Item: Blade vs Fruits: Watch & Phone
Rating: 55
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

55/100

Blade vs Fruits: Watch & Phone is a very basic fruit-slicing simulator that focuses on portability. While it's available on iPhone, it's clearly marketed as a 'mini-game' for the Apple Watch. The gameplay is as simple as it gets: fruits fly up, you swipe to cut them, and you try to avoid the bombs that occasionally appear to ruin your streak.

Unfortunately, the game struggles with some polish issues. Many users have reported calibration and lag issues on the Watch version, which can be frustrating for a game that requires quick reflexes. It doesn't have the variety or the depth of the more famous fruit games it takes inspiration from. That said, as a 'micro-distraction' on your wrist, it functions. If you're looking for a quick way to use your Apple Watch for something other than checking notifications, it's a cheap option, but don't expect a high-fidelity experience.

Reviewed on: Fri May 08 2020

Dinsun Review

Dinsun again. We've reached the point where we are porting decade-old mobile concepts to watches just because we can. Slicing fruit on a tiny screen with your finger blocking the entire 'arena' is not my idea of a good time. It’s derivative, lacks any original flair, and feels like a cash grab on a platform that doesn't need more distractions.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Playable on Apple Watch

Derivative concept
Clunky controls on small screens
Poor visual feedback

Technical Report

Performance: Significant lag on older Apple Watch models.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are desperate to play something on your wrist.

Skip if: You value original game design or have a phone in your pocket.

Similar Games:

Fruit Ninja

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: Apple Watch Series 9
Playtime: 0.5 hours
Status: Few rounds

The Game

Available on: Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, iPod

1169507744

$0.99 4+★1 3 reviews

Author : Le Thi Thanh Binh

Pubish Date : Wed Oct 26 2016

Last Update Date : Fri May 08 2020

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 2.0.0Fri May 08 2020

- Minor bug fixes.
Great & Simple game to play on your Apple Watch:
- Slide finger onto the screen to cut the fruits.
- More hits, more score.
- Beware of the bombs.
Requires iOS 10.0 and watchOS 3.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Great & Simple game to play on your Apple Watch:
- Slide finger onto the screen to cut the fruits.
- More hits, more score.
- Beware of the bombs.

Ratings & Reviews

1 out of 5 with 3 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Blade vs Fruits: Watch & Phone is an endless action game designed for quick play sessions. Slide your finger across the screen to slash through various fruits and rack up a high score. Be on high alert for bombs—hitting one will end your session! Optimized for watchOS, this game allows you to enjoy classic arcade-style gameplay directly on your Apple Watch without needing to pull out your phone.