Review · Family · iOS
Goldfish Aquarium - Japanese Style
Reviewed: 06 May 2026
iOS
Hiroki Yamada · 2015
Ludograph rating
E
Avoid
4 /100
Goldfish Aquarium - Japanese Style is a calming game that gently fosters creativity and empathy, though minimal interaction might lead to boredom.
Growth (BDS)
2
Risk (RIS)
3
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
10+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.02 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.03 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.00 | |
This game offers a calming and low-stress experience. It can foster a sense of responsibility through caring for virtual pets and provides a simple way to observe growth and change over time. The Japanese aesthetic might also introduce players to a different cultural style.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.07 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
While low-risk, the game's minimal interaction could lead to boredom for some players. The 'growth in real time' feature might subtly encourage frequent checking, which could be a mild compulsion-loop design if not managed.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.