reviews
This is an all-time classic for mobile gaming, and I've always enjoyed revisiting it from time to time, especially the arcade mode. I've gone on today in 2024, and find out I need to now pay a monthly subscription to have access to this game even though I've purchased it previously !?? That is an absolute joke and very anti consumer. It doesn't cost much each month, but added to every other payment that comes out my account each month, I've now got to avoid this game to save money. Dissapointed!
noname503858, the 16/05/2025
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This game used to be free. If it was a flat rate buy fee, I'd deal with it, but a continuous subscription for access to a game that won't be on the app store forever is just robbery. And saying your game is free on the app store and then giving people a "free trial" of 20 minutes (filled with ads and little "are you enjoying the game? Please leave a review" message) is misleading and disingenuous, especially when again, this game used to be free. Uninstalled as quick as I downloaded it.
noname356807, the 16/05/2025
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Only thing classic is the gameplay- you buy the game originally and then you're forced to subscribe for $2.99 a month to play it. I wouldn't recommend playing ANY halfbrick games anymore. I get it, you gotta do what you gotta do make $. But ripping people off is scummy man. Go play games that are actually free or won't rip you off. Halfbrick has fallen haha
noname269551, the 16/05/2025
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Utterly disgusted by this. I bought this years ago and now it's a subscription, but they say you can buy the plus version to not have the subscriptions, but why should I pay again for the app I purchased originally? that's not right, that's just greedy and ultimately I personally feel the subscription service will kill off their games eventually.
noname48324, the 16/05/2025
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I thought the classic version would let me play back in high school, but it turns out you actually have to pay a subscription fee to play it more than 15 minute. I was excited to play it again but not for a subscription fee. it was kind of disappointing. maybe I can find an older version of the game from back when it was free, because there's not really been anything added to it now, anyway.
noname295793, the 16/05/2025
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I love the game I used to play it a lot last year before the subscription thing I had a halfbrick+ account before and signed in then out of nowhere I have to pay for a subscription I'm not gonna give it one star all because of that so I'll give it four for still letting me play for at least twenty minutes and the overall gameplay I do like this game but please find a way to revert the subscription other than that I like this game
noname904408, the 16/05/2025
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Need a subscription for a game that I have bought back then. Such a shame. A total loss. Update : After a few chats and email with the Customer Support, I finally got my game back! The best timewaster game of all-time! Thanks Halfbrick! I don't know if I should say the name that helped me, but thanks Ai***! ????????????????????????
noname826034, the 16/05/2025
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SCAMMED! I PAID FOR THIS GAME AND NOW THEY WANT A SUBSCRIPTION TO PLAY. Used to love this game, but as many others have pointed out, they now require a subscription. I bought this app but now I can't play this game at all because they want you to pay. I BOUGHT it, and I quite literally got scammed. I can't use something that I paid for. The game is great, but this scam ruins it for me. Hope you enjoy losing customers, Halfbrick.
noname180265, the 16/05/2025
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suddenly app changed to subscription after purchase.. i think it is such poor thing to do .. i dont reccomend this app, or if u really like it just download cracked version from somewhere and to halfbrick studios i have only one word to say .I.
noname22762, the 16/05/2025
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Neither openfeint, nor leaderboards or online stuff like that doesn't work. The game is great, but we paid for it guys. updated: 2025 uninstalling the game after they make me to pay for subscription after I had already purchased the app, lol
noname742652, the 16/05/2025
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I got scammed. I bought this one back in the day for the classic experience, but now they require a subscription. I see a classic+ on the store now, but I already paid for the classic version. I actually checked my purchase history to confirm this. They quite literally took away my purchase. I honestly ought to file a lawsuit. Really garbage business, not to mention the predatory nature of subscriptions like this one. Don't waste your time or money.
noname319876, the 16/05/2025
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the game is great but no way i'm paying for a subscription which i'm sure as hell won't be making full use off. i'd rather fork over 8-10 bucks and be done with it.I despise the current trend.
noname126671, the 16/05/2025
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DO NOT INSTALL. This is not the game you're looking for. A recent update removed all of the "classic" aspects of the Fruit Ninja we love. Now, it's a crippled, tedious spin-off of the original. It's not fun. It confuses my kid. It does not work offline anymore and requires some scammy subscription to play. They just added a 60 minute trial mode after everyone complained, but I paid for the original full version. Support is useless. Now, I will never trust anything that comes from this publisher.
noname832007, the 16/05/2025
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I cannot say nothing more then other people said i downloaded this game because this was my favorite childhood game and then finding this 20 minute guest pass what is this? Halfbrick you are straight up just butchering people childhood and then putting up your game as a free one when its clearly NOT put up your game for a price not monthly based subscriptions to play with it im downloading this game down from other websites so it doesnt have this subscription cya halfbrick. checkmate.
noname166903, the 16/05/2025
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Super disappointing. I remember it being good for a few minutes of fun here and there, but definitely not worth a subscription.
noname643791, the 16/05/2025
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paid to be able to play without all the junk. now i have to pay a subscription to keep using something i already paid for. completely stupid
noname997541, the 16/05/2025
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One of the nostalgic game i've ever played since i was little, elementary school age, and teenage era. I know this game and its a fine game and its very popular back then, it can be played anywhere or whatever you do nothing just to play this satisfying game but sometimes gives me bored, well i came here just to make an highest score and achievements, thats all.
