Neofeud
- September 19, 2017
- Silver Spook Games
- 15h median play time
Get on Steam"Neofeud" is a single-player Science Fiction Point and Click game with an intriguing story, ingenious gameplay, great visuals, and a memorable soundtrack. In a dystopic future, sentient robots, seen as unwanted bastard children of humanity, face discrimination and poverty. As a player, you navigate a hand-painted world, filled with political intrigue, while uncovering a hilarious yet emotional narrative, riddled with bugs and memorable characters.
Reviews
- Neofeud features a unique and expressive art style that enhances its cyberpunk aesthetic, creating a visually engaging experience.
- The game offers a rich and thought-provoking narrative that explores themes of social inequality, technology, and humanity, making it relevant to contemporary issues.
- The voice acting, while variable, adds personality to the characters, and the soundtrack complements the game's atmosphere effectively.
- The dialogue can be overly verbose and heavy-handed, often leading to long-winded exposition that detracts from the pacing of the game.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as puzzle-solving and character interactions, can feel clunky or unintuitive, leading to frustration.
- The game suffers from occasional bugs and glitches that can disrupt the experience, along with inconsistencies in character design and animation quality.
- story138 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story of *Neofeud* is a complex and engaging cyberpunk narrative that explores themes of classism, family dynamics, and societal issues through a richly detailed world and well-developed characters. While the writing is praised for its depth and humor, some players found the dialogue excessively lengthy and the pacing uneven, occasionally detracting from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game is recommended for those who appreciate story-driven adventures and social commentary within a unique aesthetic.
“Neofeud is such a fantastically written cyberpunk story.”
“The story has plenty of social commentary and reflections on the real world.”
“The story is compelling and the socio-political institutions & arrangements are uncomfortably familiar.”
“The biggest problem here is that it's massively text heavy and the story gets buried under textbook educating.”
“The story is an absurd exaggeration of our current situation told mostly through exposition and full of plot holes.”
“As the story expands, so does the amount of dialogue you'll have to get through, much of it so literal and without nuance that at times I felt like I was watching a gang of stock 'evil businessmen' chuckle about how wonderful it is to shaft the poor.”
- graphics82 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of *Neofeud* are polarizing, with many players appreciating its unique, hand-drawn, and "junkpunk" aesthetic that complements the game's dystopian themes, while others criticize the janky animations and inconsistent art styles. Some find the visuals charming and fitting for the narrative, despite their roughness, while others feel they detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game's graphics evoke strong reactions, often reflecting the player's tolerance for unconventional art in gaming.
“What you get with Neofeud is tantamount to an interactive story -- a fascinating journey into a literally mixed-media world, limned in an aesthetic that I dub junkpunk.”
“The graphics clearly bring back the punk in cyberpunk, something that was much appreciated.”
“I loved Neofeud's intricate and timely story, and the surreal art style is really striking, fitting the game's imaginative dystopian setting.”
“The art style is quite ugly to look at.”
“Graphics are janky and animations are choppy, but the story is where this game shines.”
“The art style is so incoherent it throws you off in every scene.”
- music71 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its quality, atmosphere, and how well it complements the game's themes and visuals. Composed by a single developer, the soundtrack is described as brilliant, blending various styles that enhance the cyberpunk experience. While some found the music occasionally repetitive or unremarkable, the overall consensus is that it significantly contributes to the game's immersive storytelling and ambiance.
“The soundtrack is very good, and fits in with the themes of old-school technology in a modern world.”
“The music is fantastic, the lore is deep.”
“The music, which was also written and created by the inventor, is record level and coincides, typifies, and relates directly to everything in its universe.”
“The music is somewhat unremarkable, but it went well with the atmosphere, so I can't really complain.”
“Music is ok, but gets repetitive quickly in some cases.”
“Overall, the game has a smooth-running story, with a couple of hiccups here and there, good flow, easy puzzles; the music/sounds are… okay.”
- gameplay33 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring a traditional point-and-click interface with some interesting twists, but marred by poor design choices, bugs, and a lack of replay value. While some players appreciate the story and humor, many criticize the linearity, frustrating puzzles, and clunky mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as straightforward yet flawed, lacking the engaging elements that define successful adventure games.
“Great game with funny jokes, good story, plot twists, and good gameplay.”
“The gameplay is pretty straightforward with a point-and-click interface and puzzle/problem-solving action.”
“Fun and hugely engrossing gameplay for a single developer game!”
“Somewhat short and linear gameplay, not much replay value.”
“A poor UI and joyless puzzles don't help either; the gameplay here is just badly designed, and drags it down even further.”
“Neofeud, however, plays as though it were designed by someone who has never actually experienced a decent point-and-click adventure; it possesses all of the most irritating pitfalls and none of the more modern innovations in gameplay that have allowed the genre to continue flourishing.”
- humor27 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players praising its clever writing, dark wit, and engaging dialogue that balances comedy with serious social commentary, particularly in a cyberpunk context. However, others criticize it for being overly reliant on referential humor and for attempting to be funny while often missing the mark. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of humor that resonates well with fans of old-school adventure games, though it may not appeal to everyone.
