Melissa K. and the Heart of Gold Collector's Edition

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Melissa K. and the Heart of Gold Collector's Edition is a single player action game. It was developed by SDP Games and was released on September 19, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

Welcome to a beautiful Adventure set in a unique interactive 3D world full of mysterious puzzles and Hidden Objects. Prepare for an unforgettable experience!

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

story18 positive mentions

emotional3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and engaging environments inspired by Thailand, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.
There is a good variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes, providing a decent challenge and keeping gameplay interesting.
The game includes multiple difficulty settings, allowing players to choose their preferred level of challenge and enjoy a longer playtime.

The gameplay is often unintuitive and cryptic, leading to frequent reliance on the hint system to progress.
Many puzzles and mechanics feel poorly designed or illogical, causing frustration and detracting from the overall experience.
The game suffers from technical issues, including broken achievements and clunky controls, particularly due to its origins as a mobile port.

story
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
49%
9%
The story of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it decent and enjoyable, while others criticize it for being generic and unoriginal, often likening it to an Indiana Jones rip-off. Although there are some intriguing plot twists and engaging elements, many reviewers note issues with dialogue, character development, and overall coherence, leading to a consensus that while the story has potential, it ultimately falls short of being memorable.
- “Good graphics and great story.”
- “The storyline makes a good attempt at being memorable with a decent plot twist thrown in there.”
- “Great story-based point and click starring Melissa K, a British archaeologist summoned by the queen to investigate some strange goings-on in Thailand.”
- “The plot and dialogue are generic.”
- “The storyline was the weakest part of the game, but it wasn't enough to stop me from completing it.”
- “To say this storyline doesn't make sense is an understatement.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
25%
11%
The graphics in the game receive high praise for their beautiful artwork and detailed backgrounds, particularly the stunning depictions of real locations like temples in Thailand. While some users note that the 3D visuals can feel slightly dated and clunky, the overall aesthetic is described as colorful and well-executed, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. Despite minor issues with animations and performance on certain systems, the graphics are generally regarded as a standout feature of the game.
- “The graphics for the backgrounds are gorgeous.”
- “I was astounded by the graphics.”
- “The artwork is top-notch.”
- “Graphics were old, especially the animation.”
- “The game had an... okay storyline, it was a bit slow for my liking and a lot of back and forth, it was a wee bit glitchy and I had to use the hint button to figure out what I was supposed to be doing next as it wasn't very clear at parts, graphics weren't that great on my laptop, and it didn't help when I changed any settings either.”
- “It's slightly dated, and the 3D visuals sometimes feel clunky, but I was still impressed with the creativity and extra scope compared to the usual hidden object puzzle adventure.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, offering a mix of challenging puzzles and a variety of difficulty settings that enhance the experience. While the game features an interesting flashlight mechanic and a smooth interface, some players find certain mechanics non-intuitive and frustrating. Overall, it provides a lengthy and engaging experience with over 30 locations and a solid hint system, despite some mechanical issues noted in reviews.
- “More open-ended and challenging than more recent games, but has a good difficulty-level setting: your choice of casual, adventure, or hard changes the level of the puzzles and overall gameplay, not just basics like how quickly the hint button recharges.”
- “The game also supports different difficulty settings and offers lots of hours of gameplay, has a great hint and recharge system, lots of different locations (more than 30) and lots of puzzles, among of course the usual hidden object adventure, so that you'll have to collect items, store them or combine into your inventory in order to proceed and so on, as a point 'n' click game.”
- “Nice game with good graphics and smooth gameplay.”
- “The mechanic is just awful.”
- “Is the gameplay in many places non-intuitive?”
- “As far as the game itself goes, gameplay is a bit infuriating.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
38%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and suitability, enhancing the overall experience with a lovely and fitting soundtrack. While some reviewers note it may not be groundbreaking, it is considered a significant improvement over typical hidden object game soundtracks. Additionally, the inclusion of a section to replay music and view cinematics adds to the appreciation of the game's audio design.
- “The art is quite lovely, and the music fits well.”
- “The music is lovely in places and the game has all the feel of something that took real time to make.”
- “The music is understated and fits the theme, and the sound effects are perfect.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous over time.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The audio quality of the music is poor, which detracts from the overall atmosphere of the game.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding the puzzles cleverly amusing and the character commentary, particularly from Melissa, to be genuinely funny. However, others criticize the voice acting as slow and dull, and the crude 3D animation contrasts poorly with the game's beautiful illustrations, detracting from the overall comedic experience.
- “Plus, I found the puzzles (which are abundant but never 'annoying' in my opinion, they're almost all put in the right places and situations) quite challenging and funny, and some of them are also definitely hard!”
- “The voice acting is pretty good, the cutscenes can end a bit suddenly and be a bit rushed, but the commentary from Melissa can be rather funny and she's overall the best character.”
- “- On the other hand, the 3D animation is almost funny in its crudeness, which becomes even worse when compared to the aforementioned jaw-droppingly beautiful illustrations.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game appears to be inconsistent; while some users report smooth performance and fast navigation without bugs, others experience stuttering issues that hinder gameplay. This suggests that performance may vary based on individual system configurations.
- “Everything runs smoothly, and the navigation is fast. I've encountered no bugs while moving objects or running around the screens.”
- “The in-engine cutscenes are animated using motion capture of live actors' performances, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Not sure if it's my computer, but the game keeps stuttering and won't let me play.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its boring storyline and poor voice acting, which detracts from the overall impact and engagement of the narrative.
- “The storyline was boring and the voice acting was awful.”
- “The emotional depth was lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I felt no emotional impact from the events in the game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unenjoyable, leading to a lack of overall fun.
- “Overall, I found the game tedious and not very fun.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
- “I spent hours doing repetitive tasks without any sense of progress.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some bugs, but players can find assistance in forums for troubleshooting. Overall, it reflects a trend seen in many Steam titles, where stability issues are common among less polished games.
- “The game can be a little buggy; there is help in the forums for those who encounter problems.”
- “We all know that Steam is now overflowing with substandard, buggy, amateur, and ill-conceived titles.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that achievements enhance replayability by providing additional challenges, encouraging them to revisit the game for a more fulfilling experience.
- “I don't play games solely for their achievements, but when they are there, I enjoy the extra challenge and replayability that they provide.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is enriched by elements of Buddhism and its legends, creating a captivating and immersive experience for players.
- “There's a lot to do with Buddhism and the legend around it, and the atmosphere is very nice.”

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Melissa K. and the Heart of Gold Collector's Edition is a action game.

Melissa K. and the Heart of Gold Collector's Edition is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Melissa K. and the Heart of Gold Collector's Edition.

Melissa K. and the Heart of Gold Collector's Edition was released on September 19, 2014.

Melissa K. and the Heart of Gold Collector's Edition was developed by SDP Games.

Melissa K. and the Heart of Gold Collector's Edition has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its emotional.

Melissa K. and the Heart of Gold Collector's Edition is a single player game.

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