Neon Space 2
- July 25, 2016
- EGAMER
Get on SteamNeon Space 2 is a challenging space shooter game that puts you in the cockpit of a powerful starship. Upgrade your ship, engage in intense battles, and navigate through treacherous landscapes to protect humanity from a deadly alien threat. With its immersive storyline and stunning visuals, Neon Space 2 offers an unforgettable gaming experience.
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Reviews
- The game offers 50 levels with the challenge of aiming for gold medals, providing a satisfying experience for completionists.
- The graphics are colorful and appealing, complemented by a decent electronic soundtrack that fits the game's theme.
- It's a fun and challenging game that can be enjoyable, especially when purchased at a significant discount.
- The controls are often described as wonky and imprecise, making navigation frustrating and difficult, especially with a controller.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and inconsistent hit detection that can lead to unfair deaths.
- Many players feel the game is not worth its full price, with some suggesting it feels like a low-effort title that could have been better executed.
- music70 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's music, primarily consisting of electronic and dubstep tracks sourced from Creative Commons, receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the energetic and fitting soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, others find it repetitive or irritating. Some users note issues with track organization and interruptions in music during gameplay, suggesting that improvements could elevate the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the soundtrack is often highlighted as a strong point, contributing to the game's addictive nature and vibrant atmosphere.
“It looks nice, the music selection is good, and the premise is simple and easy to grasp.”
“This game is addictive, fun, the music is great, and you have the ability to skip tracks, go back, and pause.”
“Basically all experience is based on incredible and perfectly fitting music themes which transform the game from a simple arcade to a perfect time killer, as well as just an amazing game with a lot of positive emotions after playing it.”
“Also, the music won't be to everyone's taste.”
“Audio sounds fine, although some music tracks can feel irritating.”
“Finally, the music stops every time you die, any time you are paused, and in between levels.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as appealing, featuring a neon style and simple yet effective 2D visuals. While some players appreciate the smoother graphics in the sequel, others note that the overall visual improvements are minimal compared to the first installment. The aesthetics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, although some feel the graphics do not align well with the game's soundtrack choices.
“Nice graphics, much variety in challenges, and now and then it requires some strategy or creative thinking.”
“+ nice 2D graphics --> I like this neon style ;)”
“Amazing gameplay strategy/platformer, best soundtrack, good visuals, nice challenge, worth it for 99 cents.”
“The only difference between the second part and the first part is the slightly better graphics, but instead the game is easier and shorter.”
“[b]graphics:[/b] quite simple.”
“Graphics are very much the same as well.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and reliance on momentum mechanics, which can be challenging to master but ultimately rewarding for players. While some levels are criticized for their length and difficulty spikes, others appreciate the colorful design and engaging music. Overall, the game offers a mix of straightforward movement puzzles and special powers that keep the experience interesting, though opinions on its excitement level vary.
“A little tricky to get the mechanics down, at least for me, but had a blast doing it!”
“The core mechanic relies on understanding momentum to navigate mazes and avoid obstacles, but there are a few special powers which keep things interesting.”
“Well, this game is simple in terms of gameplay, but even though it is simple, the gameplay is amazing!”
“Some levels are just painfully long and there are a lot of spikes in the difficulty.”
“Really boring gameplay.”
“For that price, it's a mildly competent no-frills movement puzzler with not much in the way of attention-grabbing mechanics.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs present in several levels, leading to frustration among players. Many reviewers express that these problems detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to recommend the game.
“The minuses are that it has only 50 levels and some of them are really buggy, which makes the game sometimes really frustrating.”
“This game is so full of bugs that I can't really recommend it.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a complete absence of a storyline, with users emphasizing that the game lacks any narrative elements or gimmicks.
“There is no storyline.”
“No story, no silly gimmicks.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find that using a controller enhances the game's replayability by allowing for more precise movements, making the experience more enjoyable and engaging.
