Neon Hardcorps
- May 29, 2016
- 16bits Nights
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Neon Hardcorps" is a fast-paced, action-packed shooter game set in a cyberpunk world. Choose from six distinct characters, each with unique weapons, armor, and abilities, and battle through run & gun, special car chase, boss, and tactical maps. Upgrade your character to enhance their abilities and take on even tougher challenges.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic top-down shooters, providing enjoyable gameplay for fans of the genre.
- It features unlockable characters and an upgrade system, adding a layer of depth to the gameplay.
- The low price point makes it accessible, and it can be a fun experience for casual players looking for a quick gaming session.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
- It is very short, with many players reporting they can complete the game in under 30 minutes, leaving little value for the price.
- The graphics and sound design are considered subpar, lacking polish and failing to provide satisfying feedback during gameplay.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simplistic and reminiscent of outdated flash games, with a basic top-down shooter mechanic that lacks polish and depth. Players report frequent crashes and bugs, which significantly detract from the experience, despite some interesting weapon and upgrade mechanics. Overall, the game fails to deliver a polished and engaging gameplay experience, leading to a lack of recommendation from users.
“In terms of general game mechanics, the weapons and upgrades are interesting and could be fun, but the basic gameplay loop suffers from a lack of polish.”
“This game has some cool graphics and the gameplay is somewhat enjoyable (not much more than a casual top-down shooter).”
“Simple controls and gameplay: the game plays and controls very simply.”
“Gameplay quality isn't that different from an average flash game with genre top-down shooter/shoot 'em up from 10-15 years ago.”
“Overall, I can't recommend the game given the amount of bugs and crashes present, as well as the lackluster mechanics.”
“This game has bugged mechanics, a top-down perspective, and a feel of a product that has been made during a day off by a lazy programmer, using some stolen art from some other project.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users describing them as "so-so" or "lazy retro pixel graphics" that feel outdated and buggy. While some appreciate the nostalgic 90s style, others find the visuals lackluster and uninspired, leading to an overall perception of mediocrity in the game's graphical presentation.
“This game has some cool graphics and the gameplay is somewhat enjoyable.”
“It's really thought out, the graphics are great, the difficulty is way high, just like I like it.”
“The graphics are very lazy retro pixel graphics.”
“In the game itself, the graphics are 90's stylistically, and so is the music.”
“Though honestly, I am not sure if these graphics qualify as retro anymore, since there are more 'retro' game releases than there are eye-melting graphical games.”
- music8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others criticize it as subpar and reminiscent of outdated styles. Despite the varied opinions, it seems to provide a nostalgic feel for some, though it may not enhance the overall gaming experience for others.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“It took three attempts to turn down the music and sound effects from the main menu, and then in-game walking off the side of the screen made the game crash.”
“The fact of the matter is this game is just kind of painful to play, which is unfortunate because I still dig the pixel models and the music for this game isn't half bad either.”
“- the soundtrack is awful”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a stark contrast in storytelling quality, with some players appreciating the moral lessons of perseverance, while others criticize the game for lacking any narrative elements, dialogue, or meaningful context. Many users express frustration over the absence of a coherent story, leading to a disjointed gameplay experience that feels repetitive and uninspired. Overall, the game's storytelling is deemed inadequate, with a significant portion of players feeling disconnected from the missions due to the lack of narrative depth.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“No story including no voice nor no text.”
“This establishment keeps pumping out cheap games, each made in a few weeks, with the very same textures, no significant gameplay, no storyline, no unique sounds even.”
“There is no dialogue, no subtitles, no story to speak of, so I don't know why I'm doing anything.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is notably poor, with users reporting significant performance slow-downs and issues with controls. Despite its homage to classic titles, these technical shortcomings detract from the overall experience.
“Game performance is quite bad.”
“While Neon Hardcorps has some cool ideas and pays respect to old-school games like Contra, it ultimately falls short with its issues with performance, controls, and overall lack of transitions and options.”
“Performance slow-down is bad.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of glitches, bugs, and unfinished features, including a broken sandbox mode and issues with saving progress. Overall, players feel that the game's technical problems significantly detract from the experience.
“This game is so full of glitches that it shouldn't have ever been put on sale on Steam.”
“The game is slightly buggy and feels unfinished; the sandbox mode is broken for me, and it seems impossible to save campaign progress at all.”
“Buggy, bad graphics, tedious gameplay.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, often citing issues with buggy performance and poor graphics that exacerbate the monotonous gameplay experience.
“Top-down tediousness.”
“Buggy, bad graphics, tedious gameplay.”
