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- Price: Free to try (Nag screen); $19.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: April 22, 2008
- Total Downloads: 46,117
- Downloads last week: 55
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 14 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET staff on May 01, 2009
The Koi Fish 3D Screensaver is a highly customizable way to add bit of Asian flair to your computer. Some of its options, however, seem a bit esoteric and contrary to the relaxing simplicity the screensaver tries to inspire.
The graphics are lovely, with not-quite-photo-realistic renderings of koi swimming in shallow water. The scene is framed with leaves, as though users are peering down through trees into a tranquil stream. The water surface ripples and occasionally a dragonfly buzzes past. However, the trial version plays only briefly before being interrupted by a large text box encouraging users to buy the program; this nag screen remains until the screensaver is purchased.
The configuration menu is easily accessed and intuitive. Users can enjoy the gentle Japanese-inspired music that comes with the screensaver or easily select songs of their own. Or turn off the music entirely to listen to the splashing water and birdsong, sounds that are also easily disabled. The volume of both the music and sounds can be adjusted independently.
Somewhat less helpfully, users are offered the options of "high water quality," "shadows," and "caustic" video settings that result in nearly imperceptible changes in the graphics. Likewise, the "gamma control" setting allows users to adjust the brightness of the screensaver, but it seems to be at its best when left at the default setting.
As long as you're not the type to obsessively fiddle with pointless settings, the Koi Fish 3D Screensaver makes an attractive and relaxing addition to any computer.
Publisher's description
From 3Planesoft :It is well known that watching fish can ease tension and help us fight stress. But what if there's no place for an aquarium on your desk? The serenity and quietness of underwater world is perfectly captured in Koi Fish 3D, a screensaver showing an ornamental pond with Japanese fish. Crystal-clear water looking unbelievably real, lots of Koi fish of the most stunning colors, and pleasant sound. Version 1 build 2 includes Vista compatibility.
What's new in this version:
Version 1 build 2 includes Vista compatibility.
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Version: Koi Fish 3D Screensaver 1 build 2
Pros: good
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Version: Koi Fish 3D Screensaver 1 build 2
"Beautiful! Calm waters & realistic swimming fish!"
Pros: I like the flowing different back grounds and fish look So real swimming through the water. Not your tipical screensaver that shows fish swimming though a fish tank. This is a view looking down on a pond of Koi as they swim under water plants & logs.
Cons: None that I can think of.
Summary: Water drips from up above and you can see the riples it creats tin the water as a fish swims past. You have some options & choices. It is wirth the few dollars to get the full version.
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