Mark Isaacson
WellPlayedMelatonin Review
Published 12/13/2022
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PC / PS5 / Switch - 12/15/2022
Melatonin
Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music.
- Developer
- Half Asleep
- Publisher
- Half Asleep
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Critic avg
81
13 scored reviews
Total coverage
13
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 81 across 13 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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13 included scored reviews
90–1004 reviews · 31%
80–895 reviews · 38%
70–793 reviews · 23%
Below 701 review · 8%
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Jordan Helm
Hardcore GamerReview: Melatonin
Published 12/12/2022
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalCharlie Kelly
Checkpoint GamingMelatonin Review - Chill beats to mash to - Checkpoint
Published 12/11/2022
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