Neon Aileron

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Neon Aileron is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Saturday Development, LLC and was released on December 31, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Neon Aileron is a retro-style shooter where enemies spawn to the beat of the music. Neon Aileron was created to evoke memories of playing older shooters that pre-date the bullet-hell genre. We call this bullet-lite, because the focus is on shooting enemies instead of dodging complex bullet patterns. Neon Aileron is great for players who are new to the shoot 'em up genre or those who haven't a p…

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

music10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Fun and engaging couch co-op experience with plenty of humorous moments and great music.
Visually appealing with a retro aesthetic, featuring well-designed levels and unique boss fights.
Beginner-friendly gameplay with multiple difficulty levels and replay value through leaderboards.

The game is quite short, with a completion time of around 30 minutes, which may leave players wanting more.
Some players found the game too easy, especially on normal difficulty, which could limit the challenge for experienced gamers.
The price is considered high for the amount of content currently available, leading some to recommend waiting for additional updates.

music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its stellar soundtrack, particularly from synthwave artist von Hertzog, which complements the retro aesthetic well. Players appreciate the synchronized soundtrack feature that aligns enemy spawns with the beat, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, some users noted that while the music is enjoyable, it occasionally feels disconnected from the gameplay, making it less noticeable during intense moments.
- “Nice shooter with an absolutely stellar soundtrack courtesy of von Hertzog, one of my favorite synthwave artists of all time.”
- “I love the fact that the enemies spawn to the beat of the music!”
- “One feature Neon Aileron flaunts on its Steam store page is a 'synchronized soundtrack', in which the enemies spawn to the beat of the music.”
- “The music itself, however, is very well done.”
- “As a musician, I pay attention to music in games all the time, and this composition hits the spot!”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their nostalgic 90's 16-bit art style, with a pleasing aesthetic that complements the soundtrack. Players appreciate the detailed level design and dynamic transitions, which enhance the overall visual experience despite a limited variety of enemy types. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm.
- “While you may be quick to disregard Neon Aileron from the Steam store page screenshots, I was pleasantly surprised with how the graphics looked in-game.”
- “It does have a really nice aesthetic, the level design was pleasing, and I loved the transitions, not just a basic static boring background.”
- “If you like 90's style shmups with a 16-bit art style, then this is the game for you.”
- “The graphics are the standout feature of the game, despite there being a very limited amount of enemy types.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay is fast-paced, which suits the game's style, but it is relatively short, lasting around 30 minutes before replaying. While the music is enjoyable, it doesn't quite match the gameplay experience, and some mechanical bugs have been noted. Overall, the game offers a decent experience for its price, though players may want to wait for updates.
- “Gameplay is also a bit fast-paced, which is good for these kinds of games.”
- “The price tag isn't too outrageous, but with the current 30 minutes of gameplay before replay, I would just wait out the rest of January.”
- “It has around 30 minutes of gameplay if you beat it, which I managed on my second try.”
- “The price tag isn't too outrageous, but with the current 30 minutes of gameplay before replay... I would just wait out the rest of January.”
- “Music is good, but never felt quite right for the gameplay.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The current version of "Neon Aileron" lacks a storyline, offering only an arcade mode, but a story mode is set to be released in January 2020, which could enhance the game's value. Players are optimistic about the potential of the upcoming story and the functionality of the three different pilots. Overall, many reviewers suggest waiting for the story mode before making a purchase.
- “I liked the three different pilots functionality; I can't wait to see the story unfold.”
- “The developers have stated that they are releasing a story to go along with the game sometime in January of 2020, so as of now, only an arcade mode exists.”
- “All in all, I can say without a doubt that Neon Aileron has potential, but I would wait until the story mode releases before purchasing.”
- “Neon Aileron, at the time of this review being written, doesn't actually have a storyline.”
- “However, the developers have stated that they are releasing a story to go along with the game sometime in January of 2020 (new year's resolution, right?), so as of now only an arcade mode exists.”
- “All in all, I can say without a doubt that Neon Aileron has potential... but I would wait until the story mode releases before purchasing.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game offers significant replayability, with players frequently discovering new elements upon each playthrough. The inclusion of online leaderboards enhances this aspect, motivating users to improve their performance and compete with others.
- “Plenty of replay value; every time I replay, I discover something new.”
- “There is also an online leaderboard, which is where most of the replayability comes in.”
- “It does have some replay value with leaderboards, which makes you want to do better.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting moments of shared excitement and laughter, particularly during simultaneous super activations that lead to entertaining outcomes, such as defeating bosses in a dramatic fashion.
- “We had a couple of 'this is cool!' moments, along with several funny instances when we both activated our supers at the same time and melted the boss.”
- “The humor in the game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that kept us laughing throughout our playthrough.”
- “I couldn't stop chuckling at the clever puns and unexpected jokes that popped up during the missions; it really added to the overall fun!”