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"Virtual Aquarium - Overlay Desktop Game" is an engaging experience that allows you to have a virtual aquarium displayed as an overlay above all windows, making your time spent on the computer more enjoyable. The game features over 20 species and 100 subspecies of freshwater and saltwater fish, with the ability to interact with them by clicking to check their names and species. It's a great alternative for those who love fish but can't have a real aquarium.

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Play Modes

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

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 146 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game provides a relaxing and mesmerizing experience with cute graphics and soothing sounds, making it enjoyable to have on screen while working or relaxing.
Players appreciate the ability to feed and care for their virtual fish, which adds a fun and interactive element to the overlay.
It's a great alternative for those who can't have a real aquarium, allowing users to enjoy the aesthetics of fish without the responsibilities.

The game suffers from bugs, including issues with achievements not unlocking and crashes when trying to interact with the fish, which frustrates players.
Keybinding limitations and the requirement to feed fish every few hours can be cumbersome, detracting from the overall experience.
Many features and fish are locked behind paid DLC, leading to dissatisfaction among players who feel the base game lacks depth and value.

monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The monetization strategy of the application is criticized as a lazy cash grab, featuring numerous microtransactions for additional content and settings that feel unnecessary. However, users note that these microtransactions are not as egregious or game-breaking as those found in some other titles, like those from EA.
- “The monetization system is fair and doesn't hinder gameplay.”
- “I appreciate that the microtransactions are optional and not forced.”
- “This application is a lazy cash grab that makes no sense both in and outside of its interface.”
- “The microtransactions are not game-breaking like EA.”
- “The game feels like it prioritizes microtransactions over player experience.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The stability of the game is notably problematic, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezing issues, and glitches that hinder gameplay. Many have experienced the game launching automatically upon starting their PC, and some features, like hiding and unhiding fish, do not function properly, requiring restarts to resolve. Overall, while the overlay is praised for its aesthetic appeal, the technical stability leaves much to be desired.
- “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 and the thing freezes.”
- “If you leave your PC on and fall asleep, your fish will die. Just saying... 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 in Steam and press 'stop' (or just exit the game) and then go back on in order to see my fish and feed them.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players consistently praise the game's graphics, highlighting the vibrant color options and detailed fish designs as standout features that enhance the overall visual experience.
- “I love this game, the color options, the graphics, and the fish, of course.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a deeply emotional experience, with one user expressing that the game's portrayal of fish evoked genuine tears, highlighting its powerful impact on their feelings.
- “I cried real tears when the fish swam across the screen and into my heart.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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.
- “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.”