Melon Sandbox

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Melon Sandbox is a single player casual simulation game. It received positive reviews from players.

A simple sandbox game, where you create your own scenarios.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 14,950 reviews

graphics168 positive mentions

monetization2.3k negative mentions

monetization
2,470 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
2%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, primarily due to the frequent and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, with many players expressing frustration over ads appearing every few minutes. While some users suggest turning off Wi-Fi or using airplane mode to avoid ads, others criticize the introduction of a subscription model for ad removal, feeling it detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the shift to in-game purchases for mods, which were previously accessible through ads, has led to disappointment among long-time players who preferred the old system.
- “The monetization on this is gross. $1.69 a week if you subscribed for a whole year, it's more than actual AAA or indie games that you keep, and on PC you can buy the actual game for just $10. This game is just gross.”
- “Subscription is relatively low for a mobile game, but $2 for no ads costs the same as the real game!”
- “I like the game so far and this game got better for me because it's offline and has no ads. Great game, honestly.”
- “The game was good until the ads came, and the old shop was good but you have to pay real money just to get these stupid coins bro.”
- “I would give it 5 stars but there's some problems when there's lots of ads every probably every 30 seconds like the other guy but what i really want you guys to add is cars and you know wait for the fruits to get inside the cars.”
- “This game used to be fun but there's so many ads that it's basically unplayable i can barely even play the game because it freezes my screen after the ad this has to be the worst downfall this game has ever had.”
stability
345 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs, glitches, and freezing issues, particularly during gameplay and when saving creations. Many players express frustration over the game's tendency to crash, especially after updates, and the intrusive ads that exacerbate these problems. While some enjoy the gameplay despite these issues, the overall sentiment indicates a pressing need for significant stability improvements and bug fixes.
- “This game is so good, no glitches! I love the new update.”
- “I've been playing this game for years and love the updates. No bugs, no glitches, nothing wrong with it.”
- “I actually like it, no glitches and no lag. Keep it up! ”
- “When I made something, usually it glitches out and pieces go everywhere. One other bug I encounter is that whenever I try to use one of my saves that included explosives, the game freezes. This is totally not my phone; I just started encountering these bugs on the newer version.”
- “I love the game, but it has a lot of glitches. When I am in the middle of building something, it freezes up on me or kicks me out of the app, and my progress is reset and erased. I hate that it does that.”
- “The game is good overall, but the reason for 3 stars is because the game is buggy for me. Whenever I try building, either the metal I use will suddenly move without me doing it, or whenever an explosion or something disturbs the wires, it snaps and makes everything fly everywhere, making my game freeze.”
graphics
224 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
23%
2%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their high quality, unique art style, and realistic physics. Players appreciate the pixelated aesthetic, which they find surprisingly beautiful, and the overall visual experience enhances the gameplay. However, some users have noted issues with lag and bugs, suggesting a need for adjustable graphics settings to accommodate different devices.
- “The graphics are very high quality and everything looks cool.”
- “This is very cool the graphics are amazing you just need to see this game that's why I give it five stars.”
- “Amazing graphics best mods worth time high quality and just outrageously good achievements.”
- “This game has bad graphics and it keeps crashing!”
- “This game is trash with cringe graphics and a ton of ads and also it's a ripoff of PPG.”
- “Graphics is too low.”
gameplay
171 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
47%
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The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun mechanics, good physics, and creative sandbox elements, allowing players to build and experiment freely. However, many users express frustration with excessive ads that disrupt the experience, as well as various bugs and lag issues that can hinder gameplay. Suggestions for improvement include adding new mechanics, enhancing graphics, and reducing ad frequency to enhance overall enjoyment.
- “Fun intuitive gameplay with great graphics; you can also play offline if you don't have access to the internet.”
- “Has good physics, fully functional actions and collisions, as well as good quality gameplay and hardly any bugs.”
- “This is a great game to play with great physics and mechanics; it's a great game to play offline and overall has pretty easy controls, nice maps, and great items to play with.”
- “Honestly, it's a good app as it's basically a copy (but the best copy) of People Playground, but if you actually get the game, it's worse.”
- “The overall gameplay has been quite frustrating due to ads and glitches that have started to happen since the last few updates, and I do not know if it is my device or the actual game but it kicks me off every time I try to play, usually after 5 minutes.”
- “Every 5 seconds I get an ad in the middle of gameplay, just remove the ads you just ruined one of my favorite games and the ads are driving me nuts!!!!”
story
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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The game's story aspect is highly praised for its creativity and flexibility, allowing players to craft their own narratives using various characters and settings, particularly fruit and vegetable-themed characters. Many users express a desire for additional features like quests to earn in-game currency, which would enhance the storytelling experience. Overall, while the sandbox nature of the game is celebrated, players feel that a structured storyline or quest system could further enrich their gameplay.
- “It's a fun game and a great way to express your story or make a world of your own.”
- “It's so fun I love it and there are a lot of characters you can play with. You can make your own world, make your own story, and you get to use your imagination all the time in the game. That's why I love it.”
- “Amazing sandbox experience, amazing modes to download, cool vehicles and maps, and just a lot of different stories, roleplays, or creations to build. This is just an amazing game.”
- “I don't like it when my request for the mods to be free or have in-game quests to get coins is ignored. If I delete the game and then reinstall it, and I see that the game is still the same, I'm never going back.”
- “The game is good, but the new update is so boring. Can you make it so you don't have to pay for coins, or at least have quests to earn them?”
