History VideoGame / NaticaStarSplash

This game was originally released as a [[TemporaryOnlineContent Christmas Eve 2018 event game]], but in 2019, it made a comeback as the last of the five games included in the ''[[CompilationRerelease Fox Eye Limited Game Collection]]''. [[UpdatedRerelease New material]] from there includes a zoom-in camera option, [[ArtEvolution updated artwork]], an English version, and most significantly, the very first time Natica was given a voice. The Japanese and English version of this collection can be purchased at Website/{{DLsite}}.

* BladeOnAStick: As a CallBack to [[VideoGame/NaticaAndSandyUnderwaterRescue her previous game]], Natica poses with a harpoon in the first 2018 artwork. The alternate version of this makes her [[{{Fanservice}} completely naked]], [[HandOrObjectUnderwear but she's quick to cover her nipples with the harpoon]] while sporting an annoyed look on her face.

* HotterAndSexier: Some of Natica’s 2019 artwork in the UpdatedRerelease of this game comes off as this compared to the original 2018 versions. For example, while the 2018 version of the first unlockable artwork has Natica confidently posing underwater with a BladeOnAStick, the 2019 version instead has her hugging the rock behind her. [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything Her rear, along with a serene look on her face, both face the camera]]. This is further emphasized in an unlockable variation of the same artwork, where Natica maintains this same pose, but is now [[{{Stripperific}} completely naked]] while also smiling with a heavy [[TheTease teasing]] LuminescentBlush on her face, making it now seem like she’s inviting the viewer for underwater intercourse. Considering that she’s one of the mascots of the more-mature Fox Eye ABYSS section of the circle, [[{{Invoked}} this trope was likely intentional]].

* DarkSkinnedBlonde: [[WordOfGod Fox refers to Natica]] as a "brown girl", as she has a slightly darker skintone compared to all of Fox Eye's other HairOfGoldHeartOfGold girls ([[AuthorAppeal of which there are many compared to other hair colors]]).

* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: Natica is a young DarkSkinnedBlonde girl with a passion for swimming and diving. As mentioned in the ''VideoGame/NaticaAndSandyUnderwaterRescue'' page, not only is she specifically one of Fox Eye's many blonde heroines ([[AuthorAppeal which outnumber every other hair color in the circle]]), but she also strongly resembles (or is even an {{Expy}} of) Marie from ''VideoGame/{{Holdover}}''. [[https://image.ibb.co/bM8PGy/F12276_E2_782_F_4471_A94_F_31_D8_A93514_B5.jpg Here's a side-by-side comparison of the two]] provided by [[WordOfGod Fox, himself]] (along with Rico of ''Blue Port''. Fox Eye's original blonde heroine).

* GenreShift: This is the second game after ''VideoGame/NaticaAndSandyUnderwaterRescue'' to star Natica as the playable protagonist. While ''Underwater Rescue'' is a TowerDefense game that features the duo together, ''STAR SPLASH'' is an ActionGame with Natica as its only character and [[AbsenteeActor Sandy nowhere in sight]].

* AbsenteeActor: [[VideoGame/NaticaAndSandyUnderwaterRescue Sandy]] is nowhere to be seen in this game. However, a 2021 art commission features her getting dragged along with by Natica to collect the stars, the latter not noticing that her friend is running out of air.

This game was originally released as a [[TemporaryOnlineContent Christmas Eve 2018 event game]], but in 2019, it made a comeback as the last of the five games included in the [[CompilationRerelease Fox Eye Limited Game Collection]]. [[UpdatedRerelease New material]] from there includes a zoom-in camera option, [[ArtEvolution updated artwork]], an English version, and most significantly, the very first time Natica was given a voice.

* AbsenteeActor: [[VideoGame/NaticaAndSandyUnderwaterRescue Sandy]] is nowhere to be seen in this game.

* NoDamageRun: Some of the levels have medal quotas that require you beat them without getting hit by the spiked mines and moving clams. The game in general encourages avoiding damage to get medals, as damage flinches and immobilizes Natica long enough for the player to lose their point combo.

** A [[DownplayedTrope downplayed]]example: the game doesn't register a loss until ''after'' Natica's drowning animation finishes. Most of the time, this is moot since the player loses control of Natica once the animation starts. ''However'', if the player is fortunate enough to have Natica close to the surface when she starts drowning, there's a chance that her head will break the surface; causing her to immediately stop drowning and giving control back to the player.

* AntiFrustrationFeatures: Some of the skills simply make it easier to maneuver Natica during her diving sessions, and help sustain her {{Combos}}, such as instantly charging her Dolphin Kick skill by tapping the Z Key rather than holding it, or maintaining your control of her even when she starts struggling to hold her breath.

* DarkSkinnedBlonde: Although it may not always be noticeable, Natica has a slightly darker skintone compared to all of Fox Eye's other HairOfGoldHeartOfGold girls ([[AuthorAppeal of which there are many compared to other hair colors]]). [[WordOfGod Fox himself]] refers to her as a "brown girl".

* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: Natica is a young blonde girl with a passion for swimming and diving. As mentioned in the ''VideoGame/NaticaAndSandyUnderwaterRescue'' page, not only is she specifically one of Fox Eye's many blonde heroines ([[AuthorAppeal which outnumber every other hair color in the circle]]), but she also strongly resembles (or is even an {{Expy}} of) Marie from ''VideoGame/{{Holdover}}''. [[https://image.ibb.co/bM8PGy/F12276_E2_782_F_4471_A94_F_31_D8_A93514_B5.jpg Here's a side-by-side comparison of the two]] provided by [[WordOfGod Fox, himself]] (along with Rico of ''Blue Port''. Fox Eye's original blonde heroine).

* VideoGameCrueltyPotential: The 2019 version of the game lets you zoom in on Natica as she swims, giving players an excellent view of her struggling and drowning.

* VideoGameCrueltyPotential: the new 2019 version lets you zoom in on Natica as she swims, giving players an excellent view of her struggling and drowning.

* UnderTheSea / DownTheDrain: Many of the levels take place in one of four different underwater areas, such as an ocean's seabed, an industrial waterway, an undersea cave, or [[PoolScene a deep swimming pool]].
* VideoGameCrueltyPotential: May cross with FetishFuel (and, by extension, VideoGamePerversityPotential): the new 2019 version lets you zoom in on Natica as she swims, giving players an excellent view of her struggling and drowning.

This game was originally released as a [[TemporaryOnlineContent Christmas Eve 2018 event game]], but in 2019, it made a comeback as the last game included in the [[CompilationRerelease Fox Eye Limited Game Collection]]. [[UpdatedRerelease New material]] from there includes a zoom-in camera option, [[ArtEvolution updated artwork]], an English version, and most significantly, the very first time Natica was given a voice.

* BladeOnAStick: as a CallBack to [[VideoGame/NaticaAndSandyUnderwaterRescue her previous game]], Natica poses with a harpoon in the first 2018 artwork. The alternate version of this makes her [[{{Fanservice}} completely naked]], [[HandOrObjectUnderwear but she's quick to cover her nipples with the harpoon]].