Pros: “Fish Tycoon” is a fish tank simulator, based on maintaining your pets’ health and breeding them until 7 magical varieties are discovered. Game play can last into infinity - as with any fish tank, YOU decide when you’re no longer responsible enough to sustain another being’s life. I vaguely liked the game. It’s simple and casual, but nothing to write home about. (ON A SIDE NOTE: Yes, I am aware of the irony that I am, in fact, writing about it now; however, if I am aware, then by definition, is this no longer labeled as “irony.” Hmmmmm... And yes, this is the deepest thought I’ve had all day, and it was inspired by a simulated fish tank.) Anywho. Your cursor is a hand, which can tap the glass, pick up fish, sprinkle food & medicine into tanks, and even mimic the sound of snapping fingers when transitioning between screens. To best house, organize, and...

Cons: Another semantics question: can the term “uncanny valley” be applied to non-humans? Compared to the very realistic backgrounds, these slightly pixilated fish look “off;” gross even. I already think fish are (*I mean “look like”) aliens, but here, it’s even more so, and not in a good way. Also, the art in the menus and the fish store (especially) are really rudimentary; visits to that unholy fish market filled with cubed human triplets make me want to return to my misshapen alien fish.

Pros: “Fish Tycoon” is a fish tank simulator, based on maintaining your pets’ health and breeding them until 7 magical varieties are discovered. Game play can last into infinity - as with any fish tank, YOU decide when you’re no longer responsible enough to sustain another being’s life.

I vaguely liked the game. It’s simple and casual, but nothing to write home about. (ON A SIDE NOTE: Yes, I am aware of the irony that I am, in fact, writing about it now; however, if I am aware, then by definition, is this no longer labeled as “irony.” Hmmmmm... And yes, this is the deepest thought I’ve had all day, and it was inspired by a simulated fish tank.)

Anywho. Your cursor is a hand, which can tap the glass, pick up fish, sprinkle food & medicine into tanks, and even mimic the sound of snapping fingers when transitioning between screens. To best house, organize, and understand your ever growing supply of fish, you can purchase an extra tank and study about what makes these fish “fish.”

As previously mentioned, you can play “Fish Tycoon” into infinitely, but really, what’s the point? There’s nothing new to do after you’ve learned all you can, discovered the 7 magical breeds, and spread them across a couple tanks, filled with the few available decorations. I guess if you already understand the appeal of an actual fish tank, then you might better appreciate “Fish Tycoon;” however, if you need more excitement in your gamming life than watching fish swim from left to right, then I would suggest moving on.

Cons: Another semantics question: can the term “uncanny valley” be applied to non-humans? Compared to the very realistic backgrounds, these slightly pixilated fish look “off;” gross even. I already think fish are (*I mean “look like”) aliens, but here, it’s even more so, and not in a good way. Also, the art in the menus and the fish store (especially) are really rudimentary; visits to that unholy fish market filled with cubed human triplets make me want to return to my misshapen alien fish.