Early Mellow

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Early Mellow is a single player action game. It was developed by stramzer and was released on September 12, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Early Mellow is an experimental puzzle-adventure game set in an atmospheric abandoned mill. Players explore the environment, interact with objects like an axe and a radio, and enjoy vibrant drum 'n' bass music as they solve puzzles. The experience is brief yet crafted with care and creativity.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a short and surreal experience that some players found interesting and enjoyable.
The atmosphere, art direction, and music contribute positively to the overall experience, making it a unique arthouse endeavor.
It's free to play, which allows players to try it without any financial commitment.

The game suffers from poor graphics and unpolished level design, making it visually unappealing.
Players reported getting stuck and experiencing confusion regarding progression, leading to frustration.
Despite being free, the game has a dismal public reception, with very few concurrent players on Steam.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its poor level design and reliance on basic elements, such as default cubes, which detracts from the overall experience. However, the atmosphere, art direction, and music are noted as redeeming qualities, making it suitable for those seeking a brief, artistic experience.
- “The atmosphere, art direction, and music really make up for the level design and general gameplay, providing a unique experience for those looking for a quick, artistic journey.”
- “Atmosphere, art direction, and music really make up for the absolute shoddy level design and general gameplay. If you don't mind spotting numerous default cubes sitting in the level and just want a quick 10-minute arthouse experience, then this is for you.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative component, with users indicating that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The narrative is completely absent.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful storyline.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an almost unrealistic commitment to achieve progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music, along with the atmosphere and art direction, significantly enhances the experience, compensating for the game's poor level design and gameplay. It appeals to those seeking a brief, artistic journey, despite the presence of simplistic elements in the environment.
- “The atmosphere, art direction, and music really make up for the absolute shoddy level design and general gameplay. If you don't mind spotting numerous default cubes sitting in the level and just want a quick 10-minute arthouse experience, then this is for you.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
- “While the soundtrack has some good moments, it often feels out of place and doesn't match the game's tone.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been widely criticized, with many users labeling them as some of the worst on Steam, highlighting a significant lack of quality and visual appeal.
- “The graphics here are particularly awful, so bad that it actually stands out as one of the worst looking games on Steam.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is noted for its spooky potential, enhanced by strong art direction and music, which can compensate for its poor level design and gameplay. While some players find it unpolished, it offers a brief, intriguing arthouse experience for those willing to overlook its flaws.
- “The atmosphere, art direction, and music really make up for the absolute shoddy level design and general gameplay. If you don't mind spotting numerous default cubes sitting in the level and just want a quick 10-minute arthouse experience, then this is for you.”
- “The idea seems to be spooky enough to make you play just to check it out for the sake of atmosphere.”
- “Far too unpolished to be recommended, but the idea seems to be spooky enough to make you play just to check it out for the sake of atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere, art direction, and music really make up for the absolutely shoddy level design and general gameplay. If you don't mind spotting numerous default cubes sitting in the level and just want a quick 10-minute arthouse experience, then this is for you.”