My Dolphin Show 8

When I started playing My Dolphin Show 8, I immediately received the splashy excitement you might expect from a high-quality aquarium performance. After taking control of the game’s aquatic protagonist, I had to wow a virtual crowd with a bunch of tricks and flips, which sums up in a single motion the spirit of the ocean animal utopia that it pledged.

With this latest installation, the stakes felt higher as the size of the virtual stage seemed to grow, confirming sentiments found across other gamer reviews. A new challenge came in the form of pressure to perform in a larger, more ostentatious aquarium setting. Under my tutelage, it was thrilling to watch the dedicated dolphin jump through hoops and prance over hurdles. The dolphin's movements were quick and fluid, making for seamless navigation — something that players have often praised for their shared experiences.

Although the gameplay is simple, the increasingly challenging and diverse routines kept me engaged. Objectives do repeat between stages in the game, and playing through the story can feel like doing the same thing on a loop, but unlike some games, the high of completing a difficult routine generally outweighed the sense of repetition. Anyone hoping to indulge in a little step-on-a- mat to relate to an interactive and entertaining banner of aquatic prowess, MDS8 brings it on in a bigger-than-life splash.