Banana & Cucumber

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Banana & Cucumber is a single player action game. It was developed by slh99 and was released on June 12, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Banana & Cucumber is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana & Cucumber! In Banana & Cucumber you click the Banana & Cucumber to gain even more Banana & Cucumber!

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Single-Player

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 396 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game is free and offers easy achievements for completionists.
Some players find it amusing and enjoy the mindless clicking as a casual distraction.
The quirky concept of combining bananas and cucumbers adds a humorous twist to the gameplay.

The game lacks meaningful gameplay and depth, primarily serving as a vehicle for trading low-value items.
Many players report that item drops are infrequent or nonexistent, making the game feel like a scam.
The user interface and mechanics are criticized for being low-effort and reminiscent of exploitative mobile games.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
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The gameplay of "Banana & Cucumber" is primarily a simplistic clicker experience focused on farming tradeable drops, lacking depth and meaningful progression. While some players find the mechanics engaging and fun, the repetitive nature and minimal challenge can lead to monotony over extended play sessions. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted twist with its quirky elements, but it remains fundamentally shallow.
- “The combination of bananas and cucumbers as key elements in gameplay adds a playful and unexpected twist to the experience.”
- “Fun mechanics: the game features simple but engaging mechanics that make it easy to pick up, yet it becomes increasingly challenging in a rewarding way.”
- “After 15 minutes of gameplay, I can honestly say that this is the most in-depth cucumber simulator on Steam by far!”
- “Banana & cucumber is a shallow clicker that exists to farm tradeable drops, not to deliver meaningful gameplay.”
- “Gameplay itself is minimal; you click, wait for drops, and rinse with no real progression, challenge, or depth.”
- “A ripoff of a pointless game without gameplay, what do you expect?”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The reviews present a mixed perspective on the game's story, with some praising it as a fascinating and deep narrative, while others criticize it for lacking substance or coherence, likening it unfavorably to other narratives. Overall, the reception of the story is polarized, with strong opinions on both sides.
- “Now, I spend my days strategizing with cucumber generals and dodging flying pickles in a quest to uncover the secrets of the cosmic cucumber conspiracy.”
- “The ties that bind, this story is deep.”
- “• fascinating story”
- “What story?”
- “No story.”
- “Twilight was a better love story than this.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The graphics have been widely criticized as outdated and simplistic, resembling low-quality visuals reminiscent of early computer graphics. Users describe them as unappealing and lacking innovation, with some even likening them to "MS Paint on crack." Despite these shortcomings, the gameplay seems to keep players engaged.
- “Graphics look like MS Paint on crack.”
- “Since launch, it’s unchanged junk—same click mechanics, same pointless visuals—yet I’m still hitting that damn banana every day.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as lighthearted and comedic, contributing to a fun atmosphere with creative puzzles. However, some players found it lacking in depth, with only a few standout moments, leading to feelings of boredom and repetitiveness. Overall, while some enjoyed the humor, others felt it fell short of expectations.
- “Humor: there’s a lighthearted, comedic tone throughout the game that keeps things fun and doesn’t take itself too seriously.”
- “The game excels at offering fun and creative puzzles with a humorous tone, though it may feel repetitive at times.”
- “My friend recommended me this game and I think it is funny.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment and persistence. Many suggest that it can feel excessive, with some humorously noting that it might require a "second life" to manage the grind effectively. Overall, while some acknowledge it can be manageable, the consensus leans towards it being a notably grindy experience.
- “It's a little grindy, but the rewards make it worth it.”
- “Sometimes it feels a bit grindy, yet the progression keeps me engaged.”
- “While it can be a bit grindy at times, the sense of achievement is satisfying.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, and a will to live for grinding.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported significant optimization issues, with one noting that CPU usage spiked to 80% upon installing the game, suggesting the presence of a resource-intensive process, possibly a crypto miner. This raises concerns about the game's efficiency and overall impact on system performance, even when not actively running.
- “Installed the game and CPU usage instantly shot up to 80%. As soon as I uninstalled it, CPU usage fell back down to 5%. There is definitely a crypto miner in this; there is no reason why a picture of a cucumber should be this resource-intensive and impact performance when the game isn't running.”
- “The optimization is terrible; the game lags even on high-end hardware. It's frustrating to see such poor performance when the graphics aren't even that demanding.”
- “I can't believe how poorly optimized this game is. It crashes frequently and uses an absurd amount of resources for what it offers.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for relying heavily on microtransactions, with users alleging that it promotes scams and cash grabs, particularly through the use of fake reviews from suspicious accounts.
- “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time, very shortly after this launched on Steam, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
- “Scam through microtransactions in the shop...”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability due to its numerous levels and hidden secrets, encouraging players to revisit and explore further.
- “Replayability: with plenty of levels and hidden secrets to uncover, there’s solid replay value.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, though it may not stand out as particularly memorable or impactful.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by users expressing a deep affection for its unique elements, suggesting that it evokes strong feelings and personal connections.