I was curious about Melatonin and decided to give it a try, thinking back to my days playing Guitar Hero. As someone who generally struggles with rhythm games and can get easily frustrated, I was pleasantly surprised by how relaxing and hypnotic Melatonin was. It's one of the few games that I can comfortably play before going to bed, and I appreciate the more forgiving timing that helps minimize frustration.
Melatonin is an immersive rhythm game that takes you on a journey through dreamy levels filled with vibrant music and hand-drawn art. As you play, you'll discover the relationship between our dreams at night and the realities we experience during the day.
Pros
Unique Concept: The idea of exploring the relationship between dreams and reality through a rhythm game is intriguing. The themes resonated quite a bit and made me reconsider my dreams.
Vibrant visuals: The hand-drawn art is spectacular and adds to the immersive experience of the game.
Excellent audio: The music produced for the game is also incredible and enhances the gameplay.
High replayability: With over 20 levels spread across five chapters, each featuring a new song, and various gameplay modes, there is plenty of content to keep you busy for hours on end.
Personalization: You can personalize your game however you wish with the accessibility options. It’s great for those needing more visuals or playing in a noisy environment.
Relaxing atmosphere: The smooth graphics, pinkish hue, and visually hypnotic illustrations combined with the dreamy, atmospheric music create a relaxing and enjoyable experience. The forgiving timing also helps to minimize frustration.
Cons
Audio: It may be difficult to play the game accurately without headphones or earbuds, and the game is best played in a quiet environment due to the use of audio cues.
Audio cues can be drowned out or missed: Players may struggle without additional visual cues to guide them.
Solo-play only: Melatonin is a solo-player game with no co-op or versus mode, which may limit the game's replayability for some players.
Fun fact: That was the first game created by David Huynh, a developer based in Vancouver who has a background in graphic design, interface design, and user experience design. The bar is set very high for his next upcoming games!
Total Game Time: 6+ hours
Games similar to Melatonin: Unpacking, A Little to the Left, Hidden Paws
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