Fish Game

Very disappointed with how little content there is after three years of this game being available. $6 for DLC, many of which add pretty bog standard species? No saltwater? No physics engine for the decor? Many of the "upgrades" are effectively useless. Sure, adding a thermometer is realistic, but what's the point when the UI shows you the temperature by default? I agree with another negative review that the "store" system is frustrating. As an enthusiast, I know exactly what species I'm looking for. To have to cycle through stores without knowing what's going to be there is incredibly frustrating. Yes, that is often realistic, but most real LFSs have some consistent stock. I can't recommend this game until there's more content to make it worthwhile.

I can no longer recommend this game; everything added just makes things harder to manage and it's like the game is constantly trying to "gotcha" with every choice you make. If gravel hurts the fish, then why have it as an option?! Fish hardly look like their real life counterparts, It also doesn't respect the players time at all, with having to wait for random cycles with each shop to find the thing you are looking for.

This is a really fun game for people who want to be a fish keeper, but some warnings are needed. You get 1 point at the end of each day, each day lasts about 15~20 minutes so it will take hours to get everything in the game, it took me two days to get even half. There are LOTS of shops and fish but it will take forever to find the fish you want. This is a game in progress, there isn't really much gameplay, you just stare at a tank after you finish decorating, then again, this is a realistic game about fish and fish don't do much. Other than that, this game is set to be realistic and it is realistic, the fish illnesses, how the fish moves, how it behaves, the tank health, the water, everything is quite realistic and i enjoyed the game.

Ooooh where to begin. So, Devs are amazing, Active in Discord, Communicative on direction, Down to earth and ambitious. Gameplay, 100% Hands down the most under discussed fish tank game in history. Now with the Chemistry update out, this game single handedly opens the door to entry level fish keepers to understanding the importance of balancing your environments. Nothing else available really achieves this. Destin from Smarter EveryDay recommended this too me and I'm honestly thankful for him doing so. Message to the devs. Great work, Thank you for everything you do, and may the future for Fish Game be Bright!

I think my biggest issue with the game is how you get items and fish. I don't like how it's not in a store to select from and how you just get random stuff in tanks that you choose from that update every now and again. I also don't like that you can't resize objects, or that when you do go shopping the items are honestly just randomly thrown in tanks with no rhyme or reason to it. I do like how there's no economy or money earning stuff though. That's nice I just didn't find it as fun as I thought it would be because of the shopping system.

This is the closest I've ever come to having a real aquarium in a game. Somehow, these fish feel even more like pets than the fish I've owned in real life. The biggest reason is that many of the fish have their own unique personalities. Some are anxious, some are outgoing, some are curious, and they all behave differently because of it. Beyond being a realistic aquarium simulator, this is also a creative management game about designing and maintaining living ecosystems. A huge part of my time is spent unlocking and shopping for new plants, decorations, and tank items to create beautiful aquariums for my fish. I love putting together new environments, then choosing new species to move into each tank and seeing how they bring those spaces to life. At the same time, I spend just as much time caring for my plants as I do my fish, making sure everything in the aquarium is healthy and thriving. The most surprising part is how attached I've become to these virtual pets. The game transforms its fish from simple tank inhabitants into little companions I genuinely care about. Between creating new aquariums, expanding my collection, and checking in on my fish each day to see what they're doing, the gameplay loop is incredibly satisfying. It's rare for a game to make me feel this attached to virtual animals, but this one absolutely does.

[h1] Why you should or should not play Fish Game[/h1] https://youtu.be/7wpf7mHDXa8?si=EYBC8Sw_MohxRvzI [b] What is Fish Game? [/b] Fish Game is the perfect game for people who have always wanted to decorate a fish tank with no maintenance of the real deal. Its basically underwater landscaping and you can add all different types of fish on top of that. [b] Quick Pros [/b] ✔ Addictive gameplay loop ✔ Satisfying progression system ✔ Relaxing gameplay ✔ High replayability ✔ Lots of content to explore [b] Quick Cons [/b] ✘ Content locked behind paywalls [b] Initial Thoughts: [/b] -"I LOVE goldfish, I hope they have some-" -"Oh my god I love customizing games like this- I basically have free range to do what I want with everything. This is great." -"OH MY GOD EVERYTHING IS DYING WHAT DID I DO." [b] Beginner Player Friendly? [/b] I would say this game is very beginner player friendly. We love simple controls and a basic menu that helps you understand where you need to go for what you need. It has a tutorial at the start of the game that assists with learning everything you may need to know with this game. Yes, this game is family friendly. [b] Game Play: [/b] The game play is basically customizing your own tank, theres not really any quests however you can progress by making more tanks and getting little tokens that allow you to unlock more and more as you progress. This game is you decorating until you unlock everything, and then you decorate some more. [b] Graphics: [/b] The graphics are pretty realistic, and as someone who LOVES fish I can say that if you also love fish, you will love these graphics. Even the plants seem to be realistic in the way they grow and the way that fish interact with each other, you can tell they put alot of effort into this game. [b] Community: [/b] The community is very supportive and consistently growing, dont be scared to head over to their discord or even post your own fish projects to the steam community. [b] How long can you play? [/b] This game can be playing for hours on end without stoping, its honestly addictive and once you start its hard to stop. [b] My Opinion: [/b] In my opinion, if you love decorating games that have nearly full range on how you can decorate and what you can put down I would recommend playing this game. Also if you love fish I absolutely recommend this game. Its just all and all a great fish game. [b] Overall Review [/b] ★ 9/10 - For fish people everywhere, or people who dont want to have fish irl, this game is one of the best tank designers out there. ✘ [b] Active Online Multiplayer [/b] [i] (meaning people will interact with you) [/i] ✔ [b] Family Friendly [/b] [i] (meaning friendly to all ages) [/i] ✔ [b] Solo Playability [/b] [i] (meaning you can play by yourself if preferred) [/i] ✘ [b] Cross Compatibility [/b] [i] (meaning you can play with friends through other consoles.) [/i] ✔ [b] In-App Purchases [/b] [i] (meaning you can buy things after buying the game i.e DLC's) [/i] ✘ [b] Controller Compatible [/b] [i] (meaning you can play this game with a controller) [/i] Enjoyed this review? Follow [i] Basement Broadcast[/i] for more Reviews, Rants and Replays! https://store.steampowered.com/curator/46018670/ [i] Any major edits that are made with this review will be added here: [/i]

I don't know why it's so difficult to explain the game in the tutorial. I get an empty tank and then I have to visit one of five or six stores where I can just find fish and some plants that I apparently have to steal to put in my own tank. The only two plants I found were not placeable on sand and there was no explanation of how to change to earth or anything. The game starts explaining me how to feed my fish when I don't even have a fish yet.