Amelite

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Amelite is a single player arcade platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Sealhorse Studios and was released on March 25, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Amelite is a 2D platformer that will challenge your creativity in this new take on a classic genre. Create your own path as the power of drawing platforms is in YOUR hands. Find yourself at the bottom of an abandoned and mystical tower, overgrown by dangerous crystals. With the help of a peculiar creature, climb your way to the top through an ever challenging environment, and find your way ho…

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

Unique platform-drawing mechanic adds creativity and depth to gameplay.
Smooth and natural character movement with clever puzzle and level design that gradually introduces new mechanics.
Charming, visually pleasant, and well-crafted with good sound design; offers enjoyable speedrunning and achievement challenges.

Level 19 presents an unfair difficulty spike that frustrates players and disrupts flow.
Story and character development are weak, with unengaging writing and unsympathetic protagonist.
Technical issues include resolution problems, clunky climbing mechanics, overly precise hitboxes, and inconsistent design choices leading to player confusion and frustration.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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66%
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The gameplay offers a unique and creative platforming experience centered around a distinctive drawing mechanic, with solid level progression and potential for speedrunning. However, it suffers from clunky controls, frustrating punishing mechanics, and unengaging level design that could benefit from better polish and player agency. Refining these elements alongside a more dynamic soundtrack would enhance the challenge and enjoyment significantly.
- “Levels have a good difficulty progression and new mechanics are introduced throughout the game, keeping it interesting.”
- “It has a very unique mechanic of drawing your platforms, which allows for some creative gameplay.”
- “There is a lot of potential for the speedrunning scene in terms of movement mechanics: from small things such as keeping your momentum if you time your jumps correctly to large skips and clips, many of which may still be undiscovered.”
- “Punishing mechanics, like falling into a lower area, further frustrate rather than challenge players.”
- “Level 19 is particularly punishing because the player mechanics actively work against progression, creating an unfair difficulty spike.”
- “The drawn line mechanic feels visually and mechanically clunky, with two-way collision adding unnecessary frustration.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story receives mixed feedback, with some finding it short and sweet with a calming tone and fitting soundtrack, while others criticize it for weak character dynamics and an unlikable protagonist. Overall, it is seen as decent but could benefit from stronger storytelling to enhance player engagement.
- “A cute little platformer with a very calming story to tell and a small twist, which is you creating your own platforms.”
- “Amelite plays great and has smooth movement, beautiful graphics and a well-written story (with a very fitting soundtrack).”
- “The story is short but sweet and the levels have a nice progression.”
- “The story struggles to connect due to the unlikable protagonist and weak character dynamics.”
- “Story — 6/10”
- “If the mechanics and storytelling are polished, this game could attract the sales and recognition it deserves.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music receives mixed feedback, with some users praising its quality and fitting nature, while others find the soundtrack underwhelming and suggest adding more dynamic, gameplay-responsive elements to enhance immersion.
- “Great music, sound design, and visuals, and the movement feels very clean.”
- “Amelite plays great and has smooth movement, beautiful graphics and a well-written story with a very fitting soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is underwhelming and lacks the dynamic qualities needed to complement gameplay.”
- “Incorporate a more dynamic soundtrack that changes based on gameplay intensity or player progress.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users finding them blocky and low-resolution, while others praise their beauty and smooth visual design. Overall, the visuals are complemented by great sound and music, contributing to an aesthetically pleasing experience.
- “The graphics and sound design are very pleasant and you can tell right from the opening cutscene that a lot of love went into making it.”
- “Great music, sound design, and visuals, and the movement feels very clean.”
- “Amelite plays great and has smooth movement, beautiful graphics and a well-written story (with a very fitting soundtrack).”
- “Aesthetically, the game is too blocky, and the obstacles have very low resolution.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game offers moderate replayability, encouraged by its speedrunning design and engaging achievements, despite its relatively short length.
- “It's pretty short but has high replayability as it's designed to be speedran and there are interesting achievements to work for.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional impact is weakened by the main character's ungrateful attitude, making it hard for players to connect or sympathize, thus diminishing the effectiveness of the ending.