- “I like this game, but I have another app that's also named Melon Playground but has a different icon. I really want to know what happened to it, so if a developer could explain, I'd like to hear the story about it.”
humor
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its absurdity and the ability to create funny scenarios using various mods. Many find the fruit-themed characters and the game's quirky mechanics to be particularly amusing, contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. However, some users express frustration with ads and bugs that detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The funnest game I've ever played! It's so funny; I love whenever I can just pretend that everything is real whenever it's not, and I get to add mods to it.”
- “It's a very good game, and I think it's funny that you have fruits for characters.”
- “Dude, this game is funny as hell!”
- “Sorry to say this, but the game has changed, and it doesn't have many of the things we loved. Where are the old characters? The game doesn't have good elements anymore. Where is the melon? Where is the corn? Where is the pumpkin? Where is the apple? Why is the game called Melon Playground when there is no melon in the game? It's not funny, and I wish you would read this. One last thing: you ruined the game.”
optimization
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting severe lag and performance issues, especially on mobile devices. Despite numerous bug fixes and stability improvements, players still experience low frame rates and crashes when spawning multiple objects or using mods. Overall, while the game has potential, it requires substantial optimization to enhance performance across various devices.
- “Great game, but it can be very laggy if you spawn lots of things. Hoping for more optimization.”
- “The only problem is it's laggy and needs to be optimized on lower versions of Android, but most of all it's great.”
- “Very good game but please make this game more optimized because it can easily lag with about 20 entities; otherwise, it's a good game.”
- “Extremely unoptimized and laggy; good mod support but lacks the addition of extra features in mods.”
- “The optimization is bad and the game now runs at 30 fps max, no matter what device you're playing on.”
- “Its borderline unplayable and barely optimized; having more than 3 entities makes the game lag crazy.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
57%
13%
The music aspect of the game receives mixed feedback from users. While some players enjoy the existing music, particularly the hidden FNAF theme that can be accessed through a specific phone code, many express a desire for more diverse and engaging music options to enhance their gameplay experience. Additionally, the prevalence of ads is noted as a significant distraction, often interrupting the ability to listen to music while playing.
- “I love how if you get the phone at the menu and type 1987, it plays a FNAF song. Also, I love the game, but we need new updates and new achievements.”
- “Because it makes me feel better because of my parents arguing. So, I decided to use my headphones and play the game while listening to music, which makes me feel calm. I hope you all have a good day!”
- “Woah, I liked the music!”
- “I have problems with the main menu; it has a scary song. I want an update that makes it less creepy, so I will rate it 5 stars. Also, do not replace the new sound effects with the old ones, or I will rate it 2 stars.”
- “The amount of ads is too much. If I want to play and listen to music, I can't because there's an ad every 4 things you click.”
- “I hate that music; it gives me the creeps.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a mix of enjoyment and frustration with the game, highlighting its fun elements but also lamenting the overwhelming presence of ads and numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay. The emotional response is particularly strong regarding the game's glitches, which detract from the overall experience and lead to disappointment, especially when compared to other popular games. Despite these issues, many still appreciate the game's potential and express hope for improvements.
- “I know tons of people love this game and are slightly annoyed about the ads but, the absolutely heartbreaking thing is this game gets more popularity than the actual game.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, often feeling overwhelmed by ad-farming and the repetitive nature of tasks required to progress. While some appreciate the game's potential, the excessive reliance on ads and the cumbersome controls detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction.
- “Disgusting ad-farming waste of phone memory.”
- “Was really good, now it forces ads onto the player which saps away at making the game rewarding and makes it tedious and unfun.”
- “I like the game, the only problem is that it has 'melon' still in the title and I don't know if it's just me, but it says 'robot' as the only living thing unless you have saved the 'melon', 'pumpkin', 'corn', and 'apple' in a previous save, and it is such an obnoxious and tedious process that you might as well be willing to delete the entire game (but don't).”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's offline capability, enhancing its overall replayability compared to other titles. While the inclusion of mods adds fun and variety, some users feel that the game can become repetitive over time, highlighting the need for regular updates to maintain interest.
- “It's a lifesaver considering it can be played offline, making it more enjoyable than other games.”
- “This game is really fun and more engaging with mods, but it can get a bit boring the longer I play, so I hope they keep up with good updates!”
- “This game is really fun and more enjoyable with mods, but sadly it kind of gets boring the longer I play, so I hope they keep up with good updates!”
- “It's a lifesaver considering it can be played offline, which makes it more enjoyable compared to other games.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for a more immersive atmosphere in the space map by suggesting the removal of parachutes, wings, and propellers, as their presence feels incongruous in a setting devoid of atmosphere. This feedback highlights a need for consistency in the game's environmental design to enhance realism.
- “I do have a request: disable the function of parachutes, wings, and propellers in the space map, because it would be weird to see a plane flying in an area with no atmosphere.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Character development in the game has received mixed feedback, with players expressing a desire for more customization options, such as the ability to change character designs. While the game is generally well-received, some users feel that the lack of new content and updates limits their engagement with character progression.
- “The character development feels stagnant after a while, and I wish there were more options to customize or change designs as the game progresses.”
- “I find the new character design to be a bit off, and it would be great if we had the option to switch back to previous designs.”
- “After some time, the lack of new character options makes the gameplay feel repetitive and uninspired.”