AquaSpace
SCORE: 84
Is AquaSpace a video game? I am not sure.
It is a downloadable product on the Wii for 600 Wii Points. We can use
our Miis in part of the game. We can take control of a fish or a Mii and
swim around a tank. But is AquaSpace actually a video game? It is a
hybrid of an aquarium and an encyclopedia. AquaSpace includes
interesting information on a variety of fish.
Another way of thinking of AquaSpace is it an Endless Ocean without the
sea, all the activities, and being outdoors. Where the focus of the
product is the aquarium. I learned a lot of useful information thanks to
AquaSpace. I did not realize there were that many different kinds of
fish that are used in aquariums. Nor did I realize they were bred for
certain traits.
The music in AquaSpace is fantastic. I love hearing that piano
background music. Back in the day some of the music in AquaSpace may
have fit under the elevator music genre. It is soothing, and can help
ease away the stress. The really cool thing about AquaSpace is we can
enjoy it without getting wet.
AquaSpace did not impress me graphically until I got to swim with a
fish. That was really neat. Seeing the Miis in wetsuits was a neat
little treat as well. The fish look good in AquaSpace, and they animate
in a realistic fashion. The Miis looked a little out of place, but they
swim around masterfully in my opinion.
There is a fair amount of reading in AquaSpace. This is only if you go
to the encyclopedia and want to learn about the fish. The same learning
can be earned inside the tanks looking at the fish. When it comes to
game play there is not a lot to do in this six dollar downloadable game.
But then think about that price. Think about how much information is in
this Wii product.
AquaSpace is all about the learning. The focus is directed at the
various fish. Whereas AquaSpace may not duplicate an aquarium perfectly,
it does replace books on the topic. It was a pleasure for me to explore
and review AquaSpace. I would love to see this concept fleshed out in
sequels in the coming years.
- Yolanda
Graphics: 88%
Sound: 86%
Replay/Extras: 79%
Gameplay: 76%
Family Friendly Factor: 90%
System: Wii
Publisher:
Nintendo
Rating: 'E' - Everyone
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