Virtual Aquarium - Overlay Desktop Game
- April 2, 2022
- Overlay Games
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Reviews
- The game provides a relaxing and soothing experience with beautiful graphics and calming aquarium sounds.
- Players appreciate the ability to care for virtual fish, making it a great alternative for those who can't maintain a real aquarium.
- The game is fun and entertaining, with many users recommending it for its cute fish and engaging gameplay.
- The game suffers from bugs, including issues with achievements not unlocking and fish disappearing or dying unexpectedly.
- There are complaints about the game's performance, with reports of crashes and high resource usage causing overheating.
- Many features and fish are locked behind paid DLC, leading to frustration among players who feel the base game lacks depth.
- monetization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the application has been criticized as a lazy cash grab, with numerous microtransactions for additional content and settings that feel unnecessary. However, these microtransactions are not considered game-breaking, unlike some other titles.
“The microtransactions are not game-breaking like in other games.”
“There are some additional options available through microtransactions.”
“The game offers some more content through microtransactions.”
“This application is a lazy cash grab that makes no sense both in and outside of its interface.”
“Some more fish (microtransactions).”
“Some other settings (microtransactions).”
- stability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its performance on high-resolution displays, while others report significant issues such as persistent crashes, freezing menus, and glitches that hinder gameplay. These problems have led to frustration, including the inability to properly manage in-game elements like fish, ultimately resulting in some players uninstalling the game.
“This overlay is awesome! I definitely recommend it. It runs great on my 65" 4K TV, and it's so peaceful late at night with the sounds of the purifier or tank cleaner, whatever it would be in real life. I will definitely be buying the DLC when I can.”
“Finally uninstalled. The game will not stop opening when I turn on my PC, and when I try to use the menu to fix it, the menu screen goes away and the bubbles stay on screen, causing the game to freeze.”
“If you leave your PC on and fall asleep, your fish will die. Just saying... It's boring and dumb. Half the game glitches. If you hide with Ctrl+F2 and then unhide it, it won't show the fish. I have to go into Steam and press 'stop' (or just exit the game) and then go back in to see my fish and feed them.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's vibrant color options and graphics, highlighting them as standout features that enhance the overall experience.
“I love this game, the color options, the graphics, and the fish, of course.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a deeply emotional experience, with one user expressing that the game's poignant moments, such as the imagery of fish swanning across the screen, evoked genuine tears and a strong connection to the narrative.
“I cried real tears when the fish swam across the screen and into my heart.”
“The story touched me deeply, leaving me with a sense of longing and reflection.”
“Every character's journey resonated with my own experiences, making me feel a profound connection.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its lack of depth, but players find enjoyment in observing the growth and color changes of the fish, along with the informative details provided for each species.
“The gameplay is engaging and offers a unique experience as you watch the fish grow and change colors, with interesting information provided for each type.”
“The mechanics are simple yet enjoyable, making it easy to get lost in the experience of nurturing and observing the fish.”
“I love how the gameplay encourages exploration and experimentation, allowing players to discover new aspects of the aquatic world.”
“There's not a lot of depth to the gameplay, but watching the fish grow and change colors, plus the information provided for each kind is definitely interesting.”
