Megaquarium

 PC
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Hooked Gamers
    Oct 1, 2018
    71
    Satisfying the OCD urges will only get you so far. A bigger tank is just that - a bigger tank. It’ll fit more fish and more decorations, but I can guarantee your visitors won’t be the only ones that will get bored with those. And that is what this game is all about, filling tanks. Still, there’s fun to be had here. Do fish swimming in pretty environments get your adrenaline pumping like a filter in a million gallon fish tank? Then Megaquarium is destined to be your fix for a few rainy autumn weekends.
  2. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 11, 2019
    70
    Interesting twist on a theme park management tycoon, with really good gameplay basics, but it lacks uniqueness and overall polish, especially in graphics department.
  3. COGconnected
    Sep 24, 2018
    68
    Altogether, Twice Circled has crafted a decent tycoon game that is fun and relaxing, if not a little unimaginative. It won’t thrill or challenge you like Planet Coaster but you’ll find yourself mesmerized by the simple joy of it. It feels like owning a hobby tank of fish…and people. It’s not a bad combination. If you enjoy tycoon games it’s worth picking up. Sit back, relax, and try not to think about eating seafood.
  5. Cubed3
    Dec 10, 2018
    60
    While Megaquarium is fun and challenging at times, it tends to become a little repetitive after a while. A few more different challenges would help, while at other points it would have been nice to see an overview panel to make it easier to organise things. The gameplay can easily get messy, which is a shame considering the idea and the colourful setup. Nevertheless, the game is enjoyable and relaxing, and a player may well find themselves playing for hours.
  6. The Overpowered Noobs
    Sep 24, 2018
    60
    There are plenty of fish, yes, but there are also too many menus, along with repetitive music and odd sound effects. Twice Circled has some upward swimming to do to reach the surface of the title’s potential.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Oct 10, 2018
    It’s a tricky balance to master, relaxing but complex, yet Megaquarium manages to do it while making it look effortless. It’s a breezy, upbeat management game that nonetheless gives you lots to play with and plenty of room for experimentation. Plus, the fish are all cuties.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. Roachant
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    I had high hopes for this game as I played bigpharma and I am an avid fish keeper and I must say I was not disappointed!
    It has about 100    I had high hopes for this game as I played bigpharma and I am an avid fish keeper and I must say I was not disappointed!
    It has about 100 different choices of fish and other sea creatures that you must build homes for and set up their filtration and types of food they need.
    Building your aquarium was incredibly simple and fun, the controls and camera movement while building was very intuitive and I wish other tycoon games were this easy to navigate and build as this is is. Campaign mode is fun but sandbox really lets your imagination run wild and you can really build a decent sized aquarium, especially if you want to have every creature in the game.

    My only gripes about the game were taken care of in a recent patch so honestly, the only thing I would like to see are more types of animals, especially freshwater species!

    I highly recommend this game for people who enjoy tycoon type games and even for those who enjoy Fishkeeping.    … Full Review »
  2. Gary_Move_Out
    Nov 5, 2018
    10
    10/10, a masterpiece. I love it. It's like zoo tycoon but with fishes. I love this game. Brilliant.
  3. Potterex
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Got the game because I can't get real fish, so a digital one would be nice, and it turned out to be very nice indeed.
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