This is the Ultimate Fish Game

[@Kraus-]

Popcap was GOATed. For the record: guppies do give birth to live fish instead of eggs.

[@dwikiraz]

thats called livebearer

[@tsumikiayato1560]

Note: it's still eggs, but the eggs hatches inside the mother.

[@ArariaKAgelessTraveller]

Aren't we all an egg at some point in our mother's tummy​@@tsumikiayato1560

[@Bartholo-meow]

you forgot Big Fish

[@worminaround]

​@@tsumikiayato1560well to be fair we all started from eggs

[@Erothaur]

I did NOT expect to see this game in my youtube feed today

[@relsqui]

same but I snap clicked, old favorite for sure

[@BeiRoYi]

❤❤❤

[@sebastiankrolik3927]

I was looking for it forever!

[@jackeea_]

Please become an Insaniquarium channel, this game absolutely slaps

[@AresMartial]

I didn't even know they existed nor that I needed them. But if Olexa doesn't listen to this comment I'll definitely look for one

[@Solrex_the_Sun_King]

Man, imagine 10 years from now when gen alpha is so used to crappy games and we can show them the gems from our childhood.

[@tangahkoncek6841]

Dont mind me planting this "please play feeding frenzy 2" ideas in your head

[@Vennele]

Please! More videos! ❤

[@Vennele]

If possible :)

[@anaislopsided]

man was so respectful to my childhood in this one. I appreciate it. also Popcap does not get enough credit for the bangers they put out early on

[@chuchu9649]

This game is one of my core childhood memories

[@Ophiotterkin]

I absolutely loved this game. I think about probably once a month. But.... I also raised guppies for a time. Real fish called guppies. They give live birth. They don't lay eggs. So your fems really did get super bloated bellies. Because of knowing this, I never had an issue with Preggo. Since the fish really are pregnant with their spawn in real life.

[@allisoncurtis4260]

Yes I was looking for someone to point this out or I would! I guess I just thought it was common knowledge that some fish give live birth! 🤷‍♀️

[@Flimsycat-c7b]

I played this game since 2018 and i really enjoyed this game since i was i dont even know what was i doin and i alway dies sometimes but now i know how to play but my cumputer is broken

[@silversauce2727]

There's actually a surprising amount of fish that give live birth (called livebearers!). Guppies being the ones featured here, but there's also: mollies, endler's livebearer (picture a smaller guppy), platies, swordtails, least killifish (not a true killifish though!), silver halfbeaks, and a few others! Also, while not a fish, it might surprise you to hear that some snails have live birth as well! Female malaysian trumpet snails have a sort of brood pouch the babies are incubated in, and once they hatch she releases them! Afaik most livebearers are like this in some way - eggs are fertilized and "hatch" within the body, and expelled when ready. This is different from live birth in something like mammals, where mammals have an umbilical cord but [most] livebearers do not. I've had mollies and guppies in the past, as well as endler's and halfbeaks. Really neat fish! The mollies were probably my favourites though, they could have such spunky personalities.

[@peekafch]

If a guppy lives long enough it turns blue and wears a crown and drops diamonds instead. Just a cool reward for keeping one for quite some time.

[@iconica9516]

popcap did a lot for general game ideas if they didn't get bought out by EA and could afford it, they'd probably do a lot better than EA is doing with them right now

[@GinGabushi]

Yeah popcap is actually creative with their games, didn't they make the game Bookworm?. Insaniquarium and bookworm are my favorite, and of course we can't forget about PVZ

[@peekafch]

Especially with the rise of mobile games. They would've been thriving right now if they realeased these games on mobile.

[@ZehndiX]

oh my god, I wish i could play bookworms on my phone

[@anastasijahabarova1533]

I LOVED this game as a kid, but also, the warning siren preceding the alien attack has burned a fight/flight/freeze fear response into my bone marrow, I’ll never forget it 🙃

[@bzibubabbzibubab420]

Especially the skeleton two headed guy, broken boss so far 😭😭😭

[@blankensnappeas9718]

0:55 Guy who's only played roguelikes: Getting a lot of 'Roguelike' vibes from this...

