You and Emerald were inseparable before adult life split you apart. But when her favorite Vocaloid songs – written by the music artist nostraightanswer – transport you to a mysterious realm at the edge of a black hole, you learn not all is as it seems with the friend you used to know…

Distant Melody combines unique, movement-driven rhythm mechanics and choice-based storytelling. Blast through a beautiful space-scape, collect Vocaloid song lyrics, and make decisions about your future as a young artist. Can you reconnect with your best friend, or are you destined to grow apart?

Distant Melody uses nostraightanswer’s music with permission from the artist. If you enjoy the music in the game, please visit nostraightanswer’s YouTube channel and check out "wishing well" and the rest of the amazing specters album!

This release contains the first chapter of the Distant Melody story.

Characters

You, a young artist living on the West Coast. Battling imposter syndrome, you reach out to your old friend for support… and discover far more than you bargained for.

An energetic music student from Chicago and your best friend. Now that you’ve reconnected, you sense something hiding behind her sunny demeanor.

A creature from your sketchbook who comes to life in the dreamworld. Upbeat and open-hearted, he’s your best hope of unravelling the meaning in nostraightanswer’s songs.

Features

• The first chapter of the Distant Melody story
• Rhythm gameplay with a movement-driven twist
• A choice-based story about friendship, dreams, separation, and music
• Emotional Vocaloid soundtrack by nostraightanswer
• Playable on Android tablets, PC, and Mac
• Completable in one sitting
• A host of accessibility options, including:
  • Autoplay and fast-forward controls for interactive dialogue sequences
  • Separate volume controls for music and SFX
  • Windowed and fullscreen modes
  • Customizable filter to minimize distracting background elements during rhythm sequences
  • Multiple rhythm visualization options to make it easier to hit the beat
  • An interactive tutorial

Known Issues

If you encounter these technical issues or any others, please let us know in the comments!

• Lower-Spec Android Devices - Players using slower, less powerful Android models may experience performance issues that cause audio and visuals not to line up properly. This may make it more difficult to play the rhythm section of the game.
• Bluetooth Headphone Latency - Players using bluetooth headphones may experience a delay between visuals and audio that makes it more difficult to play the rhythm section of the game.