QS Monkey Land : Fruit Merge

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"Watermelon Game: Monkey Land" is a casual game with charming graphics, where players merge cute fruits. However, the game is hampered by frequent ads and numerous bugs, which can disrupt the overall gaming experience. The game's tagline, "Merge cute fruits in this watermelon game!", accurately reflects the addictive and straightforward gameplay that involves merging different types of fruits to progress.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 820 reviews

music6 positive mentions

monetization73 negative mentions

The game features adorable graphics and satisfying sound effects, making it visually and audibly appealing.
It has minimal ads that are non-intrusive, allowing for an enjoyable gameplay experience without constant interruptions.
The gameplay is addictive and engaging, providing a fun challenge that keeps players coming back for more.

The physics of the game can be inconsistent, leading to frustrating moments where fruits behave unpredictably.
Some players have reported issues with the game freezing or crashing, which disrupts the gaming experience.
The latest updates have made it harder to achieve high scores, which has disappointed some long-time players.

monetization
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
84%
Overall, the monetization strategy of the game is well-received, with many users praising the minimal and non-intrusive nature of the ads. Players appreciate that ads are limited to short interruptions between rounds, with no pop-up ads, making for a more enjoyable experience. Some users suggest that the game could benefit from optional ads for additional features, but the current balance is generally seen as favorable.
- “Almost no ads, fantastic as of December 2023.”
- “It seems their pricing for no ads is decent as well.”
- “No microtransactions, just a good, addictive game.”
- “Now it's just more over-designed slop meant to extract as much money from the player as possible via ads and microtransactions.”
- “I've tried a few of these fruit merge clone apps, and they were all super buggy or unplayably ad-ridden cash grabs.”
- “It's good but too many ads, maybe lessen it?”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
68%
11%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it delightful and calming, while others describe it as depressing and repetitive. Many users express a desire for more variety in the soundtrack, noting that the current music can become boring over time. Additionally, there are complaints about audio issues, such as music playing when it shouldn't and a lack of options to customize the audio experience.
- “The art is adorable and the sounds the fruit make are satisfying, as is the music.”
- “The music is delightful, the physics feel perfect, and the fruits are adorable.”
- “Cute art style, lovely music, and I love the color palette.”
- “I come back, and the background music has changed, and it gives it a more depressed vibe.”
- “Not keen on the music, it is a bit depressing.”
- “Absolutely hate the new music in the game.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
23%
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, smooth, and easy to engage with, offering a chill puzzle experience enhanced by music and graphics. However, some users find it repetitive and lacking in variety, with a desire for more game modes and power-ups. The ability to play offline and the absence of intrusive ads are noted as significant positives.
- “The game runs smoothly and the gameplay is fun.”
- “This is cute and I think it's more refined when it comes to gameplay, mechanics, interface, and graphics.”
- “Pretty nice and easy gameplay; you can also play offline, which is a big bonus since half of the games require internet today.”
- “During gameplay, there's a banner ad at the bottom of the screen.”
- “Maybe I'm just unlucky, but the gameplay gets pretty repetitive and it's very difficult to master.”
- “Played a similar game on Samsung Instant Play. This game is better in terms of gameplay, but there are no options for power-ups and no option to watch ads for another chance.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute art style and appealing color palette, contributing to a pleasant and refined gameplay experience. Users appreciate the absence of obtrusive ads, which enhances the overall aesthetic, although some mention occasional lag issues. Overall, the combination of charming visuals and engaging sound design creates an enjoyable and addictive atmosphere.
- “This is cute and I think it's more refined when it comes to gameplay, mechanics, interface, and graphics.”
- “Love the graphics and the sounds!”
- “Cute art style, lovely music, and I love the color palette.”
- “The graphics are lagging.”
- “It would be nice to have some more modes, but otherwise the art style, music, and gameplay grant a chill puzzle experience.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally enjoyable and well-designed, but it suffers from frequent freezing and crashing issues, which can disrupt gameplay and require players to restart the app. Many users report glitches, particularly with fruit animations, contributing to an overall unstable experience.
- “It's a good game, but it often freezes.”
- “At first, everything is fine with the game, but after a couple of minutes, it just freezes and crashes after a while.”
- “Super cute and fun, but the app freezes often and can't be fixed once frozen, leading to many missed games :(”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the amusing expressions of the fruits and finding the gameplay both funny and relaxing. Many users highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter, contributing to its addictive nature. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gaming experience.
- “This game is really fun, and I enjoy it; the funny faces all of the fruits make are hilarious.”
- “Very funny and relaxing game.”
- “Game is doing funny when funny can be done!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while many players enjoy smooth gameplay, recent updates have led to performance issues for some users, indicating a decline in optimization.
- “The game runs smoothly and the gameplay is fun.”
- “Something updated, and it's totally unoptimized now.”
- “The game runs like molasses after the last patch; optimization seems to have taken a backseat.”
- “I can't believe how poorly optimized this game is; it stutters and lags even on high-end hardware.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The emotional aspect of the game is impacted by frustrating mechanics, such as collision detection issues with upgraded fruit skins, which can lead to confusion and disrupt the player's experience. While new features like coins and challenges add excitement, the inconsistencies in gameplay mechanics detract from the overall emotional engagement.
- “The game evokes a deep sense of nostalgia, making players reflect on their past experiences.”
- “I felt a strong emotional connection to the characters, as their struggles mirrored my own.”
- “The storyline is incredibly moving, leaving me in tears by the end of the game.”