Neo Harbor Rescue Squad

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Neo Harbor Rescue Squad is a single player simulation game. It was developed by BancyCo and was released on November 12, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Live the life of a rookie paramedic through frantic minigame action and a wild, funny story. Juggle waves of patients with a battle-like triage system; master dozens of treatment minigames; and win the city's recognition from the rival fire department in this paramedic action drama!MAIN FEATURES: Use our triage system to quickly monitor patients’ health, how much damage they’re taking, if they’re…

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features cute graphics and a well-presented art style that enhances the overall experience.
The fast-paced microgames provide an enjoyable challenge, allowing players to strategize and prioritize treatments in a fun way.
The story is lighthearted and engaging, with humorous character dynamics and a surprising plot twist that adds depth to the narrative.

The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks the depth of similar titles, leading to a somewhat bland experience overall.
Bugs and input issues can hinder gameplay, particularly in critical mini-games, making some sections frustrating to navigate.
The dialogue and character interactions can be cringe-worthy, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the story.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Neo Harbor Rescue Squad is engaging and lighthearted, featuring familiar character dynamics and humorous dialogue that appeal to a younger audience. While some players felt it could benefit from additional depth or variety, the plot twist and overall narrative progression were well-received, making it an enjoyable experience that complements the fast-paced gameplay. The visual novel segments and dialogue choices add an interactive layer, enhancing the fun and mystery throughout the game.
- “The story is straightforward, though the main characters were sweet, and I did appreciate seeing the scrappy emergency services doing their best even when their efforts weren't appreciated.”
- “The story is lighthearted and fun, the characters were a delight to know and talk to, and I wanted to get to the bottom of the mysteries this game presents.”
- “I didn’t know what to expect aside from the minigames, which I knew I would like, and I was pleasantly surprised with the fun storyline and how it progressed.”
- “The story follows suit, with character dynamics largely familiar to kids' shows.”
- “The story is straight-forward, though the main characters were sweet, and I did appreciate seeing the scrappy emergency services doing their best even when their efforts weren't appreciated.”
- “The peppy story and tone are... fine, I guess?”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable and provides a relaxing experience, even in tense moments, though some users noted a few annoyances and negatives associated with it. The game's length is well-balanced, preventing repetition and allowing for breaks, while its Wario Ware-inspired mechanics offer a unique twist on the trauma team concept. Overall, players appreciate the blend of story and gameplay, despite some minor criticisms.
- “Playing made for a relaxing break, even when in narratively and mechanically tense situations.”
- “I quite liked and enjoyed both the story and the gameplay.”
- “Despite the annoyances I had with the gameplay, I liked it a lot.”
- “There were a handful of negatives that I found this game to have, and most of them are tied to the gameplay.”
- “I wanted a trauma team/center inspired game and this is kind of that, but it takes a WarioWare approach to the gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their cute and polished visuals, contributing to a fun and lighthearted atmosphere. The artwork is well-received, enhancing the overall experience with its clean and sharp design.
- “Fun fast-paced game with really cute graphics!”
- “Even though this game doesn't take itself too seriously (it's silly in the good kind of way), the visuals and sounds are nice, clean, polished, and sharp.”
- “The story is fun and the art style is great.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is highlighted through its engaging characters and witty dialogue, with players appreciating the amusing blurbs that offer previews of upcoming events. The combination of an action-packed battle system and a comedic visual novel element adds to the overall comedic experience, making it both entertaining and memorable.
- “I'll keep it short: this game is exciting, with an engaging story, and the characters and dialogue are funny.”
- “Plus, there are little blurbs giving you a preview on what’s to come, and some can be quite funny.”
- “Action paramedic active time battle system meets Cooking Mama panic with a hilarious visual novel component (and a dolphin).”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive, and there are instances of missing background music in certain stages, along with a minor typo noted by users.
- “I think I saw one typo, and one stage has no background music in it.”
- “Repetitive music.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for its lack of replayability, with players noting that its short singleplayer experience does not justify the price.
- “As a single-player game that lasts a few hours and has no replayability, it's not worth the price tag.”