Fishdom: Spooky Splash Review

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After I played the original game, Fishdom, I really knew that this aquarium simulation game should have a sequel that revolves around the gameplay elements of its predecessor. Now, with Fishdom: Spooky Splash, I get to experience firsthand how Fishdom evolved and what new things (if there are any) it can offer all of us puzzle gaming fans.

The simplicity of the objective is still there since all you got to do in this game is to build and design your own aquarium by filling it with fishes, decorations and other peripherals to make your fishes happy and comfortable. However, just as the name Fishdom: Spooky Splash suggests, you have to make your aquarium as spooky as it can get. Well, that’s one easy task since all of the decorations, aquarium fixtures and even some of the fishes are hair-raising enough to help you with your objective.

Still, the base gameplay of Fishdom: Spooky Splash is traditional match-3 puzzle action. Swap 3 or more pieces to eliminate them from the board, and earn points (converted to game money) in the process. Destroy all of the tiles by matching the pieces on them just like what was adapted by the original game, Fishdom. And yes, there are still chained pieces too, just to make the whole experience more challenging.

As for power-ups, there are a plenty, triggered by matching 5 or more pieces within one swap. The number of pieces you successfully match corresponds to the explosiveness of your power-up. 5 matches give you a Depth Bomb, 6 matches for Dynamite and 7 matches for a devastating Warhead. Other power-ups include the puny Firecracker and the most powerful of them all – Lightning, triggered by using 7 explosives within a game level.

The power-ups are not in any way making the game imbalanced. As a matter of fact in later levels, you are more likely doomed if you won’t be using them as wisely as possible. More challenging levels await you as you try to fill your tank more of those grueling decors. And as always, it’s a greater chance for you to earn money enough to purchase the most hideous fishes available for your tank.

Fishdom: Spooky Splash entirely feels like playing the original Fishdom game, which isn’t a bad thing, but not that good either. Honestly, I expected more – something that may be able to surprise me as a seasoned player of casual games. For this game, it came only after hours of playing, after buying the Spooky Fish and getting some of those frightening décor sets available on the last parts of the Beauty tab.

Other goals such as getting bronze, silver and gold trophies for your aquarium keep you from losing interest in getting through the levels. It’s much fun to see your fish tank get filled up with so many decorations but do keep in mind that you get the same empty aquarium look if you manage to buy a new one for $2000. So, what I suggest is to save game money and only buy those fishes and decorations that really pack a spooky punch.

Fishdom: Spooky Splash also introduces a screensaver feature you can activate and enjoy whenever your computer gets idle. And when you wish to document your aquarium progress, take pictures of your tank during the whole course of your adventure. These are the best features I enjoy most, just what I would expect from a Playrix game.

Fishdom: Spooky Splash is still an enjoyable ride just like its predecessor. If you enjoyed the original, you’ll definitely enjoy this one too. And with the added spooky elements, you have enough game time to even have your ideal tank ready for the coming Halloween.

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