Fishdom: Spooky Splash
by Amanda Nettgen
(USA)
Quick verdict
Game:
Fishdom - Spooky Splash
Download it from:
GameHouse (FULL FREE version when you open a FREE trial Fun Tickets account!
Footprint score:
3.5/5
If you're not allowed to have pets, Fishdom – Spooky Splash is an option for some virtual ones that are less lame than other digital versions. The game gives you a fish tank to decorate and take care of by means of a Match 3 game, all with an October 31st theme.
What's it about?
When the games loads and you see a fish with no meat left on his bones you may find that unsettling, until you realize it is all part of the Spooky Splash theme.
The goal of the download game is to deck out your fish aquarium in Halloween goodness via the money you earn from Match 3 levels. Players who enjoy being able to customize things should be especially delighted by the decorating aspect of the game.
A typical Spooky Splash Match 3 level is arranged in some form of a grid - the yellow squares within it being the ones that you need to clear to pass the round. The shapes you use to match with include typical sea fare, pumpkins and ghosts.
You’ll notice the objects move smoothly when positioning them up, down, left or right to make a set. I don’t know if it’s realistic to use explosives in one’s fish tank, but power-ups like fireworks and dynamite can help you on your way.
If you can clear the board within the given time frame, you'll score money based on your points and leftover time. This money, in turn, can be used to buy fishies, scary décor and health items for your tank.
There is a very wide variety of store items to choose from, which I think makes this game great.
Other Match 3 games you might enjoy!
Alchemist's Apprentice
Amazon Survival
Bejeweled
Bejeweled 2
Bejeweled Twist
Block Party
Bomp Bomp
Burdaloo
Cat Corner
Chain Reaction
Chuzzle Deluxe
Coffee Rush
DragonStone
Eco Match
Fairies game
Firefly Fantasies
Fishdom Spooky Splash
Flower Power
Four Seasons
Funny Farm
Jelly Swelly
Kalorie King
Kitten Sanctuary
LEGO Chic Boutique
Magic Vines
Midas Miner
Orchido
Pastry Passion
Pizza Chef
Pocket Pogo Jewel Bash
Puzzle Hero
Puzzle Quest
Restoring Rhonda free download
Restaurant Rush
Sally's Quick Clips
Tropicabana
Unwell Mel
World Voyage game
Zuma Deluxe
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Pros and cons
+ The stuff you can get for your tank is pretty awesome, from ghost water plants to little skeleton men and giant jack-o-lanterns. There is also enough non-Halloween stuff as well.
+ The tank name defaults to a witty Tank-or-Treat, but you can change it to whatever you want!
+ Your current aquarium will load as part of the background on the menu screen. You can also get a free screensaver of it, which is beyond neat!
+ You can have multiple tanks and also take snapshots.
- The in-game music isn't the best.
- It can take awhile to be able to afford everything you want for your aqua world.
The verdict
If you're a Match 3 fan or someone who likes being able to customize things in games, Fishdom – Spooky Splash will be hauntingly good. If you're somebody who can't bring themselves to play holiday games past their prime month, however, you should probably swim past this one.