Reviews
Destructoid |
"All in all, Aquaria is damned good. If you're at all a fan of 2D adventures -- and if you aren't, what the hell is wrong with you -- you'll find something appealing in its labyrinth of caverns and corals. It feels retro, but totally new; classic, yet fresh." -Reverend Anthony |
Globe and Mail
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"In fact, Aquaria, if you give it time to boil, starts to feel like the first 10 minutes of Pan's Labyrinth - a dark fairy tale taking place underneath our feet." -Scott Colbourne |
Eurogamer7/10 |
"Whether it's simply probing to uncover more about Naija's past and people or taking a more thorough view as you seek to find all of Aquaria's secrets, like hidden costumes, there's a lot of pleasure to be had floating through the environments Yu and his partner Alec Holowka have created." -Tom Bramwell |
The Onion's A.V. ClubA- |
"Aquaria isn't so much a retro adventure as a fresh take on everything that made the old 2D adventures great." -Chris Dahlen |
PC Gamer UK81% 
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"Aquaria is a slick game from an indie development duo. You'd never tell: the art, voiceover and soundtrack are all quietly confident, with no corners being cut or excuses made for the small team." -Craig Pearson |
PC PowerPlay8/10 
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"From a design standpoint Aquaria is a triumph. Puzzles and boss fights are just the right complexity and the level design is spot on... From the control scheme to the visual design the game just feels 'right' as though all elements are working in harmony." -Nathan Cocks |
Mac|Life5/5 
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"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 |
Awards
IGF 2007
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Seumas McNally Game of the Year |
Game Tunnel GOTY Awards 2007
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Game of the Year Adventure/Quest Game of the Year Game of the Year: Graphics and Sound |
Game Developer's Choice Awards 2008
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Nominated: Best Debut |
Interviews
Gamasutra |
Web Interview: "Road to the IGF" |
The 1up Show |
Video Interview |
Gamer Girl |
Web Interview |
Indie Game Developer's Podcast |
Audio Interview |
