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Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories
Developer Froach Club, Poppy Works
Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories is a story-exploration game about getting caught up in the outlandish happenings of a small town where melons are illegal. Silly and cute on the surface, but are things really as peaceful as they seem? From the Steam store page
194 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 24, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
94
LovedLoved
164 positive · 10 negative
95% range 90–97%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 164 | 10 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 8 | 1 | 10 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
177 of 187 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
94% recommend · 165 yes, 10 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 175 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (258 of 286 positive).
Players praise the game's charming pixel art and nostalgic Gameboy-style aesthetic. [1][2][3] Many enjoy the quirky, humorous dialogue and well-written characters. [4][5][6] Some find the minimal gameplay and short length disappointing. [3][7][8]
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Representative posts
- [3]
It's... alright. Initially followed this game because I thought the visuals look pretty, and they really are tbh, really cool pixel art! But... there's literally no gameplay, just walking around and progressing the story. And the story is just ok imo from what I've played so far, nothing special though, but does have its wholesome moments, ngl. From what I hear it's only like 4 hours too (though there's not really …
- [1]
What an adorable game! Bought it on a whim and ended up playing it all in one sitting. The art is lovely. Its Gameboy style aesthetic reminds me of games like Wirewalk or Dogurai. The art has good, clear contrast, so you can make out details well. It's all 2D, so don't expect 3D like part of one of the trailers. If you're colour-blind check the trailer to see if the art style is clear enough for you. I'm not colour …
- [4]
What a little gem. ❤️ I had so much fun with this game and it really brought back nostalgic feelings. The gameplay mechanics mainly involve walking and talking, yet I never got bored. The art style is adorable and endearing, and the dialogues are funny and quirky. I felt genuinely sad when I finished the game - I would love to play a sequel! Oh and the German translation and localization surprised me - I honestly …
- [12]
I really, REALLY love this game so much. I played it when I was going through a very, very dark time in my life and it really helped me keep my head above water. It may be a bit dramatic of a claim, but I'd argue this game saved my life in some ways. It's sweet, adorable, fun, and absolutely beautiful. I loved just wandering around and exploring every nook and cranny and speaking with all the different NPCs and …
- [2]
A fantastic little short adventure with gameboy style graphics I had a great time getting this to 100%! Well written and very cute
Summarised from 34 of the 195 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories talk about adorable pixel art and nostalgic Gameboy style; those who didn't talk about minimal gameplay, mostly walking and talking. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 194 · most liked firstWhat an adorable game! Bought it on a whim and ended up playing it all in one sitting. The art is lovely. Its Gameboy style aesthetic reminds me of games like Wirewalk or Dogurai. The art has good, clear contrast, so you can make out details well. It's all 2D, so don't expect 3D like part of one of the trailers. If you're colour-blind check the trailer to see if the art style is clear enough for you. I'm not colour blind so I can't speak on that. But you can interact with a lot of stuff in the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My doctor said playing video games for 10 hours straight was bad for my health, but this game is worth it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🍈LET'S GO ON A JOURNEY... a MELON JOURNEY‼️ can you believe that i've never ever played the hit 2012 rpgmaker game by froach club, MELON JOURNEY? today we will change that!!!!!! join me..... shall you?? (also i may do more karaoke after the game if we have time :3) ⏰starting around 2:30pm PST
