Neon Ascending

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Neon Ascending is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by TheCarmineDepth and was released on March 1, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Wave after wave of mobs is coming to crush your defenses! Choose from a variety of modules with different effects such as weapons, enhancements, and affixes from the shop and deploy them on the battlefield to eliminate all mobs. Each module has a specific effective range, so you must carefully manage their placement to maximize their efficiency! Game Features ★ Carefully planned grid manage…

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and unique tower defense experience with a variety of weapons and modules, allowing for creative combinations and strategies.
It has a satisfying gameplay loop that can be addictive, with many players enjoying the challenge and the sense of progression as they reach higher waves.
The developers are responsive to feedback, having implemented features like a speed-up button to improve pacing, and there is potential for future updates and content.

Performance issues and a poorly designed UI can make the game tedious and frustrating, especially for new players trying to understand the mechanics.
The skill tree and upgrades feel underwhelming and lack meaningful impact, leading to a sense of repetitiveness and low replayability.
Many players have reported that the game can be overly difficult or unbalanced, with RNG playing a significant role in success, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The graphics of the game are visually appealing and contribute to a great aesthetic, but they may be poorly optimized, as evidenced by excessive strain on high-end hardware, leading to increased fan activity. Additionally, the lack of adjustable graphics settings raises concerns about performance management.
- “Graphics, mechanics, everything just works great.”
- “Each time I try to play it, it makes my computer fans go at super high speed, and I am running an impressive rig that can run Starfield on high graphics, and even that doesn't make my fans go crazy like this does.”
- “+ Great aesthetic”
- “Every time I try to play it, my computer fans go into overdrive, and I have a powerful rig that can run Starfield on high graphics. Even that doesn't make my fans go crazy like this does.”
- “The fact that there is no way to change the graphics makes me feel like it's either poorly programmed or there is more running in it than meets the eye.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it high due to frequent updates, others feel that the limited impact of different turrets diminishes the incentive to replay.
- “Tons of replayability, and frequently updated.”
- “The different turrets don't meaningfully change your run, making replayability low.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes or branching paths makes each playthrough feel repetitive.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the gameplay for its seamless integration of graphics and mechanics, highlighting that everything functions smoothly and effectively.
- “The graphics, mechanics, and overall gameplay just work great.”
- “The controls are intuitive and responsive, making every action feel satisfying.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a perfect balance of challenge and fun.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features an intriguing concept but suffers from performance issues, which may affect the overall experience. However, it is still recommended for fans of tower defense and puzzle-like optimization, especially due to its appealing visuals.
- “Worth checking out if you like tower defense, puzzle-like optimization, and pretty colors.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the game emphasizes skill and experimentation over grinding, despite its initial appearance as a strategic tower defense title. However, the poorly designed user interface can make it tedious to navigate and optimize strategies.
- “At first glance, this game looks like it would appeal to fans of strategic tower defense games, but the UI is so badly designed that it is very tedious to even figure out how to change things to combine effects better.”
- “These things ended up being the reason why I enjoyed this so much; it's about skill and experimentation, not grinding.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting no glitches or issues during gameplay.