Melvor Idle

Item: Melvor Idle
Rating: 74
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-12-09

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Summary

Highly addictive progression loop with deep RPG elements
Extensive mod support enhances replayability
Seamless cross-platform accessibility
Excessively slow progression frustrates players
Poor onboarding and lack of gameplay depth
Persistent performance and technical issues

Emotions

Satisfaction25%Frustration17%Excitement16%Joy12%Disappointment10%

Reviews (sample size): 1678
Helpful reviews: 58%
Unhelpful reviews: 42%
Protest reviews: 0%

74%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
26%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 2000
Negative points: 1100
Gameplay points: 513
Perf. points: 57
Rec. points: 401
Misc points: 230

Point	Description	Importance
Highly addictive progression loop Description Players consistently highlight the game's satisfying and addictive progression system, particularly the 'just one more level' feeling and the joy of watching XP bars fill. This loop is a core driver of engagement, making the game hard to put down. Importance 99%	Players consistently highlight the game's satisfying and addictive progression system, particularly the 'just one more level' feeling and the joy of watching XP bars fill. This loop is a core driver of engagement, making the game hard to put down.	99%
Deep RPG elements in idle format Description The game successfully blends traditional RPG mechanics (e.g., loot, crafting, combat) with idle gameplay, offering depth without overwhelming players. This hybrid design appeals to fans of both genres and sets it apart from typical incremental games. Importance 61%	The game successfully blends traditional RPG mechanics (e.g., loot, crafting, combat) with idle gameplay, offering depth without overwhelming players. This hybrid design appeals to fans of both genres and sets it apart from typical incremental games.	61%
Extensive mod support enhances replayability Description The game's built-in mod support is praised for adding variety, quality-of-life improvements, and customization. Mods like speed boosts or multiplayer functionality extend the game's longevity and cater to diverse playstyles. Importance 37%	The game's built-in mod support is praised for adding variety, quality-of-life improvements, and customization. Mods like speed boosts or multiplayer functionality extend the game's longevity and cater to diverse playstyles.	37%
Seamless cross-platform accessibility Description Cloud saves and cross-platform play (PC, mobile, browser) allow players to progress anywhere, making the game highly convenient for multitasking or on-the-go play. This feature is frequently cited as a major strength. Importance 33%	Cloud saves and cross-platform play (PC, mobile, browser) allow players to progress anywhere, making the game highly convenient for multitasking or on-the-go play. This feature is frequently cited as a major strength.	33%
Positive emotional and routine impact Description Many players describe the game as a daily habit that reduces anxiety, provides relaxation, or offers a sense of accomplishment. Its low-pressure design makes it a comforting part of routines. Importance 21%	Many players describe the game as a daily habit that reduces anxiety, provides relaxation, or offers a sense of accomplishment. Its low-pressure design makes it a comforting part of routines.	21%
Minimalist and accessible design Description The clean UI, simple visuals, and intuitive mechanics make the game easy to learn and play casually. This accessibility broadens its appeal to players with limited time or those seeking a low-stress experience. Importance 11%	The clean UI, simple visuals, and intuitive mechanics make the game easy to learn and play casually. This accessibility broadens its appeal to players with limited time or those seeking a low-stress experience.	11%
No microtransactions or pay-to-win Description The game is praised for its fair monetization model, requiring only a one-time purchase with no ads, microtransactions, or exploitative mechanics. DLCs are optional and add substantial content without pay-to-win elements. Importance 11%	The game is praised for its fair monetization model, requiring only a one-time purchase with no ads, microtransactions, or exploitative mechanics. DLCs are optional and add substantial content without pay-to-win elements.	11%
Strong base game with valuable DLCs Description The base game is highly enjoyable on its own, while DLCs (e.g., Throne of the Herald) add significant content like new skills, storylines, and challenges. Players appreciate the expansions' quality and reasonable pricing. Importance 10%	The base game is highly enjoyable on its own, while DLCs (e.g., Throne of the Herald) add significant content like new skills, storylines, and challenges. Players appreciate the expansions' quality and reasonable pricing.	10%
Thoughtful and innovative design Description Players highlight the developers' creativity and attention to detail, such as the interconnected skill system, rare items, and unique mechanics like summoning. The game stands out in the idle genre for its depth and polish. Importance 6%	Players highlight the developers' creativity and attention to detail, such as the interconnected skill system, rare items, and unique mechanics like summoning. The game stands out in the idle genre for its depth and polish.	6%
24-hour offline progression cap Description The game allows up to 24 hours of offline progress (extendable with mods), balancing accessibility with reasonable limits. This feature is ideal for players with busy schedules or limited playtime. Importance 6%	The game allows up to 24 hours of offline progress (extendable with mods), balancing accessibility with reasonable limits. This feature is ideal for players with busy schedules or limited playtime.	6%
Engaging combat with strategic depth Description Combat is a standout feature, offering active participation with loadout management, boss mechanics, and risk-reward dynamics. Adventure mode is frequently recommended for players seeking a more hands-on experience. Importance 6%	Combat is a standout feature, offering active participation with loadout management, boss mechanics, and risk-reward dynamics. Adventure mode is frequently recommended for players seeking a more hands-on experience.	6%
Multiple game modes for replayability Description Modes like Hardcore (permadeath) and Ancient Relics add variety and challenge, catering to different playstyles. These options extend the game's lifespan and appeal to players seeking new experiences. Importance 5%	Modes like Hardcore (permadeath) and Ancient Relics add variety and challenge, catering to different playstyles. These options extend the game's lifespan and appeal to players seeking new experiences.	5%
High-quality DLC expansions Description DLCs like Throne of the Herald and Into the Abyss are praised for adding substantial content, including new skills, storylines, and challenges. Players appreciate the expansions' value and integration with the base game. Importance 5%	DLCs like Throne of the Herald and Into the Abyss are praised for adding substantial content, including new skills, storylines, and challenges. Players appreciate the expansions' value and integration with the base game.	5%
Suitable for casual and older players Description The game's low-pressure design, minimal interactions, and accessibility make it ideal for casual play, older players, or those with physical limitations (e.g., wrist issues). It’s often recommended for work breaks or relaxation. Importance 5%	The game's low-pressure design, minimal interactions, and accessibility make it ideal for casual play, older players, or those with physical limitations (e.g., wrist issues). It’s often recommended for work breaks or relaxation.	5%

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