Melody Mania

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Melody Mania is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Andreas Achim Stange and was released on July 3, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Melody Mania" is a singing party game where you can sing along to your favorite songs, either alone or with friends, and try to hit notes for points. The game supports UltraStar and MIDI format songs, allowing you to add your own songs through the integrated editor and AI tools. Features include score modes, duet songs, team and tournament play, and pass the mic for groups. No songs are included by default, but demonstration files are provided for the UltraStar format and gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

music12 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Melody Mania offers excellent karaoke features, allowing users to create and customize their own song libraries, making it a fantastic choice for karaoke enthusiasts.
The game has a strong community and active developer support, with regular updates and improvements that enhance the overall experience.
The user interface and gameplay mechanics are well-designed, providing smooth transitions, accurate pitch detection, and enjoyable multiplayer modes for parties.

The game lacks a built-in song library, requiring users to source their own music, which can be a significant barrier for those unfamiliar with the process.
Setting up the game can be complicated and unintuitive, with many users reporting difficulties in syncing microphones and navigating the song selection interface.
There are still numerous bugs and performance issues, particularly with audio quality and compatibility with certain hardware, which detracts from the overall experience.

music
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with users praising the in-game song editor for its potential and the extensive community-created song library available through external sources like USDB. However, many players find the AI song converter lacking, requiring significant effort to import and sync songs properly, and the user interface for song management is often described as unintuitive. Overall, while the game offers a wide variety of songs and enjoyable gameplay once set up, it demands patience and technical know-how to fully utilize its music features.
- “The UI design, song transitions, lyric timer, pitch indicator, and scoring feedback as you sing are all superb.”
- “Felt nice to finally play songs that would never be on the Rock Band network or SingStar; and despite my doubts, the songs I got from the UltraStar DB didn't have any noticeable errors or inaccuracies that hindered the fun.”
- “With a good song library management, accurate note recognition, and smooth gameplay, it’s perfect for casual singers and pros alike.”
- “The built-in AI song converter needs a lot of work.”
- “The AI tools listed on the store page are not as simple as they look, and it still requires a lot of tinkering to get songs imported into the game in a playable state.”
- “Not intuitive, very little instruction on how to add songs or troubleshoot errors.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is generally considered satisfactory, though users express a need for improvements in areas such as AI-generated images and music licensing. With enhancements in song library management and note recognition, the game has the potential to appeal to both casual singers and professionals.
- “With a good song library management, accurate note recognition, and smooth gameplay, it’s perfect for casual singers and pros alike.”
- “The only gameplay video I have found was on YouTube, and it was someone also struggling to figure out how to play it.”
- “Yes, the gameplay is fine, but if there ever is a full release, take out the AI images, get music licenses, and just improve on everything.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express skepticism about the monetization strategy, perceiving it as a potential scam or cash grab, particularly in comparison to existing software like Ultrastar that offers similar functionalities.
- “There came a point where I thought this was, for sure, a scam and/or a cash grab trying to just push software that does what UltraStar already does.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, as it seems designed to squeeze every last penny from players rather than enhance the gaming experience.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and crashes that hinder the overall experience.
- “It's still very buggy and prone to crashing.”
- “The game frequently freezes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced multiple crashes during my playthrough, which ruined the experience.”