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NEON STRUCT: Desperation Column

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85%Game Brain Score
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85% User Score Based on 54 reviews

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NEON STRUCT: Desperation Column is a single player shooter game. It was developed by David Lindsey Pittman and was released on January 20, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Blast your way to the top of the tower and take down the megacorp! A minimalist roguelite FPS, created for the 7dfps 2021 game jam.

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
emotional2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and quirky FPS experience with smooth controls and enjoyable gameplay for a short duration.
  • There are multiple approaches to gameplay, allowing players to choose between run-and-gun, stealth, or a more cautious strategy without significant penalties.
  • The neon aesthetic and visual style are appealing, providing a unique atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game is very short, with many players completing it in under 30 minutes, leading to a lack of content and replayability.
  • The graphics and overall design feel minimalist and low-effort, with repetitive level layouts and a lack of variety in enemies and gameplay mechanics.
  • There are performance issues, including a locked frame rate and a grainy visual effect that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising its neon aesthetic and nostalgic appeal reminiscent of titles like Tron 2.0, while others criticize the minimalist art style and a distracting grainy effect that detracts from the overall experience. Despite the appealing visuals, the lack of contemporary design and the uncomfortable visual effects have left some players dissatisfied.

    • “I really like the visuals of this game; it reminds me a bit of Tron 2.0.”
    • “Really cool aesthetically, fun little game.”
    • “Great game, short, easy to beat, and the neon aesthetic vibe to this game is really nice.”
    • “Linear level design, linear gameplay, linear graphics... this is bad, really bad.”
    • “This game features very lackluster minimalist 'art' for graphics instead of anything remotely contemporary.”
    • “I do like the neon visuals, but there's an awful grainy visual effect in this game that's so uncomfortable to tolerate for a prolonged period.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for its linear design and lack of meaningful progression, with players noting that it feels repetitive and lacks depth after completion. While some mechanics are enjoyable and familiar from previous titles, the overall experience is limited, primarily revolving around combat and resource collection.

    • “Enjoyable translation of neon struct's mechanics to a shooty shoot.”
    • “It is enjoyable while it lasts, and it does have some nice features.”
    • “Linear level design, linear gameplay, linear graphics... this is bad, really bad.”
    • “The developer chose not to do the job of a real game developer and create meaningful bespoke levels, narrative-based gameplay progression, and so on.”
    • “The gameplay loop consists of fighting enemies and collecting ammo until you reach the top.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth, with players noting that it primarily consists of unremarkable interactions and minimal narrative context. While the gameplay is enjoyable and quick, averaging around 15 minutes to complete, many reviewers express a desire for a more developed storyline and additional background to enhance the overall experience.

    • “Do give it a shot (pun intended). I would love a little more backstory as to why we're dissolving a whole company.”
    • “The game is very easy and short, with an average time of 15 minutes to beat the story.”
    • “I would love a little more backstory as to why we're dissolving a whole company.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while it runs smoothly without frame drops or stutters, many players find the performance lacking, particularly preferring higher frame rates. Some users report sluggishness even at low settings, indicating that optimization issues may hinder the overall experience.

    • “It makes aiming more awkward, and I can safely say a lot of people prefer 144 frames over 60, but at least the game runs smoothly as I haven't run into any frame drops or stutters during my short playtime.”
    • “Now the final gripe I have is the performance.”
    • “Relatively easy to pick up and play and works well enough, but the limited performance debilitates it a bit.”
    • “The game is not optimized; it runs really slow from time to time, even with everything off and at low resolution.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting its high quality and ability to enhance the immersive space experience. The dynamic soundtrack is particularly highlighted, contributing to the overall atmosphere, while being described as interesting and fitting for the game's theme.

    • “Noteworthy: the dynamic music.”
    • “Very short, but interesting and has a good soundtrack.”
    • “Graphics, music, and sound are all more than serviceable.”
    • “The music is forgettable and lacks any real impact.”
    • “The soundtrack feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “While the music isn't annoying, it fails to create an immersive atmosphere.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews highlight a strong emotional disconnect, criticizing the developer for their erratic behavior and inability to cope with the game's poor performance. The game's failure is attributed to the developer's perceived emotional instability, leading to a negative reception from players.

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NEON STRUCT: Desperation Column is a shooter game.

NEON STRUCT: Desperation Column is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

NEON STRUCT: Desperation Column was released on January 20, 2022.

NEON STRUCT: Desperation Column was developed by David Lindsey Pittman.

NEON STRUCT: Desperation Column has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its graphics.

NEON STRUCT: Desperation Column is a single player game.

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