neutral · AI labelView post →▪ 다양한 동물들이 모여 사는 마을과 그곳에서 벌어지는 이야기 개인적으로 동물들과 나누는 소소한 대화들이 게임을 몰입하는 데 즐거움을 주었습니다. 개성 넘치고 공격적이기도 한 동물 친구들과 여정을 함께 하며 약속 장소를 찾아 친구와 만나기 위해 모험을 떠납니다. 멜론을 컨셉으로 한 전체적인 연두색 풍의 그래픽이 아주 인상적이며, 마을 곳곳에 준비되어 있는 다양한 음악과 준수한 스토리가 게임을 끝까지 플레이 하며 만족스러웠습니다. ▪ The town where various animals lives and story that various happens Personally, small conversations I had with the animals made game enjoyable to immerse myself in. I went on a journey with my unique and aggressive animal friends and went on an…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's... alright. Initially followed this game because I thought the visuals look pretty, and they really are tbh, really cool pixel art! But... there's literally no gameplay, just walking around and progressing the story. And the story is just ok imo from what I've played so far, nothing special though, but does have its wholesome moments, ngl. From what I hear it's only like 4 hours too (though there's not really any way to confirm the length since there's no longplays or whatever... seems…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Please consider following my [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41005226/]Curation page. I cover a wide range of genres both paid and unpaid, providing unbiased opinions as well as regular giveaway events. Full Review: https://www.taptap.io/post/5041364 Video Review https://youtu.be/bz805mqD6Lg Support this game This game is a genuinely one of the most endearing short narrative-driven exploration game where you can tour the towns and interact with many individuals in what appears…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I followed this game while it was in development and after playing it, I’m sad to say I was pretty disappointed. If you’re like me, you were drawn to the game for its visuals. That’s the best part by far. The characters and pixel art are really good but otherwise there’s not much here. Literally the only gameplay is walking around talking to every NPC until something randomly advances the story. And the story itself is totally nonsensical. Nothing worth getting invested in. There are some…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was pretty excited for this game originally, but honestly, the trailer is the best part. The game is slow, little happens, and the story is uninteresting. It seems to want to rely on the player's emotional connections with the characters throughout the game, but there's nowhere near enough development for that to happen. You really feel like a bystander. To top it off, the music and sounds are mostly annoying (nowhere near as good as the trailer), the controls of the game are unpolished…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you loved the old Hamtaro games on the gameboys, you will love this. I sure did.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love that region exclusivity is a thing of the past. You can just go into a Bic Camera store, buy a random game because the cover looks awesome and sometimes it even has all languages on the cartridge. That's exactly how I got this copy of Melon Journey, I wanted to share for #RandomGameSaturday
neutral · AI labelView post →🙋♂️ I'm Wolfgang, a game developer since 2007. I've worked on 32+ games, such as; -- Slave Zero X + Episode Enyo Hime's Quest Devil Engine Melon Journey 2 + GB Mon-yu Undernauts CrisTales VA-11 HALL-A Super Animal Royale Halloween Forever Rock of Ages III Corpse Party Kemono Heroes SilverQuest
neutral · AI labelView post →It's one of those they/them commie games. Really though I agree with most reviewers that the aesthetic and pixel art of this game is top notch but that's about it. The lo-fi is meh. It doesn't fit a lot of the content here. I've played lots of narrative, walking simulator VN type of games. My biggest grip about this one how it was done. It should've been a continued narrative experience but instead we get gameboy graphics and big town where you have to constantly check stuff, talk to NPCs and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Legalize it! Melons that is.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is more a mixed review, I know, we've all been there, just hold on. To get the most positives out of the way first. I will always find projects that work with a limited colour palette and pixel art to be impressive, and this one surely has some charm to it. Cute animal filled world with varied species, nice designs AND an attempt to make MOST of the NPCs have unique sprites, Neat! And to get the lamest negative out the way first. The banner art and trailers with the 3D models look way…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fantastic little short adventure with gameboy style graphics I had a great time getting this to 100%! Well written and very cute
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What a little gem. ❤️ I had so much fun with this game and it really brought back nostalgic feelings. The gameplay mechanics mainly involve walking and talking, yet I never got bored. The art style is adorable and endearing, and the dialogues are funny and quirky. I felt genuinely sad when I finished the game - I would love to play a sequel! Oh and the German translation and localization surprised me - I honestly had to double-check whether the source language/original wasn’t German, because it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →such a cute game omg... in luv rn
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you enjoy short #IndieGames that can make you chuckle and smile while telling a delightful story, you should check out #MelonJourney bittersweet memories. Wonderful characters, adorable bunnies, and other little critters & gremlins! A very niche little game that for sure.
