Fruit Ninja VR
- December 15, 2016
- Halfbrick Studios Pty Ltd
- 3h median play time
Fruit 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.
Reviews
- The game is very addictive and provides a fun and satisfying experience, especially for fans of the original mobile version.
- The visuals are bright and colorful, making the gameplay enjoyable and engaging.
- The VR mechanics allow for a more immersive experience, making players feel like they are actually slicing fruit with swords.
- The game lacks depth and can become repetitive quickly, with limited content and modes.
- Some players have experienced technical issues, such as bugs and poor performance on certain VR headsets.
- The game may feel too casual and forgiving for those looking for a more challenging experience.
- gameplay51 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Fruit Ninja VR is characterized by its simple, addictive mechanics and vibrant graphics, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels. However, many users note that the gameplay can become repetitive over time, with a lack of content and variety in challenges leading to frustration, especially for beginners. While the slicing mechanics are praised for their fluidity, some players feel that the game falls short in providing a deeper experience compared to its mobile predecessor.
“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.”
“Good exciting gameplay that makes you feel like a badass ninja.”
“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.”
- graphics34 mentions
- 76 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 9 % 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 solid performance, particularly in VR, with many noting the graphics as a standout feature that complements the intuitive controls and engaging mechanics. 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.”
“The graphics are beautiful, controls are simple and perfect, and the fruit are bursty.”
“Graphically, this game is gorgeous!”
“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.”
- replayability12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Fruit Ninja VR has mixed reviews regarding its replayability. While some players find it enjoyable and appreciate features like leaderboards and various mechanics that enhance replay value, others note its limited replayability 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.”
“A blast to play and quite a bit of replay value.”
“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.”
“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.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and entertaining, particularly in a VR setting. Many users enjoy the comedic aspects of acting like a ninja, which adds a layer of fun for both players and observers. While it may not surpass the satisfaction of the mobile version, it still delivers a lighthearted and amusing experience.
“Very funny VR game!”
“Simply a funny game.”
“And hilarious as an observer too.”
- stability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is mixed, with some players reporting a bug-free experience and smooth performance, while others encounter significant issues such as freezing and glitches, particularly related to physics. Although the developers are responsive to feedback and the game is still in early access, these stability concerns may affect gameplay for some users.
“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 learn how to play around these buggy and 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.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The optimization of the app has received mixed feedback, with users experiencing significant stuttering, particularly during the Halloween update, and noting that minimizing the desktop mirroring window can cause the program to freeze. Overall, while some aspects of gameplay function well, many players caution that performance may not meet expectations in its current early state.
“Global leaderboards show your performance in comparison to all other players and compel you to set new high scores.”
“Be warned that in this early state, performance might not be up to par for you.”
“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.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a significant lack of narrative depth, with users noting that the game features no story, unlocks, or upgrades, resulting in a simplistic experience. Additionally, technical issues hinder immersion, further detracting from any potential storytelling elements. Overall, the game's narrative aspect is perceived as severely lacking.
“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.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently praise the game's music, highlighting it as a significant factor that enhances their overall experience, with some even declaring it the best game ever when paired with the soundtrack.
“Put on music and this is the best game ever.”
“And the music is great too.”