- Puzzle, Adventure, Indie, Action
KOI is an award-winning exploration adventure game that details the story of a small koi on a grand adventure.
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Earnest, contemporary, grave and warm.
- earnestironic
- contemporarynostalgic
- gravecomic
- warmbleak
- contemplativerelentless
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TwinfiniteChaz MillerMay 20164/5With 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.
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Digitally DownloadedMatt SainsburyApr 20164/5 starsI think it’s an absolute tragedy that Koi is all-but guaranteed to be lost among everything else that’s available on the PlayStation 4. 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.
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GamingTrendPatrick RostMay 201675/100Koi is peaceful, smart, and minimal, showing the cleansing journey of a special koi fish working against the odds and the forces of filth and darkness. Simple, but short, Koi is a refreshingly fun casual game that feels like a true video game without losing any of the casual qualities that make up the genre. If you’re an angry gamer, human, or just someone needing a break, Koi is worth a try.
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DestructoidKyle MacGregorApr 20163/10I have no doubt that we will one day enjoy marvelous console games out of China. But this, sadly, isn't one of them, and it's lamentable to see this exchange begin on such an inauspicious note.
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TechRaptorSamuel GuglielmoApr 20163/10Koi is lovely to look at and listen to. It's also only an hour long, has pointless stealth mechanics, no consistency in puzzles, a nonsensical plot, and generally just feels like a totally empty game.
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About the game
- Platforms
- PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Dotoyou Games
- Publisher
- Oasis Games, Dotoyou Games
- Released
- April 19, 2016
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Time to beat
- 1 h main story
IGDB rating 6.0/10 from 8 ratings.
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