NEKO ARENA
- January 25, 2021
- Neko Cloud
Get on SteamNeko Arena is a vibrant and fast-paced hero battle arena game. Players take on the role of powerful cat heroes, each with unique abilities, in action-packed matches with up to 10 players. The game features multiple game modes, including deathmatch and capture the flag, with various maps and customizable options for a personalized experience. Enter the world of Neko Arena and become the ultimate feline warrior!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a fun and addictive shooter with cute catgirl characters, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- It's an excellent aim trainer, helping players improve their shooting skills in a lighthearted environment.
- The low price point offers good value for those looking for a simple, entertaining experience.
- The game lacks depth, with only one map and repetitive gameplay that can become boring quickly.
- There are significant technical issues, including poor AI, glitches, and a lack of options for customization or settings.
- Many players feel the game is a cash grab with minimal content, leading to disappointment despite its humorous premise.
- gameplay71 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of simple shooting mechanics and basic movement, with some players appreciating its intensity and fluidity, while others criticize it for lacking depth and variety. Many reviews highlight the game's appealing aesthetics and character design, but note that it feels unfinished, particularly in terms of gunplay and overall polish. Overall, it offers a fun experience for fans of the genre, especially those who enjoy its unique themes, but it may require further development to reach its full potential.
“This game is what I think of when I think 'intense gameplay'.”
“Honestly such an amazing game, mechanically high skill gameplay.”
“Finally, the gameplay is rich and fluid.”
“As far as I can tell, there's nothing to unlock, little to explore, and the gameplay never evolves beyond shooting and occasionally running away.”
“Like some have said, the developer got a bunch of assets, a map, some basic shoot mechanics and called it a game.”
“Low quality gameplay.”
- story35 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely criticized for its absence, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of narrative depth and character development. While some appreciate the gameplay for its simplicity, they long for a more engaging storyline and quests to enhance the experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels repetitive and lacks a meaningful plot, leaving players wanting more.
“Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“In Neko Arena, you play as a lone furry gal on a holy mission to shoot up a local cat-girl convention because some weaboo dissed your OC fursona online, collecting the panties of your fallen victims as tokens of war.”
“Really good game so far, would love to see a more progressive story and a battle royale.”
“I don't like this game because of its repetitiveness and lack of story.”
“There is no story (and I'm not making one up).”
“After about an hour, I can easily recommend this game for a light evening without extra fuss, irrelevant characters, or a story you don't really want.”
- graphics34 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant, kawaii aesthetics and character designs, particularly the main heroine. However, some users criticize the overall quality, describing certain visuals as terrible and noting issues with the title screen. Overall, the game is seen as a visually appealing addition to the neko genre, despite some inconsistencies.
“I like the environment, neko girls, and the whole aesthetics of the game.”
“The graphics are stellar.”
“My favorite piece of the game's art style is the main character: a bold heroine that resembles a cat more so than any other character in the game.”
“Terrible graphics.”
“Your graphic card is ramping up fans for no reason.”
“Maybe add multiplayer and graphic controls and some more maps.”
- humor12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely criticized as being shallow and unoriginal, with many players finding it only mildly amusing for a brief period. Reviewers express disappointment that the game lacks a compelling backstory and fails to deliver on its promise of being a funny multiplayer experience, ultimately deeming it a poor game overall.
“Thought it was gonna be a funny multiplayer battle royale, turned out to be a funny singleplayer battle royale.”
“The only reason there are positive reviews is because people on Steam will latch onto anything anime-related, and then leave a painfully unfunny positive review.”
- music8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as a single, looping track from a stock library, which some players found relaxing, allowing them to feel at ease for a brief period. However, the generic nature of the music has led to mixed feelings, with some users expressing frustration over its repetitiveness. Overall, while it may provide a calming effect, it lacks originality and depth.
“♬ music ♬”
“And a single, looping generic music track from a stock library.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional experience, highlighting moments of both laughter and tears, though some may find the emotional depth less engaging.
“I laughed, I cried, my girlfriend rolled her eyes.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of [b]neko arena[/b] is criticized as a cash grab, with users suggesting that there are better alternatives in the memeware genre. Overall, the game's monetization strategy is viewed negatively, detracting from its appeal.
“It's another crappy memeware cash grab, and there are a handful of other memeware titles I'd recommend well before Neko Arena would enter the picture.”
“It's another crappy memeware cash grab, and there are a handful of other memeware titles I'd recommend well before Neko Arena would enter the picture.”
