Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories

Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories

April 6, 2023

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Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories puts you in the shoes of Honeydew, a bunny headband-wearing employee of a melon soda factory who&s;s on a mission to find her recently missing best friend. But is it really that safe traveling to a town where melon possession can land you in the slammer? …

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Austin Voigt Nintendo Life Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

76.0

"All in all, we loved Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories for taking us back to our roots and reminding us of simpler times when games were much more limited and required a unique type of creativity and imagination in their nostalgic …"

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Carrie Lambertsen Screen Rant Apr 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

30.0

"Fans of cozy gaming will enjoy this narrative adventure mystery, with cute characters and fun retro graphics. It is a short game, although there are at least two different possible endings that can require replaying some of the game in …"

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Erik Hodges Try Hard Guides Apr 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories is a delightfully presented game with a short story that manages to be insightful without deviating from its cute aesthetic. While I personally feel the price of the game does not justify the length and unambitious …"

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Gustavo Souza GameBlast Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

78.0

"Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories stands out by presenting a really fun and lighthearted story, offering mystery, crimes and other serious issues with critical humor. Its graphics and soundtrack are special highlights, as they represent what a game from the nostalgic …"

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70.0 /100

"Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories is reminiscent of the wacky RPGs of yesteryear that captured our hearts as children with its cute aesthetics and humorous writing, but it also surprisingly delves into some more serious material. Although I wish I had …"

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Isabella Alves PSX Brasil Apr 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

80.0

"With a story full of twists and social criticism alongside charismatic and interesting characters, Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories is an excellent adventure that awakens our nostalgia with its pixel art graphics and jazz lo-fi soundtrack. The lack of a portuguese …"

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Jemma Casson Pure Nintendo Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories is a unique journey into an interesting world. There&s;s a lot to uncover and enjoy as you explore, with neat retro graphics and soundtrack. This is one to check out, although a glitch (which is hopefully …"

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Jenni Lada Siliconera Apr 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

62.0

"Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories has a great aesthetic and can feel like a slice-of-life investigation of seedy situations, but it has a few pits."

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Jordan Rudek NintendoWorldReport Apr 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

61.0

Story

68.0

"At the end of the day, I&s;m not left with much to remember about Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories. The charm of its characters and writing are readily apparent, but there&s;s simply not much to do in places like Ham Town …"

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Kristina Ebanez Destructoid Apr 2023
80.0 /100

"In a gaming world filled with violence and war, it’s nice to sit back and relax in an adorable universe like Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories. So, if you are looking for your next cozy game, you should absolutely pick it …"

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Lucas Oliveira Nintendo Blast Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

90.0

"With simple gameplay and a humorous plot that also touches some serious themes, Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories is a great addition to the Switch library, giving the player moments of laugh and thoughtfulness in equal measures. Sadly, the lack of …"

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Nathan Hermanson video games are good Apr 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

90.0

"Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories is a nostalgic trip to simpler times, quieter days, and a different era of gaming. It reminds me of a time when the idea of walking in a digital space, meeting eccentric characters, and becoming part …"

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