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We made a Video Game (FISH GAME) - Smarter Every Day 291

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Fish Game aquarium simulation

They made a game called Fish Game. It's an aquarium simulation where fish behavior is based on science. The video explores what makes a good video game, using Fish Game and The Oregon Trail as examples.

  • ๐Ÿ  Fish Game is available at fish.game and on Steam.
  • ๐Ÿง  The game simulates fish behavior based on scientific research into their needs and interactions.
  • ๐ŸŽฎ The Oregon Trail's success was due to its design, which encouraged replayability through scoring and varied challenges.
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Game developers aim to create experiences that stretch players philosophically, artistically, or cognitively.
  • ๐Ÿค The game's development involved extensive research into fish species, their environments, and emergent behaviors.

A man points excitedly at a computer screen displaying a game called "FISH GAME" with animated fish and plants.