"Have you ever felt like you were drowning in sadness, grasping for something to keep you afloat? I know that feeling all too well. Melancholy Date is the story of my journey through depression, and the search for love amidst the melancholy." Melancholy Date is a unique combination of a match-3 puzzle game and a visual novel, allowing you to both challenge your puzzle-solving skills and connect with the main character, Maxine. With beautiful visuals and a relaxing soundtrack, Melancholy Date is a personal and intimate experience that invites you to step into her world and see it through her eyes as she is trying to find love. Fight your inner demons and find your lost self-confidence as you match tokens representing your thoughts and fears!Features:A unique combination of a match-3 puzzle game and a visual novelBeautiful visuals and a poignant soundtrackA story that explores the intersection of mental health and romanceUnlock unique images from Maxine's life and datingMatch puzzle pieces to uncover the story of Maxine's journey through depressionChallenge your puzzle-solving skills as you progress through the gameGameplay:Match gems of the same color to progress through levels and uncover the story. The game is divided into multiple chapters and each chapter has a few match 3 levels with increasing difficulty. There is also a tutorial level explaining the mechanics. After solving a level, you unlock an image - discover hidden scenes from Maxine's life as you progress through the game. You can find these images later in the gallery. The difficulty of the game is challenging, yet not hard. It is the perfect difficulty for anyone to enjoy the story and immerse themselves in the puzzle!