NekoNecro
- October 31, 2022
- JXT
Get on SteamPounce! Bounce! Meow! NekoNecro is a fast-paced 2D platformer where all the graphics are hand-drawn and inked in a distinctly 90’s graphic novel style. Run, jump, pounce and bounce your way through 100 levels spread across 5 worlds with inventive end-of-world bosses and a variety of exotic locations! Challenge your skills with 50 collectible milk cartons spread throughout the game for an unlo…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The hand-drawn art style is stunning and adds a unique charm to the game.
- Gameplay is fluid and easy to understand, making it enjoyable for both casual and experienced players.
- The level design strikes a good balance between challenge and accessibility, keeping players engaged without being overly frustrating.
- The game suffers from consistent crashing after a short playtime, which disrupts the experience.
- Respawning takes too long, leading to frustration during challenging sections.
- Some sound effects can be overly sharp and piercing, causing discomfort during gameplay.
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their stunning hand-drawn, comic book style, featuring striking monochrome visuals that stand out beautifully. While the art style is considered gorgeous and crisp, some players noted occasional visibility issues with enemies due to the color palette. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and aesthetic appeal.
“It's graphics are hand drawn in a comic book style, with a little bit of Yoshi's Island thrown into the mix.”
“Cute, fun, and a gorgeous hand-drawn art style.”
“I don't gush over games often but god damn does this look just so nice and crisp, the monochrome graphics just pop out at you and look astonishing.”
“Except for the art style, there’s nothing here to push it above other titles.”
“The visuals, despite being black and white, all stand out very well in the game and look stylish too!”
“Cute bite-size platformer that doesn't get overly demanding :) the hand-drawn black and white graphics are really striking; thinking about the amount of work that went into drawing every single onscreen thing is incredible.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is generally praised for its fitting lighthearted and cartoonish style, with some users describing it as an "absolute banger." However, there are mixed feelings about the sound effects, which some found sharp and piercing, particularly on the Steam Deck, leading to discomfort during gameplay. Overall, while the music is enjoyable, it may not be memorable enough for everyone's playlists.
“The soundtrack is great and fits well with the game's lighthearted, cartoon style.”
“For what it's worth, I liked the music a lot.”
“Absolute banger of a soundtrack.”
“The immediate first thing I noticed after starting the game was how sharp and piercing some of the sound effects were. I tried on both PC and Steam Deck (Steam Deck first), and the Steam Deck was a lot worse partly because of how loud the high end of those speakers are. I got a headache from playing; my solution was to turn up the music and then turn down the system volume. This will probably not affect you too badly though if you are playing on PC.”
“The music wasn't always to my liking.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fluid movements and easy-to-understand mechanics, making it both simple and satisfying to play. Players appreciate the addictive nature of the gameplay, complemented by visually striking monochrome graphics and engaging elements like frantic boss fights and clever level design. Overall, it exemplifies a well-executed platformer that balances accessibility with depth.
“Gameplay is simple to understand and satisfying to play.”
“I don't gush over games often, but this looks so nice and crisp. The monochrome graphics pop out at you and look astonishing. The gameplay is a great example of how to do a platformer right, with frantic boss fights, clever level mechanics, and smooth fluid movement that's easy to learn but hard to master.”
“I really wish the down button had a ducking animation. Not for gameplay reasons, but after a hard stretch, I want to duck up and down to celebrate my victory.”
“The movements are really fluid and the mechanics are easy to understand.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
While some players note limited replayability, the game's appealing style may encourage revisits. Conversely, others highlight quick respawn mechanics that enhance replayability, suggesting a mixed experience overall.
“Quick respawn, high replayability.”
“Though there isn't too much replayability, you might just want to revisit this game for its style alone.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability on the Steam Deck, with users reporting smooth performance and no significant issues.
“Runs great on Steam Deck!”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
