My Suika: Watermelon Game
- November 29, 2023
- Watashi Games
- 9h median play time
"My Suika: Watermelon Game" is a merge puzzle game where you help Kyo gather watermelons by combining matching fruits. Achieve high scores to unlock new game modes and fruit skins, and compete against other players on the global leaderboards. Think you can reach 3000 points in this addictive watermelon puzzle game?
Reviews
- Charming and cute graphics with a relaxing atmosphere, making it a great game to unwind with.
- Addictive gameplay that encourages strategic thinking and planning, with a satisfying progression as players combine fruits.
- Affordable price point with the option to earn cosmetic items through gameplay, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- Physics can feel off and inconsistent, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences where fruits behave unpredictably.
- Microtransactions for cosmetic items may detract from the experience, as some players feel pressured to spend money to unlock content.
- The game is often criticized as a clone of the original Suika game, lacking originality and depth compared to its predecessors.
- gameplay34 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "My Suika" is characterized by its simple yet addictive mechanics, where players combine fruits to create higher-tier items, reminiscent of Tetris but with a unique twist. While the intuitive controls and charming aesthetics make it accessible for casual gamers, some players feel it lacks depth and variety, potentially limiting long-term engagement. Overall, it offers a satisfying and relaxing experience, though it may benefit from additional game modes and challenges to enhance replay value.
“Simple yet addictive gameplay: My Suika's gameplay is straightforward yet surprisingly addictive.”
“The objective of smashing watermelons with a variety of tools may seem simple, but the game's physics-based mechanics and satisfying destruction effects keep players coming back for more.”
“Its charming aesthetic, intuitive gameplay mechanics, and the sheer joy of creating cascading fruit combinations make it a must-play for fans of the genre.”
“With a relatively small number of levels and challenges, some players may find themselves craving more variety and depth in the gameplay experience.”
“While its simple gameplay and whimsical presentation are sure to delight, the game may lack the depth and replay value to keep players engaged over the long term.”
“Watermelon's game modes could have done with more variety and offered more chaotic experiences that aren't about challenge to vary up the gameplay.”
- music28 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy and relaxing qualities, while others find it repetitive and annoying due to limited variety. Some players appreciate the original soundtrack, describing it as charming and fitting the game's vibe, while others express frustration over the removal of multiple tracks in favor of a looping piece. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere for many, but its lack of diversity can detract from the experience for some players.
“Epic original soundtrack.”
“The music is great; I feel like it goes with the vibe of the game.”
“Whimsical presentation: from its colorful art style to its catchy soundtrack, my suika exudes charm and personality at every turn.”
“Upon release, the game had multiple music tracks which have apparently been removed and replaced with a 30-second never-ending loop.”
“The music was obnoxious and I had to turn it off before it would drive me insane.”
“Not a fan of the music, animations, colors, and overall this version of Suika is really not it, at least for me.”
- monetization26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it as a cash grab and a poor mobile port, while others appreciate that the microtransactions are limited to cosmetic items and can be earned through gameplay. Although there are concerns about potential ads and grindiness, many users find the optional purchases reasonable given the low price of the game. Overall, while some players feel pressured to spend money, others enjoy the game without engaging in microtransactions.
“Don't worry about microtransactions, they are completely cosmetic.”
“It's fun, less than a euro and it has optional microtransactions that you don't even need to pay for.”
“There are cosmetic microtransactions, but seeing as the base game is so cheap I think it's understandable.”
“My suika - watermelon game is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. The game is a basic match-3 style game where you drop fruit into a bucket.”
“A bad mobile port of a knockoff game which also has in-game purchases.”
“Blatant copycat of the Switch game with added microtransactions and worse physics, just a cash grab to profit off the current interest in the game.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a whimsical and colorful art style that enhances its charm and personality, creating a cheerful atmosphere. While some users appreciate the vibrant and cute aesthetics, others criticize the lack of resolution options and the simplistic, low-effort visuals typical of mobile apps. Overall, the game features clean and consistent artwork that appeals to fans of the genre, though it may not meet the high visual standards expected from PC games.
