Koi

Apr 19, 2016

With its soothing overall look and feel, Koi isn’t likely to appeal to those who prefer their games gritty, dark, or driven by intense stories. For fans of a more casual sort or those who just want a break, though, it fills its niche very well. The exploration aspect means there’s plenty of time to waste searching the pond for secrets, and the relatively stress-free play offers a respite from more demanding games.

Apr 19, 2016

It’s a smart, genuine little game, with soul and a story to tell, and wraps it within one of the best examples we’ve seen to date of serenity as a play concept.

May 3, 2016

If you’re an angry gamer, human, or just someone needing a break, Koi is worth a try.

Apr 19, 2016

Koi is cute, it’s simple, but worth a swim if you’re in the mood for a low-rent Journey. * The product in this article was sent to us by the developer/company. Randy gravitates toward anything open world, open ended, and open to interpretation.

Apr 18, 2016

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May 9, 2016

Overall Koi is an okay game with some nice ideas and pleasant visuals. The game is on the short side and the gameplay doesn’t really offer enough to keep you absorbed and there isn’t any real sense of urgency or challenge. The game may have been better if the ideas had been pushed further, maybe with some sort of story or gameplay variation that felt more impactful or interesting. REVIEW CODE: A complimentary Sony Playstation 4 code was provided to Brash Games for this review.

Apr 19, 2016

My issue with the game is that the journey, beautiful as it can be, winds up coming off as philosophically pat. Flower had that fantastic final urban stage where players converged on a Yggdrasil-ian construct.

Apr 20, 2016

Koi is a beautiful, soft and serene game that doesn't quite manage to fulfil the ideas and message it is clearly trying to convey.

Apr 24, 2016

Koi’s simplistic approach is ultimately its downfall. The game offers little to no challenge, is fairly shallow and is way too short even by today’s standards. It feels like so much more could have been done with this game.

Jul 25, 2016

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