Cyberwar: Neon City

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Cyberwar: Neon City is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Cyber Monkey Studios and was released on September 24, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Cyberwar: Neon City, you play as Printer, a clone reborn after each defeat, teamed with Blue, a living shark weapon. Together, they battle hordes of cybernetic monkeys, robots, and mutated creatures across multiple floors in fast-paced combat. Unravel a twist-filled story through the characters' memories while upgrading weapons and abilities.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The pixel art and neon aesthetic are visually stunning, capturing the essence of cyberpunk and 80s/90s anime vibes.
The gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, with a rewarding combat system that keeps players hooked.
There is a lot of potential for future updates, with plans for new weapons, bosses, and upgrades that could enhance the overall experience.

The game suffers from bugs and issues with character movement, making it frustrating to play at times.
The progression system is poorly designed, with players losing all credits between runs, making it difficult to upgrade and progress.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and linear, lacking the depth and variety expected from a roguelite.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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29%
21%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its intuitive mechanics, engaging design, and enjoyable fast-paced action, particularly in the context of its early access status. However, some players have reported bugs and issues that detract from the experience, suggesting that while the foundation is solid, further refinement and balancing are needed. The game's art and music have also been highlighted as strong points that enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics, the gameplay, the story... the game is a lot of fun, very intuitive, and it's really hard to stop playing.”
- “If you love pixel art and fast-paced gameplay, this game is a must-play, even in early access.”
- “I haven't finished all the content yet, but I can say that the game is well polished, the gameplay is simple to understand and fun, it has a lot of destructible elements in each room, and there are many references in each area of the game.”
- “I encountered several bugs during gameplay, including getting stuck in walls or on terrain.”
- “Terrible gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay is meh.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful neon aesthetic and 80s/90s anime influences, creating an engaging visual experience. Players appreciate the tight controls, fair hitboxes, and well-thought-out audio-visual elements that enhance the overall enjoyment. The pixel art style is particularly noted for its charm, contributing to the game's addictive nature.
- “The roguelite structure (die, upgrade, retry) keeps you hooked, while the neon aesthetic and 80s/90s anime vibes make it stand out.”
- “The artwork is beautiful, the controls feel tight and responsive, the hitboxes feel fair, and the music fits in perfectly.”
- “I absolutely loved the art style, and the music perfectly fits each room.”
- “The graphics, the gameplay, the story... the game is a lot of fun, very intuitive, and it's really hard to stop playing.”
- “Graphics & sound”
- “Pixel graphics always get me.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The story of "Cyberwar: Neon City" is a captivating blend of pixel art and comic-style narrative, featuring surprising twists and an engaging plot that encourages exploration of the protagonist's memories. However, some players found the story to be lacking in depth, describing it as boring or merely fair. Overall, the narrative experience is polarizing, with many enjoying its excitement while others feel it falls short.
- “Cyberwar: Neon City is a fantastic mix of pixel art action and comic-style storytelling.”
- “The graphics, the gameplay, the story... the game is a lot of fun, very intuitive, and it's really hard to stop playing.”
- “The story keeps players on their toes with surprising twists, allowing them to explore printer's memories and uncover an exciting plot filled with unexpected turns.”
- “Boring story.”
- “Story: fair”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, fitting seamlessly with the artwork and gameplay. Reviewers note that the soundtrack effectively sets the tone for various encounters and environments, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere. Overall, the music is described as good and well-suited to the game's aesthetic and challenges.
- “The soundtrack matches each moment, setting the tone perfectly for every encounter.”
- “I absolutely loved the art style, and the music perfectly fits each room.”
- “First of all the gameplay is good, music suits the environments, with a linear plot.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, with the meta progression offering little meaningful reward or value.
- “Extremely grindy meta progression that adds minimal value.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often pointless, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Repetitive tasks for minimal rewards make the grinding experience frustrating.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the story to be boring and lacking depth, which diminishes the overall emotional engagement.

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Cyberwar: Neon City is a role playing game.

Cyberwar: Neon City is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Cyberwar: Neon City was released on September 24, 2024.

Cyberwar: Neon City was developed by Cyber Monkey Studios.

Cyberwar: Neon City has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Cyberwar: Neon City is a single player game.

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