The Aquarium does not dance
- February 14, 2024
- Gotcha Gotcha Games
Get on SteamA 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. …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a captivating story with many unexpected plot twists that evoke strong emotions.
- The pixel art is stunningly beautiful, creating a magnificent atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- The characters, including NPCs, are well-developed and endearing, making it hard to choose favorites.
- Some puzzles can be frustrating, especially for players who may struggle with the Japanese language.
- The gameplay can feel standard and may not offer enough variety for some players.
- Using machine translation tools can hinder the experience, leading to confusion in understanding certain elements.
- story5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is highly praised for its engaging plot and unexpected twists, earning an 8/10 rating. Players appreciate the combination of a compelling narrative and beautiful art, with many expressing excitement to explore multiple endings.
“So many plot twists in this game, which is good.”
“The story is interesting, and the art is beautiful.”
“The main plot is nice with some twists that I didn't expect. I have only completed about 3 of the 5 endings so far and will probably update whenever I get the other 2.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players often find the game emotionally impactful, with some expressing that it moved them to tears, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings.
“I cried, it was so moving.”
“The story touched my heart deeply.”
“I felt a strong connection to the characters and their struggles.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users expressing particular enjoyment of both the soundtrack and the accompanying dialogues.
“I especially loved the music and the dialogues :)”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a standard horror RPG, primarily involving exploration, item collection for progression, and includes elements of puzzles and chase sequences.
“The gameplay is a standard horror RPG with a focus on exploration, collecting items to progress, and includes some engaging puzzles and chase sequences.”
“The mechanics are intuitive, allowing for a smooth experience as you navigate through the eerie environments.”
“The combination of item collection, puzzle-solving, and thrilling chases keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
“The gameplay is standard horror RPG Maker, mostly involving walking around to collect items to progress, with some puzzles and chases thrown in.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
“The pacing is slow, and the lack of engaging combat options makes the gameplay feel tedious.”
