- Price$4.99
- CategoryGames
- SubgenreAdventure
- First releasedNovember 3, 2011
- Versions2 archived
- Installable2 of 2
- AvailabilityStill on the App Store
- SellerSemi Secret Software
- Bundle IDcom.bit-blot.Aquaria
RequirementsCompatible with iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
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Report an issue“Stunningly well crafted with a compelling story, beautiful visuals and music, and hours upon hours of action-adventure, Aquaria provides patient gamers with an ocean of depth.” —Susie Ochs, Mac | Life
AN ENTIRE WORLD BENEATH YOUR FINGERTIPS
Explore a massive underwater world, teeming with life and filled with secrets. Join Naija, a lonely and mysterious aquatic girl, as she explores the depths of Aquaria. As her story unravels, she’ll travel from hidden caves shrouded in darkness, to beautiful sunlit oases.
Control Naija with an intuitive touch screen interface. Use her singing ability to create your own music, affect nearby creatures, move pieces of the environment and even transform Naija into different beings. Combine ingredients harvested from the environment in the “cooking system” to create tasty items. Catch a ride on a seahorse or a giant turtle. Discover new costumes, treasures and hidden secrets. Challenge the ancient gods who lurk beneath the waves.
GIZMODO: "With handcrafted visuals and an ethereal soundtrack, Aquaria looks, feels and plays just like a gothic fairy-tale. And it’s not just a loving pastiche of the classic 2D games of yesteryear. Aquaria brings the genre bang up to date with a fresh concept and a unique control system." (Gaming App of the Day)
POCKETGAMER: "Aquaria is absolutely gorgeous, and filled with clever ideas and smart puzzles. Both a calming splash in the sea and a frantic fight against the elements, it's an essential iPad game." (Top 10 iOS Games, November 2011)
TOUCHARCADE: "a gorgeous and well-produced title with a sharp emphasis on world-building and character growth." (Best iOS Games, November 2011)
EDGE MAGAZINE: "Aquaria’s gloomy caverns are a delight to explore, and, a rarity for a modern Metroidvanias, the designers don’t constantly lead the way for you."
Will you journey to the land beyond the surface and brave the dark sinister waters below? Will you defeat the ancient beings of Aquaria or fall prey to them? Will you find a companion or wander the waters of Aquaria alone?
Chart History
Ratings Over Time
sampled from 7 archived captures| Date | Version | Rating | Ratings | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 27, 2015 | 1.0.3 | ★ 4.5 | 201 | $4.99 |
| November 25, 2020 | — | ★ 4.5 | 235 | $4.99 |
| November 27, 2021 | 1.1.1 | ★ 4.5 | 233 | $4.99 |
| December 10, 2022 | 1.1.1 | ★ 4.5 | 230 | $4.99 |
From archived App Store listing data, captured by the Wayback Machine.
Archived Reviews
8 of 15Another one. For those of you with the iOS 9+ Game Center bug....where Game Center doesn't work....this is another game that won't load for you.
I have been so fascinated by this game for as long as I can remember. I remember playing the PC version when it first came out and I was baffled by everything. The soundtrack goes beautifully with the game and everything is so creative. I have finished this game over ten times, and I will never get tired of it. This game needs more credit and I can’t emphasize this enough. Get this game. Get it now.
I had my eye on it for a while, and now that it was on sale, I got it right away. Apart from no sense of what I actually should do, NOT having the option of a D-Pad makes this game absolutely unplayable for me. Having to drag my finger all around the screen at all times is one of the bigges no-nos. Despite the mostly good reviews, a total FAIL as far as I am concerned. Wasted money is all that it is.
This is one of the best metroidvania games I've ever played with an utterly unique aesthetic and mood. There is likely no better such kind of game on ios
Seeing this App updated for iOS 11 made me squee. I was so sorry to see it go, and am relieved that it’s back from the grave. Now if only “Forget-Me-Not” and “Rally-X” would make the cut...
can't thank the developers enough for their continuing support for this app close to 6 years after it was originally released - still one of my favorite games on any platform, and worth at least ten times the price. i've just played it through to the end with my horipad ultimate mfi-controller and the experience is even better (and a bit easier in some parts) than before with just the touchscreen.
This game is still one of my top 10 games of all time. I still think of the levels and especially the music. The atmosphere is immersive and I love that it's still being maintained. Thank you for such an amazing game.
I adore this game. Though the original was developed 10 years ago, it feels like it was made for iPad. With a huge underwater world to explore, an excellent soundtrack and a dramatic story, it’s easily one of the most fulfilling gaming experiences I’ve had on iOS.
Period reviews recovered from Apple's customer-review feeds via the Wayback Machine.