positive · AI labelView post →For a game that emphasizes its story and exploration, I feel disappointed. The story is rather short with insufficient build-up, where I don't feel emotional connection to the characters. The game consists of 3 acts, but only Act III piqued my interest. While I missed some sidequests (since I only unlocked 12/20 achievement), I doubt completing those would make me feel invested towards the story. The exploration is nothing special, just like your usual RPGMaker/GameBoy-esque games. However,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Although sometimes closer to a visual novel than an adventure game, this features just enough exploration and details you can potentially miss. The writing had me smiling widely and laughing out loud several times, and on top of that, the story unfolds at a nice pace. This game didn't feel too short--or too long, even though I would've enjoyed spending more time with these quirky characters. I appreciated all the presentation touches, such as the different save file images, scene changes and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🍈A city where melons are illegal, corruption runs deep, and a cheese cult meets in the depths of a tomb🍈 Oh yes, and your friend is missing?! Melon Journey is short, sweet, and quirky, which is exactly how I enjoy my games! The primary activities you'll do as a player are explore/walk around and talk with folks; the type of player who'd readily enjoy this is one who loves narrative titles and enjoys discovering details of weird and wonderful worlds. I appreciated the mix of cute animals…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →YES to watch this game grow was such a treat and now to be able to play it on steam.. i am overjoyed! i love all the dialogue and descriptions of everything you interact with, especially if there's a reference to something i understand -u- the music is wonderful (especially Pup Star's song) everything is wonderful i am just so happy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →like another reviewer mentioned, makes me wish steam had an option for leaving mixed reviews :p the game has plenty of aspects i appreciated, but as an overall experience i would probably lean towards not recommending it the art is good <3 before elaborating on the stuff i didnt particularly enjoy, i wanna say that the spritework and art direction for the game is excellent and was pretty much the highlight of my playthrough ^^ it's always delightful seeing a limited palette like this one used…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played through Melon Journey Pocket for Game Boy recently. It’s a little trading sequence RPG with goofy dialog and no combat and I really enjoyed it. The game pops on Analogue Pocket’s mint palette, and I love the translucent melon cartridge.
positive · AI labelView post →If you like rpgmaker games where you walk around and talk to silly characters then this is the game for you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's not BAD bad... but there's only 1 bit of gameplay putting a 3 digit number into a keypad. Every thing else is just randomly walking around...
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its a great storygame. You walk around and talk to animals to find out where your friend is. The Charakters are really well written and really funny. There is a lot of suprises and the story is not boring at all. Melons beeing illegal is Hillarious aswell. I can definetly recommend this one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really, REALLY love this game so much. I played it when I was going through a very, very dark time in my life and it really helped me keep my head above water. It may be a bit dramatic of a claim, but I'd argue this game saved my life in some ways. It's sweet, adorable, fun, and absolutely beautiful. I loved just wandering around and exploring every nook and cranny and speaking with all the different NPCs and seeing what little things I could have missed had I not paid closer attention. It…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It has a really fun story with cute graphics, it made me laugh with a bunch of jokes, wordplay and dialog, and there are even some interesting twists along the way. I recommend you save often as you might want to do quick replays to get all the achievements. The music is fantastic, usually I get bored and turn off the music when it gets repetitive or isn't interesting enough, but here I enjoyed the sound design for the different areas and setting the different moods. I would have liked to have…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Believe it or not, it's like a crime simulator. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Such a fun little game, i enjoyed it :33 ( ˘ ³˘)♥
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →never thought melons and politics would be related
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →such a cute game and story!!! good length too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What a great game. Every little corner is bursting with pixel-y life, with a delightful score to boot! I enjoyed my time with these characters, and I will be thinking about them for a while. The story has its share of drama, but don't go in expecting heaviness to unfold. If you are are looking for something short and truly sweet, this one is for you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So cute and made me laugh out loud so many times.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories is a compact narrative adventure that combines gentle exploration with a distinctly melancholic charm. Its pastel-green palette and soft chiptune-inspired soundtrack establish an atmosphere that feels nostalgic without leaning on specific references. The game uses minimalism to focus attention on its characters and themes, inviting the player into a world that is quirky on the surface but threaded with quiet tension underneath. The story follows Honeydew, an…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very cozy and fun little game! love the pixel art and the soundtrack. If you like short games with funny writing and wholesome character then definitely play this!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Melon Soda i'd probably best describe as Baby's first RPG, BUT that doesn't mean that older people cant enjoy it. The game has a lot to offer like simple gameplay, cute characters, beautiful atmospheric art, nice music, and cute stories. the game in general is just uber cute. can't recommend it enough. I would say that the game gets a little confusing at first as you kinda wonder what the big deal is for about 80% of the story. it's not really until a super serious moment happens when you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →very similar to undertale/OMORI, with a whole lot less content but still very very enjoyable. love the characs and the storyline- and the music is *chefs kiss*
