Neon On!

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Neon On! is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by CrazyLabs LTD and was released on March 4, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Neon On!" is a dazzling puzzle game that challenges players to untangle neon cables and connect them to the correct light sources. As levels progress, the maze of neon knots becomes more complex, requiring strategic thinking to create stunning neon masterpieces. Players are encouraged to avoid creating knots and solve puzzles efficiently, with an option for California residents to opt out of the sale of personal information within the app.

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,876 reviews

graphics13 positive mentions

monetization453 negative mentions

The game has a fun and interesting concept that is enjoyable at first.
The visuals and neon effects are appealing and add to the overall experience.
The game can be relaxing and satisfying when played without interruptions.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, often interrupting gameplay and making it frustrating to play.
Controls are clumsy and unresponsive, leading to a frustrating experience when trying to connect cables.
Levels quickly become repetitive and lack challenge, diminishing the overall enjoyment of the game.

monetization
465 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive use of ads, with many players reporting interruptions during gameplay and frequent ads after nearly every level or action. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, the overwhelming frequency has led to frustration, with many stating they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. A common suggestion among players is to implement a paid option to remove ads, as the current model detracts significantly from the overall gaming experience.
- “I like this game, it's really fun and there are not a lot of ads. I played for like 10 minutes with no ads, which gets you very relaxed, and that's why I give it 5 stars.”
- “I also encountered no ads, which was a nice touch.”
- “No ads when the Wi-Fi is turned off.”
- “At some point the game stops being a game and becomes just an excuse to collect advertising fees.”
- “You will spend more time watching ads than playing the stupid game.”
- “The amount of ads after every level completely interrupts playing the game.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for being repetitive, lacking challenge, and suffering from a poor physics engine, leading to a dull experience. While some users noted that the mechanics had potential, they often felt underutilized and overly simplistic, resulting in a lack of engagement. Additionally, the excessive and intrusive ads significantly detracted from the overall gameplay experience, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
- “The gameplay is fun, well made, good graphics, and barely any ads.”
- “Nice game mechanics but, way too many ads.”
- “Excessive ads, otherwise satisfying gameplay!”
- “Would have loved to see the game fleshed out with increasingly complex mechanics and puzzles, but instead it just turns repetitive way too quickly to retain attention.”
- “It's extremely glitchy and the mechanics are off; the wires always spasm out of place, glitch, and just hard to move in general.”
- “An advert every 20 seconds; I think it's nice how this advert contains a game, I mean come on, it's practically unplayable. The ratio of gameplay to adverts is ridiculous, completely unplayable which is a shame.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users. While many praise the visuals as "good," "nice," and "beautiful," some criticize them as lacking or "trashy," particularly in comparison to modern standards. Additionally, there are mentions of occasional graphical glitches and lag, but the overall sentiment leans towards appreciation for the game's artistic design.
- “Seriously, it has nice sounds, nice animations, nice graphics, nice ideas, skippable ads, not many ads although.”
- “Neat little game, not a lot of ads, very nice graphics and interesting idea behind it.”
- “The gameplay is fun, well made, good graphics, and barely any ads.”
- “The controls are literally trash, the gameplay is limited to how many ads there are. I had it for a day and it's not good. It lacks graphics and it is 2020. The graphics are the most trashy thing I've ever seen in my life. If you even move the cables, they fly into nothing. It is the definition of not good.”
- “Very little ads and decent game, kinda needs some graphics.”
- “The only issue I run into is that it will go nuts, graphically, sometimes.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous glitches, particularly with the controls and physics, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Players report issues such as erratic wire behavior and frequent ads, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While some users still find the game entertaining, the pervasive bugs and instability significantly impact its playability.
- “The controls are way too clumsy and buggy for that to work.”
- “This game glitches way too much and it just causes you to fail constantly.”
- “Doesn't even open or start; it freezes on the first play.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the soothing background tracks, which contribute to a satisfying atmosphere, although some have noted issues with ads and repetitive level design. Overall, the addition of music has significantly improved player enjoyment, making it a highlight of the game.
- “I love this game especially because of the background music, although there are a bit too many ads, but it's a great game overall.”
- “It is such a calming game, and the music is super relaxing.”
- “The music makes me feel calm, and I just say it's a very, very good game.”
- “It has no sound effects or music of any kind, and it's very off-putting.”
- “I turned my phone off and the music still played.”
- “I had just posted a review about there being no sound or in-game music before I updated the game, but never mind that because you all added sound to the game.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant lag, stuttering, and poor performance even on current devices. Many players noted that the physics are unoptimized, leading to erratic behavior and a frustrating experience, compounded by intrusive ads. Overall, the game's optimization issues detract from its potential enjoyment.
- “On top of that, the game runs slowly and choppy, even on a current device.”
- “Very poorly optimized; didn't have sound but the ads did, lagged like nobody's business. If you drag a cable wrong, it will go crazy and spaghettify all over the screen.”
- “The physics in the game are clearly unoptimized.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game primarily through amusing glitches, such as cables exhibiting comical "spas attacks" when manipulated. While some users noted minor issues, the overall consensus is that the game successfully delivers a funny and entertaining experience.
- “I don't have any complaints; there's this hilarious glitch where if you move a cord through or over something, or even stretch one out, they start having a spasm attack. I love it; please don't fix it.”
- “The only issue is the funny cable behavior sometimes and the lack of a no-ads purchase, hence 4 stars.”
- “Funny and twisty!!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players initially find the grinding aspect oddly mesmerizing, but it quickly becomes tedious and repetitive as puzzles begin to repeat over time.
- “Oddly mesmerizing at first, but after a while, when you notice that the puzzles start to repeat, it grows incredibly tedious and repetitive.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game's concept shows promise and has the potential to be addictive, players express frustration with technical issues such as lag and erratic cable behavior, which detracts from the overall emotional experience. There is hope for improvement, indicating a desire for a more polished and engaging emotional journey.