One of my rare Early Access game recommendations that is still impressive following full release.

After having 100%-ed Audiosurf (which I still take out for a ride from time to time), I needed a new music game that allowed me to stuff one of the thousands of MP3s I had into the game and generate levels out of it. And THIS fit the bill perfectly.

Back when it was still in Early Access, I do feel that it is amongst one of the more complete Early Access titles on the Steam store nowadays. The basics of the gameplay are already well-versed: you control this rather cute* girl, perhaps the titular Melody, as she walks, runs, jumps over or ducks under obstacles, kicks apart other obstacles, even flies, while you mash the keys on your keyboard in a game not too dissimilar to Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero.

It's a rather refreshing take on the genre as a 2D sidescroller rhythm game. The only downside I've seen is that since you're focusing more on the buttons you need to hit, you'll get eye strain and observe motion blur after a while, so don't play this for too long at a time.

The game also has Steam Workshop support, so you can customise your playing field anyway you like. You can customise Melody's attire, hair, and even the colour background/scheme. It's a cool way to personalise the game to however you want it to be. Here's an example of what you are capable of.

Finally, the game engine is one of the best I've seen, and can certainly rival Audiosurf. Beat detection and vocal detection is superb, with well-placed sliding segments where you have to hold down the key during a vocal section.

I'll end off with the following statement from their presskit[www.melodysescape.com]: "Icetesy is an indie game company from Belgium, with a passion for music generated gameplay." I hope this means more of this kind of game from them. I'm stoked.

*It should be pointed out that she's but a silhouette. But still, a rather sexy and cute silhouette at that.

Highest discount was 50% off.

One of my rare Early Access game recommendations that is still impressive following full release. After having 100%-ed [url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/12900/]Audiosurf[/url] (which I still take out for a ride from time to time), I needed a new music game that allowed me to stuff one of the thousands of MP3s I had into the game and generate levels out of it. And [b]THIS[/b] fit the bill perfectly. Back when it was still in Early Access, I do feel that it is amongst one of the more complete Early Access titles on the Steam store nowadays. The basics of the gameplay are already well-versed: you control this rather cute* girl, perhaps the titular Melody, as she walks, runs, jumps over or ducks under obstacles, kicks apart other obstacles, even flies, while you mash the keys on your keyboard in a game not too dissimilar to Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero. It's a rather refreshing take on the genre as a 2D sidescroller rhythm game. The only downside I've seen is that since you're focusing more on the buttons you need to hit, you'll get eye strain and observe motion blur after a while, so don't play this for too long at a time. The game also has Steam Workshop support, so you can customise your playing field anyway you like. You can customise Melody's attire, hair, and even the colour background/scheme. It's a cool way to personalise the game to however you want it to be. [url=http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=271628167][b]Here[/b][/url]'s an example of what you are capable of. Finally, the game engine is one of the best I've seen, and can certainly rival Audiosurf. Beat detection and vocal detection is superb, with well-placed sliding segments where you have to hold down the key during a vocal section. I'll end off with the following statement from their [url=http://www.melodysescape.com/presskit/sheet.php?p=Melody%27s%20Escape]presskit[/url]: "Icetesy is an indie game company from Belgium, with a passion for music generated gameplay." I hope this means more of this kind of game from them. I'm stoked. *[i]It should be pointed out that she's but a silhouette. But still, a rather sexy and cute silhouette at that.[/i] [h1]When to buy[/h1] Highest discount was 50% off. [h1][b]9/10[/b][/h1]