Tap Tap Fish - AbyssRium | Game Brain

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"Tap Tap Fish - AbyssRium" is a stress-relief idle game where you can build and customize your own aquarium full of adorable fish and marine life. Make friends with a variety of charming fish, sharks, and whales, including dolphins, killer whales, and blue whales, to relax and enjoy the calming ambiance. Expand your aquarium and discover new fish and features as you watch your underwater world come to life.

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,986 reviews

graphics356 positive mentions

monetization562 negative mentions

monetization
602 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
4%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who describe it as heavily reliant on ads and in-app purchases, often labeling it a "cash grab." Many players report being bombarded with ads, which are necessary to progress in the game, particularly during events, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from the game's originally relaxing nature. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, the overwhelming frequency and technical issues with ad playback have soured the experience for many, making it feel more like a chore than enjoyable gameplay.
- “There's no ads that just pop up, but you may choose to watch ads to get little bonuses.”
- “One of the most generous and calming games on the Google Play Store, there are no forced ads, and they do not shove in-app purchases down your throat; it's just 'own some fish and have fun.' If I could rate it more than 5 stars, I would.”
- “There are tons of ways to get free gems and pearls too, so it's helpful in leveling up other things and doesn't make you feel left out of something by not doing the microtransactions.”
- “The game has become a huge cash grab, filled with ads that are essential for progress.”
- “It's a complete 180 on what this game is supposed to be, forcing you to watch ads unless you want to spend hours tapping for a chance at a fish.”
- “This game used to be enjoyable but now it's a soulless cash grab that's been ruined by constant pay-to-win events, ugly fish designs, and relentless ads.”
graphics
481 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
25%
1%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, charm, and calming aesthetic, with many users highlighting the adorable fish designs and vibrant underwater environments. However, some players note that the game can be laggy and that the graphics may require a good system to run smoothly. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's relaxing experience, despite some concerns about gameplay balance and monetization strategies.
- “The graphics, the ambience and the aesthetics are amazing.”
- “The graphics are amazing, the music is beautiful, and the fish delightful.”
- “The graphics are stunning, the music is calming, and the gameplay is relaxing.”
- “The only thing this game might have going for it is its graphics, and those have gotten worse and worse recently (the newest fish were obviously the result of 5 minutes' work).”
- “Blocky graphics and it continually crashes after ads or you have to watch the ads twice.”
- “The graphics could be better, but it's a relaxing and addicting game.”
music
278 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
56%
2%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience for players. Many users find it to be a significant factor in their enjoyment, often playing the game specifically to listen to the beautiful soundtrack. However, some players express disappointment over recent changes that have affected the music's impact on gameplay, particularly regarding the "song of the moon" feature, which has diminished their enjoyment.
- “The music is soothing as well, and it lets you play other audio (e.g. podcasts) at the same time.”
- “I absolutely love the music, the ambience is amazing and relaxing.”
- “The music is beautiful and it presents an easy challenge.”
- “I couldn't even get past the loading screen, which was black in color, completely blank and plays that music with water sound effects.”
- “App will absolutely not load, just loading screen with the music playing in the background.”
- “Oh well, at least you got that 'peaceful' music barely keeping you from losing your mind completely.”
gameplay
133 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
51%
5%
The gameplay of the game is visually appealing and often described as relaxing, with many players enjoying the aesthetic and simple mechanics. However, a significant number of reviews highlight frustrations with excessive ad interruptions, paywalls, and a shift towards a more monetized experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some players appreciate the frequent updates and events, many feel that the gameplay has become repetitive and overly reliant on watching ads, leading to a less engaging experience.
- “Gameplay is relaxing and visuals are amazing.”
- “I love the aesthetic and the gameplay, but the amount of times I do not receive the promised reward after watching an ad is extremely frustrating.”
- “Awesome relaxing gameplay and great graphics.”
- “It's overall pretty nice, the visuals are fantastic and the fish are really cute, though the almost constant paywall if you want to actually fully complete events, as well as trying to unlock new stuff gets overpriced extremely fast, leading to some boring gameplay until you finally earn enough just to do it all again.”
- “The gameplay relies on watching ads and the game has a lot of bugs and translation errors.”
- “There is no gameplay, only endless ad watching and randomness.”
stability
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
97%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes, particularly after recent updates. Many players experience issues such as freezing on the loading screen, inability to connect to social media, and loss of progress, which significantly detracts from the overall gaming experience. While some users still find enjoyment in the game, the overwhelming consensus is that it suffers from severe stability problems that need urgent attention from the developers.
- “Amazeballs, no glitches encountered, keep up the great work!”
- “No glitches.”
- “I would appreciate it if it could not do that. Hey, once again, really freaking buggy after the update; I can't even open the game.”
- “It freezes every time I try to open this app.”
- “I used to love this game very much, but now I cannot stand these glitches!”
story
