Clockwork Aquario Review (PlayStation 4)

by Jim Smale · December 13, 2021

After being lost for almost 30 years, Our Clockwork Aquario Review takes on the colorful Clockwork Aquario as it gets its release as a digital edition for modern consoles. Easy to pick up, the addictive side-scroller action and intuitive controls ensure you will instantly be immersed in the action as you face a host of baddies.

Clockwork Aquario Review Pros:

Decent pixel art graphics.
507.4MB download size.
Platinum trophy.
Graphics – fullscreen, 1:1, perfect, crispy, soft or razor filters, CRT shader with its own settings for type/intensity/Scanlines and curvature.
Action-platformer gameplay.
Works on Playstation 5.
Six game modes – training mode (unlimited lives but only plays up to stage 2), Easy (9 credits), Normal (5 credits), hard (3 credits), bonus stage (unlocked mini-games), and arcade (can use service mode/add lives/change settings).
Local two-player support for mini-games.
Gallery shows off the unlocked concept and promo art from the game.
Soundtrack lets you select and play music.
3 characters – Huck London, Ellen Moon, and Gush.
The retro atmosphere from the graphics, text, and music.
Kill enemies by hitting them or jumping on them Mario style.
Stun enemies and pick them up to throw them and use them as a weapon.
Can change settings from the overlay pause menu at any time.
Pop balloons for score plus you can use them to jump higher.
Boss battles.
Enemies can drop gems for points or health.
Build up your 1 up for an extra life.
When you die you can fly around the level and choose where you spawn.
Game over allows you to swap characters.
Each character has a special attack.
Points mean prizes in this game.
Big bright sprites.
Catchy soundtrack.
Simple controls to learn.