with many players enjoying the beautiful graphics and simple yet challenging mechanics. However, some users express frustration with the difficulty spikes, repetitive tasks, and the slow earning of in-game currency, which can hinder progress and enjoyment. Overall, the game offers a relaxing experience, though it could benefit from more variety and improved mechanics.
- “The gameplay is smooth, soothing, and educational.”
- “Great graphics, wonderful gameplay, just all around awesome!”
- “With frequent events and fantastic gameplay, you'll just never get bored.”
- “Enjoyed the game, but the lack of variety in gameplay quickly became monotonous as I was unwilling to bear the high cost of 'splash cash'.”
- “What drove me to uninstall the app is the frequency with which so little gameplay is hamstrung by numerous lengthy updates offering little apparent change or purpose to justify the time and data expended.”
- “Gameplay feels repetitive, but it feels good to watch the fish swim about.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
36%
12%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall experience without the interruption of ads. Players appreciate the beautiful ambient tracks and peaceful water sounds, which complement the game's stunning graphics and educational content about fish species. However, some users noted instances of static noise, indicating a lack of variety in the soundtrack.
- “I've listened to some chill music while playing, and it definitely adds to your experience with the game.”
- “The music is soothing and there aren't pop-up ads all over the place.”
- “Beautifully and artistically done graphics, soothing music and enticing projects to complete your goals.”
- “My other issue is the music or lack of, it's just static noise.”
- “The music is relaxing instead of annoying, and you don't get interrupted by ads every 60 seconds.”
- “Also the music and water sounds are really peaceful.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly when it comes to achieving goals that require rare items or extensive farming. Many express that the process of collecting resources and leveling up becomes slow and repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game. While the concept is appreciated, the lack of efficient options for resource management exacerbates the grind.
- “Really cool idea, but when it came to achieving goals, there was a threshold where goals became unattainable (i.e., 'get the seahorse to thriving,' because that required specific gems that I could not get without farming ads.”
- “And it gets tedious and less fun when I sign in multiple times a day to make fish trying to collect the items I need to make the rarer fish I need to complete goals.”
- “However, it can get a bit tedious as some of the higher level items needed to create some fish are few and very far between.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the humor in the game, particularly highlighting the amusing event octopus and the quirky characters. The vibrant colors and graphics complement the comedic elements, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “I love the vibrant colors and graphics, the info on fish and the event octopus is funny!”
- “Love the bright colors and funny characters.”
- “The developers must be laughing all the way to the bank!”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be a mix of calming and wholesome experiences, often contrasting with moments of heartbreak, such as the loss of beloved fish. The tendency of seahorses to panic and break apart reinforces a sense of fragility and emotional investment in the game's ecosystem.
- “Calming and feeling wholesome.”
- “In another game, my precious fish all died and it was heartbreaking.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance and lack of intrusive microtransactions. However, some users report critical bugs that negatively impact device performance, leading to warnings about potential health issues for their phones.
- “Fun game that runs smoothly and does not force microtransactions on you to continue in the game.”
- “I have never had a problem like this before on this device (LG Tribute HD - LGLS676), and even have your other two very similar games installed (Flutter and Flutter: Starlight) which always run smoothly.”
- “I like the game, but there are too many critical bugs. I mean, how many times has your phone said, 'Please delete this app'? No joke, plus my phone also tells me it's causing performance and health problems.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game is praised for its enjoyable nature atmosphere, making it a delightful experience to play at any time.
- “It has a beautiful natural atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play at any time.”
- “The game creates an immersive environment that draws you in and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The atmospheric design is stunning, with attention to detail that makes every moment feel alive.”