This game with a $0.99 price tag was sold over 10 million times.
Fruit Ninja is a simple game that can be downloaded on phones and tablets. The whole premise of the game is to slash the fruit and avoid the bombs to get points.
So why is it so popular?
Many sites call it "the perfect game for on-the-go gamers." This is true due to the mobile nature of the consoles. However, that isn't the entire reasoning.
Controls and Point System:
The game is both addicting, and well marketed.
The simplicity of the controls and the manner points are scored, had many games hooked when the game was released in 2010. Players use one finger and swipe it across the screen to cut fruit. The fruit flies across the screen in various speeds and in random amounts. Hitting bombs end the game.
Such a concept has been embraced by many gamers. It is a phenomenon that mimics addictions like Flappy Bird or Cookie Clicker. No one can really explain why they keep playing the game, other than it makes them happy to beat their high score.
Points are scored by slicing fruit and getting combos. There is nothing more to it.
Food Culture:
In May 2012, it reached 300 million downloads, and was on one third of all United State iPhones. This game reached a lot of people.
This is a game most people do not take seriously. Many try and mimic chopping the fruit with a sword, knife, or their hands.
However, this is a trend that happens a lot in today's culture, which is why Fruit Ninja has an impact. It reinforces the idea of bringing games to life. Avid players take what they like in the game, and make it physical. Some people try and act like a ninja and slice food. Others make food that mimics the game.
Other games that reinforce this idea are Portal, the cake is a lie joke. Players have made recipes to make the cake.
Mario games, players often decorate their foods to look like the red or green mushrooms.
Minecraft, like Portal, players bake and eat the in-game cake.
More and more games are beginning to follow the mobile application method, so game players will always be able to access the game through their phones and tablets.
In summary, Fruit Ninja has an impact on food culture because it reinforces the idea of turning fantasy into reality. While it has potential for creative projects, it also has a slight potential for danger. If you are not trained with swords or knives, do not recreate this game.
This page is a sub-article under Food Culture in Video Games. This article contains connection between the game Minecraft and food.Fruit Ninja (2010)
Synopsis:
This game with a $0.99 price tag was sold over 10 million times.
Fruit Ninja is a simple game that can be downloaded on phones and tablets. The whole premise of the game is to slash the fruit and avoid the bombs to get points.
So why is it so popular?
Many sites call it "the perfect game for on-the-go gamers." This is true due to the mobile nature of the consoles. However, that isn't the entire reasoning.
Controls and Point System:
The game is both addicting, and well marketed.
The simplicity of the controls and the manner points are scored, had many games hooked when the game was released in 2010. Players use one finger and swipe it across the screen to cut fruit. The fruit flies across the screen in various speeds and in random amounts. Hitting bombs end the game.
Such a concept has been embraced by many gamers. It is a phenomenon that mimics addictions like Flappy Bird or Cookie Clicker. No one can really explain why they keep playing the game, other than it makes them happy to beat their high score.
Points are scored by slicing fruit and getting combos. There is nothing more to it.
Food Culture:
In May 2012, it reached 300 million downloads, and was on one third of all United State iPhones. This game reached a lot of people.
This is a game most people do not take seriously. Many try and mimic chopping the fruit with a sword, knife, or their hands.
However, this is a trend that happens a lot in today's culture, which is why Fruit Ninja has an impact. It reinforces the idea of bringing games to life. Avid players take what they like in the game, and make it physical. Some people try and act like a ninja and slice food. Others make food that mimics the game.
Other games that reinforce this idea are Portal, the cake is a lie joke. Players have made recipes to make the cake.
Mario games, players often decorate their foods to look like the red or green mushrooms.
Minecraft, like Portal, players bake and eat the in-game cake.
More and more games are beginning to follow the mobile application method, so game players will always be able to access the game through their phones and tablets.
In summary, Fruit Ninja has an impact on food culture because it reinforces the idea of turning fantasy into reality. While it has potential for creative projects, it also has a slight potential for danger. If you are not trained with swords or knives, do not recreate this game.
Mimic at your own risk.
References:
http://www.softwarewithstyle.com/article/show/id/12
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit_Ninja
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Mario food picture: http://unillogical.co/threads/foodporn.428/
Banana: http://dovga.com/photo/2135/fruit-ninja
MC Cake: http://www.destructoid.com/website-gourmet-gaming-makes-game-foods-real-218680.phtml
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Casey Watts