Meld

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Meld is a single player strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Axis Games and was released on May 11, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

Meld is a mind-bending puzzle game featuring 200+ levels and a build-in editor so you can create your own and play levels made by others!

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

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Meld offers a captivating and challenging puzzle experience with 200 well-designed levels that require strategic thinking and planning.
The game features a variety of power-ups and a level editor, enhancing replayability and allowing players to create and share custom levels.
The mechanics are intuitive and the gradual introduction of new challenges keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.

The user interface is poorly designed, making it frustrating to navigate settings and losing progress can occur without explanation.
Some players find the difficulty spikes too abrupt, particularly around the mid-levels, which may deter casual gamers.
The graphics and sound design are simplistic and could benefit from improvements to enhance the overall experience.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Meld offers intuitive and engaging gameplay centered around creating colored paths between nodes, with a gradual introduction of new mechanics and challenges that enhance the experience. The puzzles are cleverly designed, providing a satisfying challenge that encourages strategic planning and the use of power-ups, while the smooth mechanics and quality of life features contribute to an enjoyable overall experience. Despite initial concerns about the graphics, players find that the fun and complexity of the gameplay more than compensates for any visual shortcomings.
- “Meld is a puzzle game with a simple mechanic - you need to create colored paths from one node to another.”
- “The mechanics are simple, you move hexagons around, but the puzzles are so cleverly contrived that you'll be grinning from ear to ear when you find that sweet 3-star solution.”
- “One of Meld's greatest strengths is its ability to introduce new mechanics and challenges gradually.”
- “The game started out very simply as the game eased you into controlling the various mechanics of the game, however the difficulty curve rose sharply around the 25th level.”
- “You don’t want the mechanics to get in the way.”
- “The gameplay is very multi-dimensional; you really have to plan your strategy out ahead of time, deciding which colors to meld together, what power-ups to use, and what route to take.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as simple and minimalistic, which some players initially found off-putting. However, many reviewers agree that while the visuals may not be impressive, they effectively support the engaging gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are deemed adequate for the game's design and purpose.
- “The graphics are simple because the game is a minimalistic puzzler.”
- “Upon first glancing at the game, the graphics were kind of off-putting for me since they were so simple and bland, but after playing I can definitely say that the fun and challenging gameplay makes up for it.”
- “In the graphics department, the game is clearly unimpressive.”
- “The graphics and music are pretty simple, even if they get the job done.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability due to its multi-tiered star system for levels, user-generated content, and a robust level design feature that allows for endless new challenges. Players can revisit levels to improve their scores, and the potential for community-created levels adds significant longevity to the experience. Overall, it caters to both skilled and novice players, ensuring a fun and challenging experience with ample content.
- “The replay value for this game is extremely high thanks to being able to access user-created levels from around the world.”
- “There's a lot of replay value as you'll normally do 1 or 2 stars for many of the levels on the first playthrough, then go back to try for 3 stars.”
- “Its combination of strategic depth, challenging puzzles, and replayability make it a standout title in the genre.”
music
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The music in the game is generally described as unobtrusive and pleasant, striking a balance between being enjoyable and slightly repetitive. While some players prefer to listen to their own music, many find the background score sufficient to keep on during gameplay, enhancing the overall experience without being distracting.
- “It looks good, and the music is enjoyable enough that I kept it on, unlike many puzzlers where you cut the music off after 30 minutes of solutions.”
- “The background music is unobtrusive and can be left on, although I prefer listening to my own music.”
- “Sound-wise, it's a little better, with the music striking a decent balance between being pleasant and slightly repetitive while the sound effects are just about what you'd expect - some whooshes or explosions when necessary.”
- “The graphics and music are pretty simple, even if they get the job done.”