Marshmallow Melee
- October 6, 2017
- TriHelix LLC
Get on Steam"Marshmallow Melee" is a rogue-lite dungeon crawler where you fight your way up an ever-shuffling tower to rescue marshmallows from a wizard. The game features over 70 unique levels, wacky weapons, and shops to buy new gear. With physically based rendering and minimal space requirements, it offers a fun and immersive VR experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features adorable marshmallow characters and a unique gameplay style that combines strategy and humor, making it enjoyable and lighthearted.
- It offers a good amount of replayability with randomized levels and different character abilities, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- The graphics are charming and well-designed, contributing to an immersive VR experience that stands out from typical FPS titles.
- The game has been abandoned by its developers, leading to concerns about future updates and support, which diminishes its long-term value.
- Controlling multiple marshmallows can be frustrating, as the mechanics can feel unresponsive and lead to unwanted character deaths during gameplay.
- There is a lack of progression between runs, which can make repeated attempts feel less rewarding and more tedious.
- gameplay34 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being quick to pick up, enjoyable, and offering significant replayability, with unique mechanics that keep players engaged. While some find the initial levels too easy and the mechanics occasionally frustrating, many appreciate the strategic depth and challenge that emerges as they progress. Overall, it combines casual fun with roguelike elements, making it appealing to a wide range of players, though it may not suit everyone.
“Very enjoyable VR game, lots of replayability and interesting game mechanics to play with!”
“Unique, funny, strategic, casual gameplay that you'll get lost in for a couple of hours after telling the wife you'll 'be there shortly'.”
“The gameplay is good old roguelike fun, with lots of cute gear and expendable but adorable minions.”
“With such hazardous gameplay, there is no learning to be made and you just have to hope your character will do what you want and not go elsewhere...”
“I'm so mad to see such an adorable world ruined by just a choice of gameplay!”
“The gameplay is simple and arguably the difficulty takes a little too long to start to bite, meaning the first 10-15 levels are pretty much a cakewalk.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their fantastic style and high level of detail, particularly in the design of monsters and weapons. Reviewers highlight the immersive third-person perspective and the polished, arcade-like aesthetic, describing the visuals as beautiful and adorable. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its appeal and immersive experience.
“The graphics look fantastic, and the monsters and weapons are very detailed.”
“Beautiful graphics; the third person perspective can be very immersive when it's done this well.”
“Graphics are adorable; the game is arcade-like but very polished.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game offers a solid level of replayability, with randomized levels and engaging mechanics that encourage multiple playthroughs. Players find it enjoyable and fun, enhancing the overall experience.
“Very enjoyable VR game, lots of replayability and interesting game mechanics to play with!”
“However, there's quite a bit of replayability.”
“Levels seem to be randomized every playthrough, adding to the replay value.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, with players frequently laughing at its unique and silly elements, such as the marshmallows. The combination of strategic and casual gameplay contributes to an engaging experience that keeps players entertained for hours. Overall, the developers are recognized for their effective sense of humor throughout the game.
“This game has made me laugh so many times.”
“Dev's, you have a sense of humor.”
“Unique, funny, strategic, casual gameplay that you'll get lost in for a couple of hours after telling the wife you'll 'be there shortly'.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marked by notable glitches that can be exploited, such as walking out of bounds to defeat enemies and stealing items from stores. However, these issues contribute to a perception of limited gameplay depth. Overall, while the game functions, its stability is compromised by these unintended mechanics.
“The game is plagued by numerous glitches that disrupt the overall experience.”
“I encountered several stability issues that made it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.”
“The frequent crashes and bugs really detracted from my enjoyment of the game.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character design and the overall level progression system, indicating that these elements contribute positively to the character development experience in the game.
“I love the character design and the overall level progression system.”
