Amelon

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Amelon is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Pjural and was released on December 27, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

It's the year 2047. Amelon extracts parts in the waste dump of the factory producing bionic organs. After the years, he records a message for himself in case of loss of memory. This day comes when we first load the game. We explore the world and rediscover our past. Everything changes.

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game has a unique and interesting post-apocalyptic story that engages players and raises questions about the world and its characters.
Despite its flaws, the game showcases a commendable effort from a solo developer, with various gameplay features and creative cutscenes.
The game offers multiple endings and easter eggs, providing some replay value for players who enjoy exploring different choices.

The voice acting is poorly executed, with heavy accents and unclear dialogue that detracts from the overall experience.
Controls are unresponsive and awkward, making gameplay frustrating and difficult to navigate.
The game suffers from numerous bugs, unclear objectives, and a lack of polish, leading to a disjointed and confusing experience.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, set in a post-apocalyptic world where bionics have become commonplace, is intriguing yet marred by gameplay flaws that hinder enjoyment. Players encounter a mix of emotional moments and quirky elements, such as humorous news snippets, but the narrative can be difficult to follow due to a lack of clear progression and unfinished visuals. Overall, while the story has potential and depth, its execution leaves much to be desired.
- “The story starts off with a short cutscene and some dialogue explaining that bionics have become prevalent and that people want cheaper and cheaper bionics, which has caused greater and greater piles of rubbish.”
- “Simple, but somehow emotional story will surely keep you in place.”
- “So, to summarize: a short but touching story about a lone robot trying to change the sector, accompanied by a good soundtrack.”
- “The problem is you get a car from pretty much the second quest after you finish the tutorial for free, and from that point on you no longer need to worry about money.”
- “There are various TVs scattered around the game world that have little news articles on them, which provide some backstory. Unfortunately, they play 'meme music' like the Nyan Cat theme and other obnoxious tunes, which detracts from the experience.”
- “It's difficult to comprehend the story, but from what I understand, you are trying to recover some old memories and you used to be human, but humanity went all Deus Ex and upgraded themselves out of their own body.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with players noting a bizarre selection of tracks that includes meme songs like the Nyan Cat theme and "Sittin' on the Toilet," which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the quirky nature of the soundtrack and the inclusion of live TV segments, concerns about copyright and the appropriateness of the music choices have been raised. Overall, the soundtrack is described as both amusing and perplexing, leaving players divided on its effectiveness.
- “I especially adored the little television sets that played live TV, including one really strange musical duo that just made me giggle.”
- “So, to summarize: a short but touching story, a lone robot trying to change the sector D, a good soundtrack.”
- “Right from the bat, the music volume doesn't change anything.”
- “There are various TVs scattered around the game world and they have little news articles on them that give a bit of backstory. Unfortunately, they play 'meme music' like the Nyan Cat theme, 'Touch My Tralala', and 'Sittin' on the Toilet', which can be quite obnoxious.”
- “Very bizarre choice in music.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "amelon" offers an intriguing blend of exploration and interaction within a robotic wasteland, allowing players to upgrade their character and engage with the environment. However, despite its interesting premise and story, many users note that the gameplay requires further refinement and polish. Overall, it presents a unique experience for a low-budget indie title, though it has notable flaws.
- “Interesting gameplay.”
- “For a game made by one person, it's actually pretty good; the dubbing really surprised me, even if amateur.”
- “For a game made by one person, it's actually pretty good; the dubbing really surprised me, even if amateur, but the gameplay needs some polish.”
- “Amelon has a great story but has many flaws in terms of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay revolves around moving your robot to different areas on a map, getting some upgrades to move faster, but mostly you will be interacting with environments and talking to the various denizens of the robotic wasteland.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered nice, but there are significant criticisms regarding poor optimization, bugs, and subpar voice acting, leading to a mixed overall impression.
- “The visuals are stunning and truly immersive.”
- “The graphics are beautifully designed, making every scene a visual delight.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics is impressive, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “So you don't expect anything more from Amalon than terrible graphics, poor optimization, bad voice acting, and bugs.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a short yet profoundly emotional story centered around a lone robot striving to make a difference, complemented by an excellent soundtrack and impactful cutscenes that resonate deeply with players, often evoking tears.
- “It ended soon after that with a really sad little cutscene that was so excellently filmed it made me cry a little when I realized what it was.”
- “Simple, but somehow emotional story will surely keep you in place.”
- “So, to summarize: a short but touching story, a lone robot trying to change the sector D, a good soundtrack.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor graphics, numerous bugs, and subpar voice acting, leading to an overall negative experience.
- “You shouldn't expect anything more from Amalon than terrible graphics, poor optimization, bad voice acting, and numerous bugs.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it feels like the game is running on outdated hardware.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and long loading times, which made the game nearly unplayable.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience. Despite the developer's efforts, the limited content and persistent glitches make gameplay frustrating.
- “There's also pretty much only one puzzle in this game, and it seems to be really buggy.”
- “Despite the clear effort put in by the solo developer, the game is quite buggy and is not particularly fun to play.”