Shooty Fruity
- January 18, 2018
- nDreams / Near Light
- 1h median play time
A charming concept marred by a lack of replayability, Shooty Fruity is definitely worth a look for discerning VR shooter enthusiasts but it may be worth waiting for a sale, particularly with so many lengthier titles making their way to the format.
Get on Steam"Shooty Fruity" is a VR game that combines wave-based shooter action with job simulations. As a retail employee, you must fend off mutant fruit invaders while managing store tasks. Use a variety of weapons and power-ups to survive, and complete objectives to progress through levels. An immersive and chaotic VR experience.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Quest
Oculus Rift
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- Innovative gameplay that combines shooting with grocery scanning, providing a unique and engaging experience.
- Polished graphics and satisfying gun mechanics, making it a fun and frantic wave shooter.
- Great for both casual play and as an introduction to VR, with a humorous and light-hearted atmosphere.
- Controls can be frustrating, especially for users of certain VR controllers like the Valve Index, leading to immersion-breaking experiences.
- Repetitive gameplay and limited long-term playability, which may lead to boredom after extended sessions.
- Technical issues such as crashes and bugs, particularly on certain headsets, detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay44 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its blend of light-hearted humor and challenging mechanics, combining fluid shooting with the demands of managing a checkout counter. Players appreciate the polished experience, easy-to-understand controls, and the variety of gameplay styles, though some note issues with repetitive elements and certain mechanics like limited ammo and distractions. Overall, it offers a frantic and entertaining VR experience that is well-suited for both casual play and showcasing VR systems.
“Easily one of the best VR games at the moment, super polished, tons of charm, and a great gameplay hook.”
“However, when you combine that fluid gunplay mechanic with the requirement to balance a checkout counter, you get an amazing experience.”
“3 unique gameplay styles combined with the custom loadouts and the enemy variety makes this a very pleasantly surprising experience, well worth the asking price.”
“- repetitive gameplay”
“I did not care for the distraction mechanic combined with hard-to-hit fruit, limited amount of ammo (guns), and having to drop empty guns myself.”
“So the gameplay loop basically boils down to this; while shooting you are losing out on gaining more precious guns, and while scanning groceries you are being bombarded by fruit death.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the bright, polished, and cartoony aesthetic that enhances the fun gameplay experience. However, others criticize the graphics for being low-quality, blurry, and unintuitive, particularly in certain areas like the main menu. Overall, while the art style is appreciated by many, technical issues such as lack of supersampling options detract from the visual experience for some users.
“I play on PC (obviously) using a Quest 2, the graphics are great.”
“The graphics are easy on the eyes and it's awesome playing it.”
“Great graphics and controls and progression.”
“The graphics are pretty bad.”
“All I can say in the way of cons is that the main menu/staffroom area is a bit unintuitive to navigate, and in my experience, the graphics defaulted to such low settings that I couldn't make out most of the tutorial words.”
“Update: The devs could care less about fixing this issue; I've asked them on the forums about progress in the blurry graphics issue and received no response.”
- humor22 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features light-hearted and deadpan humor, often highlighting the absurdity of its premise, such as a sentient evil fruit infestation. While many players find the humor entertaining and engaging, some note that the limited voice acting can become repetitive and annoying over time. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the fun atmosphere, making it an enjoyable experience despite some drawbacks.
“Light-hearted humor and challenging gameplay; you'll soon find yourself buried in your new job as a cashier at Megamart.”
“The humor is dry and self-aware of the absurdity of a sentient evil fruit infestation, and just rolls with it.”
“Fun atmosphere, deadpan humor, very entertaining.”
- story18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional story or campaign, focusing instead on a VR shooting experience where players engage in missions and unlock various weapons. While there is a wealth of content through different missions and weapon customization, players should not expect a narrative-driven experience. The gameplay centers around action and weapon management rather than storytelling.
“There's a lot of content as well, between all the different missions, and the slew of weapons you can unlock.”
“Once you unlock a gun, it's permanently unlocked, and you can swap it in and out of your loadout between missions.”
“In the employee break room (hub) you select your loadout and mission, but you can also use the employee shooting range, where you can freely test out all your unlocked weapons.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the plot feeling flat and uninteresting.”
“The missions are repetitive and fail to build a compelling narrative.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in Shooty Fruity is praised for its fun and entertaining qualities, enhanced by deadpan humor. Reviewers note a positive evolution in the game's overall atmosphere, user interface, and progression mechanics, contributing to an enjoyable VR shooting experience.
“Fun atmosphere, deadpan humor, very entertaining.”
“Nice to see these games slowly improving on atmosphere, UI, and progression.”
“Shooty Fruity is a great shooter for VR with a nice atmosphere.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its soothing quality, complementing the vibrant shop atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience. Players also appreciate the satisfying sound effects and visual elements that accompany gameplay, contributing to a delightful auditory experience.
“Besides the ear-soothing shop music and the colorful shop interior, you will also get great satisfaction from the splash sounds and visual splash effects as you blast the evil fruit.”
“The music is just perfect.”
“Oh and the music.”
“Oh, and the music.”
“Oh, and the music.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have stability issues, particularly with weapon handling, where players experience bugs such as weapons dropping unexpectedly or disappearing from their hands. These glitches have been noted consistently, indicating a need for further refinement.
“A little buggy as of November 2018, especially when grabbing weapons with the left hand (it just drops them immediately sometimes).”
“Stumbled on a few glitches where the guns will just disappear from your hands while grabbing them.”
“A little buggy as of November 2018, especially when grabbing weapons with the left hand (it just drops them immediately sometimes).”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express a lighthearted attitude towards grinding in games like Farming Simulator, suggesting that repetitive tasks can lead to enjoyable experiences, such as forming connections or relationships within the game.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While "Shooty Fruity" offers a charming concept for VR shooter fans, its limited replayability may lead some players to consider waiting for a sale, especially with many longer titles available.
“A charming concept marred by a lack of replayability. Shoot 'Em Fruity is definitely worth a look for discerning VR shooter enthusiasts, but it may be worth waiting for a sale, particularly with so many lengthier titles making their way to the format.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return. The lack of varied content makes replaying feel more like a chore than a choice.”
“While the gameplay is enjoyable, the limited variety in levels and challenges means that after a few runs, it quickly loses its appeal.”
