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Nintendo DS · Simulation

Fish Tycoon

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreSimulation
DeveloperLast Day of Work
PublisherBig Fish Games
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Last Day of Work and published by Big Fish Games, Fish Tycoon arrived on the Nintendo DS as a simulation game.

Fish Tycoon is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Fish Tycoon is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Fish Tycoon gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Fish Tycoon cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Infinite Money v29201CA94 000058D2 1201CA94 000050D2 D2000000 00000000
Infinite Money v352029FC8 E59226E0 02029FC8 E58226E0 D2000000 00000000
Infinite Money620333F4 00000000 B20333F4 00000000 00000000 3B9AC9FF D2000000 00000000

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Fish Tycoon walkthroughs & guides

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Fish Tycoon FAQ

Who made Fish Tycoon?

It was developed by Last Day of Work and published by Big Fish Games.

Is Fish Tycoon multiplayer?

No. Fish Tycoon is a single-player game.

How long does Fish Tycoon take to play?

As a simulation game, Fish Tycoon typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Fish Tycoon on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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