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Odell Down Under is an educational computer game released in 1994 for the MS-DOS platform. Developed and published by MECC, it presents a side-view simulation of life within a coral reef, incorporating puzzle elements into its design. The player assumes the role of a fish navigating this ecosystem.

Players control a fish using the mouse pointer to guide its movement through the reef environment. The primary objective is survival, which involves learning the relationships between different species. Gameplay consists of clicking on smaller fish to consume them for points while avoiding larger predators by maneuvering behind coral formations or into caves. Progression is structured around several modes where accumulated points can be exchanged to evolve the player's fish into a larger species or one with different abilities.

A central system allows players to spend points on creating a custom fish, with a wider selection of beneficial traits becoming available as the point total increases. The game focuses on the mechanics of the food chain, requiring strategic movement and timing to successfully hunt and evade other creatures in the reef.