Aqua Aqua

Aqua Aqua, known in Japan as Aquaqua (アクアクア, Akuakua), and in Europe as Aqua Aqua: Wetrix 2, is a puzzle video game for the PlayStation 2 and is the sequel to game Wetrix, developed by British studio Zed Two. It offers fewer features than Wetrix, but it features improved graphics and a new story mode. The aim of the story mode is to travel through four eras and survive attacks from monsters from each one. To survive the attacks simply get enough points to power up the shield. There is also an unlockable world if the player gets enough points. The game also offers a two player vs mode and a single player puzzle mode.

Aqua Aqua
European PlayStation 2 cover art
Developer(s)Zed Two
Publisher(s)
Designer(s)Peter Smith
EngineRenderWare
Platform(s)PlayStation 2
Release
  • JP: November 2, 2000
  • EU: November 24, 2000
  • NA: December 29, 2000[1]
Genre(s)Puzzle
Mode(s)Single-player, Two player VS

The title was a launch game for the PlayStation 2 release in Europe.

Game modes
  • Training: How to play the game. The player must complete all eight training levels before vs mode and story mode are unlocked.
  • Story Mode: The player must play through the eras surviving the attacks from monsters. Each level has three waves of attacks.
  • Quick Puzzle: The player must aim to get the highest score in this mode.
  • VS mode: Play against an opponent.

The game supports up to 2 players and does not feature online support.

Game play

Gameplay in Aqua Aqua is similar to that of its predecessor Wetrix, with some differences.

Reception

The game received "generally favorable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[2] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 26 out of 40.[6] Kevin Toyama of Next Generation said, "You'll like this game if you have a lot of patience and a memory card."[12]

References
  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20011014134516/http://www.3do.com/investors/pr_122900.html
  2. "Aqua Aqua for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  3. Semerad, Jay. "AquaAqua - Review". AllGame. All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  4. Edge staff (December 25, 2000). "AquaAqua". Edge. No. 92. Future plc.
  5. EGM staff (April 2001). "Aqua Aqua". Electronic Gaming Monthly. Ziff Davis.
  6. "アクアクア [PS2]". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  7. "Aqua Aqua". Game Informer. No. 95. FuncoLand. March 2001.
  8. Star Dingo (January 19, 2001). "Aqua Aqua Review for PS2 on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 12, 2005. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  9. G-Wok (January 17, 2001). "Aqua Aqua Review". Game Revolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on September 12, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  10. Satterfield, Shane (January 9, 2001). "Aqua Aqua Review". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  11. Zdyrko, David (January 2, 2001). "Aqua Aqua". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  12. Toyama, Kevin (April 2001). "Aqua Aqua". Next Generation. No. 76. Imagine Media. p. 77. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  13. Rybicki, Joe (March 2001). "Aqua Aqua". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on April 10, 2001. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
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