Neon Tail

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Neon Tail is a single player role playing game with anime and science fiction themes. It was developed by Rocket_Juice and was released on February 16, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Neon Tail" is an open-world roller skating game set in the vibrant city of Bluepulse City. As a young girl, you'll embark on missions to save the city from dimensional disaster, meeting colorful characters and exploring diverse districts along the way. With unique roller skating controls, explosive soundtracks, and playable street races, this game offers a thrilling blend of action, adventure, and emotion, inspired by Jet Set Radio, Life is Strange, and Batman.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

story6 positive mentions

optimization10 negative mentions

The game features a colorful and engaging art style, with recognizable characters and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The movement mechanics are unique and rewarding, allowing for fluid gameplay that fans of skating games will appreciate.
The developers are attentive and responsive to player feedback, regularly updating the game and showing commitment to improving the overall experience.

The controls can feel clunky and unresponsive at times, making it difficult for players to execute tricks and navigate the environment smoothly.
The game suffers from optimization issues, including frame rate drops and camera problems that can hinder gameplay.
While the game has potential, it currently lacks meaningful content and features, leaving players wanting more in terms of gameplay variety and depth.

story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
81%
6%
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it nonsensical and underdeveloped due to a shortened development cycle, while others appreciate the characters and humor it offers. Although the main storyline is still a work in progress, players enjoy the freedom to explore the world and engage in various missions, with recent updates improving the overall experience. Despite its generic nature, the potential for a more engaging narrative exists, especially as gameplay mechanics continue to evolve.
- “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.”
- “This doesn't prevent the story from giving you a good chuckle from time to time, and it will still last you a good few hours with some replayability that I fully encourage so you can see how far the skill gap gets between when you start the game the first time versus a second or third.”
- “There's a main storyline to be run through, but I feel like I could just simply skate around the world for hours, and I really appreciate that in a game.”
- “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
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music has received high praise 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 in-game locations, although some have noted the need for more automatic cycling features to avoid repetition. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout element, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “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
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
57%
10%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring fluid mechanics and fun combos that allow players to engage in tricks and exploration within a vibrant cyberpunk world. While some players find the controls challenging and the mechanics initially foreign, many agree that mastering them reveals a wealth of possibilities and potential for fun. As the game is still in early access, there are technical issues and a need for content expansion, but the core gameplay experience is solid and worth exploring for fans of the genre.
- “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.”
- “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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 experience. Despite being in early access, the visuals are considered a strong point, 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.”
- “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.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting frequent FPS drops, stuttering, and issues with collisions and camera control. Despite some improvements, performance remains inconsistent, particularly on mid-range hardware like the RTX 2060, leading to noticeable lag that detracts from the overall experience. Many users find the jumping mechanics and rail grinding to be imprecise and frustrating, further highlighting the need for better optimization.
- “The game is also not very optimized; I just upgraded to an RTX 2060 and I experience 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 requirement. I had that on my old computer, and the game was just stuttering the whole time.”
- “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.”
- “The first issue is that it's not well optimized. There are FPS drops, stuttering, weird or even bad collisions, and problems with the camera (though turning on the automatic camera can help). Additionally, 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.”
- “The game is slowly getting better, but there are three major problems that make it difficult to recommend: the acceleration on the slopes, optimization, and a general lack of meaningful content.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding mechanics in the game to be frustrating due to the small environment, which often leads to unintended grinding and falling off edges. While the gameplay offers enjoyable speeds and tricks, the controls are perceived as difficult and imprecise, making it challenging to execute stunts effectively. Overall, the game has potential but requires refinement in its mechanics to enhance the grinding experience.
- “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.”
- “The gameplay is good; I had fun learning to do the most simple of tricks to get momentum and spin and simple grinding (still horrible). When I got to the 2nd area to collect 10 items before going to get your license, oh boy, did I not want to stop at only 5 (only needed 5/10 to pass for trials). 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.”
- “I think the game should mainly reward you for making stunts (getting speed, air, and grinding on multiple rails in succession).”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally good, with only minor hiccups and glitches reported. However, some users have experienced freezing issues that require a restart, though the developers are noted for their prompt response in addressing these problems.
- “I have had issues where it just freezes and won't let me do anything with either the controller or keyboard.”
- “I have had issues where it just freezes and won't let me do anything with either the controller or keyboard.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide any insights into the emotional aspect of the game, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics related to movement and map design. There is no emotional content to summarize.