Neon Prism

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Neon Prism is a single player action game. It was developed by EGAMER and was released on November 18, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Neon Prism" is a highly addictive game that challenges you to navigate a ship through 50 levels of obstacles and puzzles using unique abilities like slowing down time and jumping short distances. With a medal system to track your progress, the game offers a satisfying challenge withits tricky end-levels and visually stunning design. Uplifting music and the opportunity to discover new game mechanics ensure an engaging experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 169 reviews

music30 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a vibrant and colorful aesthetic, making it visually appealing.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and enhances the overall experience, with a good variety of music.
The game offers a decent challenge with a variety of levels, making it a fun way to spend a couple of hours.

The controls are frustrating and unresponsive, especially when using keyboard and mouse, making gameplay difficult.
The game is considered overpriced for its short length and simplistic mechanics, with many players feeling it should be free or very cheap.
Some levels can be confusing or poorly designed, leading to inconsistent difficulty and a lack of clear instructions.

music
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
44%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack as superb and fitting well with the gameplay, while others find it annoying or mismatched. Many appreciate the variety of tracks, including electronic and dubstep elements, but some criticize the repetitiveness and lack of thematic coherence. Overall, the soundtrack is often highlighted as one of the game's stronger aspects, despite personal taste varying widely among players.
- “The game's colorful visuals and superb soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere that really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game's soundtrack is superb.”
- “It's not just a single, quickly made song looped over and over; it has multiple well-made songs that are enjoyable for the whole playthrough.”
- “Controls are awful and the music is annoying.”
- “Graphics and level design are just lazy, and to finish it off, the music choice is also poor; there are like five generic dubstep songs that don't even match the gameplay.”
- “The controls are awful and the music, while thematically appropriate, is so loud that even turning it way down it hurt my ears with all the squeaky noises.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
61%
14%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simple and boring, often frustrated by poor controls and lackluster mechanics. While a few appreciated the colorful visuals and challenging levels, many criticized the overall experience as average, with repetitive music and uninspired design. Overall, the game seems to cater to casual players but lacks depth and engagement for those seeking a more developed gameplay experience.
- “From the gameplay to the lore, this game is for casual and hardcore gamers alike.”
- “The graphics are spot on, the soundtrack is really good and the levels can be quite challenging with some neat mechanics and designs as you advance.”
- “This game is a great example of taking limited tools and pushing them to the limit, building a strong variety of gameplay mechanics that keep the player experience fresh.”
- “Very simple and boring gameplay; the only difficulty present in this game is the controls, which are so bad it can become frustrating sometimes. Even then, you can complete this in under an hour.”
- “Overall, the art, music, and graphics are bland and below average, and the gameplay itself is not engaging enough.”
- “50 levels, 48 of them are really easy, and 2 levels (level 49 and one other I don't recall) are really confusing. It took some googling to figure out what to do because no new game mechanics are explained, despite most of the game being pretty straightforward.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the colorful visuals and decent design that enhance the immersive atmosphere, while others criticize them as generic and lazy. Many users note that the graphics are simple or below average, often feeling unoriginal and lacking uniqueness. Overall, the visuals are described as either decent or disappointing, with a few highlighting the soundtrack as a positive aspect that complements the graphics.
- “The game's colorful visuals and superb soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere that really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The graphics are spot on, the soundtrack is really good and the levels can be quite challenging with some neat mechanics and designs as you advance.”
- “It has amazing music and stellar graphics, well worth trying out.”
- “Cheap crap with generic visuals and electronic music from a shovelware publisher.”
- “Graphics and level design are just lazy, and to finish it off, the music choice is also poor; there are like five generic dubstep songs that don't even match the gameplay.”
- “Overall art, the music, and the graphics are bland and below average, and the gameplay itself is not engaging enough.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is noted for its inconsistent difficulty progression, with some levels being unexpectedly harder or easier than others, including the final level and tutorial mission. This variability may impact the overall narrative experience for players.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's vibrant visuals and exceptional soundtrack contribute to an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, while the diverse stages introduce engaging and playful elements that add to its unique charm.
- “The game's colorful visuals and superb soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere that really enhances the overall experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game suffers from significant stability issues, with persistent bugs affecting gameplay even after achieving full completion. The controls, while improved when manually activated, do not compensate for the overall lack of polish and creativity.
- “After 100%-ing the game with the better controls that were not automatically activated, I can safely say this is still a buggy and uncreative game.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted gameplay and made it frustrating to progress.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and irritating, with levels featuring gimmicks that, while not overly repetitive, often detract from the overall experience.
- “Levels are gimmicky; while gimmicks are rarely overused, most of them I found to be irritating and tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “Progression is painfully slow, and the constant need to grind for resources becomes a chore rather than a challenge.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find that using a controller enhances the game's replayability by allowing for more precise movements, making the experience more enjoyable and encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”
- “The dynamic gameplay mechanics keep things fresh, encouraging me to replay and explore new strategies.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally perceived as lacking, with some users explicitly stating that it fails to deliver any comedic value.