Figure out the puzzle that is Unwell Mel

by: Dan - posted: 2/20/2009 10:40:00 AM

Big Fish games is releasing their next puzzle game called Unwell Mel exclusively on their website. According to the release, the game will have a new take on the puzzle genre, adding a twist to the match-three games. The description was probably said best by Big Fish Game designer Jake Birkett:

“Unwell Mel is a fast-paced, matching game that charges the player with the diagnosis and treatment of the very unfortunate Mel,” commented Jake Birkett, game designer at Big Fish Games Studios. “We’ve paired the game’s match-three mechanic with an assortment of themed power-ups that give the player a variety of fun and creative ways to cure Mel’s aliments.”

The full version of Unwell Mel will be $19.99 while a demo version is free.

Big Fish Games Releases Unwell Mel

SEATTLE --(Business Wire)-- Feb 20, 2009 Big Fish Games™, the world’s leading online destination for games and interactive entertainment, announced today the release of Unwell Mel, an addictive puzzle game and the first title to come out of Big Fish Games’ recently opened Vancouver, B.C. studio. The Vancouver team – including artists and developers – allows Big Fish Games to more effectively expand its genre expertise without sacrificing the depth, quality and creativity that is the hallmark of Big Fish Games.

“Like all the games that we concept, develop and release, Unwell Mel is an original in its genre. It’s a creative twist on match-three games,” said Pat Wylie, vice president of Big Fish Games Studios. “I’m excited about our Vancouver team; their talent strengthens Studios, and as we grow the team we can ensure the continued production of great games.”

“Unwell Mel is a fast-paced, matching game that charges the player with the diagnosis and treatment of the very unfortunate Mel,” commented Jake Birkett, game designer at Big Fish Games Studios. “We’ve paired the game’s match-three mechanic with an assortment of themed power-ups that give the player a variety of fun and creative ways to cure Mel’s aliments.”

Unwell Mel is available exclusively at www.bigfishgames.com. The trial version can be downloaded for free; the full version of the game is available for $19.99 (U.S.).