Neon Tail

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Neon Tail is a 3D parkour game set in a cyberpunk world. As a nimble courier, dodge traffic, leap across rooftops, and slide under obstacles to deliver packages on time. Unlock new abilities and customize your character as you explore the vibrant city and uncover its secrets. Avoid the authorities and rival couriers in your quest to become the best in the business.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

music8 positive mentions

optimization5 negative mentions

The game features a unique and fun rollerskating experience with fluid mechanics and a colorful art style.
The soundtrack is extremely good, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The developers are attentive and responsive to player feedback, showing commitment to improving the game.

The controls can feel clunky and unresponsive at times, making gameplay frustrating, especially for new players.
The game suffers from optimization issues, including FPS drops and camera problems that hinder the experience.
There is a lack of meaningful content and variety in gameplay, leading to repetitive experiences.

story
24 mentions
13 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it nonsensical and underdeveloped due to early access limitations, while others appreciate the humor and character interactions. Although the main storyline is still a work in progress, players enjoy the freedom to explore the world and engage in various activities, suggesting that the gameplay experience can compensate for the story's shortcomings. Overall, while the narrative may be generic and has loose ends, the potential for improvement and engaging gameplay keeps players invested.
- “I wish I could say that I loved this game, because I love the characters, the world, the story, the music, and the sheer amount of passion put into so many things.”
- “There's a ton to do if you want to do missions and follow the story, or just skate around and do tricks.”
- “Due to certain circumstances, Neon Tail had its development cut short, resulting in a shortened story with some loose ends and underdeveloped characters.”
- “The story is still being worked on, but you can play around in the city.”
- “This is part of the above gripe as well, but the quest design needs work.”
music
19 mentions
42 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and upbeat soundtrack, which enhances the vibrant and colorful gameplay experience. Players appreciate the variety of tracks available and the option to change music at cafes, although some express frustration over the need to manually enable music cycling. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that complements the game's engaging mechanics and atmosphere.
- “I wish I could say that I loved this game, because I love the characters, the world, the story, the music, and the sheer amount of passion put into so many things.”
- “I love the upbeat music of the game, and it feels great to skate around.”
- “It has a great, catchy soundtrack; I played the game way back before it was on Steam, and it was only a small demo.”
- “It's not very pleasant to hear the same song for 10 hours.”
- “Even after you allowed me to change the soundtrack, you still have to do it manually from the save spot.”
- “The developers did not address all of the things that I mentioned half a year ago, but they are somewhat accommodating; at least they finally added a way to change music. I was listening to the same song for so long I could now sing it myself (should probably make it automatic).”
gameplay
15 mentions
33 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring solid mechanics that become more rewarding as players familiarize themselves with them, despite initial challenges. While some users noted technical issues and simplistic controls, the game's fluid movement and combo systems, set in a visually appealing cyberpunk world, offer a fun experience that encourages exploration and skill development. As it is still in early access, there is potential for further refinement and content expansion.
- “It's still in early access, and the story isn't finished, so I won't review that portion of the game. However, the sound, gameplay, and visuals all pull together an experience you could easily sink hours into, just doing something as simple as pulling off tricks in a long combo to entertain fans or exploring the city.”
- “Fluid mechanics, fun combos, and a cool cyberpunk world!”
- “The controls may seem incredibly foreign at first, but once you start internalizing the mechanics, the possibilities that open up are enormous.”
- “Gameplay up to that point ignores mission objectives entirely; but once you cross the threshold it becomes too hard to play instantly.”
- “The mechanics feel solid, but too simple.”
- “Some people also mentioned that controls are not good - that is not the full truth, I think the problem with controls is mostly coming from issues in the environment and not from skating mechanics that work fine when mastered.”
graphics
8 mentions
63 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their colorful art style and appealing environment design, contributing to an enjoyable aesthetic experience. However, players have noted performance issues, including sporadic framerate drops, particularly on lower-end hardware, which detracts from the overall visual experience. Despite these optimization concerns, the visuals are considered a strong point of the game, earning a score of 7.5/10.
- “It's still in early access and the story isn't finished, so I won't review that portion of the game. However, the sound, gameplay, and visuals all pull together an experience you could easily sink hours into just doing something as simple as pulling off tricks in a long combo to entertain fans or exploring the city.”
- “This is a great early access game with fun gameplay and a wonderful aesthetic.”
- “Interesting art and great visuals overall.”
- “The game is also not very optimized; I just upgraded to an RTX 2060 and I get very sporadic framerate. The lag is not game-breaking, but it is noticeable in some areas. Keep in mind that the store mentions nothing about graphics other than GeForce GTX 660 being the minimum. I had that on my old computer and the game was just stuttering the whole time.”
- “I love the concept, the art style, and the environment design, but this game has many problems which I will list quickly.”
optimization
7 mentions
14 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
71 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting frequent FPS drops, stuttering, and issues with collisions and camera control. Despite some improvements, many users find the performance lacking for its visual fidelity, leading to an overall frustrating experience, particularly during traversal and jumping mechanics.
- “The game is also not very optimized; I just upgraded to an RTX 2060 and I get very sporadic framerate. The lag is not game-breaking, but it is noticeable in some areas.”
- “The first, it's not well optimized; FPS drops, stuttering, weird or even bad collisions, problems with the camera (it can help turning on the automatic camera though), etc. Second, I understand not giving you control when in the air, but jumping itself is imprecise and irritating, especially when snapping to rails to grind is janky.”
- “Performance is bad for the way it looks.”
- “The game is also not very optimized; I just upgraded to an RTX 2060 and I get very sporadic framerate. The lag is not game-breaking but it is noticeable in some areas (keep in mind that the store mentions nothing about graphics other than GeForce GTX 660 being the minimum; I had that on an old computer and the game was just stuttering the whole time).”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding mechanics in the game to be frustrating due to the small environment and the tendency to get flung off when attempting to grind, which disrupts the flow of gameplay. While some enjoy the challenge of mastering tricks and collecting items, the controls can feel overly specific and difficult to manage, especially for newcomers to skating games. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a mixed bag, offering fun moments but also significant challenges.
- “However, this is impossible here, because the building itself is so small, and if you touch any of the grindable objects, you'll start grinding and get flung off the side to start the climb all over.”
- “I wanted all 10 for no reason and that's where I was seeing how specific the mechanics are and it's very hard to control.”
- “The gameplay is good, but I had fun learning to do the most simple of tricks to get momentum and spin and simple grinding, which was still horrible.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report minor hiccups and glitches in stability, but commend the developers for their prompt fixes. However, some players have experienced freezing issues that render the game unresponsive to both controller and keyboard inputs.
- “I have had issues where it just freezes and won't let me do anything with either the controller or keyboard.”
- “Only little hiccups and glitches, but the developers are quick to respond with fixes.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as lacking, with users suggesting that the gameplay could benefit from more interconnected elements, allowing for a more fluid and engaging experience that enhances emotional immersion.