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
88%
5%
The story aspect of the game is generally appreciated for its engaging quests and events, which players find enjoyable and relaxing. However, many users express frustration with the implementation of ads and bugs that hinder progress, making it difficult to complete missions and collect rewards. Overall, while the narrative elements are appealing, the execution is marred by technical issues and monetization strategies that detract from the gameplay experience.
- “I love the events and have enjoyed conquering the quests as well.”
- “It's fun and interesting, but it's so hard to figure out what some of the quests are.”
- “It is a story about a peaceful seaworld....💓💖💗💞🐳😄😉”
- “If your game is so heavily centered around ads that you have missions for watching them, there's obviously a problem!”
- “The new update ruined the daily missions; I used to be able to get the Spirit of Life and can't anymore.”
- “I can't figure this game out; they want pictures of stuff to complete missions, but the things aren't even there to take a picture of.”
grinding
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be increasingly tedious and time-consuming, often feeling more like a chore than a relaxing experience. Many reviews highlight the excessive reliance on ads and paywalls, which detracts from enjoyment and makes progress feel frustratingly slow. While some still appreciate the game's aesthetics and occasional fun, the consensus leans towards a growing dissatisfaction with the grind-heavy mechanics and monetization strategies.
- “There are no arbitrary paywalls, no tedious gameplay, nothing negative to speak of personally.”
- “Beautiful game, not too grindy either compared to other clicker games.”
- “In order to get a certain fish during an event, it takes hours of grinding and tapping, and eventually the game becomes more of a chore than a 'relaxing' game.”
- “The constant events that require premium boosters or endless grinding to achieve suck the fun and soul right out of things.”
- “With built-in paywalls preventing progress unless you either buy the in-app purchases to get ahead, or spend hours each day grinding for currencies, this game is not worth the time (or money).”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its inventive and amusing takes on aquatic life, with players finding the characters and events consistently funny and charming. Many users highlight the game's ability to provide lighthearted entertainment, making it a favorite for casual play, though some express disappointment over monetization affecting the fun. Overall, the game is described as a delightful blend of humor and relaxation, appealing to a broad audience.
- “A beautiful game with lots of inventive and often funny takes on real fish during the plentiful special events.”
- “It's very relaxing and I think the mountain is hilarious 😂 a lonely mountain with a face, I love it.”
- “It's an endless loop of absolute hilarious fun!”
atmosphere
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
20%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its calming and tranquil qualities, enhanced by beautiful graphics and soothing music, making it ideal for relaxation and anxiety relief. However, many players feel that the immersion is frequently disrupted by intrusive ads and complex in-game currency systems, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the aesthetic appeal and ambient sound design contribute to a generally enjoyable atmosphere.
- “Love this game and its atmosphere.”
- “That combined with the atmospheric music, makes an amazing game to sit back and relax with.”
- “However, the events and constant bombardment of ads break this immersion and relaxing atmosphere.”
- “This game used to be great, but it's so full of alerts and popups now that it ruins the relaxing atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere was so tranquil and peaceful it would calm me down when my anxiety was too much.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, describing it as initially heartwarming and soothing, evoking feelings of happiness and nostalgia. However, recent changes have led to frustration and disappointment, transforming the experience from a relaxing escape into a burdensome chore, which has dampened the emotional impact for some users. Despite these issues, many still recommend it for its potential to provide a wholesome and calming experience.
- “It's like an aquarium that I can take care of; it's full of life, it's beautiful, makes me want to cry, and all but still beautiful. Reminds me of my trip to the aquarium.”
- “I was genuinely so happy and relaxed when I started the game that I cried.”
- “Soothes my anxiety and makes me feel wholesome.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Overall, users report mixed experiences with optimization. While recent updates have improved performance and reduced crashes, some players still encounter stuttering issues, particularly in VR mode, which can disrupt gameplay. Additionally, there are concerns about device compatibility warnings that may not provide adequate information on potential issues.
- “Latest update (4/11/2020) seems to have fixed most of the crashing and performance issues.”
- “The game runs smoothly and no ads unless you want to.”
- “This game runs smoothly no matter where I'm using it and it is easy to get started.”
- “I get the warning saying it may not be optimized for my device anymore, but that's because I came back here to leave a review - the warning was not there previously and did not alert me to any new potential issues upon login.”
- “Optimization could be better.”
- “I bought a cardboard just so I can enjoy looking at the fish swimming around in VR mode, but now I can't; it's just stuttering!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players feel that the removal of certain features has diminished the game's enjoyment and relaxation, leading to a perception of low replayability. While the game retains its charm, the increasing disconnect between developer decisions and player desires has resulted in events that require excessive time commitments, further reducing incentive to replay.
- “Removing the Song of the Moon has cut any joy and relaxation that events had to offer, making the game tedious and with little replay value, if any.”
- “It's cute and charming, but the developers have increasingly shown they don't actually care what players want—in this case, events that are playable without truly massive time commitments.”