Feed and Grow: Fish
My review for this game has been long over do, an I can hardly believe that I haven’t left one yet.
That being said, this is definitely one my favorite games and one of the best games in my opinion but that could just be because I am a huge fish guy. There is a lot to do in this game and the dev still hasn’t stopped updating it. Feed and Grow does have a set of problems but more than makes up for it with its great AI and graphics. Though I do feel as if the game was better back a few years back; AI wasn’t as buggy (But it’s still really good) the megalodon was more challenging of a boss, and a good few made up fish were still in the game as well as plenty of other things that made it better. Though there are plenty of things now that rival the game back in the day, especially the new incarnation of survival mode (Which is not what I recommend playing when you first get it, as it is far more challenging then deathmatch, which is what most people play because it has no limits) which is way more fun and unique than it used to be and makes me think that dev will certainly make the game better in the future.
– Real player with 288.7 hrs in game
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This game has more depth than I would allow me to accept at first glance. The more I play, the more frustrated I get. But let’s not forget it’s in a good way (except Salmon acting like they’re jack shit against similar sized Pike).
But all in all, as an arcadish game it has surprisingly varied gameplay depending on the fish you are playing. I really like this, they could easily charge 30€+ for this.
To be perfectly clear though. I f-ing hate this game sometimes, but it’s not unfair. It just in my opinion quite frustrating :D You could be doing everything by the book considering the situation but you still end up getting eaten by some fugly fish, because timing. I could see the struggle to be similar to IRL fish, albeit in a much shorter span of time.
– Real player with 71.2 hrs in game
Depth Hunter 2: Deep Dive
Right. Where do I begin..
I somehow managed to 100% this game. I regret it.
At first, the game seemed to be okay. It was a relaxing little game where you were swimming under water, collecting treasure and catching fish with a harpoongun.
It was only later I discovered its dark, dark intentions.
+PROS+
+Some of the 3D models look okay.
+The music is okay, but nothing special.
-CONS-
-The textures are.. It’s just plain ugly.
-A crab poses a much larger threat than a shark.
-A very, very bad treasure hunting mission that can be very hard to do if you don’t have a hawks' eyes.
– Real player with 39.1 hrs in game
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As with most Unity based games, expect issues.
Fun and relaxing, but not worth the full asking price, issues are with broken DLC (scuba kids).
No remapping of controls is available though the ini file might be able to be hak’d.
A poor GUI that makes you click on things you don’t want. just so you can select what you do want, this happens in the shop area when you click on the bag (gadgets) icon. Can also crash the game by going left too many times via the arrows. Sometimes you are unable to start a mission without up to 6 / 7 clicks, due to some unresponsive behaviour.
– Real player with 17.1 hrs in game
Discoveries of the Deep
What wonders await you in the deepest oceans?
Join an expedition to the unexplored abyss – a fascinating world of strange creatures, lost vessels, and a wealth of untold secrets. Search for ancient wrecks, underwater trenches, missing airplanes, and even the Titanic. Climb on board your mini-sub and dive as deep as you dare!
Immerse yourself in Capstone Software’s classic aquatic simulation, presented with bright and colorful graphics, atmospheric sounds, and memorable music which brings the underwater world to life. The mysteries of the sea await your discovery!
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Perform scientific research in the Romanche Trench – 23,000 feet below the surface.
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Accept missions to locate and document sunken wrecks, buried treasure, and marine life.
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Use realistic instruments to navigate your way across the boundless sea.
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Deploy your mini-sub for deep sea exploration.
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Search for the missing “Flight 19” deep in the heart of the Bermuda triangle, team up with the U.S. Navy to clean up underwater nuclear waste, find and photograph the legendary Titanic, and much more!
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Dive to the Titanic
“Dive to the Titanic” Review, 1 May 2015
To make Steam/TML Studio’s “Dive to the Titanic” more enjoyable, I’ve assembled notes from the forum, reviews, game files and my experiences at the (not very) “Easy” level. A fairly difficult game, it becomes more so with each dive. You will become familiar with the parts of the wreck in play and how to pick your way around debris. The game resembles a real dive: long periods of boredom punctuated by moments of terror and triumph. There’s more (or less) to see than you might expect; graphics, while dated, are effective. You must install DirectX 9.0c even if you have newer versions; later DirectX versions do not replace earlier ones. Some report needing to replace their version of Quick Time; an installed is provided. There are no add-ons, patches or updates. I use a modest older laptop with good results. Game specifications are at the end.
– Real player with 181.5 hrs in game
Ok here is my take. The graphics are good and the simulation of a deep sea submersible is pretty good. I had only minor problems getting it to run under Windows 10. After a bit you feel like opening the hatch and going for a swim. This is because of the voice over. It wasn’t that bad to me but it was annoying. My main peeve would be that I finished the missions in about 4 hrs on easy mode. The replayability to me seems almost nill. I was hoping that, after the missions, the explorer mode would at least allow me to get pictures and items for auction. Nope, all you can do is cruise around. I loved the game idea but it is very shallow feeling and way under developed. It has a rushed feel.
– Real player with 39.3 hrs in game
Classroom Aquatic
Scholastic. Subversive. Submerged.
