Down Under is what I would describe as a rare breed of indie, those that are inspired by the educational games of old but aren't just using them as a 'background' for some reinvented horror or action type of gameplay (think Baldi's Basics for the former and Organ Trail for the latter, with Typing of the Dead being a rare twist of the genres) but are instead made with the sole intention of bringing those types of 'edutainment' experiences back as those who played such unique games back in the 80s and 90s would remember them as. From what research I did on this game before purchasing it, this indie is largely based on Odell Down Under by MECC back in 1994 which bears mostly the same name as its inspiration. No doubt it is also faithful to the gameplay as the goal here is simply to survive as one of fifty-four unique fish breeds, each one having its own preferences for food, whilst avoiding other fish that are a threat to it. Going into Down Under, there are four game modes that you can...
Down Under
- Release Date:
- Jun 16, 2023
- Developer:
- Oddlyfun Games
- Publisher:
- Oddlyfun Games
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
Get a taste of what it was like in 1996 sitting at a brand new Windows 95 desktop in the middle school computer lab and starting up a video game that you might actually learn something from. While I can't guarantee you will learn something from Down Under I can say you will enjoy your time as a fish all the way from a small Silver Sprat to the Great White Shark.
4 Game Modes
Gauntlet - Become each fish in turn from smallest to largest and survive each one. Can you do it?
Challenge - Four fish randomly selected can you survive?
Create a Fish - Make your own colorful fish and see how long you last.
Practice - Choose whichever fish you want to become and explore the reef. Watch out for predators.
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User Reviews
A wonderful and faithful homage to Odell Down Under! Very fun and well worth the price. The only thing really missing is the cute upbeat music from the original - but the chill music in this version does bring a relaxing vibe.
so fun i def recommend to others
cute game job is to just eat fish and avoid bigger fish music is also quite relaxing
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 10
- Processor: 1.7GHz dual core
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel/AMD Integrated Graphics, 1GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Down Under cost?
Down Under costs $4.99.
What are the system requirements for Down Under?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 10 Processor: 1.7GHz dual core Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel/AMD Integrated Graphics, 1GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space
What platforms is Down Under available on?
Down Under is available on Windows PC.
Is Down Under worth buying?
Down Under has 100% positive reviews from 4 players.
When was Down Under released?
Down Under was released on Jun 16, 2023.
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