Melody's Escape

Melody's Escape

Icetesy SPRL · 2016

A calming rhythm-runner you can sink into

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The WhatsNext verdict

If you want to turn your personal music library into a colorful, low-pressure rhythm escape, this delivers a particularly relaxing version of that idea. Players seeking deep rhythm-game mastery or consistently precise note mapping may find it too simple and uneven.

What it does best

  • A calming rhythm-runner you can sink into

  • Your music becomes the level

What might put you off

  • Inconsistent beat detection

  • Very basic gameplay

The setup

What you are walking into

Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course. The game will adapt in real-time to the intensity of your music and change the movement mode accordingly, from walking during very calm parts up to all-out flying when your music explodes! Your goal is the help Melody avoid obstacles and collect floating light orbs, all of which are synced to the beats of your music of choice thanks to very accurate beat detection. With the 4 available difficulty modes, you can choose whether to have a relaxing experience or a very intense one.

Where it lives

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Genre

MusicPlatformIndie
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