Melee

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Melee is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by ITBT Studio and was released on March 13, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

A tactical competitive shooting game devoloped with a self developed engine, melee is a game where you can feel its difference, and if you want to feel disaster and escape in flight, it's a thrilling adventure.

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52%Audience ScoreBased on 191 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

Unique jetpack flying mechanic adds dynamic mobility and distinguishes the combat from typical battle royale games.
Visually appealing character design and game world inspired by Eastern mythology with smooth, responsive gameplay.
Developers are active in listening to community feedback and frequently update the game, showing commitment to improvement.

Server issues and low player base result in difficult matchmaking, long queue times, and reliance on bots, severely harming gameplay experience.
Game suffers from bugs, lag, poor optimization, and technical problems such as login errors, inability to pick up weapons, and connectivity failures.
Limited game modes and repetitive gameplay with a basic map design and lack of features like squads, reducing long-term player engagement.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Ark of Horizon is praised for its unique and well-balanced flight mechanics, which add a fresh twist to the battle royale genre and make movement and combat engaging. However, shooting and core mechanics are considered mediocre by some, and the game's overall impact is hindered by a lack of active players and occasional complexity. Despite these issues, smooth controls, satisfying combat, and innovative features contribute to an enjoyable experience.
- “Needed more players but the gameplay was insane, putting a new spin on battle royale games.”
- “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 flying ability being crucial in fights, allowing you to maneuver through enemies into loot areas, making the game super unique compared to other battle royale games.”
- “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
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The graphics are generally praised for their quality and detail, especially considering the game's low system requirements, though they are seen as less polished compared to top-tier titles in the genre. Some users note issues with lag and desire more customization options in graphics settings. Overall, visuals are appreciated, but there's room for improvement in world design and animation quality.
- “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 both low and high system requirements.”
- “The shooting is mediocre as are the graphics, animations and core mechanics.”
- “The visuals overall were alright, but also not as good as the most polished games in the genre.”
- “I have one problem with the graphics though.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, poor optimization, and problems preventing it from even starting for some users. Despite having potential, the overall experience is marred by crashes and lag, making it frustrating and unreliable to play.
- “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.”
- “This game makes my ping higher and this game is buggy, please fix this. I wanted to play this game but it's fully unoptimized.”
- “I'll start by saying that this game has potential but it's buggy as hell, even with the game running at 90 fps.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users criticize the game's monetization as aggressive and poorly implemented, describing it as a cash grab that prioritizes ads and quick profit. The abrupt shutdown within six months further frustrates players, who also desire better ad control options.
- “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
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The story spans approximately 10 to 20 hours if focusing on the main plot, set against a simple backdrop of rolling hills and sparse two-story buildings, indicating a straightforward and unembellished narrative environment.
- “The story offers only a few hours of content, around 10 to 20 hours if you focus solely on the main storyline.”
- “The setting feels repetitive, with mostly rolling hills and scattered two-story buildings, which doesn't contribute much to the narrative depth.”
- “The overall story lacks engagement and fails to provide a compelling experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from poor optimization, causing higher ping, bugs, and difficulty maintaining a stable 60fps in certain areas, which negatively impacts the overall experience.
- “This game increases my ping and is buggy. Please fix this as I wanted to play, but it's completely unoptimized.”
- “Poorly optimized.”
- “Game looks boring; poorly optimized map makes it hard to get a solid 60fps in some areas.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the music during the loading screen to be unusually loud, which can be distracting.
- “Music in the load screen is abnormally loud.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the character development, particularly highlighting the impressive and well-crafted character designs.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is largely centered around battling bots due to a very low player base, making it a repetitive but necessary activity to progress or climb leaderboards.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Replayability is somewhat limited for users with lower-end PCs due to performance issues caused by shadows and particle effects, suggesting that adding options to disable these features could improve accessibility and encourage more repeated play.