Neon Inferno Reviews
If you're a fan of old-school 2D gaming, but you hanker to see what a truly modern take on it would be, look no further than Neon Inferno.
Some of the best 2D artwork ever seen in a video game, married to a spitefully difficult game whose main gameplay gimmick only manages to make it more frustrating to play.
If you're a survivor of the arcades or you simply like to bathe in a sea of bullets, with Neon Inferno you'll feel like you're in pixelated glory
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An entertaining retro shooter featuring appealing aesthetics and refined, varied gameplay that is just the right amount of challenging. Those who grew up playing old classics such as Wild Guns, Contra, and Cabal will feel right at home, but they will have to work hard to reach the end credits.
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Neon Inferno looks and sounds great, and while it plays well enough, its biggest flaw is leaving you for dead just for trying to take down a foe in the background. It would have been great to see some additional game modes, but as it stands the two-hour campaign and the hardcore difficulty, even played on the game's easiest setting, make it just too hard to recommend.
If you are like me and roll your eyes when another “one of those” is announced, this deserves your attention. The developers have done a great job of mixing the right amount of nostalgia with a core experience worth diving into.
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Paired with its stunning visuals, it’s an incredible experience that fans of the genre simply can’t miss.
Neon Inferno is a blast. It has a lot of enemies you can shoot at, and with good visual design, you can understand how to react to everything on screen.
Pixeltastic 2D cyberpunk run 'n' gun/gallery shooter on PS5
But at the same time a poorly implemented alternate weapon system and badly paced checkpoints prevent Neon Inferno from ever quite hitting the heights it deserves to hit. That being said even with those occasional missteps it is hard not to get caught up in everything Neon Inferno has to offer. This is a beautiful throwback to some of the best of the 16-bit era that achieves something entirely original.
With its fantastic visuals and thrilling gameplay that tasks you with dealing with enemies in both the background and foreground, Neon Inferno is a run-and-gun shooter that's not to be missed.
Arcade legends who cut their teeth on run-and-gun greats shouldn’t hesitate to join the Family for Neon Inferno’s new-school, old-school thrills.
No matter how you play Neon Inferno, you're bound to have a great time thanks to its stellar gameplay and modern retro-inspired aesthetic. 🏍️
Zenobia Interactive and Retroware bring us a frenetic run-and-gun game whose most distinctive feature is the use of two planes of action.
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This type of game may not be for everyone, but for anyone who misses the era of “gameplay only possible in an arcade cabinet” you might want to check out Neon Inferno.
Neon Inferno keeps things focused on fast action and tight controls. The mix of run-and-gun shooting and background targeting stays engaging, and the visuals and sound fit the action well. The story stays light, but the real pull is learning the stages and improving your runs. If you enjoy arcade-style shooters that reward practice, Neon Inferno is easy to recommend.
Neon Inferno is a title that brings back a niche genre that very much appeals to me, and the beautiful blend of pixel art with more modern graphic sensibilities, and a truly pulse-pounding soundtrack means that it’s a game that pops off the screen. Mid-level bonuses and weapon drops would have a been cool to see, but the personality of each stage and the sheer pace of everything will keep you glued to the screen throughout as you learn patterns and fend off hundreds of foes. A very cool title that deserves to be inhaled by the classic action lovers out there.
While some developers seem to forget this as they are pressured by suits to fill their pockets with money, video games should provide an entertainment experience that is only possible because of the interactivity of their premise, putting the player in the shoes of various personas and entertaining them until the end of their gameplay. If it's the pure essence of the word video game you're looking for, you'll find it in Neon Inferno.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Neon Inferno pulls from old-school ideas, splashes them with an ’80s color palette and CRT flair, then tops it all off with a dose of bullet-time spice served at a pace that keeps you chasing “just one more run.” And just when you think you’re done, the game winks and whispers: “Come on, one more round - you know you want to.”
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