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Zen Koi 2

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89%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
monetization, grinding
89% User Score Based on 9,507 reviews

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Zen Koi 2 is a single player casual simulation game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by LandShark Games and was released on November 1, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Zen Koi 2 is a simulation game that follows the serene journey of a Koi as it evolves into a dragon. With its beautiful graphics, soothing soundtrack, and intriguing plot, it provides a delightful gaming experience. However, the game has its drawbacks, including excessive grinding, numerous ads, and occasional bugs that can hinder gameplay. Despite these issues, Zen Koi 2 remains a calming escape that avid gamers can enjoy.

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 9,507 reviews
graphics291 positive mentions
monetization189 negative mentions

  • graphics
    407 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beauty and calming aesthetic, with many users praising the vibrant colors, smooth animations, and overall artistic design. Players find the visuals to be a significant improvement over previous iterations, contributing to a relaxing gameplay experience that enhances the game's meditative qualities. Overall, the graphics are described as stunning, immersive, and a key factor in the game's appeal.

    • “The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is very relaxed.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, peaceful and relaxing to play.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous, the gameplay is smooth... it's perfect for letting my mind unwind.”
    • “The real reason I uninstalled though was the graphics.”
    • “Graphics are a bit bland.”
    • “Was a bit disappointed that it's the exact same game as the first, you just added an extra very brief phase where the graphics are a dragon and you go to a couple stars.”
  • music
    271 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience of gameplay. Many players appreciate the beautiful soundtrack and harmonious sound effects, although some express a desire for more variety to prevent repetitiveness. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's tranquil atmosphere, making it a favorite for stress relief and relaxation.

    • “The music is very soothing and all the sound effects are musical tones which harmonise and blend in.”
    • “The graphics and music are so relaxing, and the little prey animals are quite creative in the ways they're designed and move.”
    • “The music is calming and the fish are so beautiful!”
    • “Just disappointed that some really pretty koi cost money and there's no other way to get them, and that the music gets a bit annoying; maybe add different tunes.”
    • “Always the same path to ascend your fish, same prey, same music, same pond.”
    • “It's relaxing except I really would like to hear other relaxing zen music... after a while of listening to the same background music drives me nuts.”
  • monetization
    225 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game is generally viewed as fair, with many players appreciating the option to watch ads for in-game currency without forced interruptions. However, recent updates have introduced more intrusive and unskippable ads, leading to frustration among users who previously enjoyed a more relaxed experience. While players can pay a small fee to remove ads entirely, the balance between optional ads and gameplay enjoyment has become a point of contention.

    • “No ads unless you want free pearls.”
    • “It's beautiful, it's relaxing and fun, and there are no ads!”
    • “I love this game no ads just peace and quiet”
    • “Every new version makes the ads more frequent and more intrusive.”
    • “Unskippable, full-page popup ads implemented in the last week or so have killed the immersive enjoyment this game used to bring me.”
    • “I used to love this game, but I stopped playing because the ads just became waaaaaaay too much.”
  • gameplay
    123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as relaxing, soothing, and visually appealing, with smooth animations and calming music that enhance the experience. However, many users find it repetitive and tedious over time, particularly due to the grind required to progress and the occasional intrusive ads. While some appreciate the complexity of the mechanics and the ability to set personal goals, others feel that the gameplay lacks variety and can become boring after extended play.

    • “Fun gameplay loop, you never really get bored of it.”
    • “Marvelous, tranquil gameplay!”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous, the gameplay is smooth... it's perfect for letting my mind unwind.”
    • “But the gameplay is incredibly repetitive.”
    • “The gameplay gets a bit dull after a while as it is the same for every fish you get, but I just like to gain and collect new fish.”
    • “However, the gameplay gets tedious, repetitive, and boring after a while.”
  • story
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is generally perceived as lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative and additional quests. While some appreciate the calming graphics and the concept of evolving fish into dragons, others find the repetitive missions and minimal storyline to be tedious. Overall, players are calling for a more structured story mode and clearer objectives to enhance their gaming experience.

