Neon Aileron

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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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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

100%

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 and well-designed levels, offering a nostalgic feel.
Accessible gameplay that is beginner-friendly, making it a good introduction to the shoot 'em up genre.

The game is very short, with a completion time of around 30 minutes, which may leave players wanting more.
Difficulty levels can be inconsistent, with normal mode being too easy and hard mode feeling unbalanced.
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
59%
24%
18%
The music in the game has received high praise for its stellar soundtrack, particularly from fans of 80s synthwave, with compositions that enhance the overall aesthetic and gameplay experience. While some players noted that the music occasionally felt disconnected from the action, the synchronized soundtrack feature, where enemies spawn to the beat, was highlighted as a standout element. Overall, the soundtrack is considered enjoyable and well-crafted, making it a significant aspect of the game's appeal.
- “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
63%
13%
25%
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 well-designed levels and dynamic backgrounds, despite a limited variety of enemy types. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “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.”
- “Great retro graphics, 3 pilots to choose from, 3 difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard), nicely designed stages to blast through, cool weapons and charge super weapon, awesome bosses & enemies, and superb music.”
- “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%
17%
50%
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, players may find the price not too high, but the limited content suggests waiting for further 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.”
- “Mechanical bugs, pretty nifty!”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Currently, "Neon Aileron" lacks a storyline, offering only an arcade mode, but developers have announced an upcoming story mode set to release in January 2020, which may enhance the game's value. Players are optimistic about the potential of the 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 against 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
300%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting moments of shared excitement and laughter, particularly during cooperative gameplay when simultaneous actions lead to amusing outcomes, such as defeating bosses in a comical fashion.
- “We had a couple of 'this is cool!' moments, along with several hilarious 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 unexpected situations that had us laughing out loud.”
- “Every time we encountered a quirky character, it added a layer of fun that made our gaming experience even more enjoyable.”