"MEL ODIUS GOES SIX STRING SEARCHIN' is an animated, 3-D graphic adventure in which you play the role of Mel Odius, an up-and-coming young guitarist who is about to get that big break. He has a small problem, though. The problem is that his guitar has been stolen!

Your objective is to help Mel find his guitar. You must wander around town in search of his precious guitar, and you must find it tonight because his big showcase for the record executives is the next morning. As you move about town, you will find a variety of objects which will help you in your quest. You will also meet some interesting characters in the various establishments throughout the small town. Some will help, others will ignore you. You must deal with all these people, however, since someone must know who stole your guitar!