    • “This is one of my favorite games, I love the graphics and the storyline.”
    • “Beautiful and mesmerizing game that tells an incredible story.”
    • “Inspired by the story of the dragon gate which turns koi into majestic creatures.”
    • “Sorry, it's just too easy. In 1 hour, I got three dragons. There's not really a story; just eat things and evolve them into dragons. It needs more storyline.”
    • “Just the same story replayed again and again.”
    • “No rules, no plot, no storyline, and absolutely no depth.”
  • grinding
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that while the game offers enjoyable and relaxing gameplay, it suffers from significant grinding issues that many players find tedious and repetitive. Although some improvements have been made in the sequel, such as simplified mechanics and better graphics, the overall experience remains heavily grind-focused, leading to frustration over resource management and the slow progression towards goals. Players express a desire for more inventory space and less reliance on grinding to enhance enjoyment.

    • “Very quickly it gets more tedious than zen.”
    • “It's fun gameplay, but with how little space you start to store koi, grinding out fish is time-consuming and tedious.”
    • “You still have to raise each fish through tedious prey collecting to get each and every one to their dragon form.”
  • stability
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and lack of glitches, while others report frustrating issues such as graphical glitches, loading problems, and game freezes. Overall, while many users find the game enjoyable and stable, a significant number have experienced bugs that detract from their experience.

    • “No glitches, and everything runs just fine!”
    • “It is very good on the graphics; so smooth, no glitches, and not even one critical message!”
    • “Love this game; no glitches, smooth scrolling, very nicely done.”
    • “Eating the same type of fish over and over again, breading the same style/color fish over and over, and the annoying glitches have made it hard to enjoy.”
    • “I really wanted to play this game but I have been trying to make it load for nth time :( I have tried those I read here and troubleshooting online but it really won't work for me.”
    • “I would love to give this game five stars but the game is too buggy to be truly enjoyable.”
  • atmosphere
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely praised for its relaxing and peaceful atmosphere, enhanced by beautiful music that contributes to a sense of tranquility. Many users appreciate how it maintains the serene ambiance of its predecessor while elevating the overall experience.

    • “Truly lives up to its relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “I don't normally have the music playing in games, but this game has beautiful music and it adds to the atmosphere of peace.”
    • “I had the original Zen Koi, and I think this one goes above and beyond, yet keeps the same atmosphere as before!”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, describing it as "super funny" and enjoyable, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. The comedic elements, particularly the "green eye things," contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere that makes the game easy and fun to play.

    • “The green eye things are funny.”
    • “Super funny and fun.”
    • “It's so funny to play, and it's really easy to play.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game emotionally soothing and beneficial for managing stress and anger, highlighting its wholesome nature suitable for all ages. However, the waiting aspect can also evoke feelings of impatience and anticipation, impacting the emotional experience of players.

    • “I recommend that you should play; it helps a lot. If I am angry or in an emotional crisis, I play this to help soothe myself and relieve the stress on my mind.”
    • “It's such a wholesome game that's fun for all ages.”
    • “It may affect their lives emotionally to have to sit and wait who knows how long to get a turn at the pond and potential dragonhood.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the limited replayability due to constraints on expanding egg capacity and the difficulty in acquiring enough purls. They suggest that enhancing the playability of dragons during missions could improve the overall experience.

    • “Finally, the dragons are playable! :D”
    • “It is too hard to get pearls to have more playable koi when your egg list is always full with no more room because there are so few pearls that you can get, and you also don't have enough pearls to expand how many eggs you can hold at once.”
    • “If you could make the dragon more playable during missions that would improve replayability.”
    • “Finally, the dragons are playable.”
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Zen Koi 2 is a casual simulation game with fantasy theme.

Zen Koi 2 is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Zen Koi 2 was released on November 1, 2017.

Zen Koi 2 was developed by LandShark Games.

Zen Koi 2 has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Zen Koi 2 is a single player game.

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