Neon Arena
- February 20, 2017
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Get on Steam"Neon Arena" is a space-themed arcade game where players fight enemies in an arena to gain points and currency. Use the currency to improve your character's abilities and return to the arena for a higher score. Watch out for enemies and meteorites as you aim to survive for as long as possible and beat your high score.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features vibrant neon colors that enhance the visual experience.
- It offers a challenging gameplay experience, especially for fans of twin-stick shooters.
- The game runs smoothly on capable hardware without stutters or crashes.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, with only two modes and limited enemy types.
- The graphics are underwhelming, even at maximum settings, and the camera perspective is poor.
- There is a lack of proper tutorials or explanations, making it difficult for players to understand the game mechanics.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring and lacking depth, despite appreciating the music and visuals. While there are hints of interesting ideas, they are poorly executed, leading to an overall low rating.
“But still recommended for the gameplay.”
“I found the gameplay boring, and I usually love 2D twin-stick shooters.”
“I really do like the music and visual presentation, but otherwise there is just nothing to the gameplay.”
“Gameplay: 2/10”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them for appearing low-quality even on maximum settings, likening them to outdated video formats. While others note that the graphics are simple yet functional, overall, they suggest that significant improvements are needed to enhance the visual experience.
“They could improve the graphics; even on max settings, it still looks like a 3GP video.”
“Graphics and sound: 6/10.”
“The graphics are simple but get the job done.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music and visual presentation received positive feedback, with users appreciating their quality, while the overall gameplay was deemed lacking. Sound effects were considered average.
“I really do like the music and visual presentation.”
“I really do like the music and visual presentation, but otherwise there is just nothing to the gameplay.”
“The music and sound effects are okay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The non-VR version of the game is reported to require improved optimization, indicating performance issues that could affect the overall gameplay experience.
“The non-VR version needs better optimization.”
“Performance issues make the game unplayable at times.”
“The frame rate drops significantly during intense scenes.”
