Fruitbus

About

Fruitbus is a culinary adventure game set in a vibrant, open world. Traverse the Gustum archipelago, discovering new fruits, vegetables, and recipes on each island. Customize your Fruitbus, gather ingredients, and cook meals that will delight customers and unlock new stories.

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 631 reviews

story77 positive mentions

stability84 negative mentions

Fruitbus offers a charming and heartwarming story that resonates with players, often evoking emotional responses.
The gameplay is relaxing and enjoyable, allowing players to explore, gather ingredients, and create unique dishes without the pressure of time limits.
The art style and character designs are cute and engaging, contributing to the overall cozy atmosphere of the game.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with saving progress and items disappearing.
Some mechanics and quest requirements are not well explained, leading to confusion and frustration for players.
Performance issues, such as lag and frame drops, can detract from the overall experience, especially on certain islands.

story
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The story of the game is widely praised for its heartwarming and emotional depth, focusing on themes of grief, connection, and the legacy of a beloved grandmother through a food truck adventure. Players appreciate the cozy atmosphere and the engaging side quests that enhance character relationships, although some express that the narrative may not be substantial enough to stand alone without the gameplay. Overall, the storytelling is described as touching and immersive, often evoking strong emotional responses from players.
- “From the start, the story is a very heartfelt and well-thought-out plotline that will keep you itching for more as you progress, but leave you in tears not wanting to end the game when you reach it.”
- “The story is incredibly well written and bittersweet towards the end, unlocking the different memories and falling in love with grandma just made me weep like a baby when it came to wrapping things up.”
- “Fruitbus is a gem of a game that effortlessly combines coziness with a touching story about a grandchild’s love for their grandmother.”
- “Overall, I would say if you are playing the game for the story alone, there's not enough there to really make it worth it in my opinion.”
- “I didn't care for the story anymore at that point either and was just glad when the characters stopped talking.”
- “Some quests are virtually impossible, and sometimes quests will just behave like you didn’t complete them and you can’t continue to the second portion of a quest.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of Fruitbus is characterized by a cozy and enjoyable exploration experience, focusing on resource management and cooking mechanics that are simple yet satisfying. While the core gameplay loop is engaging, players have reported various bugs and a lack of clear explanations for some mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many find the game’s charming story and unique mechanics to be worth the occasional frustrations.
- “Super enjoyable game with a great story and pretty innovative gameplay.”
- “The gameplay focuses on exploration and resource management, with players making decisions about routes and which fruits to gather.”
- “The cooking and driving/truck customizing mechanics are clever and fun, and tooling around the islands listening to the radio and looking for folks to feed is super chill and enjoyable.”
- “The worst bug that happened was after starting an event I got stuck in the wrong area and couldn't move or press any buttons, so I had to alt+F4 out of the game, which luckily resulted in losing only a few minutes of gameplay because the game autosaves.”
- “There are several bugs that make the gameplay quite annoying at times.”
- “After 3.5 hours, it's clear that the core gameplay loop is repetitive.”
emotional
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game "Fruitbus" is widely praised for its heartfelt and touching narrative, centered around themes of nostalgia, love, and family bonds, particularly through the character of the grandmother. Many players report being unexpectedly moved to tears by the story's depth and the meaningful interactions with well-written characters, creating a cozy yet profound experience that resonates deeply with those who have experienced similar familial connections. While some critiques mention moments of tonal dissonance, the overall sentiment is that the game successfully delivers a wholesome and emotionally engaging journey.
- “It wrecked me emotionally; however, it is such a sweet game!”
- “The emotional core of the game is centered around our grandmother, whose presence adds such a great layer of nostalgia, love, and family bonds.”
- “The characters are so well written that each interaction feels meaningful; the end of the game was especially touching and brought me to tears, highlighting just how much Fruitbus became a heartfelt journey.”
stability
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences, such as freezing and disappearing items. While some players find the issues manageable and appreciate the ongoing updates from developers, others feel the game is not polished enough for a full release, suggesting potential buyers wait for fixes or a sale. Overall, the stability of the game is a significant concern, with many reviewers noting that it feels more like an early access title than a completed product.
- “It runs great on my PC (2K, max) and my Steam Deck (native, medium, 60fps, 11-19W consumption).”
- “The game is way too buggy and I cannot recommend it unless they get it all fixed.”
- “Bugs are a persistent issue as well; inventory items vanish, and occasional game freezes break the flow entirely.”
- “Currently it is buggy to the point of frustration and the content to price ratio feels off (especially when you consider the numerous and obvious bugs in a full release game.)”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and charming art style, with bright colors and smooth animations that create an inviting atmosphere. However, some players have reported minor graphical glitches and bugs, particularly towards the end of the game, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the visuals are generally considered a highlight, contributing to the game's relaxing and enjoyable vibe.
- “The graphics are wonderfully cute and colorful, creating a world that feels alive and inviting.”
- “Amazing graphics, 10/10 music, very cool ways to cook food and harvest them, and the story will give you goosebumps whenever you get flashbacks of grandma or at the beginning of the game when you hang out with her.”