[@Tymbee]

lmao

[@jackeea_]

Insaniquarium is a lot like Spelunky 2, if you really think about it

[@craftysmithkeith3653]

John ‘Rougelike’ Man

[@nandanthony]

Remember fellas, the bonus round in insaniquarium gives extra shells the more shells of the same type you click in a row! Use this to buy cool stuff for your virtual tank, like a guppy named Santa

[@stylesrj]

Don't you get Santa by naming a Guppy as Santa?

[@nandanthony]

@@stylesrj ye, and the lil fella sings christmas carols

[@DezAmmySel]

@@nandanthony which means you can use the shells you get from the bonus level to get a guppy and name it Santa! we've come full circle! :3

[@kawayanan_art]

😮 i didn't know this

[@alexhirt4382]

You can name a fish Santa and it becomes a special loot fish. I remember playing this as a kid

[@mycology5242]

Damn I didn't know about that

[@alexhirt4382]

@@mycology5242 i only had the demo so I could only play for an hour. I had to learn some cheats to make any progress before it made me restart lmao

[@Daemondog]

​@@alexhirt4382Memories of going from site to site redownloading the demo that's on a timer

[@Kazue999]

what inever knew that 😢😢

[@samdavid5772]

Insaniquarium is the peak of all fish caretaking games

[@ZSh0ck]

Oh my god, I love Insaniquarium. Popcap was basically my childhood. Bejeweled 2, Zuma Deluxe, Alchemy, Astropop, Bookworm 😻 Noah's Ark, Mummy Maze, PIXELUSS

[@phtevenstevin4625]

One of my absolute all time favorite games. Every several years I replay this gem.

[@madeleine3436]

this game and the virtual villagers series were my whole childhood

[@kirkwillett9489]

Olexa, I have been thoroughly enjoying your content, and I’ve been intrigued by your look backs, but THIS opened a memory, woah

[@JustJole]

I'm so grateful for KZbin showing this video on my "for you" page because this game has a special spot in my heart. I grew up with this game and Fatman adventures(2D platformer where you play a yellow man).

[@murphystegall5145]

4:57 So fun fact it's actually the opposite! Each upgrade to the food makes it more filling to the fish. But that's not necessarily a good thing because fish grow up based on the amount of pellets they eat. So if they eat less pellets because of the upgraded food it takes longer for them grow up. While in the long run upgraded food is less expensive and will make you more money the time wasted to get the upgraded food as well as the extra time waiting for fish to grow means for speedruns upgrading to tier 3 food is somewhat nonsensical.

[@adiplier]

IIRC the second stage food grows guppies to size 2 in 2 pellets, faster than both stage 1 and stage 3

[@murphystegall5145]

@@adiplier Interesting, I just thought it was purely based on the number of pellets eaten. Makes sense that it each tier would be worth different amounts but it seems they messed up their math if 1 and 2 are better than 3. Still I was sure first stage food was the fastest based on how quickly the got hungry and limited testing from back in the day/

[@shadoworb6107]

This game was a very fun part of my childhood. Never knew about the secrets lol. Really glad you made a video on it ❤.

[@ritterdesherbstes8058]

Cant wait for some longtime clicker-game series, a top 20 clicker-game video and a "if i missclick, the clickergame changes!" epos!

[@boxprophet]

I played this game all the time as a kid. I've been yelling from the ROOFTOPS about this game for YEARS. Please for the love of GOD make it blow up.

