Neofeud

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Neofeud is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Silver Spook Games and was released on September 19, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 388 reviews

story130 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

Neofeud features a unique and creative vision of a dystopian future, blending humor with serious social commentary.
The game has a rich and engaging storyline with well-developed characters that keep players invested.
The soundtrack is excellent and complements the game's themes, enhancing the overall experience.

The voice acting is inconsistent, with some performances feeling amateurish and detracting from the immersion.
The writing can be overly verbose, with lengthy dialogues that may feel tedious and disrupt the pacing of the game.
Some gameplay mechanics are clunky, and there are occasional bugs that can hinder the experience.

story
275 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Neofeud is widely praised for its depth, engaging characters, and thought-provoking themes, particularly in its exploration of social issues within a cyberpunk setting. While many players appreciate the intricate narrative and humor, some criticize the dialogue for being overly lengthy and the plot for occasionally veering into cliché territory. Overall, the game is recommended for those who enjoy rich storytelling and character development, despite some production flaws and a text-heavy approach.
- “It manages to show off and combine stories of the most marginalized all the way to the actual royalty of its future setting, while telling a very personal story about different kinds of families.”
- “Neofeud is such a fantastically written cyberpunk story.”
- “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.”
- “Unfortunately, later in the game, apart from some lip service from Warren Clington-Busch about power and Norton Shuffler’s backstory, most of the Neofeudals are two-dimensional douchebags.”
graphics
163 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the unique, hand-drawn art style that aligns with the cyberpunk theme, while others criticize it as janky and inconsistent. Some find the visuals charming and fitting for the game's narrative, despite their low-fi quality, while others feel that the artwork detracts from the overall experience due to its garishness and lack of coherence. Overall, the graphics are seen as a distinctive aspect that may not appeal to everyone, but they contribute to the game's immersive atmosphere and storytelling.
- “Great game, loved the artwork.”
- “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.”
- “A jarring art style embodies a game which tries to be too clever for itself, and is the adventure game equivalent of scraping nails down a chalkboard.”
- “The art style is quite ugly to look at.”
- “Graphics are abominable.”
music
141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its brilliance and how well it complements the game's themes and atmosphere, particularly its cyberpunk elements. Composed by a single developer, the soundtrack is noted for its variety and emotional depth, often described as phenomenal and integral to the overall experience. While some users found the music occasionally repetitive or unmemorable, the majority agree that it significantly enhances the storytelling and immersion within the game.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely amazing.”
- “The music which is apparently also composed by Silver Spook is really phenomenal, some of the best I've heard in a game, and is almost worth the price of admission itself.”
- “The story and soundtrack are phenomenal, and if you're a genuine fan of real cyberpunk you'll enjoy every minute of this game.”
- “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.”
- “The music is somewhat unremarkable, but it went well with the atmosphere, so I can't really complain.”
gameplay
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring a typical point-and-click interface with some interesting twists, but marred by poor design choices, bugs, and a lack of replay value. While some players appreciated the story and humor, many found the puzzles frustrating and the overall experience linear and sometimes tedious. Despite its potential, the game struggles with execution, leading to a reliance on walkthroughs for puzzle-solving and a general feeling of dissatisfaction with the gameplay mechanics.
- “Gameplay has numerous action-oriented scenes which I did not expect at all.”
- “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.”
humor
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players praising its clever writing and dark comedic elements, while others criticize it as forced and overly reliant on referential jokes. Many appreciate the balance of humor with serious social commentary, particularly regarding capitalism and societal issues, though opinions vary widely on its effectiveness. Overall, the game offers a unique take on the cyberpunk genre, blending humor with depth, but its comedic style may not resonate with 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.”
atmosphere
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The game successfully captures a compelling cyberpunk atmosphere, enhanced by a unique art style and an ambient soundtrack that complements the setting. While the voice acting quality varies, it generally supports the immersive experience, and the creative story avoids clichés, contributing to a fresh and engaging environment. Overall, the atmosphere is praised as intense and well-executed, making it a notable entry in the genre.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Even the background characters added a lot to the atmosphere of the game.”
emotional
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game evokes a strong emotional response through its dystopian narrative and intense scenes, with players reporting moments of deep sadness and connection to the story. While some characters may lack emotional depth, the heartfelt performances and poignant moments, such as the tragic fate of an android family, resonate powerfully with players. However, the overall absurdity of certain situations can detract from the emotional impact for some, leading to mixed feelings about the game's ability to engage players fully.
- “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.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game 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, many players feel that the game's potential is hindered by these technical inconsistencies. Despite the challenges, there is a recognition of the developer's effort and creativity, suggesting that improvements could elevate the game significantly.
- “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, the voice acting is comical, but you know what?”
character development
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 uneven voice acting and overwrought dialogue further detract from the overall experience, leading some players to feel that the game's quality does not justify its price.
- “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 cyber-punk, 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. and the bar for those in the click-and-point adventure-game genre is generally much more forgiving versus other kinds of games.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game is marred by inconsistent art styles and discordant voice performances, which detract from the overall experience. While some voice performances are exceptional and effectively convey emotional depth, the lack of cohesion in the presentation can lead to a disjointed player experience.
- “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.”
- “The inconsistent art styles and discordant voice performances really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The lack of optimization in the game's performance made it frustrating to play, with frequent stutters and long loading times.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its somewhat short and linear gameplay, which limits its overall replayability. Many users feel that there isn't much incentive to replay the game after completing it.
- “Somewhat short and linear gameplay, not much replay value.”
- “Gameplay hours and replay value are lacking.”
- “The game feels somewhat short and linear, offering limited replay value.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively 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.”