Rapid Review: Koi Pond for iPhone.

Posted on August 18th, 2008. Written by Arron.

While browsing the store this evening, I came across a unique application. Koi Pond [App Store].

Basically, Koi Pond by The Blimp Pilots, is a CGR (Computer Generated Realisation) of … well a Koi pond (Koi are fish for anyone wondering …). So what does the application do? – Quite a lot for £0.59.

Basics
When you launch the application you are faced with a very inviting pond. Dependent on the pond’s settings, the pond, at first, may be very dull, have no fish or contain no lily pads. Run your finger through the water, and you’ll be subject to a dynamic water simulation – it rocks. When I say it rocks, you know the visual feedback you get of running your hand under your tap? – It’s that kinda ‘rocks’ – it’s superb …

Further Settings
Behind the visual’s of Koi pond lie some user configurable settings. These settings include the ability to choose the tint of the water, how many fish are in the pond at one time, and how many lily pads you wish to be available in the pond. Also, the bottom row within settings is a 4-layer audio track, which you can mix-up to provide the perfect relaxing background track to your pond.

Overall
From the graphical representation of water, to the life-like motion of the Koi, Koi pond for iPhone is that of a masterpiece. Relaxing, realistic and cheap – Fantastic value for money. After saying this, it goes without saying, if you don’t like fish or will get bored of playing with virtual water, don’t buy this – for everyone else, go get it!

App Store: Koi Pond

R-Fly

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