Fruit Ninja VR
- December 15, 2016
- Halfbrick Studios Pty Ltd
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamFruit Ninja VR immerses you in the world of the popular fruit-slashing game, now in virtual reality. Use your motion-controlled ninja sword to slice and dice an array of flying fruit while avoiding bombs. Enter the dojo and perfect your fruit-cutting skills in a variety of game modes and leaderboards.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Quest
Oculus Rift
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Windows Mixed Reality
Reviews
- Very fun and addictive gameplay that feels satisfying to slice fruit in VR.
- Bright and colorful graphics enhance the overall experience, making it visually appealing.
- Great for casual play and a good workout, especially with the various game modes available.
- Limited content and replayability, which can lead to boredom after a short time.
- Some gameplay mechanics, like fruit detection and sword physics, can feel inconsistent and frustrating.
- The game may not justify its price point for some players, especially those familiar with the free mobile version.
- gameplay102 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Fruit Ninja VR is characterized by its simple and addictive mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels. However, many users note that the experience can become repetitive over time, especially for those familiar with the mobile version, and some find the difficulty unbalanced for beginners. While the graphics and slicing mechanics are praised, there is a consensus that the game lacks sufficient content and variety to justify its price, leading to a desire for more progression options and updates.
“One of the standout features of Fruit Ninja VR is the game's simple yet addictive gameplay.”
“This is a great VR title with intuitive and fun gameplay.”
“Exactly what good games are made of: great mechanics, great style, and gameplay that's both very accessible but also pretty hard to master if it gets you hooked.”
“While the game offers a variety of different modes and challenges, the core gameplay remains the same, and some players may find the game becoming repetitive after extended play sessions.”
“The overall feel of the gameplay is frustrating rather than the mobile game which felt very satisfying; instead, this just feels awkward when placed in virtual space.”
“When it comes down to it, Fruit Ninja VR is just that: Fruit Ninja in virtual reality, without any bells or whistles and with some gameplay issues.”
- graphics68 mentions
- 76 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their bright, colorful, and cartoonish style, enhancing the fun and lighthearted gameplay. Players appreciate the polished visuals and tight controls, noting that the graphics are particularly impressive in the PC VR version compared to PS VR. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it an enjoyable experience for players of all skill levels.
“The game features bright and colorful graphics that are well-suited to the game's fun and lighthearted gameplay.”
“Graphically, this game is gorgeous!”
“The graphics are beautiful, controls are simple and perfect, and the fruit are bursty.”
“Not deep or meaningful, and it has bright and cartoony graphics.”
“Simple graphics, no story, no real room-scale capitalization.”
“The graphics are more or less the same as Zenblade.”
- replayability24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Fruit Ninja VR has mixed reviews regarding its replayability. While some players find it enjoyable and note features like leaderboards and various mechanics that enhance replay value, others criticize its limited replayability, suggesting it may not sustain long-term interest without additional unlocks or content. Overall, it offers a fun experience but may not satisfy those seeking extensive replay options.
“It is a great showcase for VR, will have amazing replayability when unlocks are added, and will be just as fun 3 years from now as it is today.”
“It's great that it is also quite affordable, and the leaderboards and multiple different mechanics ensure that there's a ton of replay value.”
“A blast to play and quite a bit of replay value.”
“One downside to Fruit Ninja VR is the game's limited replayability.”
“It doesn't have a ton of replay value unless you play it to relax or wind down.”
“If you're looking for a game that has hours of replayability, then there are better options.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely regarded as very funny, particularly in its VR format, where players can humorously embody a ninja while engaging in fruit-slicing antics. While some users note it may not be as satisfying as the mobile version, its comedic elements and the ability to entertain both players and observers make it a fun experience, especially for those new to VR. Overall, it serves as a lighthearted and amusing way to engage with friends and family.
“Very funny VR game!”
“Simply a funny game.”
“Majority of the time, you will act like some badass ninja in the game, twirling your swords around and acting funny in real life.”
- stability14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is highly variable, with some players reporting a bug-free experience and smooth performance, while others encounter significant issues such as freezing and buggy physics. The developers are responsive to feedback, but as an early access title, it is acknowledged that the game is not yet fully polished. Overall, experiences with stability range from excellent to frustratingly unstable.
“The game was a bug-free experience for me.”
“It responds well to the controllers and works with no glitches!”
“It runs great as well (using GTX 970).”
“The game is so buggy that it freezes when I swing, causing me to miss and feel sick.”
“Should I really have to learn how to play around these buggy, fake physics?”
“In other apps, you can often reduce stuttering by minimizing the desktop mirroring window; in this app, minimizing the desktop mirroring window freezes the program unrecoverably.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The optimization of the app has received mixed reviews, with users reporting significant stuttering issues, particularly after the Halloween update. Additionally, minimizing the desktop mirroring window leads to program freezes, indicating a lack of effective performance management. Overall, players are cautioned that the game's performance may not meet expectations, especially in its early state.
“Global leaderboards show your performance in comparison to all other players and compel you to set new high scores.”
“In other apps, you can often reduce stuttering by minimizing the desktop mirroring window; in this app, minimizing the desktop mirroring window freezes the program unrecoverably.”
“It also seems like the game performance isn't the best.”
“Be warned that in this early state performance might not be up to par for you.”
- story8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a significant lack of narrative depth in the game, with users noting that there is no story, unlocks, or upgrades to engage players. The overall experience is described as simplistic and failing to capitalize on immersive gameplay elements.
“No story, no unlocks or upgrades, just random failing.”
“Simple graphics, no story, no real room-scale capitalization.”
“Now, this surely is just a design flaw that doesn't support the quest 2, it shows half of the screen and doesn't actually put me in the game.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently praise the game's music, highlighting it as a significant enhancement to the overall experience, with many stating that it elevates the game to new heights.
“Put on music and this is the best game ever.”
“And the music is great too.”