noname236517, the 16/05/2025
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I bought this game many years ago. I fire it up again because I'm feeling nostalgic and suddenly I need a subscription that costs real money? I'm not paying $3 a month to play the game I already spent $1 on!
noname374431, the 16/05/2025
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Don't pay for this game. I paid for the game when it was out, now I have to pay AGAIN for the subscription. I think we have enough subscriptions as it is, and also I think it's ridiculous to charge people money who already bought the game
noname310850, the 16/05/2025
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I'm not subscriing. Especially when I paid 4 dollars for the other classic game, only to find it has no events. Waste of time and money. Very disappointed.
noname3447, the 16/05/2025
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I'm not sure what's the point, the game is free yet it's only meant to give you a little peak toward the classic Fruit Ninja. I thought this would be the classic game but with limitations compared to the paid version so anyone could play it for free; at this point it's rather better to keep up the Classic+ app.
noname791123, the 04/10/2025
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having to pay a subscription for a game that was like 5 dollars if even is insane even for greedy companies. this is on another level for disappointment and wasted potential. they could've just given the old one back just the way it was but no. absolutely shameless money grab game I wouldn't recommend. just get the free one it's close enough in my opinion to the original.
noname920288, the 04/10/2025
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It's theft that you can charge a price to install a game but then still need to pay a subscription in order to actually be able to play that game. At least have the courtesy to be upfront about the fact you are robbing people when they go to purchase your product so that they know what they are getting themselves into.
noname802041, the 04/10/2025
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let me explain this. I bought this game 5 years ago, the original date of my review was 2020, ok, originally this was a good and very cheap game, but now that I wanted to enjoy it again, I found out that the game is free and has a monthly payment subscription, excuse me what the hell, I already paid for the game and now you want me to buy a subscription to play your mindless game? Honestly don't even hesitate to touch the install button.
noname334237, the 04/10/2025
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I've never written a review before, but what Halfbrick does is absolutely ridiculous. I paid for this game a year ago, so I don't have to deal with ads, but now I need a paid subscription to just play a game I've already payed for. I love Fruit Ninja, but now this app feels like a scam.
noname426395, the 04/10/2025
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I bought this game back in the day and now I can't play without a subscription I would like my money back they turned a decent game into a money scheme go onto a different app store and download a older version they have failed as developers and should be ashamed of themselves I want my money back.
noname661932, the 04/10/2025
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Hi, how do you unlock Fruit Ninja dojo? To unlock it you have to get 125 points in Classic mode without dropping. I did that and it still doesn't want to unlock. I think I found a bug.
noname981861, the 04/10/2025
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What Halfbrick has done borders on criminal. I paid for this game a few years ago so I wouldn't have to use the awful free version, and so I could experience the same game I enjoyed in my childhood. It now expects me to pay a monthly subscription for a game I already paid for, on top of bombarding me with pathetic, desperate requests to play their other games. You won't get a cent from me.
noname422495, the 04/10/2025
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Ads in a game sure, but having to pay a subscription to play a game is an absolutely insane level of greed
noname824216, the 04/10/2025
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There were lots of things I had to do (Registration, Creating a halfbrick account, installing game modes from GPS) so I totally gave up playing it. Not worthy.
noname263077, the 04/10/2025
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paid money for this game. now I need to pay for a subscription to play it at all. but don't worry theres a new purchase that definitely won't end up needing a subscription this time they promise.
noname472110, the 04/10/2025
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Purchased the game and now I am being asked to pay a subscription and I am not able to play until I do that. 3 contact attempts with their customer service over a month, but still no answer
noname491897, the 04/10/2025
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paid to download the classic version so i could skip the adds. then i updated the game and now i have to pay a subscription to use an app i already purchased. waste of time and money
noname721350, the 04/10/2025
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I bought the full game when it came out and now I only have access to 20 minutes... this sucks... my account is level 19 and I can't even choose another blade or background now...
noname222235, the 04/10/2025
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Far from the real classic Fruit Ninja experience, plus now they want you to PAY A SUBCRIPTION to play the game. Absolutely unacceptable.
noname120297, the 04/10/2025
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I don't like this new look after the recent update. I paid for a classic version of fruit ninja and I want classic version without new look and slot machines and upgrading. Please Devs can you add feature so you can turn on old look or make another fruit ninja game and keep this classic and old looking. Edit: MORE NONSENSE. I bought this game in the past, now I need to pay a monthly subscription FOR A GAME THAT I ALREADY BOUGHT. This studio has ruined it's name.
noname706558, the 04/10/2025
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Downloaded this right away when I found out it existed, since I missed playing the classic version. It promised no ads, which is true, but you only get 20 minutes free before you have to pay for a monthly subscription to continue playing. There?s no option for a one-time payment, so I promptly uninstalled it. Highly disappointed in this subscription-based culture.
noname290234, the 04/10/2025
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Hi, I purchased your game Fruit Ninja Classic from the Play Store a while ago and really enjoyed it. However, I recently re-downloaded the game, and now it?s asking me for an annual payment. Since I?ve already paid for the game in the past, I?d like to understand why this is happening. Could you please look into this issue and let me know how it can be resolved?
noname875428, the 04/10/2025
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