Melon Chill: Fruit Drop
"Watermelon Merge: Fruit Drop" is an arcade-style game where players merge fruits to create the biggest watermelon possible. With a relatively short playtime of around 5 hours, players must navigate through numerous ads to fully enjoy the game's simple yet addictive gameplay. The goal is to continuously merge and upgrade fruits, challenging oneself to reach the ultimate watermelon size.
Reviews
- The game features adorable graphics and a cute concept that many players find enjoyable.
- It can be a fun and relaxing way to pass the time, especially for those who enjoy casual gameplay.
- Players appreciate the simple mechanics and the satisfaction of merging fruits.
- The game is plagued by an excessive number of intrusive ads, often interrupting gameplay and making it nearly unplayable.
- Many users report that even after purchasing an ad-free version, they still encounter ads, leading to frustration.
- The requirement for a constant internet connection limits gameplay options and adds to the annoyance of frequent ads.
- monetization565 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming number of intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, often stating that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game. Even those who have paid to remove ads continue to encounter them, leading to claims of deceptive practices and a poor overall gaming experience.
“I love this game, but I paid for no ads and with the update I'm getting ads now.”
“Paid for no ads, still got ads, no option for refund after only 5 minutes!”
“Even paying for no ads, there are a lot of ads.”
“The amount of ads in this game makes it virtually unplayable.”
“It's a fun game, but the ads are unbearable.”
“You will spend at least 75% of your time watching 30 second ads.”
- gameplay23 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as simple and enjoyable, featuring cute graphics; however, it is severely hampered by intrusive and frequent advertisements that disrupt the experience. Many users report that the ad-to-gameplay ratio is heavily skewed, with ads appearing every couple of minutes, making the game feel unplayable. Overall, while the core gameplay has potential, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts significantly from the enjoyment.
“The game mechanic is simple to play with cute graphics.”
“Good gameplay, but ad after ad after ad...”
“It's fun but I think I had more ad time than gameplay.”
“This game has more ads than gameplay.”
“Ads are very intrusive and disruptive to gameplay and make this unplayable.”
“This game is infested by intrusive ads that constantly interrupt gameplay.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for being cute and appealing, contributing to a fun and cozy experience. However, many users express frustration with the excessive ads, which detract from the overall enjoyment despite the attractive artwork. Comparisons to other games highlight that while the graphics are commendable, the execution is marred by intrusive advertising.
“The game mechanic is simple to play with cute graphics.”
“While the concept of merging fruits is not new, the artwork made it worthwhile.”
“This game looks cute and has nice graphics.”
“Nintendo's graphics were better, and there were no ads!”
“The game mechanics are simple to play, but the graphics leave much to be desired.”
“While the concept of merging fruits is not new, the artwork could have been improved.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, noting that the game frequently freezes, particularly when interacting with large and intrusive ads. Overall, the experience is marred by glitches that detract from gameplay.
“I just played a round and the ads are big and obnoxious; if you end up clicking one, the game freezes.”
“Besides all the ads, it's very glitchy and freezes up a lot!”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game has some enjoyable elements, players express frustration with technical issues that detract from the overall experience, such as frequent ads and flawed mechanics that prevent fruit from merging properly. These problems can lead to a sense of disappointment and hinder emotional engagement with the game.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appealing to both kids and adults, providing a fun experience for players of all ages. However, some users noted that the enjoyment is somewhat diminished by the presence of excessive ads.
“Funny for little kids to play, and adults and teens; it's so fun to play.”
“Super funny! 👍 Until now, but... too many ads.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is perceived negatively, with users labeling it as a money farming scheme disguised in a cute presentation, suggesting a lack of genuine engagement and enjoyment.
“Just another money farming app made to look cute to prey on people.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“It seems like the game is designed to force you into grinding for hours just to progress.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users feel that while the game itself is comparable to others, it suffers from an overwhelming presence of ads, which detracts significantly from the overall atmosphere.
“The actual game is similar, but there are so many ads and so little atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
“Despite the potential, the game lacks a compelling atmosphere that draws you in.”