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game about political corruption and melon-themed crime that manages to perfectly balance a great sense of humor with some really cute and touching scenes. Also the soundtrack for this is great.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#331: Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories A game about political corruption and melon-themed crime that manages to perfectly balance a great sense of humor with some really cute and touching scenes. Also the soundtrack for this is great. 8/10
positive · AI labelView post →🍈Off stream I played a bit of the original Melon Journey from 2012 : froachclub.itch.io/melon-journey If you liked Bittersweet Memories on steam, it's really fun to see the origins of that game and where they started and then comparing the two to see how much they grew. #pngtuber #indiegame
positive · AI labelView post →the game is a very charming experience with a cute cast of characters and a simple story to follow. while not an intense or a particularly interesting experience in my opinion (it feels longer than it is, and the fetch quests don't make the walking any less tedious), it's worth the few hours it takes to finish. the best part are the cute little interactions between npcs. the music compliments the pastel green backgrounds well, but it's nothing outstanding.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I absolutely LOVED this game! On the surface it's a cute and silly exploration game with comic characters and funny scenes and then gets even better with plot twists and a secret important mission. It also has sweet and comforting secondary quests and characters and lovely and detailed places and animations. Nothing has felt repetitive or boring, I was always pleasantly surprised and giggled a lot: the game is well done under every aspect, I'd love to play a sequel. Cozy and exciting at the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →thank you for creating this game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was really heartfelt and sweet, and made me laugh out loud several times over the course of its playthrough. The music is really fun and catchy, and completing the little quests and connecting with the characters is really satisfying. Great little gameboy adventure game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game was really cute and had a nice story. And I'm in love with the art style.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is so good i have to give it a review right now
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The story was fun, but in terms of game, it's more like an old school narrative game on the Game Boy. Which is totally fine, if that's what you're looking for. I wasn't.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →SO CUTE <3333333333
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories is so incredibly well-written, cute, quirky, and a lovely shade of green. The game's design triggers my nostalgia for GBC Pokemon. I don't often encounter games where I want to interact with every pixel and speak with every npc, but this is one of them.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very cute and fun! Had a lovely time playing this
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game will cure any melon-choly you're feeling! This is such a charming VN spun into a web of pixel art glory in green hues and humorous content. This is a play-along story game with little RPG fetch and pointNclick adventuring elements. Every single thing you interact with has a silly and laugh-out-loud description (so you BETTER click everything!). There are lots of little silly side stories and friends to meet along the way. Pure and simple, this is a wholesome relaxing game where…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →95.) Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memory I am a very easy person to please. I play a game about a bunch of cute animal critters going on an absurd adventure and I have a good time
positive · AI labelView post →I want to start this by stressing how much you should try this game. I almost did not buy this game after reading a lengthy review, but gave it a chance anyway. Everything that review complained about this game I ended up loving. To start this game is so adorable. The graphics, the character designs, the way it moves. Theres so much love put into the pixel work for this game. The soundtrack I found mellow and nice too. It wasnt loud or over bearing, but it matched the setting and style of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →ham ★star's show was so fun, i loved to pretend to be part of the audience and watch each of the townfolk dance while spinning around myself. awesome sauce.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories is a small but remarkably heartfelt adventure that wraps its mystery, humor, and emotional subtleties inside a retro-green pixel aesthetic. Developed by Froach Club and Poppy Works and published by Poppy Works and XSEED Games, the game invites you into a world where melons are illegal, animals walk and talk like people, and every street corner hides a story waiting to be uncovered. You play as Honeydew, an employee at a melon soda factory whose best friend,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →never eating a melon EVER again.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is a nice little game, full of small details that make the world feel more alive. My only problem with it is that it is a bit too quirky
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super fun story and very easy gameplay; there is no stress in this game and the characters are so fun and cute. I love all the little side quests and stories. Me and all my homies making a stop at Bug City
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