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Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories is a story-exploration game about getting caught up in the outlandish happenings of a small town where melons are illegal. Silly and cute on the surface, but are things really as peaceful as they seem?

What works

  • Charming pixel art and animations
  • Engaging and humorous dialogue
  • Nostalgic game boy aesthetic
  • Relaxing lo-fi jazz soundtrack
  • Interesting characters and story

Things to keep in mind

  • Short gameplay length
  • Linear and simple gameplay
  • Some bugs and technical issues
  • Slow pacing and walking speed
  • Story and character depth uneven

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Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Exploration, Creativity.

Last update: 31/08/2026