Fruit Ninja Classic

Fruit Ninja Classic is an arcade game known for its exceptional mechanics, pretty visuals, and humor, but can be buggy and has excessive advertisements. The game challenges players to slice fruit while avoiding bombs, and offers multiple modes, powerups, and special bananas to enhance gameplay. With unique effects for blades and dojos, players can customize their experience and aim for high scores. In-app purchases are optional.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,905 reviews

graphics89 positive mentions

monetization815 negative mentions

monetization
912 mentions
6 % positive mentions
5 % neutral mentions
89 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the presence of ads and in-app purchases in the paid version, which many expected to be ad-free. Players express frustration over the introduction of ads, often disguised as "rewards," in a game they paid for, leading to feelings of being misled and disappointed. Overall, the consensus is that the monetization strategy undermines the value of the paid experience, with many users suggesting they would have preferred to stick with the free version if they had known ads would be included.
- “No subscriptions, no ads.”
- “Pay once, no ads, full complete experience.”
- “Awesome game, now that there is no advertising or spam, however it is addictive.”
- “I paid for this app, why am I getting ads between games?”
- “I paid for this game, and they still are putting ads in the game.”
- “Ads in a paid game, garbage.”
graphics
224 mentions
40 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "great," "fantastic," and "smooth," while others criticize them for being "horrible," "pixelated," and "not optimized" for various devices. Many users express disappointment over the lack of updates to improve graphics, especially in comparison to the iOS version, leading to a consensus that while the game has potential, it requires significant graphical enhancements to meet modern standards.
- “Fantastic game; good graphics, great sounds.”
- “The graphics are great, also neat storyline.”
- “Awesome graphics and color for a slasher.”
- “The graphics are horrible, not HD; the free version is better.”
- “The graphics are terrible!”
- “Graphics are garbage and it lags tons.”
stability
141 mentions
10 % positive mentions
3 % neutral mentions
87 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing, lag, and technical glitches that significantly disrupt gameplay. While some players have experienced smooth performance on certain devices, the overall consensus indicates that the game suffers from persistent issues, particularly after updates, leading to frustration among users.
- “Have played it on the iPhone, Android, computer, and Xbox, and this game runs great across all of them. Very fun, addicting game, especially competitive.”
- “Runs great and haven't had a problem yet.”
- “This is a quality game that has no glitches.”
- “Now it constantly freezes up and force closes.”
- “The game is laggy, buggy, and when I swipe a fruit I can see the blade go over the fruit but it doesn't cut the fruit.”
- “Every time I slice a starfruit, complete a mission, or even get a special banana in arcade mode, the game completely freezes anywhere from a tenth of a second up to three seconds.”
gameplay
88 mentions
47 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with many praising its addictive and nostalgic qualities, smooth controls, and engaging mechanics. However, several users express frustration over issues like excessive speed, glitches, and the introduction of ads and microtransactions that detract from the experience. While some appreciate the new features and graphics, others feel the gameplay has become repetitive and soulless compared to the original.
- “Great gameplay and seriously addicting!”
- “Just like I remember from my childhood, smooth gameplay, easy to pick up, and quick to finish a round in.”
- “Fast-paced, addictive gameplay.”
- “Way too fast - we're talking glitch level fast and abnormal gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is there, but this feels like a soulless version of the original game.”
- “After the new update, gameplay and overall navigation have become extremely glitchy.”
optimization
60 mentions
37 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game on Android devices has received significant criticism, with many users reporting issues such as stuttering, lag, and poor touch responsiveness, even on high-performance devices. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay, the general consensus is that the game requires better optimization for various hardware configurations, particularly for newer and high-resolution screens. Frequent updates have been requested to address these performance issues and enhance the overall experience.
- “Runs smoothly.”
- “Great gameplay but graphics aren't optimized for HD devices like my Galaxy S.”
- “Great update improved performance a lot on Droid 2.”
- “Hope this issue gets fixed soon so the game is more optimized on newer devices.”
- “Also, why is it always stuttering on a Snapdragon 800 device with 2GB RAM and no other foreground apps running?”
- “The Android version of Fruit Ninja has always seemed sluggish, with slow responsiveness to swipes and a stuttering frame rate, even on the newest devices.”
story
37 mentions
16 % positive mentions
76 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The game's story and mission structure have received mixed reviews, with players expressing a desire for more engaging quests and a clearer narrative. Many users miss the previous system of unlocking blades through challenging missions, feeling that the current focus on repetitive tasks and starfruit currency detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics and gameplay are praised, the lack of a compelling storyline and the presence of bugs during mission completion have led to frustration among players.
- “The graphics are great, also neat storyline.”
- “The mission system integrating with the starfruit currency was an awesome idea.”
- “The only reason why I loved this game was because of the fact that I could unlock blades and backgrounds with fun and cool missions.”
- “I shouldn't have to deal with ads, 50 kinds of different currency, terrible storyline, and hard-to-read menus.”
- “I love it, but I don't like starfruits. Please change back to doing missions to earn blades; that was more of a challenge.”
- “Very addictive, but needs a story mode or something.”
humor
18 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and addictive, often highlighting the amusing sounds and quirky elements that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users have noted technical issues, such as slow performance and crashes, which they find ironically funny given their enjoyment of the game. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm, making it a standout feature for many players.
- “Obtaining new blades and backgrounds was a funny and interesting thing to do, besides being essential to the gameplay.”
- “With the feel of classic arcade, and a little hack and slash humor in combination, the replay factor is endless.”
- “Insanely addictive and hilarious.”
music
16 mentions
19 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players expressing disappointment over issues like incorrect playback speed, missing sound effects, and the absence of a store for purchasing soundtracks. While many enjoy the nostalgic return of original tracks and find the music engaging, others have reported technical problems that disrupt their experience, such as music stopping after updates or crashing other apps. Overall, players desire improvements and additional content related to the game's music.
- “I was expecting the old builds of this game (e.g. when the old music played) I do like this only because the original blades are back.”
- “Or I would just like to buy the soundtrack for that level!”
- “Everyone in my house loves it, my mom constantly keeps coming back, my 3-year-old son loves the music and keeps telling 'banana spin, watermelon spin'.”
- “Even the music and menu are running faster to where it sounds incorrect.”
- “Bg music stopped working after update to Droid 2.3.3 Gingerbread.”
- “It won't take calls, won't stop playing the music after exit.”
replayability
11 mentions
45 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate the unlockable features and updates that enhance replay value, others feel that the gameplay becomes too easy or lacks sufficient variety over time. Suggestions for improvement include adding more game modes to sustain interest.
- “Has many unlockable features for good replayability.”
- “Quick fun with a lot of depth and replayability.”
- “Amazing game, hours of replayability.”
- “That really makes replay value go down considerably.”
- “Gets too easy quickly and kills the replay value.”
- “But the lack of an update really hinders the replay value.”
grinding
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the shift to an XP system over achievement-based unlocks, many feel that leveling up is excessively grindy and often feels like a push towards microtransactions. The need to grind for power-ups and abilities can lead to a tedious experience, especially with the frustration of resetting progress. Overall, the grinding mechanics are seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The fun achievement-based unlock requirements are replaced with a tedious leveling system.”
- “Grinding became even harder and most likely they are pressuring you to buy starcoins.”
- “Just fork over more money to advance the game or spend hours upon hours grinding to earn enough 'star fruit' to advance your score.”
character development
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is lacking compared to the latest version, with users noting that the free Android version offers more features despite this shortcoming.
- “It has no character development like the newest version, and your free version on Android has more features.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is described as addictive and enjoyable, yet it also evokes feelings of regret and frustration in players for having spent money on it.