Classroom Aquatic is the world’s first underwater stealth school simulator! Players play as a foreign exchange diver student in a school for dolphins, going through a semester of tests they are in no way prepared for. They must cheat, sabotage, and manipulate their way to top of the class!
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Dive into a sea-rreal world of oceanic whimsy, and experience what its like to be the only human in dolphin school!
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Get hooked on intense first person stealth! Really sneak a peek in Oculus Rift-compatible cheat-‘em-up gameplay!
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Surf-ive a semester of dolphin school! The teachers will be pulling out all the stops to try and catch you, so be on your steel-tipped toes!
Trout the free demo of our Multiple Choice Quiz level, and pre-order the game at ClassroomAquatic.com!
World of Diving
Do not buy this game. After playing 67.2 hours and following the game for 1.6 years I can say it’s nothing but a glitchy almost unplayable mess, that is assuming you can actually get into the broken game server. Features are being dropped left and right with updates containing little to no content other than cosmetic fluff for the microtransation store. The game looks nothing like the trailers used to sell the game, from the world and all of its inhabitants being static, to the removal of game features that to this day are still advertised on the games main gallery. The devs have been promising from the beginning that things will get better but they never do and when asked about it they either ignore and continue as they were or make some hollow apology and promise it will change.
– Real player with 68.6 hrs in game
I generally don’t write negative reviews unless something is truly amiss.
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS MORE OF A CONSUMER WARNING THAN A REVIEW.
One view of the forums or the recent reviews will tell you everything you need to know.
Vertigo Games has been abusing the Early Access Program to build a game on the backs of duped early adopters. What they promised years ago was to deliver a randomly generated, open world diving simulator with unparalleled realism, graphics, and gameplay. What they have delivered over the past couple of years is a completely unstable, unplayable fantasy game with built-in monetization and in-game purchases, with small and broken maps. Their screenshots DO NOT match the actual gameplay. When the game used to work, it was a multiplayer gameplay clone of Depth Hunter 2: Deep Drive, a decent if barren clone.
– Real player with 24.6 hrs in game
20,000 Miles Under the Sea
Become a fearless underwater explorer and reach the bottom of The Mariana Trench to win 20,000* REAL DOLLARS!
Put on your suit designed especially for deep sea diving and get ready for the longest descent in your life.
This is a simple idle horror game, and all that is required of you is to observe the life of the underwater world and wait. If you get tired - you can minimize the game and continue to go down, doing other things.
– Real player with 952.5 hrs in game
Garbage. It’s a terrible game. It’s really bad. It crashed again and again. And I opened it again and again. It’s just a waste of my time. Although you can see the fascinating ocean, you can also see a variety of fish. But unfortunately you can do nothing except watching. So why don’t I go to see a real ocean documentary? I think it’s much funner than this game. I don’t think it’s a casual game because it doesn’t make me feel relaxed, it makes me feel irritable.
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– Real player with 9.7 hrs in game
Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator
I needed to check this out and even join Steam to do so! Impressive graphics, complex behaviour modelling of fish. This is early access – there are not hundreds of items and creatures yet, but they will come if the developers fulfil their announcements.
Would be great to have social features to show off your tanks.
In summary: this appears to be the most impressive aquascaping tool to date.
– Real player with 38.5 hrs in game
If you’re anything like me, this is the aquarium sim you’ve been looking for! The aquascapes are easy and fun to build, the graphics are lovely, and the fish are so cute & lively! They chase each other & nibble on things in the tank. It’s so fun & peaceful to watch. If you’re looking for a casual game to build tanks and admire your virtual fish, this game is for you!
– Real player with 13.6 hrs in game
Death in the Water
Stars received: 1.9/10 _ Note: v.5 [0.0 to 1] = personal impressions
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Game description key-points: point to Click arena multi-player
– Real player with 5.1 hrs in game
THIS IS NOT A GAME! Think of it more like a tech demo. I knew what I was in for when I bought this because it’s one of my biggest fears “simulator”. I knew all the Jaws movies by heart at 5 years old, I grew up next to the ocean. The FIRST shark made me NOPE THE FUCK OUT! This “game” got put in it’s own collection called “NOPE”. I HATE all of this. I had to let the game idle for 9 minutes just to write this review. If getting eaten by a great white is scary AF to you, get it. If you want an actual game…maybe pass. Video is the whole game.
– Real player with 1.1 hrs in game
Pixelscape: Oceans
Fun and relaxing ocean habitat builder. Not so much a game as a designer to create and populate your own little corner of an ocean.
Update: it’s really too bad this game was abandoned by the devs a few years ago. As I’m working on the final achievement, I’m really getting hooked on this little game. Now I want all kinds of pixelscapes: arctic, desert, forest, garden, etc. It’s such a rewarding and laid back little doodler with so much potential.
– Real player with 27.1 hrs in game
Took like 10 minutes to learn the ins and outs of the editor, I found it to be pretty easy for the most part. I’m kinda in love with this thing, it makes me happy the same way KidPixStudio used to. Perfect to put some music on and just relax.
Some things that bothered me but shouldn’t deter you:
The deletion tool is bad so you often delete things you didnt want to
The undo cache is very small
The fish placing tool could use some lower options. currently even the lowest settings put alot of fish in the scene.
– Real player with 21.9 hrs in game