Aqualife (Japan) (GBC)

Aqualife is a virtual fish simulation game for the Game Boy Color, offering players the experience of managing their very own aquarium. From the outset, you are provided with a basic tank and a few initial fish. The primary objective for players is to diligently care for these aquatic inhabitants.

Gameplay revolves around daily activities such as feeding your fish, keeping the tank water clean, and maintaining an appropriate temperature. You need to monitor the health and happiness levels of your fish through displayed indicators. If not properly cared for, fish can become sick or even die, requiring players to demonstrate high levels of attention and responsibility.

Beyond basic care, Aqualife also allows players to customize and decorate their aquarium. There are numerous decorative items available, such as aquatic plants, rocks, coral, and various accessories, allowing you to create a vibrant and unique living space for your fish. Decoration is not just aesthetic; it can also influence the fish's mood and living environment.

Another engaging aspect of the game is the ability to breed fish. When fish reach maturity and ideal conditions are met, they can reproduce, yielding new fry and expanding your fish collection. The game offers various fish species with distinct colors and characteristics for players to discover and nurture. The ultimate goal is to build a thriving, colorful, and biodiverse aquarium.