“It's the clever plotting, spot-on humor (both laugh-out-loud funny and suitably dark).”
“The commentary on capitalism ranges from hilarious to biting (often both), and I often found myself chuckling at the dialogue.”
“Overall, Neofeud is a surprisingly good game capable of maintaining a brutal honesty in its critique of western society/capitalism writ large while serving enough wit and humor to offset an overabundant sense of doom.”
- atmosphere13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive cyberpunk aesthetic, enhanced by a unique art style and a fitting soundtrack that includes ambient sounds reminiscent of retro technology. While the voice acting quality varies, it generally supports the game's engaging narrative and contributes to a fresh and intense atmosphere. Overall, the game successfully captures the essence of the cyberpunk genre, making it a compelling experience for fans of the style.
“The atmosphere is very good, perfect cyberpunk style, okay voice acting, and decent puzzles.”
“Among the most ambient soundtracks and intense atmospheres, this indie game does great justice to the cyberpunk genre.”
“For example, the sound of an old school modem connecting to the web via a telephone landline decorates one of the tracks and compliments the game's atmosphere, adding another chilling reminder of how real this future really could be.”
“For example, the sound of an old school modem connecting to the web via a telephone landline decorates one of the tracks and complements the game's atmosphere, adding another chilling reminder of how real this future really could be.”
“Some of the voiceovers are well done and carry the atmosphere, but some are just off-puttingly bad.”
“The music is somewhat unremarkable, but it went well with the atmosphere, so I can't really complain.”
- emotional10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its gripping dystopian narrative and intense, heart-wrenching moments that resonate deeply with players, often leading to tears. While some players feel a lack of agency and find certain character developments unconvincing, others appreciate the strong voice performances that enhance the emotional impact of key scenes. Overall, the game successfully evokes a range of emotions, though reactions may vary based on individual perspectives on the story's absurdities.
“The dystopia aspects are heavily showcased, and allow for an emotionally gripping tale.”
“You can feel that the solo developer made this game with blood, sweat, and tears; it's very touching.”
“There are extremely heart-rending scenes, including one in which an android family is literally torn apart, which were incredibly intense, and I cried and had to stop playing at certain points.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to persistent glitches and bugs associated with the AGS engine, which detracts from the overall experience. While some issues have been addressed, players still encounter inconsistencies and technical problems that impact gameplay. Despite these challenges, many reviewers express appreciation for the developer's effort and creativity.
“I'd love to see what this dev could do with a less buggy engine.”
“My main complaints have to do with the odd glitches that appear here and there, usually from AGS (I assume, by the error messages familiar with other AGS games).”
“AGS is infamously buggy; there are inconsistencies with the art and scaling.”
- character development5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for being implausible and marred by continuity errors, despite the varied and interesting character designs that contribute to a captivating cyberpunk aesthetic. The dialogue and voice acting are described as uneven, detracting from the overall experience. While the world-building is appreciated, the quality of animations and art does not meet the expectations for the genre, especially at its price point.
“Character designs are varied and interesting.”
“I'm really enjoying the character designs and the overall world that has been created, really getting the feeling of a cyberpunk, Blade Runner-esque futuristic setting, with lots of junk and recycled robots.”
“Despite that, it is still a fascinating game due to the messy plot points and some interesting newspaper-like cut-outs of character designs.”
“The dialog is overwrought, the voice acting is uneven, the character development is implausible and there are several continuity errors.”
“The game at its current price level (~15 USD) is simply too expensive given the rudimentary quality of its animations, character design, background art, GUI, etc. The bar for those in the point-and-click adventure game genre is generally much more forgiving compared to other kinds of games.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is hindered by inconsistent art styles and varying voice performances, which detract from the overall experience. However, some standout voice performances effectively enhance key emotional moments, showcasing the potential of the character portrayals.
“However, a solid voice performance helps deliver the emotional punch of a few select scenes.”
“The performances are well done with some really exceptional ones, and they all bring life to three-dimensional and very believably written characters.”
“While some of the ideas and setting sold me on it, the inconsistent art styles and discordant voice performances drove me away in just as short a span of time.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game features somewhat short and linear gameplay, which limits its overall replay value, leaving players with little incentive to revisit it after completing the main content.
“The gameplay hours are impressive, and the replay value keeps me coming back for more.”
“I love how each playthrough feels different, adding to the overall replayability of the game.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes it a game I want to replay multiple times.”
“Somewhat short and linear gameplay, not much replay value.”
“Gameplay hours and replay value are lacking.”
“The game feels too linear, which diminishes its replayability.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow, leading to a lack of enjoyment and overall boredom. The repetitive nature of the tasks detracts from the fun typically associated with gaming.
“The game (and I use the term loosely, as games are supposed to be fun!) is tedious, slow, boring, and ultimately no fun to play whatsoever.”
“Grinding in this game feels like a never-ending chore that drains all the enjoyment out of the experience.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a game, which is incredibly frustrating.”
