Underplayed Gems

Melody (2017)

Melody cover
Developer
Verge of Brilliance LLC, Evie Powell, Michael Fewkes, Nickolas Forsten, David Whitlock, Mike Chokran, Andrew Luck
Publisher
Verge of Brilliance LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Gently striking a virtual marimba in serene environments, feeling the near-instant response of each mallet hit.

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What players say

Players enjoy a responsive VR marimba simulator that runs smoothly on Oculus Rift and includes recording features, though some wish for sheet music in VR. Reviews split on its fun factor: those nostalgic for marimba find it engaging, but others lacking interest or needing accessibility find it limited, especially for one-handed or seated play.

Screenshots

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