Neon Sun
- February 14, 2018
- CSM
Get on SteamIn "Neon Sun" , engage in a millennia-long war between two pyramids and repel countless enemy attacks in this classic linear tower defense game. Utilize different weapons, including infantry, tanks, and a ray of death, with the goal of pleasing the Neon Sun. With infinite gameplay and cool music, fight and potentially perish to prove your devotion.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is very quick to complete, allowing players to boost their achievement stats in about 5 minutes.
- The retro aesthetic and music are noted as redeeming qualities, providing a unique charm.
- It's a simple game that can be enjoyable for those looking for easy achievements or a casual experience.
- The gameplay is extremely shallow, lacking depth, strategy, and meaningful content.
- The graphics and overall quality are very low, with no options for customization or resolution adjustments.
- The developer has a questionable reputation, being associated with asset flipping and unethical practices.
- graphics12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for their low quality, relying on outdated retro pixel art that lacks customization options and resolution settings. While some players find the retro aesthetic to be unique, many feel it detracts from the overall experience, comparing it unfavorably to more polished titles like Plants vs. Zombies. Overall, the graphics are considered passable but not impressive.
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low quality graphics.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on quick achievements and themed challenges, making it suitable for casual players. However, those seeking a more serious or in-depth gaming experience may find it lacking.
“Good for achievements, good for themed achievements, bad if you want any serious gameplay, or more than some quick achievements. This wouldn't be what you're looking for.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a complete absence of a story in the game, with users expressing disappointment over the lack of narrative elements, upgrade options, and engaging gameplay features. This absence contributes to a feeling of emptiness and a lack of depth in the overall experience.
“No story.”
“Like missing upgrade options, no story, no leaderboards, no environmental influences (what is the rising sun good for?) could be also running on an iPad.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often seen as its only redeeming quality, providing a pleasant background ambiance. However, many users find it repetitive and lacking in variety, leading to quick boredom despite initial enjoyment.
“Am I the only one who likes the music in this game?”
“The music is the only redeeming quality of it, and even that gets boring very quickly.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized for unethically exploiting and repackaging others' work as low-cost products on Steam, raising concerns about integrity and originality in their offerings.
“The game has a troubling pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, either through this account or closely linked/alternate accounts.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
