Clockwork Aquario

Clockwork Aquario

Westone · 2021

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The WhatsNext verdict

For Players who enjoy colorful, compact arcade platformers and classic side-scrolling action: A rescued 1992 arcade game, Clockwork Aquario centers on bright pixel art, side-view play, and three distinct characters. Tradeoff: Its old-school arcade design favors a brief, focused action loop over a sprawling adventure.

What it does best

  • platform

  • arcade

  • fantasy

  • kids

The setup

What you are walking into

Clockwork Aquario was the last arcade game ever developed by the legendary Westone Bit Entertainment in 1992, but was never finished. The game was thought to be lost in time, but Strictly Limited Games set out on the mission to dig deep into video game archeology and save Clockwork Aquario from being lost in time. Beautiful pixel art and vibrant colors with three unique characters: Huck Londo, the daring ghost hunter, Elle Moon, the brave adventuress and Gush, the warmhearted giant robot.

Where it lives

ArcadeXbox Series X|SPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Genre

PlatformAdventureArcade

Vibe

ActionFantasyKids
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