Neon Junctions
- June 6, 2019
- 9 Eyes Game Studio
Neon Junctions is a First Person Puzzle-Platformer with a synthwave atmosphere, transporting you to cyberspace to overcome 34 challenging levels. Move conductive cubes, close electrical circuits, and restore power to progress through 3D levels with a vaporware soundtrack inspired by the 80s. The difficulty of the puzzles increases as you progress through the game.
Reviews
- The game features well-designed puzzles that are both intuitive and enjoyable, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
- The aesthetic and soundtrack are appealing, contributing to an overall pleasant gaming experience.
- It's a good short game that can be completed in a few hours, making it a great option for casual play.
- The game is relatively short with limited levels, leaving players wanting more content once they finish.
- There are control issues, such as the inability to rebind keys and mouse sensitivity settings that feel off, which can detract from the experience.
- Some puzzles introduce new mechanics in complex situations, making them harder to figure out, which can lead to frustration.
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its quality and how it complements the beautiful visual aesthetic. While some describe the soundtrack as "alright," the overall consensus highlights it as a notable aspect that enhances the gaming experience.
“A nice 3D puzzle game with a cool aesthetic and a nice soundtrack.”
“I love the puzzles, the look, and the soundtrack.”
“The visual style is beautiful, as is the music.”
“The music was alright.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing aesthetic and enjoyable 3D design, contributing to the overall fun of the game. However, some users noted that the visual variety is lacking, as many levels appear similar.
“I bought it for the aesthetic, and it's fun.”
“A nice 3D puzzle game with a cool aesthetic and nice soundtrack.”
“The aesthetics were good but could use some improvement as every level looks the same.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack the polish seen in other titles.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players find the gameplay to be a mix of easy mechanics and challenging levels, but express frustration with the introduction of new mechanics amidst existing complexities, making it difficult to grasp them effectively.
“My biggest complaint is that the game introduces new mechanics in situations where there's already other complexity, making it harder to figure out the new mechanic, particularly the fact that you can put boxes into doorways to hold doors open.”
“Easy mechanics, despite the last level being hard to complete.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in certain levels like level 34 and the secret level, which can detract from the overall experience. While some enjoy the challenge, others feel that the basic movement mechanics do not enhance the parkour elements, leading to frustration.
“The grinding in this game feels excessively tedious, especially at level 34 and the secret level.”
“The parkour levels are just annoying, and the basic movement mechanics don't help the grinding experience.”
“I had to take off points for the grinding issues, which really detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.”