Halfbrick Studios is returning to their other mobile classic
Fruit Ninja Adventures provides greater depth and content with the same iconic gameplay
Currently in soft launch in Canada, is Fruit Ninja Adventures something fans will be drawn to?
The Fruit Ninja series is one of those old classics of mobile that never quite seemed to evolve into a larger franchise. Halfbrick seems to have found the most success with other projects, like Jetpack Joyride. But that might all be about to change with the soft launch of Fruit Ninja Adventures!
Fruit Ninja Adventures, as you may have already guessed from the name, offers a much more immersive experience than the original. Now in soft launch in Canada for Android, it not only features the familiar loop of slicing fruit while avoiding bombs, but also plenty to unlock and customize.
You'll not only be unlocking new ninjas with their own fruit-slaying abilities, but also powerful new swords that have their own unique traits. You'll also be able to personalize your own dojo and explore a variety of worlds (through the medium of fruit slicing), which bring their own twists to gameplay.
Fruitacular!
I don't think it's controversial to say Fruit Ninja has an inherently simple concept. Perfect back in the day for showcasing the capabilities of the smartphone and the fun to be had, but nowadays players are looking for a bit more in terms of depth and unlockability.
With that in mind, I'd say Fruit Ninja Adventures and what it promises to deliver may be the key to achieving that depth. At the same time (and something I don't doubt Halfbrick has also considered), that depth might also deter casual fans just looking for fruity fun.
We'll have to wait and see how Fruit Ninja Adventures is received to determine whether this is the start of a new era.
Speaking of soft launch, though, how do you keep up with all these? Well, if you're a savvy shopper, you do so by checking out our constantly updated list of the best mobile games in soft launch!
