Neon Abyss 2

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Neon Abyss 2 is a single player and multiplayer arcade role playing game. It was developed by Veewo Games and was released on July 17, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Neon Abyss 2 plunges players into a fast-paced, chaotic cybermyth roguelike with explosive run ’n’ gun action and endless item synergies. Featuring all 34 fully evolved bosses from the original game alongside revamped visuals and skills, it offers intense combat and diverse playstyles. Dive into a beautifully pixelated abyss where every run is uniquely challenging.

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Audience ScoreBased on 325 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

Neon Abyss 2 expands on the original with improved graphics, more weapons, and a new faith system that adds depth to gameplay.
The game features engaging co-op multiplayer, allowing for chaotic fun with friends.
The combat feels smoother and more refined, with a variety of bosses and unique character abilities enhancing the overall experience.

The multiplayer experience is plagued with issues such as desyncs, lag, and connection problems, making it frustrating to play with friends.
Many items and upgrades feel underwhelming or situational, leading to a lack of excitement during runs.
The game suffers from performance issues, including stuttering and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, especially in early access.

gameplay
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The gameplay of Neon Abyss 2 has received mixed reviews, with some praising its variety of weapons and mechanics that enhance the core loop of run, die, upgrade, and repeat. However, issues such as poorly integrated co-op systems, latency problems, and stuttering during gameplay have detracted from the experience for many players. While some appreciate the balance of risk-reward mechanics and the expansion of features from the original game, others feel it lacks significant innovation and suffers from unclear mechanics and progression systems.
- “The randomization of the loot on each floor really makes for exciting gameplay, and with so many weapon options, I think there is something for everyone.”
- “It takes the good aspects of the first game and expands upon it, making everything amazing. The visuals are beautiful, and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “Progression feels meaningful, and the variety of upgrades and gameplay modifiers keeps each run feeling fresh and exciting.”
- “Poorly integrated co-op systems; it's a peer-to-peer system that routes you through a server in Asia/Europe/America, introducing additional latency if you live nowhere near the servers, making desyncs common. The combat gameplay is lackluster at best; it really needs a true peer-to-peer connection.”
- “The gameplay itself is a mess.”
- “Disappointing. TL;DR: the game will improve eventually, but for now, it's just a rehash of the first game with a sterile UI and downgraded game mechanics. Don't buy it yet; just play the first one if you want to have fun.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Neon Abyss 2 have received praise for their vibrant neon aesthetic and polished pixel art, enhancing the chaotic gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the stunning visuals and improved art style, some have noted that certain character designs feel uncanny and that a few weapon visuals are underwhelming. Overall, the game successfully expands upon its predecessor with engaging graphics and a captivating soundtrack, though there are calls for further graphical enhancements.
- “The visuals are stunning , the gameplay loop is incredibly satisfying , and overall, the experience feels polished and captivating ✨.”
- “It takes the good aspects of the first game and expands upon it and makes everything amazing, the visuals are beautiful and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “A chaotic 2D roguelike action game with stylish pixel graphics, Neon Abyss 2 expands upon its predecessor with online co-op, new weapons, and a new 'faith' system that adds risk-reward meta-strategy.”
- “At least at the time of this review, the majority of the complaints I read were with the more busy art style and the game's difficulty.”
- “I wish they made the graphics better at least.”
- “Either way, the character art feels strange and uncanny to me and it clashes with the pixelated graphics of the rest of the game.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the stunning soundtrack and its ability to enhance the overall experience. While some noted that certain tracks can become repetitive over time, the energetic and immersive audio complements the vibrant visuals and fast-paced gameplay, making it a standout feature. Overall, the soundtrack is described as a perfect fit for the game's chaotic and colorful aesthetic.
- “The neon-soaked visuals and energetic soundtrack keep the action flowing, and the fast-paced gunplay just feels great.”
- “The art direction is bold, the colors pop, and the soundtrack absolutely slaps.”
- “Neon Abyss 2 has style, personality, a killer soundtrack, and a world that’s genuinely fun to look at.”
- “The only thing I don't like is the old repetitive music.”
- “Music is basically the same and some new features.”
- “A solid successor of the first game - the developers managed to maintain the essence of the game (being a chaotic neon mess) and improved the meta - the graphics, the soundtrack, allowed to view the description of the items from the start of the game for all characters (no more pause, alt+tab & searching the wiki) and a bunch of new weapons and interesting systems.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game has seen significant improvements since its early access launch, with many users reporting a solid performance and minimal stuttering in single-player mode. However, some players still experience occasional performance drops and stuttering, particularly in multiplayer, indicating that further optimization is needed. Many reviewers express optimism for future updates to address these issues.
