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Neon City Riders

Neon City Riders promises an epic open-world action-adventure set in a vibrant '80s sci-fi world, but its action and writing are far too flat and clunky to back up its initial promise. It looks and sounds a treat in places, but lacklustre execution makes for a punishing, repetitive and confounding experience. Pull away that admittedly amazing pixel-heavy packaging and you've got a game that fails to make a lasting impression in any meaningful manner.
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54%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
82% User Score Based on 17 reviews
Critic Score 52%Based on 2 reviews

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About Neon City Riders

Neon City Riders is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Mecha Studios and was released on March 12, 2020. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Looking for a 2D action-adventure mixed with super-powered urban gangs in a post-cyberpunk neon scenario? Well, if you do, Neon City Riders is right for you! Assume the role of Rick, a rad masked vigilante in search of superpowers and companions to defeat hordes of vicious enemies, solve defiant puzzles, unlock new paths, complete engaging side-quests, and finally, free the decaying futurist Ne…

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82%Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
music3 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features gorgeous graphics and a vibrant pixel art style that captures the cyberpunk aesthetic beautifully.
  • The soundtrack is filled with great music that enhances the overall experience and fits well with the game's theme.
  • Gameplay offers a mix of exploration, puzzles, and combat, providing a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic 2D action-adventure games.
  • The game suffers from slow movement speed and oversized areas that can make exploration tedious and boring.
  • The combat system can feel basic and occasionally unforgiving, leading to frustrating encounters with enemies.
  • The game has issues with level design and clarity, making it easy to get lost or miss important passageways.

  • story

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The story of "Neon City Riders" features a classic narrative centered around defeating the bosses of four different gangs, enriched by character backstories that add depth. However, some players find the inclusion of a normal ending confusing and criticize the game's monetization aspects, which can detract from the overall experience. While the main story can be completed in about 15-17 hours, the tedious quest chains and gameplay mechanics may make it feel more like a chore for some.

    • “But what separates it from others is the background story of the characters.”
    • “Apart from the story, the gameplay is amazing and everything I hoped for it to be after viewing screenshots and trailers.”
    • “If you want to 100% the game and story, do all the quests, and get all the achievements, you could probably squeeze about 15-17 hours out of this game, which is still very good.”
    • “I don't see why the normal ending was included at all considering that even within the game's story it doesn't really make sense.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous, the game loop is smooth, and 'Neon City Riders', being polished all around, definitely feels like a labor of love, but unless you can appreciate arcade adventures with all their issues, the game can easily become a chore.”
    • “It has a classic story of beating the head bosses of 4 different gangs.”

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, -25% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game's soundtrack is highly praised, featuring a mix of great tracks that enhance the overall experience, particularly in certain stages. The music complements the game's impressive visuals and 80s-inspired aesthetic, contributing to its exploration and action RPG elements. However, some players feel that the game's difficulty can be frustratingly excessive.

    • “The music is great and the art aesthetic is awesome.”
    • “The music within the game is good, and on certain stages, it's really good.”
    • “This is an exploration, action RPG with pixel art and 80s inspired music.”
    • “The game has great visuals and some bangers in its soundtrack, but it confuses being overly annoying with being difficult.”
    • “The music is an exploration of action RPG elements, pixel art, and 80s inspired sounds.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their gorgeous visuals and polished art aesthetic, contributing to an overall smooth gameplay experience. However, while the visuals are impressive, some players find the gameplay mechanics and quest design can detract from the enjoyment, making it feel tedious at times.

    • “The music is great and the art aesthetic is awesome.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous, the game loop is smooth, and 'Neon City Riders', being polished all around, definitely feels like a labor of love.”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding in "Neon City Riders" to be tedious and boring, with repetitive delivery quests and combat mechanics that can feel monotonous. While the game's polished graphics and smooth loop are appreciated, the grinding can detract from the overall experience, though a strong ending helps mitigate some of the frustration.

    • “But it was agonizingly boring and tedious.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous, the game loop is smooth, and 'Neon City Riders', being polished all around, definitely feels like a labor of love, but unless you can appreciate arcade adventures with all their issues (tedious delivery quest chains, fights based on 'one mechanic per one enemy' principle, and so on), the game can easily become a chore.”
    • “I think it ends on a really strong note too, which made some of the more tedious aspects of it easier to swallow.”

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The gameplay in "Neon City Riders" is visually stunning and polished, featuring a smooth game loop that balances fast-paced combat with slower puzzle-solving segments. However, players may find the experience tedious due to repetitive delivery quests and a simplistic combat mechanic that can detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Apart from the story, the gameplay is amazing and everything I hoped for it to be after viewing screenshots and trailers.”
    • “The gameplay is fast-paced during combat sections and more slow-paced during puzzle sections.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous, the game loop is smooth, and 'Neon City Riders', being polished all around, definitely feels like a labor of love.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous, the game loop is smooth, and 'Neon City Riders', being polished all around, definitely feels like a labor of love, but unless you can appreciate arcade adventures with all their issues (tedious delivery quest chains, fights based on 'one mechanic per one enemy' principle, and so on), the game can easily become a chore.”
    • “The gameplay is fast-paced during combat sections and much slower-paced during puzzle sections.”
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Neon City Riders is a role playing game. Common tags for Neon City Riders include indie.

Neon City Riders is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows and Xbox.

Neon City Riders was released on March 12, 2020.

Neon City Riders was developed by Mecha Studios.

Neon City Riders has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked Neon City Riders for its music but disliked it for its story.

Neon City Riders is a single player game.

Similar games include ANNO: Mutationem, Death's Door, Chasm, Narita Boy, AWAKEN - Astral Blade and others.