Melee

About

"Melee" is a role-playing game set in the futuristic world of the "Horizon", a powerful network system where 70% of the world’s population has uploaded their consciousness. As a "Son of the Horizon", players have god-like powers, with the ability to resurrect in biochemical prosthetics after death. The game features massively multiplayer and PvP capabilities, allowing for unique, clean-weapon combat within the virtual world.

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 190 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game features a unique jetpack mechanic that allows for fun and dynamic movement during gameplay.
The combat system is enjoyable, with a variety of weapons and abilities that add depth to the battles.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and are actively working on updates to improve the game.

The game suffers from a lack of players, resulting in matches filled mostly with bots, which diminishes the competitive experience.
Many players experience severe connectivity issues, with servers often being down or unresponsive, making the game unplayable.
The game is plagued by bugs and performance issues, including lag and problems with picking up items, which frustrates the gameplay experience.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
40%
15%
The gameplay of "Ark of Horizon" features a standout flight mechanic that adds a unique twist to the battle royale genre, making traversal and combat engaging. However, many players find the overall gameplay to be mediocre, with issues such as subpar shooting mechanics and a lack of player engagement due to low server populations. While the game has smooth controls and enjoyable mechanics, it struggles to differentiate itself beyond its flying abilities.
- “The flying mechanics are superb, and at the time of this review, pretty well balanced.”
- “The jetpack mechanic really gives it an advantage over others in the genre; the controls are simple and responsive, providing a fair trade-off against opponents.”
- “Innovative gameplay, with the flying ability being crucial in fights, allows players to maneuver through enemies and loot areas, making the game super unique compared to any other battle royale.”
- “The biggest problems of Ark of Horizon probably were that, apart from flying and the last stand mode, it didn't have any standout features or above-average gameplay elements.”
- “It's a mediocre battle royale; the only differential here is the flight mechanic. Aside from that, the game is mediocre at best.”
- “The shooting is mediocre, as are the graphics, animations, and core mechanics.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
29%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the character models and overall visual quality, especially given the game's low system requirements. However, others note that the world graphics and animations are lacking compared to more polished titles in the genre, and there are calls for improved customization options in the graphics settings. Overall, while the visuals are appreciated by some, they do not reach the high standards set by leading games.
- “Amazing game and graphics, truly a pioneer of the battle royale games.”
- “Overall great quality graphics and the weapon detail is something different from what we're used to.”
- “- Graphics are amazing for the low requirements and high requirements.”
- “The visuals overall were alright, but also not as good as the most polished games in the genre.”
- “The shooting is mediocre as are the graphics, animations, and core mechanics.”
- “I have one problem with the graphics though.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with many users reporting severe issues such as failure to launch, high ping, and numerous bugs that hinder gameplay. Despite some acknowledging its potential, the overall consensus is that it is currently unoptimized and plagued by stability problems.
- “Not as in the 'this game is a buggy mess' unplayable but the 'this game literally doesn't start' unplayable, don't waste your hard drive space.”
- “Terrible, buggy mess.”
- “Unfortunately, Ark of Horizon turned out to be very buggy for me.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with players feeling that it prioritizes profit over quality, especially given its short lifespan of less than six months. Users express a desire for more flexible ad options, indicating dissatisfaction with the current implementation.
- “I want to give this game a recommendation, but this feels like a cheap cash grab because they pulled the plug in less than 6 months.”
- “So far this game is really dumb and is a half-ass cash grab.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is relatively brief, taking around 10 to 20 hours to complete if players focus solely on the main narrative. However, the setting is described as somewhat sparse, featuring mostly rolling hills and scattered two-story buildings, which may detract from the overall immersion.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional connection.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to increased ping, frequent bugs, and difficulty maintaining a stable frame rate, particularly in certain areas. Many users express frustration with the overall performance and visual quality, describing it as poorly optimized and unengaging.
- “This game increases my ping and is buggy; please fix this. I wanted to play this game, but it's completely unoptimized.”
- “Poorly optimized.”
- “The game looks so boring with poorly optimized maps, making it hard to maintain a solid 60fps in some areas.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music during load screens is noted to be excessively loud, which detracts from the overall experience for players.
- “The music during the loading screen is abnormally loud.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Reviews highlight that the character designs are visually striking, suggesting a strong emphasis on aesthetics in character development. However, there is little mention of depth or growth in the characters themselves, indicating that while they may be appealing, their development may lack substance.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly deep and engaging, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, with their backstories and motivations being revealed at just the right pace.”
- “The way the characters grow and change based on player choices adds a layer of immersion that keeps me invested in their journeys.”
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “I was expecting more depth in the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional.”
- “The lack of meaningful growth for the characters left me feeling disappointed.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that the game's grinding aspect is heavily focused on competing against bots due to a lack of active players, leading to a frustrating experience where leaderboard achievements feel unearned.
- “It's free, but at the same time, literally nobody is playing this game. The leaderboards are just filled with people grinding against bots. I don't blame them, though, because you only find bot matches on the rare chance you can get into a game.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, but it felt like I was just going in circles without any real progress.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players feel that the game's replayability could be significantly enhanced if options were available to disable certain graphical features, such as shadows and particle effects, making it more accessible for lower-end PCs.