- “Performance has been rock solid for me personally.”
- “Nice optimization, no stutter, no lack.”
- “Obviously, the early access launch was a bit rough with some performance issues, but most of those, at least in single player, seem to have been fixed for now.”
- “Obviously the early access launch was a bit rough with some performance issues, but most of those, at least in single player, seem to have been fixed for now.”
- “Fun and looks promising, but you gotta fix the stuttering fast, dev. I can't play it because I keep getting hit by projectiles due to stuttering.”
- “Great game, but it keeps stuttering; other than that, I love it.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While some players report a smooth experience without glitches, others have encountered significant issues such as freezing, room de-syncs, and UI bugs, particularly in multiplayer mode. Overall, the game is still in early access, and while updates are frequent, stability remains a concern for many players.
- “The new update freezes the game; I cannot move nor can I bring up the menu. I cannot access the error recovery either. Please fix.”
- “It's so buggy (room de-syncs) to the point of having to restart runs because you can't progress further.”
- “Multiplayer is buggy; there are plenty of other reviews that dive deeper, but I've encountered a few UI glitches while playing with friends, and there are apparently many others.”
replayability
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Neon Abyss 2 is praised for its high replayability, driven by chaotic gameplay, diverse weaponry, and a fate system that enhances subsequent runs. Players are encouraged to experiment with different strategies and enjoy the evolving challenges, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging. The addition of new content is anticipated to further enhance its replay value, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “Neon Abyss 2 is a chaotic, creative, and endlessly replayable gem that keeps you saying 'just one more run' again and again.”
- “Combine that with more complex weaponry and items as well as enemies and bosses, and this game creates a perfect blend of difficulty, visual beauty, and skill that makes it so enjoyable and replayable, even if you aren't making significant progress.”
- “Replayability/roguelike: after every run, you level up depending on how far you went, and even if you don't level up, there is a fate system to help make your next run easier, like more shields, more blessings, and more loot for the next run—utilize this, trust me.”
- “Without spoiling anything, there are clever ways to change how your runs play out, giving the game huge replay value.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and unexpected combinations of upgrades and weapon mods, leading to amusing and varied gameplay experiences. Players appreciate the lighthearted elements, such as humorous character designs and funny in-game events, although some feel that certain quirky features may detract from meaningful character progression. Overall, the humor adds a playful contrast to the game's themes.
- “The amount of gun combinations you can pull off is insane — every run feels completely different as you stack upgrades, mutations, and weapon mods that blend in unexpected (and often hilarious) ways.”
- “A lot of them seemed to prioritize being quirky or funny instead of powering up my character in a meaningful way.”
- “I got negative keys which is pretty funny but a less funny thing is that the unknown misfortunes aren't the same.”
grinding
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Players appreciate the balanced grinding system and the enjoyable new game mechanics, with some noting improvements based on feedback that enhance their experience. The ability to filter out undesirable items has also positively influenced their willingness to engage in grinding.
- “As a long-time player, I find the grinding system to be excessively tedious and unbalanced, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I was hoping for a more engaging grinding experience, but it feels like a repetitive slog that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “Grinding in this game is a major drawback; it often feels like a mindless task rather than a rewarding challenge.”
story
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The story and lore are well-defined and engaging, though some players feel that the absence of deeper narrative elements is a missed opportunity to enhance the game's character and boss designs. Despite this, the overall reception is positive, with hopes for future updates to expand the story content.
- “The lore and story progression are clear and interesting.”
- “Overall a 9/10 for me as it's only in early access, and the content here is already great. Through updates, I hope they can iron out the issues and add even more content, including some story content hopefully too.”
- “The lack of story elements is a bit disappointing, as there are some really cool designs, and a story would tie up the bosses and characters nicely.”
- “Overall a 9/10 for me, as it's only in early access and the content here is already great. Through updates, I hope they can iron out the issues and add even more content, including some story content hopefully too.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy raises concerns among users, with some fearing it may be a cash grab, though there is hope that it won't be.
- “This risks being a cash grab; I hope it isn't.”
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is often overshadowed by an overwhelming presence of pop culture references, which detracts from the overall immersive experience.
- “But the atmosphere is drowned out by constant, heavy-handed pop culture references.”