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The Aquarium does not dance

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68%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, atmosphere
95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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The Aquarium does not dance is a single player role playing game. It was developed by 橙々 and was released on February 14, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A horror adventure game where a girl, who cares deeply for her best friend, searches for her friend in an aquarium turned into a world of terror. While escaping from strange beings called Creepy, you will unravel the mysteries hidden in the aquarium. The horror elements are mild, allowing you to enjoy challenging puzzles. In addition to the protagonist, unique and charming girls will appear. …

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
story7 positive mentions
  • The game features beautiful art, engaging characters, and a captivating story that keeps players invested.
  • The puzzles are challenging yet rewarding, and the gameplay mechanics are user-friendly with generous save points.
  • The music and atmosphere create a unique and immersive experience, reminiscent of classic horror games.
  • The game is currently only available in Japanese, which can be a barrier for non-Japanese speakers.
  • Some puzzles may be frustrating, especially for players who struggle with the language or require specific knowledge.
  • The plot can feel conventional at times, lacking in originality despite its interesting twists.
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized by a conventional adventure plot centered on friendship, enhanced by engaging character designs and unexpected twists that keep players intrigued. While some reviewers noted the plot's familiarity, the overall narrative experience is elevated by beautiful art and music, contributing to a joyful gameplay atmosphere. Players appreciate the challenge of uncovering multiple endings, adding depth to the storytelling experience.

    • “The story, the characters, the gorgeous music, and the art-- it all brings so much joy and wonder to the experience of playing this game.”
    • “The puzzles were surprisingly difficult, the character designs are so fun and interesting, story twists made my jaw drop, and I struggled to get all the endings.”
    • “The main plot is nice with some twists that I didn't expect; I have only done like 3 of 5 endings so far and probably will update whenever I get the other 2.”
    • “The plot is very conventional, with the protagonist in search of friends and embarking on an adventure.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are highly praised, with users noting their quality and recommending the game based on this aspect.

    • “The graphics are stunning and truly enhance the overall experience of the game.”
    • “The visuals are incredibly detailed, making the game world feel immersive and alive.”
    • “The art style is unique and beautifully executed, adding a lot of character to the game.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report strong emotional reactions to the game, with some expressing that it moved them to tears, indicating a deep connection to the narrative or characters.

    • “I cried, lol.”
    • “The story touched my heart deeply.”
    • “I felt a strong connection to the characters and their struggles.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the overall experience, contributing significantly to the joy and wonder of the story and characters. Players particularly appreciate its quality and how it complements the game's dialogues.

    • “The story, the characters, the gorgeous music, and the art-- it all brings so much joy and wonder to the experience of playing this game.”
    • “I especially loved the music and the dialogues :)”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted through engaging and unique character designs, alongside a compelling narrative filled with unexpected twists that enhance the overall experience. Players find themselves invested in the story, as the challenging puzzles and multiple endings encourage deeper exploration of the characters' arcs.

    • “The character designs are so fun and interesting, and the story twists made my jaw drop.”
    • “The puzzles were surprisingly difficult, and I struggled to get all the endings.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features user-friendly mechanics and manageable battles, complemented by ample save points and shops. It follows a standard horror RPG format, primarily involving exploration, item collection, and a mix of puzzles and chase sequences.

    • “The game mechanics are friendly, the battles are not too difficult, and there are plenty of save points and stalls.”
    • “The gameplay is standard horror RPG Maker, with mostly walking around to gather items for progression, along with some puzzles and chases.”
    • “The gameplay is standard horror RPG Maker, with mostly walking around to collect items to progress, along with some puzzles and chases.”
    • “The game mechanics are friendly, but the battles are not challenging enough, and there are too many save points and stalls.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a subtle yet unsettling sense of helplessness, reminiscent of "Amnesia: The Dark Descent," with horror elements that enhance rather than dominate the experience.

    • “The horror elements are present but not overwhelming; instead, the game creates an unsettling atmosphere of helplessness throughout, reminiscent of Amnesia: The Dark Descent.”
    • “The horror elements are present but not overwhelming; instead, the game creates an unsettling atmosphere of helplessness for most of the experience. It reminds me a bit of Amnesia: The Dark Descent in that regard.”
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The Aquarium does not dance is a role playing game.

The Aquarium does not dance is available on PC and Windows.

The Aquarium does not dance was released on February 14, 2024.

The Aquarium does not dance was developed by 橙々.

The Aquarium does not dance has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Aquarium does not dance is a single player game.

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