Clockwork Aquario

 Switch
User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6

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  1. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 16, 2021
    7
    With its huge character sprites, vibrant colors, and old-school side-scrolling design, Clockwork Aquario should certainly charm retro gaming fans. The fact that it was never completed or released, and now has been brought back to life and finished by a modern team, adds greatly to that appeal for the old-school crowd as well. The thing is, outside of that pretty dedicated niche audienceWith its huge character sprites, vibrant colors, and old-school side-scrolling design, Clockwork Aquario should certainly charm retro gaming fans. The fact that it was never completed or released, and now has been brought back to life and finished by a modern team, adds greatly to that appeal for the old-school crowd as well. The thing is, outside of that pretty dedicated niche audience I’m not positive there’s enough here in terms of quality core play to demand more than an appreciative look. The controls are just a bit too loose, and the rules for what you can hit and how a bit too inconsistent, for it to stand on its own as a great action game and though its presentation is fantastic, it may be easier to appreciate simply taking it all in through a gameplay video than strapping yourself in to play.

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The Mako Reactor
    Jan 17, 2022
    70
    The Guinness World Record winning Clockwork Aquario has gorgeous visuals and great music but some mechanics that aren't fully realized. If you're interested in this as a fan of Westone or arcade games, you will find a lot to like here assuming you're ok with how short it is.
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  2. Metro GameCentral
    Dec 22, 2021
    70
    An obvious labour of love that finally provides a full release for one of the best looking 2D arcade games ever made, although it’d be wrong to paint it as a lost classic in terms of gameplay.
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  3. GameGrin
    Dec 21, 2021
    85
    Clockwork Aquario is a great title if you are looking to be transported to the arcade from your house. It’s bright, colourful, and has a fun co-op mode so you can share the experience with a friend. If you have a Switch this is a title to check out!
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