My Koi
- July 15, 2020
- Sakana Studios
- 5h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"My Koi" is a calming and engaging fish pond simulator, where players can collect, grow, and name various koi fish. With daily feeding and customization options, players can watch their fish thrive and admire the stunning graphics. Ideal for relaxation and stress-relief, this app has received high praise from users for its enjoyable and soothing gameplay.
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- The game offers beautiful graphics and realistic fish animations, creating a calming and immersive experience.
- It's a relaxing game that serves as a great background activity, perfect for stress relief and mindfulness.
- Players appreciate the customization options for both the koi and the pond environment, allowing for a personal touch.
- The gameplay is very limited, with most interactions revolving around feeding the fish and watching them grow, leading to a lack of engagement over time.
- Many players feel the game has not received updates or new content since its release, making it feel abandoned.
- Some users report technical issues, such as poor performance in full-screen mode and bugs that hinder gameplay.
- graphics31 mentions
- 84 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their beauty and realism, with many users highlighting the stunning visuals of the koi fish and customizable ponds. The overall aesthetic is described as calming and atmospheric, complemented by relaxing sounds that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the game's ability to run smoothly on various systems, making it accessible while still delivering high-quality graphics.
“The graphics are beautiful.”
“Graphics look amazing, the fish are beautiful and I like how the weather changes.”
“Can't really speak towards the graphics in terms of what can and can't run it. For my computer, this game is a super easy run on fantastic with HD, but it's well over the recommended specs. I can see it being a bit heavy for older PCs.”
“Since I'm using my PC, I don't have to worry about graphics or power usage at all.”
“The graphics are really well made, design options for the ponds (you get 3 right from the start) are neat and the fish look and feel like actual fish.”
- music17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, effectively complementing the ambient nature sounds like rain and wildlife. Players appreciate the option to customize their audio experience by turning off the background music while still enjoying the tranquil environmental sounds. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the calming atmosphere, making it ideal for relaxation and enjoyment.
“Includes relaxing music and nature sounds (rain, lightning).”
“The gentle sounds and music, the placid drifting of the fish, and the environmental details do come together to make a very enjoyable experience.”
“Some music floats in and out.”
“The music is very zen but you can turn it off if you prefer to just listen to the nature sounds.”
“There are various options for customizing the look of your ponds - different plants, rocks or leaves at the bottom, water color, time of day, etc. Background music and ambient sounds are handled separately, so you can completely turn one or both off if you want (I turned off the music but love the ambient sounds).”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and lacks complexity, focusing primarily on feeding fish and ensuring their happiness. Players can enjoy koi customization and unlock new fish types as they progress, but overall, the mechanics are simple and may feel limited to some.
“There are no complicated mechanics for maintaining water quality or fish health; all you need to do is feed them.”
“What I didn't expect, however, was an engrossing title with plenty of koi customization on top of their simple growth mechanics.”
“It's expensive considering it offers zero gameplay.”
“All in all, the gameplay is pretty simple.”
“Not much to the gameplay; you get new fish when you unlock more slots, you can choose between a ton of different koi, and as you meet challenges (mostly just your fish growing up), you also unlock new types.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, featuring beautiful graphics and soothing sounds that enhance the experience of being in nature. Players appreciate the peaceful, minimalist interactions that create a calming environment, making it an ideal choice for those seeking tranquility.
“If you want atmospheric, peaceful, minimalist interaction, with fantastic graphics, sound, and background track, this is the game for you.”
“Enjoy the calming atmosphere and beauty of your own private koi pond whilst listening to the relaxing sounds of nature. The sounds in the game are really relaxing and calming.”
“Nice relaxing game with good atmosphere, love the feeling of being around nature especially because it's the middle of winter.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences occasional glitches and bugs, which can disrupt gameplay; however, players find it relaxing and enjoyable when it functions properly. Overall, stability is a mixed bag, with moments of frustration balanced by moments of tranquility.
“There are a few glitches.”
“Buggy but relaxing when it works... don't know what more can be said. If you don't have a koi pond, now you do... when it works.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be heartwarming and therapeutic, particularly for those dealing with loss or anxiety. The ability to form a deep attachment to virtual fish provides a comforting escape, enhancing the overall experience when graphical settings are optimized.
“Recently lost my koi, and also have anxiety. It's very wholesome and heartwarming to have my fish again, but in a virtual relaxing world.”
“If you're down to form an irrational emotional attachment to digital fish, crank those graphical settings up and enjoy.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of "my koi" is largely free of in-app purchases and advertising, which is appreciated by players. However, some features, such as speeding up fish growth, are locked behind in-app purchases, indicating a partial reliance on monetization for enhanced gameplay.
“The in-app purchases enhance certain game features and provide access to special items and events, although they don't allow for speeding up the growth of fish like in other common games.”
“I appreciate that the monetization model offers optional purchases without making the game feel pay-to-win.”
“The game strikes a good balance with its monetization, allowing players to enjoy the experience without feeling pressured to spend money.”
“But in-app purchases are also limiting some game features or special items or events, like we cannot speed up the growth of fish like in other common games.”
“The game tries to avoid the annoying parts of common games, but the lack of in-app purchases means we miss out on certain enhancements.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be poorly optimized, leading to potential performance issues even on systems that exceed the recommended specifications. Users are advised to be cautious about possible lag and other technical problems.
“The game runs smoothly on my high-end PC, showcasing excellent optimization.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible even on lower-end systems.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience without any noticeable lag.”
“This is ridiculously unoptimized.”
“Just be aware you may have performance issues, even if your PC is well above requirements.”
