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Neodori Forever

Neodori Forever might look the part, but the stiff driving quickly gives away the fact that this racer is a poser. Those pining for days gone by best stick with the tried and true.
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70%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
replayability, grinding
75% User Score Based on 56 reviews
Critic Score 51%Based on 2 reviews

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Neodori Forever is a single player arcade racing game. It was developed by Strobetano and was released on June 15, 2022. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Neodori Forever is a rhythm game where players help fireflies reach their home by matching beats and patterns. With a variety of levels and fireflies to unlock, players can enjoy soothing music and a calming atmosphere. The game features a unique art style and simple mechanics, making it accessible for all ages.

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews
graphics13 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions

  • The game features a charming low-poly aesthetic and a vibrant synthwave soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • Gameplay is simple yet addictive, with randomly generated tracks and a variety of cars to unlock, providing a nostalgic arcade feel.
  • Despite some control issues, many players find the game enjoyable and fun, especially after getting used to the mechanics.
  • The controls are often described as unintuitive and unresponsive, making drifting and steering frustrating for players.
  • Many reviews highlight the lack of optimization for PC, indicating that the game feels more suited for mobile platforms.
  • Hitbox detection and driving physics are inconsistent, leading to issues with collecting items and navigating through traffic.
  • graphics
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "neodori forever" are widely praised for their vibrant low-poly and pixel art aesthetic, evoking nostalgia for classic arcade racers from the '80s and '90s. While the visuals are charming and contribute to the game's joyful tone, some players note that the graphics can occasionally hinder gameplay, such as difficulty distinguishing between pickups and cars. Overall, the art style and soundtrack are highlighted as standout features, making it a visually appealing experience for fans of retro gaming.

    • “With its vibrant low-poly, pixelated art style, neodori forever stands out in a sea of modern racing games.”
    • “Inspired by the iconic racers of the ‘80s and ‘90s, it combines the thrill of endless racing with vivid visuals and straightforward mechanics.”
    • “Has awesome visuals, fun gameplay, and a killer synthwave soundtrack.”
    • “It's not really retro other than the graphics; if any PS1 game would have played like this, no one would have played it.”
    • “Due to the pixelated graphics, distinguishing between pickups and cars can be difficult.”
    • “Hopefully the developer is working on this game because the only thing that's complete seems to be the aesthetic, which is pretty much the thing that made me buy the game.”
  • music
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its vibrant synthwave soundtrack, which complements the nostalgic aesthetic and enhances the overall experience. While many players enjoy the limited number of tracks and find them enjoyable, some express disappointment over the lack of progression in unlocking new music as they advance through the game. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing significantly to the game's charm despite some technical limitations regarding audio settings.

    • “The low poly aesthetic and synthy soundtrack make for a joyful tone, and the arcady gameplay is simple (two buttons) and challenging (high speeds).”
    • “Overall, the good outweighs the bad to round out into what makes a very nice time waster, chock-full of nostalgic style and smooth music.”
    • “Has awesome visuals, fun gameplay and a killer synthwave soundtrack.”
    • “It has some outrun feelings to it, but I was hoping for a game with a better soundtrack and controls, to be honest.”
    • “-only 6 music tracks.”
    • “Visual style and music is what's mostly carrying this game.”
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "neodori forever" is characterized by its simple yet addictive mechanics, featuring a low poly aesthetic and a synthwave soundtrack that enhance the nostalgic racing experience. While the game offers challenging tracks and diverse environments, some players have noted issues with drift mechanics and occasional bugs that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these minor flaws, the game remains appealing for both casual and hardcore fans of arcade racing due to its vibrant design and engaging gameplay.

    • “The low poly aesthetic and synthy soundtrack make for a joyful tone, and the arcade gameplay is simple (two buttons) and challenging (high speeds).”
    • “Inspired by the iconic racers of the ‘80s and ‘90s, it combines the thrill of endless racing with vivid visuals and straightforward mechanics.”
    • “It’s perfect for short bursts of gameplay or extended play sessions, thanks to its endlessly challenging tracks, diverse environments, and collectible elements.”
    • “The drift mechanics are wonky as hell; it's better to just tap the button than actually drift.”
    • “For a game that is all about going fast and drifting with zero other content to play, the only gameplay that is here is really boring.”
    • “Minor gameplay issues and bugs, such as random item generation, sometimes there is only 1 gas tank for half a race, and sudden oncoming cars that can't always be seen clearly, leaving no time to react.”
  • replayability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Neodori Forever offers solid replayability through its high-speed action, retro graphics, and an infinite mode that enhances the experience. While some players noted initial control issues, the game is generally more enjoyable with a controller, making it a worthwhile choice for fans of classic arcade racing. Overall, it captures the essence of replayability, earning a moderate rating.

    • “With its high-speed action, retro graphics, and endlessly replayable tracks, Neodori Forever captures the thrill of classic arcade racing and breathes new life into it.”
    • “After they fixed the pad issues, the game is much more playable; a pad game over keyboard definitely.”
    • “Some replayability.”
    • “There is also an infinite mode that adds a lot of replayability.”
    • “[Replayability] (3/5)”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing physics, particularly when cars crash and hilariously fly away before exploding. Players also enjoy the quirky and entertaining opponents, contributing to an overall lighthearted and fun atmosphere.

    • “Great art style, great soundtrack, quite a few modes to play, interesting and funny opponents, and a variety of cars to choose from.”
    • “The funny physics when you crash into cars, and they just fly away and then explode.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players noted that while the grinding aspect of collecting achievements and cars can become somewhat tedious towards the end, it primarily occurs outside of the main campaigns, suggesting that the core gameplay remains engaging.

    • “It only felt slightly dull towards the end when collecting all of the achievements and cars, as you will spend a decent amount of time grinding out coins, etc. This was outside of the main campaigns, though.”
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Neodori Forever is a arcade racing game.

Neodori Forever is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Neodori Forever.

Neodori Forever was released on June 15, 2022.

Neodori Forever was developed by Strobetano.

Neodori Forever has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its replayability.

Neodori Forever is a single player game.

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