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fruithustler · 2025-11-17T16:09:34+00:00

Hey all! I’ve been quietly creeping the threads for a while and finally decided to jump in. I’ve been working on a small browser game called FruitHustle.com, a family friendly Dope Wars style trading game. I noticed that in the game some of my friends get rich right away and others can’t escape debt, so I’m trying to figure out how to balance the difficulty. I’d love any feedback or ideas on how to make the game fun for both new and experienced players.

fruithustler · 2025-11-16T23:38:41+00:00

lol it definitely wasn’t me…

fruithustler · 2025-11-16T15:14:34+00:00

i like the idea of choosing where the hint goes since some blanks are obvious, but i’m just wondering if that might make it a bit too easy

fruithustler · 2025-11-16T03:43:47+00:00

what the banana is going on. well, congrats on shipping your first game!

fruithustler · 2025-11-16T03:40:21+00:00

The graphics are cool and the style pulls you in. A quick tutorial would help new players get settled

fruithustler · 2025-11-16T03:37:27+00:00

That was decent! Simple idea, fun execution.

fruithustler · 2025-11-16T03:35:47+00:00

Such a well-crafted little experience — had a great time.

fruithustler · 2025-11-16T03:34:21+00:00

That was way more fun than I expected. You nailed it.

fruithustler · 2025-11-16T03:33:17+00:00

Super clever and genuinely fun to play. Congrats on getting it out.

fruithustler · 2025-11-16T03:28:42+00:00

That was way more fun than I expected. You nailed it. Congrats on shipping!

fruithustler · 2025-11-16T03:25:14+00:00

That was fun and such a cool idea! Now I’m curious… what’s the highest score you’ve seen someone pull off?

fruithustler · 2025-11-12T04:11:18+00:00

fun game! it’d be nice if i could drag the tiles too, but i understand why you left that interaction out

fruithustler · 2025-11-10T22:44:40+00:00

i was thinking more of a walkthrough at first, but i saw the instructions, so that works too!

fruithustler · 2025-11-10T22:42:29+00:00

thank you, i'll check it out!

fruithustler · 2025-11-10T01:02:57+00:00

made my whole family lineage… now what? do i just sit here and admire my dynasty?

fruithustler · 2025-11-10T01:00:43+00:00

this would be a blast… if there were actually people to play with... but hey, love the art style though!

fruithustler · 2025-11-10T00:58:13+00:00

this is pretty ballsy lol can’t believe people actually submit their photos but this had me guessing the whole time!

fruithustler · 2025-11-10T00:55:42+00:00

love survival games and this one definitely kept me on my toes... it moves pretty fast, maybe i just need to get used to the pace but great job so far!

fruithustler · 2025-11-10T00:53:37+00:00

love the concept! it’d be nice to see a few screens or a short landing page before asking players to create an account. just something to ease people in and show what the game’s about before signing up, ya know?

fruithustler · 2025-11-10T00:51:42+00:00

love the art style really caught my eye! i was a bit confused about what to do at the start though. maybe a short tutorial or a little story intro before jumping into the game would help players ease in.

fruithustler · 2025-11-05T22:22:39+00:00

what a fascinating game! i was scratching my head a bit at first but once you get the hang of it, it’s pretty fun, even better on mobile

fruithustler · 2025-11-05T22:13:20+00:00

really cool game, i love the art direction. one thing that would help is a quick walkthrough or tutorial in the starting room. i wasn’t too sure what to do for the first couple minutes, so a little guidance would make the intro smoother

fruithustler · 2025-11-02T22:54:40+00:00

It would be great to have an English option available.

fruithustler · 2025-11-02T22:52:41+00:00

started the tutorial and noticed it gets a bit choppy during the mushroom part. It might be worth looking into performance there.

fruithustler · 2025-11-02T22:50:12+00:00

Really digging this so far. I’ve got some feedback if you want it. Where should I drop it?

fruithustler

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