My Koi

About

"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 314 reviews

graphics29 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and realistic animations, making it visually appealing and calming.
It's a relaxing experience that allows players to customize their koi and ponds, providing a soothing background ambiance.
The game is perfect for casual play, as it doesn't require constant attention and can be enjoyed as a stress-relief tool.

The gameplay is very limited, with most interactions revolving around feeding the fish and watching them grow, leading to a lack of engaging content.
There are bugs and performance issues, particularly in full-screen mode, which can detract from the overall experience.
Many players feel that the game lacks depth and variety, with requests for more features like breeding, additional fish species, and pond decorations.

graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
81%
11%
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and realism, with many users highlighting the impressive rendering of koi fish and customizable ponds. The visuals are described as calming and aesthetically pleasing, contributing to a relaxing gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics enhance the game's immersive quality, making it a visual treat for players.
- “Beautifully rendered graphics make this simulator a visual treat for the eye.”
- “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.”
- “Excellently realistic graphics and fish movement/behaviour.”
- “The graphics are really well made, design options for the ponds are neat and the fish look and feel like actual fish.”
- “Cant 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.”
- “[h2]Graphics and the immersion[/h2]”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
56%
17%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, featuring gentle melodies and ambient nature sounds like rain and wildlife, which enhance the overall tranquil experience. Players appreciate the option to customize audio settings, allowing them to focus on either the soothing music or the natural soundscapes. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's serene atmosphere, making it ideal for relaxation.
- “Calming and relaxing music and sound.”
- “Great music and sounds to relax to.”
- “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.”
- “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).”
- “The music is very zen but you can turn it off if you prefer to just listen to the nature sounds.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, focusing primarily on feeding fish and ensuring their happiness, with minimal mechanics for water quality or health management. Players can enjoy beautiful animations and a variety of koi customization options, but overall, the gameplay is light and may feel lacking for those seeking more complexity. Unlocking new fish and customization features as they progress adds a layer of engagement, despite the straightforward nature of the core mechanics.
- “Very light gameplay, beautiful mesmerizing fish animations.”
- “What I didn't expect, however, was an engrossing title with plenty of koi customization on top of their simple growth mechanics.”
- “The core game mechanic is basically making the fish happy and simply letting them be.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, featuring beautiful graphics and soothing sounds that evoke a sense of tranquility in a natural setting. Players appreciate the peaceful, minimalist interactions that enhance the overall experience, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a calming escape.
- “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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some find it enjoyable and relaxing when functioning properly, the overall experience is marred by these technical issues.
- “Too buggy.”
- “There are a few glitches.”
- “Buggy but relaxing when it works... I don't know what more can be said; if you don't have a koi pond, now you do... when it works.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
- “But if you're down to form an irrational emotional attachment to digital fish, crank those graphical settings up and enjoy.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of "my koi" is largely free of in-app purchases and advertising, which is appreciated by users. However, some features and special items are locked behind in-app purchases, limiting certain gameplay aspects like speeding up fish growth.
- “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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to be poorly optimized, leading to performance issues even on systems that exceed the recommended specifications. Users are advised to be cautious about potential 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 in this game allows for a seamless experience, with minimal lag and quick load times.”
- “This is ridiculously unoptimized.”
- “Just be aware you may have performance issues, even if your PC is well above requirements.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect is described as personal and reflective, suggesting a narrative that may be introspective or emotionally resonant, though specific details about the plot or themes are not provided.