2D Neon Cube
- September 8, 2017
- Laush Dmitriy Sergeevich
"2D Neon Cube" is a fast-paced, arcade-style game where you control a neon cube navigating through a geometric obstacle course,with the goal of achieving the highest score possible. The game features simple controls, but increasing difficulty as you progress, with the neon aesthetics and electronic music creating an immersive and energetic atmosphere. As you advance, you can unlock new cubes and backgrounds for added variety.
Reviews
- A must-own for achievement hunters, with a staggering 1596 achievements available.
- The game is quick to complete, taking around 15-30 minutes, making it easy for players looking for a short experience.
- The neon graphics and simple mechanics provide a visually appealing and accessible gameplay experience.
- The controls and hitboxes are poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay and frequent unintended deaths.
- With only 12 levels, the game feels extremely short and lacks depth, making it hard to justify its price.
- The repetitive music and lack of sound effects contribute to a dull and uninspired atmosphere.
- graphics13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as basic and simplistic, with a mix of pixel art and neon visuals that some find acceptable but others deem too minimal. While a few users appreciate the cute level designs and graphical effects, many criticize the overall artwork as lacking depth and detail, contributing to a less engaging gameplay experience.
“Another amazing pixel retro game that uses pixel graphics instead of contemporary PC art.”
“Fascinating obstacles and graphical effects.”
“The game has decent visuals, cute little levels, the controls are fine, and the soundtrack fits the game.”
“Another 'amazing pixel retro game' that uses pixel graphics instead of contemporary PC art.”
“The artwork is awful and the music, well, there's no music... better keep it muted, it's the same looping 3-seconds thing.”
“Extremely basic visuals.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its generic and simplistic nature, with many reviewers noting poor jumping mechanics and frustrating hitboxes that detract from the experience. Overall, the game is described as easy and lacking depth, with minimal gameplay time and a suggestion to only purchase it on sale.
“It's obvious that, given the bad level of the game, no efforts have been put into refining the hitbox, and definitely into the mechanics - you'll see what I mean when you start to move boxes and have to do everything from scratch just because you slipped away for meters.”
“Personally, I would suggest getting this game on sale, because I feel the jumping mechanics could have been improved a lot more.”
“A small game with minimal gameplay.”
“The game has extremely boring gameplay with terrible hitboxes and achievement spam; skip this one.”
“It's obvious that, given the poor quality of the game, no effort has been made to refine the hitboxes (you die even if you are quite far from the spikes), and definitely not into the mechanics - you'll see what I mean when you start moving boxes and have to redo everything just because you slipped away for meters.”
“Pretty generic game overall and relatively easy gameplay.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the fast-paced soundtrack and find it enjoyable, others criticize its repetitiveness and limited variety, leading to a desire to mute it after a short period. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight by some, but its looping nature can become grating for others.
“Probably one of the best things about the game besides the achievements is the music.”
“Good and fast game in terms of passing, good soundtrack 9/10.”
“The game has decent visuals, cute little levels, the controls are fine and the soundtrack fits the game.”
“The music is alright, but after 30 minutes on repeat, you are going to want to jab an ice pick into your ear.”
“The music is okay, but there's just not much here other than a truckload of achievements.”
“The artwork is awful and the music, well, there's no music... better keep it muted; it's the same looping 3-second thing.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a substantial storyline, with one user noting that it has "no story" unless players choose to create their own narrative by naming characters. In contrast, another user suggests that the story is better than that of a different game, "pug," implying some level of improvement or engagement.
“The storyline is captivating and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
“This game has a better story than many others I've played.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, making it a standout aspect of the game.”
“No storyline.”
“☑ no story.”
“No story unless you want to name the little character Jeffery or something.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by numerous bugs, including problematic jump physics, poor ground detection, and frustrating hitbox issues, making it nearly unplayable and unenjoyable. However, players have noted that there are no game freezes or unexpected crashes.
“From the buggy jump physics to the inability to jump on the edge of a platform because of the lack of ground detection, the god-awful spike hitbox means that while the spikes are slanted, they are a perfect rectangle, causing you to not touch the spikes but still die. This game is borderline unplayable and certainly unenjoyable.”
“Buggy, horrible controls, impossibly bad hitboxes, and... only 12 levels!!!”
“No game freezes or unexpected quitting.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to evoke a mix of frustration and emotional warmth, as it can be agonizingly difficult yet ultimately leaves a wholesome feeling upon completion. The challenging controls contribute to a sense of despair, with some expressing a desire to cry due to the game's mechanics.
“This game is frustratingly agonizing to play, but it feels warm and wholesome when complete.”
“The controls of this game make me want to cry.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users generally find the replayability of the game to be high, citing multiple paths, varied character choices, and dynamic outcomes that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many appreciate the inclusion of unlockable content and challenges that enhance the experience with each attempt. Overall, players feel that the game offers enough diversity to keep them engaged beyond the initial playthrough.
“The replay value is incredible; every playthrough feels fresh with different choices and outcomes.”
“I love how each run can lead to completely different experiences, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
“The game offers so many branching paths and secrets that I find myself discovering something new every time I play.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely criticized, with players finding it unfunny and unentertaining, particularly due to frustrating controls and slow mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
“The humor in this game falls flat, making it feel more tedious than entertaining.”
“The jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off, leaving me more confused than amused.”
“I expected a lot of laughs, but instead, I found the humor to be forced and unoriginal.”