Melatonin

Half Asleep’s pastel-coloured rhythm game aims to take players away from the stresses of everyday life and into a dream-like flow state. The lo-fi, melodic beats accompanying Melatonin’s 20+ minigames go some way to achieving this, but equally important are the gentle art style and muted tones. “The colour palette has a soft feel to it which seems to appeal to a lot of people and stands out when compared to ‘edgier’-looking games,” lead developer David Huynh reveals. “It also gives the game a slightly surreal vibe, which is fitting for a game about dreams.” With the music and often surreal visuals working in harmony, Melatonin is designed to make players feel relaxed, says Huynh. “Since Melatonin is a rhythm game, a lot of the visuals need to move to…

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