[@noiko4418]

It always on steam tho

[@boxprophet]

@@noiko4418 Nobody ever talks about it though, I'd kill for it to go big time with players

[@reyals474]

I adore this game, and there's a million things I could say in praise for it. But regardless of the fact that I am so happy you made this video to appreciate this game, I just have to say hearing you mention the part about the screensaver/background aspect added in, Big Kahuna Reef DEFINITELY did the same thing (didn't they??? Am I crazy). The PopCap/Reflexive games were unparalleled. I would absolutely watch you play through this entire game, I love it so much, thank you

[@OlexaYT]

I have a full series on my channel you can find from a few years ago!

[@reyals474]

@@OlexaYT This is good news, I shall watch these immediately.

[@juanc6482]

Omg the nostalgia! This game was so good, thanks for another great video man

[@michaelsorensen7567]

Pets are use case dependent. For example, the coin collectors are way better with the mermaid and a full tank. Prego is way better with the predator fish. Skelly and the clam are both helpful to scale eco early and come back if you spend too much on fish and not enough on food. Swordfish can help with the double alien wave if you're not good enough to stack them in a corner, so at least they didn't have free reign. None of the pets are so broken that you can't even play without them, but they're all useful for something

[@CodyMcGaming]

OMG I FORGOT ABOUT THIS GAME. I played so much Insaniquarium back in the day. Thanks for unlocking some great memories.

[@Artifying]

This video unlocked a childhood memory of playing this dang fish game nonstop.

[@Seelecon]

Man, such a nostalgic childhood for me and a lot of us, how it popped into my recommendations is a mystery but clicking on it surely isnt, would love to see more of this!

[@CrockoWasHere]

PopCap, Big Fish Games and Gamehouse were goated

[@sonjamoua6473]

I was looking for this game for years and I randomly got ur video recommended! The moment I saw the thumbnail I knew it was as the game I used to play when I was a wee child! I so happy that I get to watch someone play it as well!❤

[@bluedude3313]

This is the Ultimate Hydration Video Can’t get more Hydrated than a fish

[@shirkit]

My man this is how guppies are born actually, they sprout out of their mother womb! It's rather curious!

[@reverse_engineered]

I'm loving this return to some classic games; especially games that aren't the obvious, regularly-covered games. I've played all of the games that you've presented in your first few episodes and I too had wonderful experiences with them. My mom, my sister, and I all played the PopCap games endlessly. My mom was hooked on Zuma. I'm really enjoying this series and I look forward to all of your following videos. Cheers!

[@AntTonyLOLKID]

I've never seen your channel, but as soon as I saw the thumbnail, I immediately clicked! Loved this game so much! Even downloaded an apk for Android a few years back for the nostalgia.

[@Blue_Anzu]

I remember watching my friend play this when I was younger, and the look of the game combined with the aliens randomly attacking gave it a kind of an eerie vibe to younger me, and I liked it

[@frostflamegames673]

I would love to see a playthrough of this on your channel! Or even just more episodes. No matter how many playthroughs of this I watch, it just never gets old.

[@OlexaYT]

I have a full playthrough you can find. We did a full one years ago

[@achalkley92]

this was such a big part of my childhood gaming. nostalgia be hitting with this.

[@idiocy2833]

Every video in this “looks back” mini series have been great. Excited to see what comes next

[@mzkii1002]

I remember I played this alot when I was a kid!! Brings back the memories especially getting pets to protect the fishes in the aquarium and they also give extra coins in the tank its so cool!!

[@wastedsoul1024]

BigFish and PopCap went head to head back in the day.

[@bumiwinahyu2801]

This bring back memories of playing and watching people play it over and over again

[@natebrett9782]

I love you content as a rule. You funny and not too trash at games (high praise indeed). Just wanted to drop you a message to say the Looks Back series seems really good to me. I would not want it to be a main thing on the channel but would love one to drop regularly in the shuffle :0) Keep up the great work Tyler

[@Youmu_Konpaku_]

Amazing commentary on this childhood gem. I brought and played this game not too long ago as well, i loved it

[@humblearts-3115]

I've been super nostalgic for this game lately but didn't remember the name so I couldn't play it. As soon as I saw your video title, I jumped on Steam and it was on sale for 1$. The ale was ending in less than an hour. The algorithm blessed me on this fine day. (I will watch the video right after I play it for myself lol)

[@straybullets777]

I’ve been searching for the name of this game for at least a decade. What a gem! I really appreciate you for posting this.