- “I absolutely love the art style and the way the characters move; it adds a lovely charm to the game I haven't come across before.”
- “I've even tried lowering the graphics, and nothing has helped.”
- “Played this game for 15 hours, was really enjoying it, but when I got to the final island everything really started to fall apart for the game, from graphical glitches to wrong dialogue to a complete soft lock of my save, so I can't recommend it unless it's fixed.”
- “It's pretty difficult to play long without finding a graphical or audio glitch, whether that be shimmering or two audio clips playing over each other; nothing game-breaking but annoying nonetheless.”
music
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The music in the game is generally well-received, praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities that enhance the overall atmosphere. However, some players noted that the limited number of tracks can lead to repetitiveness over time. Despite this, the soundtrack is described as fun and cozy, contributing positively to the game's charming visuals and engaging gameplay.
- “The soundtrack is perfectly cozy, setting the tone for a relaxing gaming experience that allows you to unwind.”
- “The music is fun, the animations are adorable, and every villager added their own flair to the game.”
- “The adventure, the story, the music, and the visuals work in perfect harmony.”
- “The music in the game is done very well, although it can get quite repetitive at times because there's only a handful of songs that play repeatedly throughout the game.”
- “Apart from that, the music is very relaxing too; I sometimes would fall asleep to the music in the bus and wake up to a loud crash 20 seconds later.”
- “The radio yelling out shoutouts and soundtracks that are so unique they have been playing on loop in my head or having me hum them for the entirety of the game.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting significant bugs and performance issues, including stuttering and server lag, particularly during critical gameplay moments. While some users have experienced only minor problems and express confidence in the developers' commitment to fixing these issues, the overall consensus suggests that the game is currently heavily unoptimized and would benefit from further patches and improvements.
- “I’ve encountered only minor performance issues that haven’t really impacted my gameplay, and knowing the team is working on them, I’d 100% recommend this game.”
- “Overall, Fruitbus is a lovely game with a lot of potential, but it really needs some bug fixes and performance improvements to truly shine.”
- “There are a few minor bugs/performance issues, but nothing that has kept me from playing the game.”
- “Loooooooots of bugs that aren't fixed by pressing unstuck and terrible optimization.”
- “The performance was also very disappointing - I was getting intense hitches and only around 50fps on low settings on a 3060, which in no way, shape or form should be happening in a simple game like this.”
- “On top of that, server lag and stuttering seriously undermine any momentum, especially during moments where precision matters.”
humor
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The humor in the game is described as both immersive and lighthearted, with players enjoying the quirky side stories and unique characters that add a comedic touch to the experience. Many found the bugs amusing rather than disruptive, enhancing the overall enjoyment. Additionally, the blend of tongue-in-cheek humor with emotionally resonant storytelling creates a sweet and memorable atmosphere.
- “The devs really put their heart and soul into this game, creating a beautiful and fun world filled with unique and funny characters.”
- “What I got was all of that with a sprinkle of tongue-in-cheek humor and a big dash of an emotionally wholesome and moving storyline - reminding you that grandma is right; food binds us all!”
- “Fruitbus' story, in many ways, while very lighthearted and filled with joy and humor, was also surprisingly deep and quite emotional to me, in a beautiful way that I did not expect it to be at first.”
grinding
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Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some find the cooking process enjoyable and not tedious, others note that the constant back-and-forth for ingredients can become repetitive and time-consuming. Overall, the game allows for a more relaxed experience without the need for complex grinding, though some players feel that gathering resources can still be a chore, especially early on.
- “☑ you'll need a second life for grinding”
- “Kind of grindy (constant back and forth for ingredients) but that's just the game!”
- “- Other options for foraging: now here's the thing with foraging your own stock, sometimes it gets too tedious to stock up your items especially when you're early in the game.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its warm, calming vibe, enhanced by soothing music that immerses players in a colorful, cozy world. While many appreciate the peaceful exploration and engaging gameplay, some reviewers express a desire for more character depth to make the environment feel even more engaging. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Music is important to me: here, it creates a calming atmosphere, allowing players to get fully immersed in the story and world without feeling rushed.”
- “You get to explore a colorful world, run a little fruit bus business, and just vibe with the peaceful atmosphere.”
- “I don't play indie games a lot, but this one is amazing. They have done a great job; I love the atmosphere and the warm vibe I get from playing it. It's just great.”
- “The world has a cozy atmosphere, but I wish the devs added more character to it to make it feel more engaging somehow.”
replayability
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Overall, opinions on replayability are mixed; while some players appreciate the game's freedom in dish design and find it encourages creative experimentation, others feel it lacks sufficient replay value to warrant returning to the game.
- “The game has very good replayability, and the freedom of designing the best dish has my mind thinking about what monstrosities I can cook up.”
- “I wish it had more replay value, but I don't think I'll pick it up again.”
- “I wish it had more replay value, but I don't think I'll pick it up again.”
character development
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Character development in Fruitbus is highlighted by its charming and adorable character designs, which complement the engaging story and fun mechanics, creating a delightful overall experience.
- “Fruitbus is a charming game with fun mechanics, an engaging story, and adorable character designs.”