Underplayed Gems

The ​Aquarium Does Not Dance (2021)

The ​Aquarium Does Not Dance cover
Developer
daidai
Publisher
Gotcha Gotcha Games, Frontier Works
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A mild horror adventure where you solve puzzles while escaping deformed beings in a mysterious aquarium.

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About

The ​Aquarium Does Not Dance is a Japanese free horror game. The first part was developed in 2021, and the complete version including the second part was released in 2024. This is a horror adventure game in which a girl who cares for her best friend searches for her friend in an aquarium that has turned into a world of horror. While escaping from the deformed beings called " CREEPY," the player must solve the mysteries hidden in the aquarium. The horror elements are mild, so players can enjoy solving the challenging riddles. In addition to the main character, the game features unique and attractive girls. The story is multi-ended, and the ending changes depending on your choices.

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