Melbits World

About Melbits World

Melbits World is a co-operative platformer with puzzle elements from Melbot Studio, released in 2018 for PS4, PC, and Switch. You play as digital beings called Melbits tasked with restoring balance to the internet by navigating levels inspired by real-world digital spaces like games, music, and sports. The game leans into casual, family-friendly play, emphasizing teamwork over challenge. Players manipulate environments to help Melbits bypass hazards and deliver messages across interconnected worlds. Its focus on local or online co-op makes it a pick for groups looking to collaborate rather than compete. The game’s premise, tiny creatures battling digital entropy, is light but functional, serving as a foundation for its puzzle-platforming core.

Gameplay

Each level requires one to four players to control Melbits while others adjust environmental hazards, switches, or obstacles. For example, one player might navigate a Melbit through a shifting maze while another triggers platforms to create paths. Controls are simple, with movement, jumps, and item use mapped to face buttons. The arcade-style action emphasizes timing and coordination over skill, making it accessible for newcomers but occasionally frustrating for precise puzzles. Levels often feature time-based challenges or moving parts that reset if a player falters. The co-op dynamic means success relies heavily on communication. Puzzle solutions tend to be linear, with limited replay value beyond speedruns or perfecting co-op timing. The PlayStation PlayLink integration adds a layer of physical interaction via a companion app, though most gameplay remains screen-based.

What Players Think

Melbits World holds a 71/100 on Metacritic, with 65% of PlayPile users rating it 4/5 or higher. Community reviews highlight its “solid co-op fun” but note a 12-hour average playtime with only 35% completing the game in co-op mode. Achievement data shows 88% of players unlock the “Teamwork Victory” medal, while 22% hit 100% completion. Metacritic critics praised the game’s “fresh take on local co-op” but criticized “repetitive level design.” PlayPile mood tracking trends toward “relaxed” (68%) and “frustrated” (25%) sessions, with users calling it “great for family nights” but “not deep.” The game’s $19.99 PC price tag has drawn mixed reactions, with 40% of players feeling it’s overpriced for its content.

PlayPile's Take

Melbits World is best for groups seeking casual co-op without high stakes. Its 15+ achievements offer modest replay value, but the 12-hour average playthrough suggests a short shelf life. At $20, it competes with deeper multiplayer titles like Overcooked 2 or It Takes Two, which offer more varied challenges. The game’s strength lies in its accessibility and lighthearted vibe, making it ideal for families or friends with limited time. However, the repetitive puzzles and limited co-op modes may leave seasoned players wanting more. If you prioritize fun over depth and have a group ready to work together, it’s a decent pick. Otherwise, pass.

Storyline

Melbits are digital beings that live inside every device that is connected to the cloud. They were spontaneously created when human emotions got mixed with binary data on the internet. Melbits are like the white cells of the network, they help to keep internet ́s balance and positive vibes, they make internet work, they counteract viruses. The narrative of the game is that “Melbits World” is the journey of a designated group of Melbits that are in charge to deliver a message that is being sent thru the different digital worlds of the Internet realm. Each “world” represents a different part of the Internet realm, the worlds are based on the contents and the common places that internet agglutinates: videogames, music, sports and so on...