Fruit Arranger
- January 23, 2017
- Mihai Morosanu
Get on SteamFruit Arranger is a lighthearted puzzle game where you arrange fruit on a 9x9 table, aiming to create rows or columns of three matching fruits to transform the last fruit placed. The game features over 100 achievements and trading cards pending approval, providing hours of engaging and satisfying gameplay. The goal is to place as many fruits as possible without getting stuck, challenging your problem-solving and strategic skills.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fruit Arranger offers a simple and straightforward match-3 experience, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- The game is minimalistic and can be played while multitasking, such as watching videos, making it a good choice for mindless clicking.
- It features a large number of easy achievements, appealing to achievement hunters looking for quick completion.
- The game suffers from poor graphics and a lack of content, making it feel like a low-effort mobile port rather than a polished PC game.
- Many players report technical issues, including a frustrating interface and gameplay mechanics that can lead to headaches.
- The overall experience is criticized for being repetitive and uninspired, with no real incentive to keep playing beyond the achievements.
- graphics8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being simplistic and reminiscent of low-effort flash or mobile games, lacking resolution options and meaningful tweaks. While some acknowledge that the visuals do not completely ruin the experience, many reviewers express disappointment, especially given the expectations for a PC game. Overall, the graphics are deemed subpar, with comparisons made to much older and free games like Minesweeper.
“It's top-notch graphics and moving OST perfectly accent this game's complex plot.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and thought-provoking, encouraging players to reflect on deeper themes through its mechanics rather than traditional storytelling methods. While the core gameplay is addictive and features interesting mechanics, it suffers from programming flaws that allow for easy exploitation, undermining the challenge and overall experience. Despite being a reskin of existing games, the gameplay remains enjoyable for many players.
“Rather than outright smacking this thought-provoking message on your screen through silly, dated methods like cutscenes or dialogue, this game strips those away, leaving you alone with gameplay elements that force you to marinate on these uncomfortable topics.”
“The message of this game is in the eye of the beholder, and even if it's lost on the player, the stellar, simplistic, and addictive gameplay is sure to make anyone a superfan.”
“Fruit arranger is an absolute masterpiece, with challenging mechanics that keep it constantly interesting.”
“However, this mechanic is extremely cheapened thanks to poor programming, where there is an extremely easy bug to exploit and makes 100% completion a very easy and laughable pursuit.”
“While this is just a reskin of other games of this type, the mechanics aren't in itself bad.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing while others criticize it for being repetitive and looped. While the soundtrack may complement the game's visuals and plot for some, the ticking sound effect adds unnecessary tension, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the music is seen as a weak point, contributing to a lack of content and enjoyment in the gameplay.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“It's top-notch graphics and moving OST perfectly accent this game's complex plot.”
“To add to the frustration, this match-3 game has a ticking soundtrack like you're trying to defuse a bomb or something.”
“The issues are the music being just a loop, the game being in a permanent smartphone portrait mode layout, and of course...the complete lack of content outside of the main match-3 puzzle mode.”
“The repetitive music, the lack of content, and ultimately the headache-inducing flashes are all reasons to avoid this right now.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing the importance of perseverance. However, some users feel that the narrative lacks a central storyline, which detracts from its overall impact.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“I have noticed there is a slight missed opportunity due to the lack of a main storyline.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, lacking genuine value for PC gamers, and is compared unfavorably to misleading advertisements often found on adult sites.
“This obviously has no real merit or value as a genuine game for PC gamers; it's just another cash grab.”
“The monetization is so aggressive that it feels like the game is designed solely to extract money from players rather than provide a fun experience.”
“It's frustrating to see a game that could be great but is bogged down by constant prompts to spend more money.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game offers significantly less content compared to similar titles like 2048, resulting in lower replayability. Players feel that the limited variety diminishes the incentive to revisit the game.
“This game has way less content (and by extension, less replayability) than a similar game called 2048, and that game is free!”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game after finishing it once.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in, as the side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