[@dead3y3_YT]

No waaaaay, this is awesome! I know you mentioned playing nostalgia games, but I wasn't expecting this one! :D

[@reinerte.anglejr.339]

Watching you play this has unlocked memories I forgot

[@HOLYCOWofthesea]

I loved this game so much, it makes me so happy seeing the gameplay again, and hearing that music!!! Thanks for making a cool video 😊

[@skimmyguy]

i love when you randomly go back to old games i played on the computer as a kid like the old popcap games or even oregon trail!!!

[@ShadowpawMFur]

Oh I LOVED this game as a kid! I actually ended up buying the version they put up on Steam just so I could play it again! It's nice to see someone else talking about it, it's a BLAST to play and oh so charming.

[@arcaneScribbler]

"Fish are friends, not funds!"

[@trikalabris]

The fact that both Supermega and Tyler played this old popcap game today is really something.

[@GrizzlyO]

Oney plays played it first 😤

[@ex1st3ncy]

I remember playing this game when my father introduced me to games (1000+ game, he even make a "homemade" app for the games he "download") and this is one of the games, i always make the fish died lol, i have unlocked all the aquarium themes and fishes (btw my favorite are the snail) even defeat all the boss, truly a wonderfull time with dad (note: he's not yet dead) KZbin really made my childhood memories come back by a random vid

[@larahurley686]

You have unlocked a core memory in my brain that I did not know I had

[@stewpid4410]

BROOOO THE NOSTALGIAAA AGHH

[@seanettles]

even almost 20yrs later my siblings and i STILL replay this at least semi-annually thanks for the video, it's great to see that other people know about this game and enjoy it 💜

[@Aelffwynn]

This video was just recommended to me last night. Not only did it help me fall asleep, I woke up this morning and saw that the game is $0.99 on Steam right now. Easiest purchase I've made in a while. I LOVED this game growing up.

[@sofrazi2]

Played this as a kid and fell in love came back to it a couple of years ago I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of it 😊

[@ZXZZ66_]

This game brings back so many childhood memories i spent with my father together playing this game. I still remember i was so afraid of the aliens i would freak up and gave the mouse to my father so he can take care of them. Definitely will wait for the second episode

[@kikiwouii]

OMG I used to play this game all the time as a child but forgot the name and haven't been able to find it again. I'm so glad this video got recommend to me!

[@loviebeest]

the nostalgia i have for this game! I do have it in my steam library, time to play it again.

[@arroF]

bro i’ve been looking for this game for AGES. this was a childhood game i had on my dads old work computer and i couldn’t find it for the life of me. thank you

[@jenniferadamson3519]

Love this game and have for a very long time. It's my go to "I don't know what to play and don't have time to learn a new game"

[@grassclover]

This has unlocked like a core memory for me, like I always remembered this game but I never remembered the name, thank you for your service sir

[@thetotalgamearmy3266]

Respect for bringing out this gem from my childhood, keep it up olexa

[@marr1235]

This is one of the earliest games I can remember playing. And it still stands as one of the best games I ever played.

[@SymmbolZS]

Ahh the nostalgia, i loved this game.. I remember breaking atleast 3 mouses trying to 100% this game

[@ZionPhantomhive]

I forgot this game existed! Thank you for bringing it back to me!

[@fine_8895]

I like how it really feels like dad is making KZbin video and show it to the family

[@frozenzenberry4101]

This is probably the game I played most when I was a kid. I would absolutely watch you play more.

[@SomeRandomAustralianGuy]

Oh my goodness gracious, you just brought back like so many memories from when I played this game as a kid.

