Fruit Drop Merge

About

"Fruit Drop Merge" is a satisfying and pleasant puzzle game where players merge identical fruits to level up and gain more experience. The objective is to drop and merge fruits of the same kind to create higher-level fruits, clear the board, and achieve high scores. With its simple mechanics and calming ambiance, this game offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience for players of all ages.

Genres & Tags

Puzzle

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,774 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

monetization1.1k negative mentions

The game is fun, cute, and relaxing, making it enjoyable for long periods.
The graphics and animations are adorable, and the sound effects add to the charm.
It provides a satisfying gameplay experience, especially when merging fruits.

The game is plagued by an excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay frequently.
Ads often cover significant portions of the screen, making it difficult to play effectively.
Many users report that the game requires an internet connection, which limits its accessibility.

monetization
1,114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the excessive and intrusive nature of the ads. Players report being bombarded with ads every few seconds, often interrupting gameplay and leading to accidental clicks that redirect them to external websites. Despite some users expressing a willingness to tolerate ads in free games, the frequency and placement of these ads have made the game nearly unplayable for many, with some even stating that they paid for an ad-free experience only to continue encountering ads.
- “Amazing game practically no ads so fun and addictive I could play forever it also has pleasant background music 10 out of 10”
- “It's amazing there are no ads I really enjoy playing it”
- “This game is so much fun, there are no ads to interrupt you. The only time there are ads is when you want to do any of the three things in the corner. Definitely download this game!”
- “You spend more time exiting ads than playing.”
- “The game itself is actually really fun and entertaining... but the ads are absolutely ridiculous!!!”
- “This game is so riddled with ads it's not even funny.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
81%
11%
The gameplay experience is significantly hindered by an overwhelming number of intrusive ads, with users reporting that ads often cover the screen and interrupt gameplay every 20 seconds, leading to frustration and a diminished overall experience. While some players appreciate the game's mechanics, the excessive ad presence—described as 90% ads to 10% gameplay—has led many to recommend seeking alternatives.
- “However, the bounce mechanics make the game a lot more simple.”
- “Amazing game and it calms me when I'm overwhelmed but... it's way too many ads, especially the ones that are right on top of the gameplay.”
- “Ads pop up and interrupt gameplay.”
- “Every 10 seconds ads pop up on the bottom of the screen during gameplay, making it so you accidentally click them.”
- “Fun game ruined by intrusive ads that pop up in your face mid gameplay.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
48%
14%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and aesthetic design, featuring charming art styles and appealing character animations. While some users experienced issues with screen sizing and intrusive ads, the overall visual presentation is considered engaging and enjoyable, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. Many reviewers highlight the graphics as a standout feature, making the game visually appealing and fun to play.
- “Simple and efficient, graphics are cute and the physics work smoothly.”
- “A calming strategic cross between Tetris & 2048 with cute graphics & matching sound effects.”
- “Very fun, love the cartoon aesthetic and the cute fruit faces.”
- “At first, the graphics were too big for my screen.”
- “Then, when I finally loaded the right program, the graphics were much smaller than I would like.”
- “Doesn't seem to be a game, just a graphic of a little guy dancing... eventually loaded, ads are so intrusive I couldn't even figure out if I liked it enough to buy it.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users finding it cute and funny, particularly due to the amusing sounds made by the fruit during gameplay. While the game is enjoyable for younger audiences, frequent ads detract from the experience, leading to mixed feelings about the overall enjoyment. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that adds to the game's charm, especially for kids.
- “This game had me slapping my knee so hard laughing at the funny noises the fruit make after chain reactions 🤣 lol you gotta get this game its cute fun and funny 👊”
- “Very funny and cute 🥰 and 😊 whoever made this they should get a raise”
- “It's so funny because of the sound that you drop the fruit”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with many users reporting issues such as freezing during gameplay, particularly when ads appear, and various glitches that hinder progress. While some players enjoy the game without problems, the overall consensus indicates that excessive ads and bugs significantly detract from the experience.
- “The game just freezes whenever there is an ad coming.”
- “Constantly freezes, and there are so many ads.”
- “Every time I'm almost to the second watermelon, the game always freezes. I tried playing it multiple times, but it's the same, plus the ads are annoying.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
15%
15%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its pleasant and cute background tunes that enhance the overall experience. While some users feel the music could be improved, the majority find it enjoyable and stress-relieving, contributing to the game's addictive nature. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, adding to the game's charm.
- “Amazing game, practically no ads, so fun and addictive! I could play forever; it also has pleasant background music. 10 out of 10.”
- “This game's music is super cute, and this game is super cute.”
- “I loved the music; it was fun!”
- “It's a nice game that you can play, and it kind of brings out stress with music and everything.”
- “It's cool summer, breakable heaven, but ooooh, it's cruel summer - Taylor Swift song, lol.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of enjoyment and frustration with the game, highlighting its fun gameplay but also the emotional toll of intrusive ads and merging issues. While the game is engaging enough to play for hours, the frequent failures to merge touching fruits lead to feelings of anger and disappointment. Overall, the emotional experience is characterized by a love-hate relationship with the game's mechanics and interruptions.
- “This is a very fun game, but I feel like most of the time when I'm playing, two fruits are literally touching but they don't merge, and it always makes me so mad. However, the game is so fun, and I could play for hours. By the way, if you get two watermelons and they merge, they disappear.”
- “It did make me mad, and I also got two pineapples that were touching, but the game didn't even count it.”
- “Cute game, but ads are annoying, and the whole game is broken as most of the time even if the fruits are touching, they don't merge.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported issues with the game's tutorial, which forces players to engage with the quest tab and build mechanics, but encounters unresponsive buttons and a grayed-out screen, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction with the story progression.
- “Whenever I open it, a tutorial starts, forcing you to open the quest tab and try to build something, but the highlighted button doesn't react to being pressed and the rest of the screen is grayed out.”
- “I will write another story about you all if you don't fix your game!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users note that poor internet connectivity can enhance the game's replayability by reducing the number of ads, making it more enjoyable to play.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game, viewing it as a cash grab that prioritizes profit over user experience, likening it to an "ad farming simulator." This has led to frustration among users who feel that the grind is excessive and unfulfilling.
- “The developers seem to prioritize profit over player experience, turning the game into an ad farming simulator.”
- “Grinding feels more like a chore than an engaging gameplay mechanic, making it hard to stay motivated.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game, leaving players feeling frustrated.”