“Whimsical presentation: from its colorful art style to its catchy soundtrack, my suika exudes charm and personality at every turn.”
“The game's vibrant visuals and playful sound effects create a cheerful atmosphere that's guaranteed to put a smile on your face.”
“The art style is very clean and clear.”
“The mobile app features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is polarizing; while some players find it lacking, focusing instead on gameplay elements like collecting seeds, others praise it as a deeply impactful and life-changing experience, highlighting its characters and narrative as exceptional. Overall, the story resonates strongly with certain players, elevating their gaming experience significantly.
“And the story... just perfection.”
“✅ no story”
“Forget the rescue mission in under 3 minutes – collecting 4000 seeds turned out to be the true hero's journey.”
“Characters and story hit me so deep, this has changed my life forever.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable in moderation, particularly for achieving high scores and unlocking cosmetics. However, some feel that the grind can become excessive, especially for those struggling with the game, leading to a temptation to purchase microtransactions to expedite progress. Overall, while grinding can be rewarding, it may also feel daunting for less skilled players.
“The game itself is $0.99 with the option to pay real money for skins and backgrounds in-game (around $10). You can earn them all through grinding, but the ability to buy them all means you can pay cash to unlock two achievements.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The in-game store offers cosmetics that are reasonable for those who excel at the game via seedlings currency, but those struggling may feel it is too grindy and be encouraged to pay for the microtransactions.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing skins and cute sound effects, contributing to a lighthearted and relaxing experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements, particularly the funny fruit designs, which enhance the overall enjoyment.
“Relaxing game, has some funny skins too.”
“Best game, funny sounds, super cute.”
“Funny fruit, uwu.”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some users report no significant glitches and a smooth experience, others note that it can be buggy, particularly with visual issues like wiggling fruits. Despite these minor bugs, many players find the game playable and enjoyable.
“The game runs smoothly without any glitches.”
“I haven't encountered any stability issues during my gameplay.”
“The performance is consistently reliable, making for a seamless experience.”
“Very buggy and hard to navigate.”
“Also, all things considered, it is a little buggy (the fruits look like they're kind of buzzing) but that's about it.”
“It's also pretty cheap, and I haven't noticed any game-breaking glitches (sometimes the fruits wiggle a bit too much, but it's probably just the physics) even after getting all achievements.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a charming experience with addictive gameplay, but many players feel it lacks depth and long-term replay value. However, improvements and optional microtransactions for cosmetic items provide some additional replayability through grinding.
“There have been many good improvements that make the game more playable.”
“Lack of depth and replay value: while my suika's charming presentation and addictive gameplay are undeniably enjoyable, the game may lack the depth and replay value to keep players engaged over the long term.”
“While its simple gameplay and whimsical presentation are sure to delight, the game may lack the depth and replay value to keep players engaged over the long term.”
“The microtransactions are all optional since you can simply grind for the skins and stage backgrounds, which gives the game more replay value.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the emotional impact of the game, particularly praising the dialogue, which evokes strong feelings, even leading some to tears. The combination of competitive gameplay and heartfelt moments, such as the fruits' expressions, enhances the overall emotional experience.
“Dialogue 10/10; I cried when the fruits were screaming.”
“This puzzle game currently hosts a small but nifty amount of cosmetics that affect either the appearance of the fruit or that of the stage itself, and although the prices of said cosmetics may appear daunting at first, it is worth noting that getting even a single watermelon in a game guarantees you 100 seedlings alongside whatever you would have scored normally.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's vibrant visuals and playful sound effects foster a cheerful and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall enjoyment and engagement for players.
“The game's vibrant visuals and playful sound effects create a cheerful atmosphere that's guaranteed to put a smile on your face.”
“The subtle sound effects of fruits colliding contribute to the game's immersive and enjoyable atmosphere.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of this version has been criticized for its lack of polish, with users noting unrefined physics and a general feeling of being a rushed, inferior copy of the original game. Additionally, the audio elements were described as irritating, further detracting from the overall experience.
“It's a fast, poorly optimized copy of the original game.”