Neon Coliseum

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Neon Coliseum is a single player action game. It was developed by Mantis Games and was released on September 4, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Neon Сoliseum is a fun and simple but at the same time highly addictive 2d action game in neon style. Face off against colorful neon villians as you attemt to collect as many score as possible. Your weapons are lasers, and this is a unique and interesting combat system that you will definitely like.

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Audience ScoreBased on 2 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Neon Coliseum features a unique mechanic where players can draw a line to destroy matching enemies, adding a layer of creativity to gameplay.
The game is relatively cheap at $1 USD, making it accessible for those willing to try it.
It does not appear to be an asset flip, indicating some level of original development effort.

The game lacks depth and ambition, feeling more like a tech demo or student project than a fully developed product.
Technical issues abound, including no resolution options and poor graphics quality, failing to meet basic standards expected by PC gamers.
The use of GameMaker Studio limits the game's capabilities, resulting in a product that lacks meaningful value and polish.

graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game have been criticized for lacking resolution options and meaningful tweaks, leading to a visually unimpressive experience that does not meet the high standards expected by PC gamers.
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is noted for its originality, featuring a unique mechanic that allows players to jump and draw colored lines, distinguishing it from typical asset flip games.
- “This game doesn't feel like any kind of asset flip; it features a unique mechanic where you can jump around and also 'draw a line' of a specific color.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a blend of creativity and strategy that keeps you on your toes.”
- “I love how the mechanics encourage exploration and experimentation, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of low-effort, retro-style games that are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to create retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
- “In-game purchases are overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending money.”