Neon Shadow

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Neon Shadow is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Tasty Poison and was released on October 15, 2013. It received positive reviews from players.

"Neon Shadow" is a fast-paced cyberpunk FPS game with intense action and retro-style graphics. Players must fight against hordes of enemy robots and battle bosses in single-player mode or compete against others in multiplayer mode. The game features a variety of weapons, upgrades, and customization options for an immersive and challenging experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features solid gunplay and smooth movement, providing an enjoyable shooting experience.
It has a nostalgic old-school FPS feel, reminiscent of classic titles like Doom and Quake, making it fun for fans of the genre.
The campaign, while short, includes secrets to discover and offers a decent challenge across multiple difficulty settings.

The game is a bare-bones experience with limited enemy variety and repetitive level design, leading to a lack of depth.
As a mobile port, it suffers from simplistic mechanics, including the absence of a jump function and minimal environmental interactions.
Multiplayer is underwhelming, with limited modes and maps that feel repurposed, resulting in a less engaging experience.

graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the slick, old-school aesthetic reminiscent of classic titles like Doom and Quake, while others criticize the lack of 4K support and occasional performance issues. Although the visuals are described as decent and well-optimized for various systems, some users note that the environments can feel repetitive and navigation may be challenging. Overall, the graphics are seen as a blend of simple yet stylish design, appealing to fans of retro shooters, but lacking in some modern enhancements.
- “The graphics are slick.”
- “The graphics look really nice, the gameplay is tight and the music is just fast enough to keep you hooked and on edge a bit.”
- “I had a blast with this aspect of the game; it was like picking up an old-school Doom or Wolf3D, but with far better graphics.”
- “The developers couldn't even figure out how to get 4K graphics working, so it's totally deficient for an FPS-style game released in 2016.”
- “Visuals are okay, but performance isn't as good as it should be, and all the rooms and corridors look the same, making it harder to navigate than it should be.”
- “The graphics were laggy, and occasionally the game locks up while you're playing.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced action and straightforward mechanics, reminiscent of late '90s and early 2000s shooters. Players engage in simple yet challenging combat against bots, with a focus on reflexes and immersion, supported by decent graphics and engaging music. While the game features limited scope and flat 2.5D maps, it offers enjoyable modes and a nostalgic experience for fans of classic FPS titles.
- “Clearly the developers were very focused, because the gameplay is quite nice.”
- “It's a fun little FPS, with simple mechanics and a challenge that comes from sustained reflex (saves happen at the start of the level, and nowhere else).”
- “The graphics look really nice, the gameplay is tight and the music is just fast enough to keep you hooked and on edge a bit.”
- “I'll recommend it only to people who are looking for a very simple and short game with competent gameplay very reminiscent of late '90s, early 00s gaming.”
- “It's definitely a lot smaller in scope and mechanics than other shooters, and the graphics are decent if unspectacular.”
- “- 2.5D gameplay (yes, there is no z-axis movement - maps are flat)”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, centered around a rogue AI and featuring robotic enemies, is described as familiar and lacking depth, primarily conveyed through the villain's text messages. While some players appreciate its unique presentation and old-school feel, many find the short campaign and minimal narrative development disappointing, leading to mixed opinions on its overall impact.
- “This is a mobile ported 3D run-and-gun story-driven FPS with a sci-fi theme.”
- “Short campaign, decent story, old school feel but new school graphics, feels kinda cyberpunk.”
- “Nice storyline; it is sort of alienish, like the ones that are used a lot in space, but it's pretty unique in the way the developers presented it.”
- “The story, concerning a rogue AI (all the enemies are robotic in nature), is one we've seen a million times before. The only exposition comes from the villain himself in the form of increasingly hostile text messages.”
- “The story is nothing much and the game is short, but this is a fantastic tribute to old shooters.”
- “Story - what story?”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is highly praised for its fitting electronic soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and keeps players engaged. Reviewers note that the music complements the game's neon aesthetic and fast-paced gameplay, making it a satisfying backdrop for the action. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, adding to the game's appeal as a fun and challenging shooter.
- “The soundtrack, while consisting of a few tracks, is fantastic.”
- “The game's soundtrack fits in with the theme and style.”
- “The graphics look really nice, the gameplay is tight and the music is just fast enough to keep you hooked and on edge a bit.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a while.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't really enhance the gameplay experience; it feels more like background noise.”
- “While there are some good tracks, the overall music selection is underwhelming and forgettable.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized for PC, offering improved graphics and controls, which enhances overall performance, particularly in multiplayer modes. Players recommend using the Steam version for the best experience.
- “The PC version has well-optimized graphics and better controls.”
- “PC-optimized multiplayer.”
- “We prefer playing this game on Steam PC for better performance.”
- “PC optimized multiplayer.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game is stable, though some minor graphical glitches, particularly involving blue robot blood on the floor, have been noted.
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered several bugs that caused the game to freeze, requiring a restart.”
- “There are persistent graphical glitches that detract from the overall experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that the game offers significant replayability, particularly through its bot matches, which provide an infinite replay value reminiscent of classic arena shooters like Quake 3 Arena and Unreal Tournament. However, replaying missions requires deleting save slots and starting from the beginning, which may deter some players.
- “The bot matches in iOS offer infinite replay value, similar to well-known arena shooters like Quake 3 Arena and Unreal Tournament.”
- “The missions are replayable with adjustable difficulty, allowing for a fresh experience each time.”
- “In iOS, bot matches offer infinite replay value, similar to well-known arena shooters like Quake 3 Arena and Unreal Tournament.”
- “Replayable missions have adjustable difficulty, but if you want to replay, you must delete your save slot and start from the beginning.”