Demon Turf: Neon Splash
- April 14, 2022
- Fabraz
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Demon Turf: Neon Splash" is a vibrant, neon-lit spin-off of the original "Demon Turf" game. This action-packed platformer introduces new levels and mechanics, with a focus on speedrunning and fast-paced combat. Players once again control the demon Beebz, as they navigate through challenging environments and battle enemies using an array of unique abilities.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Demon Turf: Neon Splash offers tight controls and improved movement mechanics, making the platforming experience feel fluid and enjoyable.
- The vibrant art style and catchy soundtrack enhance the overall atmosphere, creating a charming and engaging environment for players.
- The game focuses on speedrunning and precision platforming, providing a rewarding challenge for players who enjoy mastering levels and collecting items.
- Some players found the controls to be imprecise and slippery, leading to frustration during challenging platforming sections.
- The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 2-4 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content for the price.
- The color schemes and visual effects can be straining on the eyes, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the experience fully.
- music24 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, characterized by a fast-paced, thumping electronic soundtrack that perfectly complements the vibrant visuals and tight platforming mechanics. Reviewers noted that the energetic soundtrack enhances the gameplay experience, creating an engaging atmosphere that keeps players motivated and immersed. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature, elevating the game's appeal and leaving a lasting impression on players.
“The platforming is done greatly, with a soundtrack that works incredibly well, the art style is just lovely and the whole atmosphere is extremely comfy, thanks to the adorable characters too.”
“The game's art style pops off of the screen, working in conjunction with a killer soundtrack to always drive the player forwards.”
“Every bit of the presentation compliments that feeling of breaking a stage's rules; while it might not be to everyone's taste, everything from the 2.5D gremlin protagonist to the fast-paced music to the graffiti-style paint you leave behind is part of its garage-rock attitude.”
“Cute art style, pumping soundtrack which I can still feel reverberating in my brain hours after finishing the game.”
“The soundtrack consists of very fast-paced and thumping electronic music which is fitting.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of engaging mechanics and charming visuals, reminiscent of classic platformers like Mario Sunshine, with a focus on speedrunning and collecting trophies. While some players appreciate the refined controls and satisfying animations, others find the movement mechanics unintuitive and the pacing occasionally disrupted. Overall, it offers a unique and enjoyable experience, particularly for fans of 3D platforming.
“The game mechanics are some of the most fun and satisfying I have seen in games that are similar to Demon Turf: Neon Splash.”
“The depth of the movement system combined with absolutely stunning level design creates some of the most engaging movement-based gameplay I have ever experienced.”
“The fun mechanics and collectibles make you want to play the levels over and over to get everything and obtain new high scores!”
“I don't think I could ever get used to the weird and unintuitive movement mechanics.”
“The gameplay is essentially the same as the previous game, but with a much stronger emphasis towards beating the par times and getting the trophies – speedrunning the game essentially.”
“So for a start, the problems that I had from the base game with moments that kill pacing and also weird gameplay mechanics that aren't consistent (gliding)?”
- graphics20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, cartoonish style and unique 2D sprites set in a 3D environment, heavily influenced by vaporwave aesthetics. Players appreciate the colorful visuals, which enhance the overall atmosphere and complement the engaging platforming mechanics and catchy soundtrack. The art style is described as eye-popping and beautifully executed, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyable experience.
“The graphics are heavily inspired by vaporwave aesthetic: they’re nice and vibrant and Beebz leaves a trail of paint behind where she walks.”
“The game's art style pops off of the screen, working in conjunction with a killer soundtrack to always drive the player forwards.”
“Incredibly fun and well-designed platformer, the graphics style is beautiful, dialogue is entertaining, soundtrack is awesome, all around a great experience and well worth the $5 to purchase the game.”
“The graphics and sound all have more of an 'aesthetic' feel.”
“You could compare the original's rough, demonic aesthetic to something like Jimmy Two-Shoes or Billy and Mandy, filtered through a 90s Doom mod with a dash of Disgaea - Neon Splash covering it all in a thick Splatoon coating.”
“In addition to the change of movement is a new aesthetic: one that's far more bright and vivid compared to the darker and duller original, and gives off heavy Splatoon vibes.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story in the game is minimal and lacks depth, with many players noting a significant reduction in narrative and character development compared to the original. While the gameplay mechanics and visuals are praised, the character interactions feel forced and underdeveloped, leading to a less engaging experience overall. The absence of side quests and a cohesive storyline further detracts from the game's narrative appeal.
“The game is so much fun not only because of the beautifully crafted mechanics and maps, but also largely because the idea of this game - story, characters, and the visuals - was beautifully executed into a proper, enjoyable experience.”
“Considering that Luci was heavily promoted in the original relative to her limited screentime and story role, this feels like it's finally giving her the focus she needed.”
“There's barely a story and you can complete all of the normal levels in about 1-2 hours.”
“There's not as much story or dialogue in this compared to the first game, which is a shame because I liked the characters.”
“There's none of the side quests, hubs, or story from the original; in fact, the only returning NPCs are Luci and Midgi.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development received mixed reviews, with praise for the artistic style and character designs of the main trio, but significant criticism directed at the poor design of supporting characters, which detracted from the overall experience.
“In the original game, I praised the artistic style and the mix of 3D and 2D, but I was extremely frustrated by the terrible character design of all characters outside of the three main characters.”
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone outside of the main storyline.”
“I expected more depth in character arcs, but most characters are one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, particularly when repeatedly missing platforms, despite the ability to set checkpoints at any time.
“While you can set a checkpoint at any time, repetitively missing the platforms still makes the game slow and tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless, and it often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which makes the experience feel monotonous and uninspired.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a charming art style, delightful characters, and an excellent soundtrack that collectively create a cozy and inviting experience for players.
“The platforming is done greatly, with a soundtrack that works incredibly well, the art style is just lovely, and the whole atmosphere is extremely comfy, thanks to the adorable characters too.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the humor in the game is effectively integrated, complementing its art direction and tight controls, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“The humor in this game is brilliantly woven into the storyline, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I love how the characters deliver their lines with such perfect timing; it always catches me off guard and makes me laugh.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns keep the gameplay light-hearted and entertaining.”