[@marveludus]

17:52 Guppies DO actually give birth to live babies! So even though they of course aren't wearing bandanas or swimming like that, they absolutely do have big pregnant bellies

[@KaanSefa25]

This is my childhood broder. Ah nostalgia.😊

[@lausacsanduan2942]

In no universe did I ever expect you to play this game. I was playing it last year out of nostalgia.

[@malloryjordan6764]

Insaniquarium needs a revival!!!

[@moonrat1955]

My Mom played this game all the time when I was little. She was the only one out of the five of us to beat the game. I loved watching her play 😊

[@ParaKheet_]

fun fact, guppies do actually give live birth, along with a few other small freshwater fish, like mollies, swordtails and more!

[@Snorfter]

one of the greatest games of all time. the pop cap era is unmatched for nostalgia to me

[@joostfloot5279]

Oh my lord, this game has been living in my head rent free for probably 10 years now! Never knew what the name of the title was.

[@KK-vx7st]

I swear I played this as a child and it has been stuck in my mind since then but super vaguely, I been trying to find it here and there multiple times over the years and now this pops up, thats awesome

[@DragonOfPillows]

I liked that you could set up an aquarium that you could set as your computer's screen saver. I loved this game. Replayed it a lot.

[@lizzfrmhon]

I played this game soooo much. Thanks for bringing it to KZbin.

[@mr_pika]

Man this bring back memory ... thanks for making this video ... otherwise i would never found about this gem of a game ... and now i feel old hhahaha

[@FreedomOfRedundancy]

I absolutely loved this game. I thought I lost it awhile back then found it on steam.

[@tilanitaliarin]

thank you for reminding me this game, didn't know it was on steam, I'll be happy to be playing it once again

[@resurgingflame]

Omg the nostalgia!!! This game was literally my childhood lol

[@DoctorDerpman]

It's funny because this whole comment section is basically a nursing home. 😂

[@ItsAllNunya]

Gen z found lul

[@syberskiwolfmoon9807]

I remember playing this in a kid's daycare. I was older than most of the other children there, to the point where I didnt really belong there, but I was happy to have the high score on this game.

[@Br0oham]

Man, Insaniquarium is the GOAT of classic pc games Prego, Zorf and Wadsworth us a true powerhouse of a team once you have them, free fish, free food and any mid-sized and smaller guppies can't be killed by aliens

[@descendantgaming5410]

The freaking thumbail unlocked a memory I didn't even know that was still there!

[@batbobspongeman]

This was a fantastic trip down memory lane. Thankyou!

[@mbuffalo111]

Omg i loved this game so much growing up! I had a cracked version of this game that i put on every school pc and i definitely beat this 100% at least 10 time always wanted a sequel T.T

[@theaurorawitch]

I can't believe somebody else found this absolute gem of chaos.

[@Pigeon.theperson]

I used to think I made this game up in a fever dream before deciding to look it up one day. Great memory playing this game with my cousins before dinner.

[@misterezioauditore]

Omg I was just thinking about this game the other day. I used to play as a child all the time. Thank you algorithm for popping this into my feed!

[@meredithcastro7869]

GOOOD I love this game! Its dear to my heart from my childhood, I come back to it every now and then~

[@sorenpachuau3244]

Yoooo me and my aunt grinded this game on the weekends 😭 Popcap was Goated, gotta thank the algorithm with this one! 🤌🏽🙏🏽

[@mandatoryentertainment6333]

I've played this game for literally hundreds of hours over the years. Trying to beat my High-Score in Time Trial is very addictive. I think the best I did was 600,000+ in Tank 4. When I was a kid, it blew my mind that you could by fish for the virtual tank that exclusively eat KFC or hamburgers.

[@brandonseupersad7916]

I haven't played this game in a LONG time. It's nice to see it again.

[@OvileeMay]

Wait this used to be my favorite game. This just unlocked so many memories

[@ninjalawzo]

I been looking for this game for years now..wow you just brought back some good ass memories