Neon Beats

Neon Beats is a rhythm-based parkour game where you dash, jump, and flip to the beat of high-energy electronic music. Grind your way through a vibrant cyberpunk cityscape, unlocking new abilities and customization options as you perfect your skills. With a variety of levels and songs, Neon Beats offers a challenging and immersive musical experience.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 199 reviews

music54 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features an amazing soundtrack that perfectly syncs with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
Tight controls and well-designed levels make for a fun and challenging platforming experience, especially with the added DLC content.
The base game is free and offers a decent amount of content, with the DLC providing additional levels that are worth the small price.

The game is quite short, with only a few levels in the base game, leaving players wanting more content.
Some gameplay mechanics can feel frustrating, such as inconsistent hitboxes and occasional lag, which can detract from the experience.
The game lacks a level editor or community features, limiting replayability and user-generated content.

music
76 mentions
71 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The music in this platforming game is widely praised for its high quality and strong synchronization with gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the captivating soundtrack, which features well-composed tracks that elevate the challenge and enjoyment of the game, making it particularly appealing to fans of electronic music and rhythm-based gameplay. Despite some minor issues with music desynchronization in specific levels, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's addictive nature.
- “The way the gameplay is synced to the music is absolutely amazing and executed so much better than a lot of other rhythm games you'll see.”
- “The music goes hard and makes it fun to play even when you go for the harder achievements like no death speedruns.”
- “The levels are well-timed to the music, more so than any other rhythm-based game I've played.”
- “In short, this game is what you get when you remove all the flow and rhythm from Geometry Dash and replace it with platforms that vanish/rotate/move based on beats in the song that you can't hear until you're already jumping.”
- “And also the music got desynced with the obstacle on the 8th level when I played, but maybe that's because of unstable FPS.”
- “- music for DLC levels feels a little underwhelming compared to that of the base game (but is still great overall)”
gameplay
17 mentions
41 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its seamless integration with the soundtrack, offering a thrilling experience that challenges players with a mix of simple and complex mechanics. While the DLC adds valuable content, some users express a desire for more levels and a level editor. Overall, the game is celebrated for its fun, engaging mechanics and impressive music, earning a strong recommendation despite minor imperfections.
- “The gameplay and the OST fit so well together that it literally gave me chills on certain levels.”
- “The way the gameplay is synced to the music is absolutely amazing and executed so much better than a lot of other rhythm games you'll see.”
- “It properly teaches mechanics before combining them and making them harder.”
- “DLC mechanics are also good, but it is lacking a level editor.”
- “You will constantly be tested with reflexes, simple 2D platform mechanics, and complex elements like moving platforms that don't have collision.”
- “So as you see, some gameplay aspects are not perfect, but it really doesn't take away too much from the experience, so it's a big recommendation nonetheless.”
graphics
10 mentions
60 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple yet appealing, with a neat aesthetic that complements the captivating music. While some players appreciate the visuals, noting their brilliance and fun design, there are occasional critiques regarding fuzzy neon effects and a desire for more visual impact. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's addictive nature, though some players wish for enhancements and additional levels.
- “Simple but brilliant graphics - music is captivating and the game even more addictive.”
- “The music is great, the graphics are pretty, and the levels are fun.”
- “Gotta keep the music going, simple but great design both level wise and visuals.”
- “Okay price point despite the rather simplistic visuals.”
- “There are a few places where the flow hangs up (jumping into box tracks, a few superfluous intro loops that don't mesh), and sometimes the visuals could use some extra punch.”
- “Simple tunes, simple visuals, simple controls.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players note that achieving 100% completion, particularly through no death speedruns, can lead to a grindy experience. Some users have expressed that grinding is a significant part of their gameplay experience.
- “The no-death speedruns can become a bit grindy, so be warned if you want that 100% ribbon.”
- “I am actually grinding this game.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its tight controls and seamless integration of level progression with the music, resulting in a stable and glitch-free experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant and convivial neon aesthetic that evokes strong epic gamer vibes, creating an engaging and immersive environment for players.
- “A very convivial neon atmosphere with great epic gamer vibes.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users note that the game's replayability is somewhat limited, primarily stemming from opportunities for exploration and technique improvement, but overall, it is considered short.
- “The game offers a wealth of exploration and opportunities to improve your techniques, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “With so many different strategies to try and paths to explore, the replayability is off the charts!”
- “Every time I play, I discover new elements and ways to enhance my skills, which keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Overall, the replayability is limited, as it mainly revolves around some exploration and improving techniques.”
- “The game lacks depth, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
- “Once you've experienced the main content, there's little incentive to replay, as the variations are minimal.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game presents a poignant narrative centered on a box's quest for freedom and justice against an oppressive regime, evoking strong emotional connections through its heartfelt storytelling.
- “A heartfelt tale of one box's struggle for freedom and justice while being oppressed by the evil spike regime.”