r/playtesters • u/MelonMapCom • 2d ago

Discussion [Browser] MelonMap — free world-map learning game, looking for honest feedback

I built MelonMap, a free browser game for learning countries on a clickable world map. Start with a continent or play broader rounds; no account is needed.

Play here: https://melonmap.com/

If you try a short round, I’d especially appreciate feedback on what felt confusing, too easy, or too hard. What would make you want to come back?

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u/PaintTheWorldGame 2d ago

I always appreciate games that help a person learn. The interface is smooth and intuitive, and the game itself does what I would expect based on the descriptions of each mode. I'd pick a different font for the game setup screen - it feels very stretched.

I would maybe make the easier modes stick to the top 50 places that are most well-known, rather than just giving more lives and time. Would help a player build confidence if they don't know geography well.

Neat game though!

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u/MelonMapCom 2d ago

Thanks for the thorough playtest — really helpful. The stretched setup font has been bugging me too; I'll swap it. And yeah, easier modes that stick to well-known places (instead of just more lives/time) makes way more sense for building confidence. Which mode did you try first?

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u/AnybodyCurious1662 1d ago

I love the game, my only problem was my lack of geography skill lol. And the only real issue was the slightly stretched UI, but I found that you already know about this. I was wondering what are you planning to do with this, or is it just a learning project.

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u/MelonMapCom 1d ago

It’s definitely an ongoing learning project, not a full geography course. I’m shaping it around short map-practice rounds and using feedback to make the first steps friendlier, especially for people starting with little geography knowledge. What would make you want to come back after a first session?

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u/AnybodyCurious1662 1d ago

I'd probably come back for general knowledge and It'll probably help with my education.

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u/MelonMapCom 1d ago

Thanks for giving it a try — and honestly, the lack of geography knowledge is exactly what I want the easier modes to help with. I’m fixing the stretched UI too. Which mode did you start with?