Pineapple Pen
- September 29, 2016
- Ketchapp
- 3h median play time
Get on Play Store
Get on Apple Store"Pineapple Pen" is a single-player action game with good gameplay, beautiful graphics, and an awesome soundtrack. The objective is to tap the screen to throw a pen and hit a pineapple or apple, aiming for the perfect center for extra satisfaction. Compete with friends to prove who is the true master of the pen. However, be aware that there are several bugs present in the game. The game's motto is "Sometimes all you need is to stick a pen into a fruit."
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Reviews
- The game is addictive and fun, providing a great way to pass the time.
- The graphics and character designs are cute and appealing.
- The gameplay is simple yet challenging, making it enjoyable for all ages.
- There are too many ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating.
- The game can lag or freeze, especially during high scores or intense moments.
- Some players find the voice acting annoying and distracting.
- humor364 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it hilarious and entertaining, particularly due to the catchy "pen pineapple apple pen" song and quirky sound effects. Players appreciate the game's absurdity and silliness, often describing it as both funny and addictive, making it a great time-killer. While some note that the humor can be repetitive or childish, the overall consensus is that the game's comedic elements significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
“I am not at all sure what the background to this game could possibly be, but I am extremely glad that whoever came up with the initial idea was allowed to run with it and create this strange, funny, addictive, brilliant and above all, fun game.”
“The sheer creativity and craziness just makes this game hilarious!”
“It's so funny and cool, love it! Best game.”
- monetization363 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Players report that ads appear frequently, including during game sessions, making the experience nearly unplayable for some. While some users suggest turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads, the overall sentiment indicates that the monetization approach detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“It's a great app to pass time with; there are nearly no ads at all. You get 1 ad each time you go on the app. Love it so much, but I would like a new theme.”
“No ads, no glitches, and the music is awesome.”
“I would give this a 5-star rating if there weren't ads, but other than that, it's a super awesome game and I just love the song because it's so catchy. This game is maybe one of the most catchy games I've ever played.”
“I'm usually okay with ads, but since the ads started appearing during a level, it made the game completely unplayable.”
“Ads pop up in the middle of the screen while you're playing.”
“The game is actually tolerable once you remove ads.”
- music205 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game, primarily based on the viral "Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen" song, elicits mixed reactions from players. While many find it catchy, funny, and a nostalgic reminder of good times, others describe it as annoying and repetitive, with some wishing for more variety or the option to use their own music. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's addictive and entertaining nature, despite some complaints about its repetitiveness.
“I love the music, the voice acting, the memes made off this game (lol) basically I've fallen in love with your game!”
“This game is so cool it is just like the song I have a pen I have a pineapple oh pineapple pen!”
“A fantastic and creative game .... loved the music also pineapple pen awesome whoever's reading this please don't think twice to download this game it's awesome”
“The gameplay is boring; the music is not even the soundtrack from the original video.”
“The song and the sounds got annoying.”
“The music gets quite annoying.”
- graphics59 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as cute, amazing, and high quality, while others criticize them as average or outdated. Some users express a desire for improvements or updates to enhance the visual experience. Overall, the graphics are generally seen as a strong point of the game, contributing to its addictive and fun nature.
“Graphics 10/10 gameplay 10/10 do recommend”
“It's very addictive to say the least also great graphics overall an amazing game”
“I love the graphics, they are so good and the apple and pineapple are so cute”
“Total waste of time so many ads, boring gameplay, impossible awkward graphics, you name it!”
“Graphics bite the big one though.. fix it.”
“I hate this game it has bad graphics, controls, and gameplay):< worst game in the world I think you don't get this game.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as addictive and enjoyable, with many users praising its fun and challenging aspects. However, frequent pop-up ads and glitches detract from the experience, leading to frustration and complaints about interruptions and boring elements. Overall, while the gameplay has its merits, issues like ads and technical problems significantly impact user satisfaction.
“Overall, the gameplay is very nice and it's addicting.”
“The gameplay is pretty challenging, (at least to me) and fun.”
“Its an amazing game overall, taking the concept of the PPAP trend and turning it into a game with great gameplay and graphics.”
“Ads cover gameplay, unable to play”
“Total waste of time so many ads, boring gameplay, impossible awkward graphics, you name it!”
“The gameplay is extremely boring.”
- stability22 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches and freezing issues, particularly when interacting with certain game elements. While some players enjoy the game and experience minimal problems, others express frustration over the game's tendency to crash or misregister actions, leading to a negative gameplay experience. Overall, stability appears to be a significant concern for a substantial number of users.
“No ads, no glitches, and the music is awesome.”
“No glitches at all!”
“Everyday it gets more glitches.”
“Amazing game, but whenever I hit the giant pineapple, it completely freezes and the only way to make it stop is by exiting out, and by then I didn't collect any coins or keys, and it counts as a turn so I can't go again for another 8 hours!”
“Every time I try to play this game it always freezes on me, and I have tried updating my phone and restarting it but it still doesn't work. This game is a waste of your time and so stupid, and way too many ads.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with players enjoying the initial quests and updates that introduced new missions and themes. However, many users have reported issues with quests stalling or becoming repetitive, leading to frustration and a desire for more varied content to maintain engagement. Overall, while the quest system adds an addictive element, its execution has left some players feeling bored and dissatisfied.
“Btw love the update when you added quests and themes.”
“Love it, buy it, it's free, end of story.”
“It's addicting because of all the quests and unlocking new pens.”
“It's a mess; I don't know why, but my quests have stopped working. It's like there is no quest but still showing to complete them, and I can't even skip them.”
“It was fun at first, but it is such a repetitive game and there is no real skill involved. I would love it if you guys added more missions and changed it a bit, because people won't stay around this game long as they will get bored.”
“I also found that once a quest was done, it takes a while for a new quest to load.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for not improving performance, with users reporting issues such as lag and frame rate drops, particularly during animated ads. This has led to gameplay challenges, especially on older devices like the Samsung Galaxy S7.
“The game is great, but some of the ads with sliding animations can slow down performance and drop FPS, which often means game over when dealing with faster fruit.”
“This simple game doesn't run smoothly on a Samsung Galaxy S7.”
“Not improved performance.”
“The game is great, but some of the ads with sliding animations can slow down performance and drop the FPS, which often means game over when dealing with faster fruit.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, yet they still regard it as a great overall experience.
“A bit tedious, but still a great game.”
“A bit tedious, but still a great game.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong emotional attachment to the game, describing it as addictive and enjoyable. However, some experience frustration with technical issues, such as unintended actions occurring without input.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, primarily revolving around the challenge of beating high scores rather than providing new content or experiences.
“There is no replay value other than beating your high score.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious and uninteresting.”
