News - Thursday 29th December 2005 - 2:40pm
Toronto/Canada
Microforum, a leading North American publisher and developer of mobile Java games and applications, released Aquarium Life .
“Aquarium Life is the first Tamagotchi-style game from Microforum. We have given the game cartoon graphics. In this respect it has become a more fun than serious game where you still have to care for your pet fish.” said Sieger Springer Microforum's general manager.
As Microforum's first Tamagotchi-style game , Aquarium Life adds a new category to a portfolio of now 39 games containing several categories such as: 3D, Adventure, Arcade, Board, Platform, Puzzle, Racing, Shooting, Sexy and Sport. Microforum mobile games are known for their playability, high quality graphics and extensive compatibility.
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Scenario
Aquarium Life is a Tamagotchi style game in which you have to manage your own aquarium. Start off with little and create a lively and flourishing aquarium. You can buy whatever kind of fish and improve the look of the aquarium by buying accessories such as treasures chests, rocks, amphoras etc.
The game's aim is to create an environment in which the fish are happy, to raise new fish and to make the aquarium as beautiful as possible. Even when you close the game, Aquarium Life goes on. So make sure to check up on your fish every now and then to see if all goes well.
But you can also annoy your fish if they bore you. Just knock on the aquarium with your hand to get their attention!
How to play
At the beginning of the game you have some credits that allow you to start buying fish or accessories. Extra credits can be earned by generating new fish, by making the aquarium as original as possible and by managing that all fish live
together. These new credits can then be re-invested to improve the aquarium's look, etc.
Until you decide to create a new aquarium the game goes on. So if you exit the game, the aquarium will keep on living, and if you let too much time pass since the feeding or cleaning round, you will risk seeing some fish dead or the aquarium dirty.
In brief
Cartoon graphics
Personalized aquarium
Rescue and loading of the aquarium
Persistency of the game
Different fish breeds
Polyphonic music and sound effects
Aquarium Life shall be available on a multitude of popular handsets and in several languages: English, Spanish, German, French and Italian.
About Microforum International
Microforum International (http://www.microforum.com) is an emerging global content provider, based in Toronto, Canada, with branch offices in Italy. The company leverages the skills and market intelligence of a highly professional team of programmers and product managers that develop innovative applications targeted at mobile phones available globally. The product range is both consumer and professional — it includes a portfolio of more than 30 high quality Java games and applications. Microforum International Java games are designed with the best mix of entertainment, addictiveness, graphics and value for money. Microforum International's professional applications offer a unique mix of know-how and technology that has enabled the company to engineer an end-to-end solution for remote monitoring of your home and office environment from your mobile phone. Microforum International products are currently available in over 50 countries through a network of more than 60 qualified partners and distributors.