The upcoming game Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories is coming to North America, March 7, 2023, on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. This retro-inspired story-exploration game was developed by Froach Club in conjunction with Poppy Works and published by XSEED Games.
The story begins with a melon factory employee Honeydew who discovers that her friend Cantaloupe is missing. She immediately ducks out of her shift at Eglantine Industries and heads to Hog Town, a place where corruption is aplenty and melons are outlawed.
As Honeydew starts her search, a wide range of intertwining mysteries start to unfold. For example, is the Cavity Crew really as dangerous as they seem? What about the Kitten King? Is it responsible for the troubles in Hog Town?
Honeydew needs to look into every nook and cranny of this green-tinted pixelated world, with each step accompanied by the beats of the jazzy lo-fi soundtrack. This monochromatic mystery comes packed with a lot of eccentric personalities.
Key features of the game include:
- Fully Interactive Investigation
- Search every inch of Hog Town to:
- Collect clues.
- Interrogate shady characters.
- Sneak through the seedy underworld.
- Use keen observational skills and quick wit to put together the whole picture before it’s too late.
- Mystery at Every Turn
- While looking for Cantaloupe, Honeydew will encounter dozens of curious characters with unique personalities and backstories.
- This brings in more mysteries for her to unravel along the way.
- Jazzy Lo-Fi Soundtrack
- Enjoy at least 90 different electronic- and jazz-inspired tracks from composer markeryjane while exploring Hog Town and working the case.
- Gorgeous Retro-Style Graphics
- The green-tinted, pixelated world of Melon Journey is filled with loving detail.
- It’s a nostalgic ode to the Game Boy generation with plenty of modern twists.
Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories is releasing on PC and consoles digitally for $14.99. For the PC version, it can be purchased through Steam, GoG, and the Humble Store.
While waiting for the game, you can also check out other titles from Poppy Works like the adventure game Exquisite Ghorpse Story and platformers Halloween Forever and Super Skull Smash GO! 2 Turbo.
