Our Story
Passionate Players,
Honest Opinions
Melafori was founded in Sydney in 2019 by a group of friends who were frustrated with game reviews that felt disconnected from the actual player experience. We believed that the best game reviews come from people who genuinely love games — not from corporate checklists.
Today, we're a team of 12 dedicated reviewers and esports journalists spread across Australia — from Sydney to Perth, Brisbane to Melbourne. Every game we review is played to completion. Every tournament we cover is attended in person where possible.
We are proudly independent. We accept no payment for positive reviews and maintain full editorial control over all content published on melafori.site.
What We Stand For
Three principles that guide everything we publish.
Radical Honesty
We call out bad games. We acknowledge when a beloved franchise disappoints. Our scores reflect genuine quality, not hype or advertising relationships.
Australian Perspective
We consider Australian server performance, local community size, and regional pricing in every review. Our readers are Australian — our reviews reflect that.
Community First
We actively support the Australian esports scene by covering grassroots tournaments, highlighting emerging talent, and giving local teams the spotlight they deserve.
Meet the Team
The people behind the reviews and tournament coverage.
Jake Thornton
Sydney, NSW · FPS & Strategy specialist with 15+ years of competitive gaming.
Priya Mehta
Melbourne, VIC · RPG and narrative game expert. Has clocked 2,000+ hours in open-world titles.
Marcus Webb
Brisbane, QLD · Former semi-pro CS player turned journalist. Covers all major ANZ tournaments.
Sophie Nguyen
Perth, WA · Manages reader engagement, community events, and social coverage.
Our Review Methodology
📋 What We Assess
- Gameplay mechanics and depth
- Visual fidelity and art direction
- Narrative and world-building
- Audio design and soundtrack
- Technical performance (including AU servers)
- Value for time investment
⚖️ Our Scoring Scale
- 9.0–10: Outstanding — essential playing
- 8.0–8.9: Great — highly recommended
- 7.0–7.9: Good — worth your time
- 5.0–6.9: Mixed — approach with caution
- Below 5: Poor — not recommended