Watermelon Game

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A Casual Physics Puzzle game, where you have to combine matching Fruits to get Points and increase your Highscore. Play solo or measure your skills against another player online.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 625 reviews

graphics17 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game is free and provides a fun, addictive experience that is easy to pick up and play.
The fruit-merging mechanics are satisfying, offering a sense of achievement when creating larger fruits.
The game has a charming aesthetic and is enjoyable for casual gaming sessions, making it a great time-waster.

The controls can feel clunky and imprecise, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.
The soundtrack is repetitive and can become annoying over time, detracting from the overall experience.
Some achievements are overly grindy and require excessive playtime, which can be discouraging for players.

graphics
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
64%
5%
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the vibrant and charming visuals, particularly in the beta version, which is seen as a significant improvement over the original's "primitive" art style. While some appreciate the quirky, MS Paint-like aesthetic, others find the recent updates to the graphics unappealing and detrimental to the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are described as colorful and engaging, but opinions vary widely on which version is superior.
- “The game's vibrant visuals are a feast for the eyes, with charming and detailed fruit designs.”
- “The graphics are crisp, vibrant, and meticulously detailed, creating a visually appealing world of watermelon wonder.”
- “Watermelon game boasts stunning visuals that elevate the gaming experience to a new level.”
- “The art style of the game, as it stands in the non-beta version, is downright primitive.”
- “To be blunt: the original art style looks awful.”
- “The new graphics suck; please add an option to revert it back.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
54%
9%
The gameplay of "Watermelon Game" is characterized by its addictive fruit-merging mechanics that balance simplicity and strategy, making it accessible yet engaging for players. While the game offers satisfying combos and a variety of challenges, some users noted issues with power-ups and bugs that can hinder the experience. Overall, it provides a charming and visually appealing puzzle experience that is enjoyable for both short sessions and longer play.
- “The mechanics of merging fruits are satisfying, and when you land a big combo and see multiple fruits turn into watermelons, there’s a distinct sense of achievement.”
- “Its addictive gameplay strikes a perfect balance between accessibility and strategy.”
- “The gameplay is deceptively simple, yet it unfolds into a complex and engaging experience as you progress through different levels.”
- “Imagine the most exhilarating experience of your life, and then dial it back about a thousand notches.”
- “It does what it says, but after a few hours you realize the added power-ups don't do much, if anything, to help, and some of the achievements are incredibly unfair due to the sheer amount of time required to get them (play the game for over 41 days playtime, for example...). There are also bugs in the game that prevent precise gameplay (e.g., dropping a matching fruit on another, but the one below or beside it gets combined instead), so even getting a high score can be tedious.”
- “It's fun enough to play on Steam Deck, but every time it basically restarts the whole machine and wasn't registering gameplay or high scores.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
57%
19%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and annoying due to its lack of variety and failure to adapt to in-game chaos, while others appreciate its catchy and whimsical nature that enhances the overall atmosphere. Despite some complaints about volume levels and the desire for more tracks, many agree that the soundtrack contributes positively to the gaming experience, creating a relaxing and enjoyable ambiance. Overall, the music is a notable aspect that can either enhance or detract from the gameplay depending on individual preferences.
- “It's the kind of soundtrack that stays with you, playing on loop in your head during long, sleepless nights.”
- “The soundtrack of the watermelon game complements the game's cheerful atmosphere perfectly.”
- “The music is catchy without being intrusive, creating a pleasant atmosphere that complements the game's whimsical theme.”
- “The game’s biggest flaw, hands down, is the soundtrack.”
- “It’s not that the music itself is bad, but the sheer lack of variety and the fact that it doesn’t change to match the escalating chaos on-screen makes it unbearable over time.”
- “However, the game’s clunky controls and nightmarish soundtrack are notable drawbacks, and the art style of the non-beta version leaves much to be desired.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
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The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the story aspect of the game. While some players find the narrative lacking depth and complexity, others appreciate its light-hearted charm and engaging themes, particularly in the context of gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as entertaining but not the primary draw of the game, with some players even describing it as an art form rather than a traditional narrative experience.
- “While the watermelon game may not have a complex narrative, its light-hearted and charming storyline enhances the overall appeal.”
- “With its stunning graphics, engaging gameplay, and charming storyline, it successfully captures the essence of fruit merging.”
- “I have never played a game more developed, gameplay-driven, and with such a compelling story as the watermelon game.”
- “Little replayability and the plot is lacking.”
- “[h3][b]Storyline:[/b][/h3] Shakespeare, take a break.”
- “☑ No story.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its goofy and low-budget charm, featuring simply drawn fruits with amusing faces that resonate with players. Many users find the comedic elements, such as the "torpedo meteor strike," to be a highlight, contributing to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “Simply drawn fruits with funny little faces is great!”
- “I downloaded it because it looked so goofy and funny and low budget, but it's so perfect, like the only skill in the game that matters, the torpedo meteor strike.”
- “I love the beautiful art and the humor of it lol.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate modes that ensure varied experiences and multiple attempts, others criticize the limited replay value and excessive achievement requirements. Titles like "watermelon game" stand out for their engaging rating systems that encourage repeated play, but some users feel that the overall content does not support extensive replayability.
- “This mode ensures that no two playthroughs are the same, providing tons of replayability.”
- “An addictive and entertaining game with lots of replayability, and seems like a joy to go through with each attempt.”
- “"Watermelon Game" offers substantial replay value through its three-star rating system for each level.”
- “The fact alone that this developer has an achievement that forces you to keep this game open for 1,000 hours when it has 5, maybe 10 hours of replay value at best is what gives this a bad review.”
- “Little replayability and the plot is lacking.”
- “No other game on Steam does this, not even games that have 10,000+ hours of replay value, because you shouldn't have to.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a catchy and relaxing soundtrack that complements its whimsical theme, creating an immersive and enjoyable experience. Subtle sound effects for gameplay actions further enrich this atmosphere, making it both aesthetically pleasing and satisfying for players.
- “The soundtrack adds to the enjoyment, creating a relaxing atmosphere, while subtle sound effects for fruit merging and combo achievements provide an extra layer of satisfaction.”
- “The game's design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also contributes to the overall immersive atmosphere.”
- “The music is catchy without being intrusive, creating a pleasant atmosphere that complements the game's whimsical theme.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, with many achievements requiring an unreasonable amount of time to complete. Additionally, bugs in gameplay mechanics can hinder progress, making it frustrating to achieve high scores. Overall, the lack of variety and gamemodes contributes to a negative grinding experience.
- “It does what it says, but after a few hours you realize the added power-ups don't do much to help, and some of the achievements are incredibly unfair due to the sheer amount of time required to get them (play the game for over 41 days of playtime, for example...). There are also bugs in the game that prevent precise gameplay (e.g., dropping a matching fruit on another, but the one below or beside it gets combined instead), so even getting a high score can be tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grindy achievements, multiple of them are completely unfeasible and impossible. The game is incredibly repetitive, with no variation at all and no game modes.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a deeply emotional experience, often moved to tears by the game's thoughtful level design and meticulous attention to detail in visuals and sound, which together create a refreshing and wholesome atmosphere.
- “I cried.”
- “The thoughtful level design, coupled with the attention to detail in both visuals and sound, creates a wholesome gaming experience that is as refreshing as a ripe watermelon on a hot summer day.”