Neoncube

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"Neoncube" is a 2D adventure platformer set in a vibrant neon world, with 50 levels and 5 bosses that increase in difficulty. It features a level editor to create and share custom levels on Steam Workshop, character customization to change the color and appearance of your cube, and co-op play for up to 2 players. The game aims to provide unlimited diversity with levelpacks created by the community.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

NeonCube features smooth and responsive gameplay with intuitive controls, making it easy to navigate through challenging puzzles and mazes.
The game boasts vibrant graphics and an excellent electronic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The level editor is a standout feature, allowing players to create and share their own levels, adding significant replay value.

Many players find the difficulty level to be excessively high, leading to frustration and a lack of enjoyment.
The game suffers from technical issues, such as inconsistent controls and performance problems, which can detract from the experience.
Some levels are criticized for poor design, with tedious and repetitive gameplay that can make the game feel boring.

graphics
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The graphics in Neoncube are consistently praised for their bright, vibrant, and unique neon-infused art style, which enhances the overall gaming experience. While some reviews note that the aesthetic may not be particularly special, the colorful visuals and effects contribute to the game's appeal, making it a standout title at its price point.
- “The graphics in Neoncube are bright and vibrant, with a neon-infused art style that's eye-catching and unique.”
- “Its fast-paced gameplay, challenging puzzles, and vibrant graphics make it a standout experience at this price point.”
- “This is a fun puzzle platformer game with neon graphics (as the game name suggests, duh).”
- “The aesthetic is decent, though not that special, and the soundtrack is okay as well.”
music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the excellent electronic soundtrack that enhances the futuristic atmosphere, while others find it annoying or merely okay. Overall, the soundtrack is described as chill and fitting, contributing positively to the game's aesthetic.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The soundtrack is excellent, with a variety of electronic tracks that perfectly complement the game's futuristic setting.”
- “The visuals are awesome and the music is chill.”
- “Music is really annoying, at least for me.”
- “The aesthetic is decent, though not that special, and the soundtrack is okay as well.”
gameplay
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, intuitive controls, and engaging puzzles that strike a balance between challenge and frustration. However, some players find the trampoline mechanic clunky and difficult to master, and there are concerns about certain puzzles introducing mechanics without prior explanation. Overall, the vibrant graphics and strategic power-ups enhance the experience, making it a notable title at its price point.
- “The gameplay is smooth and responsive, with intuitive controls that make it easy to navigate through the levels.”
- “The puzzles are challenging but not overly frustrating, and the power-ups add an extra layer of strategy to the gameplay.”
- “Its fast-paced gameplay, challenging puzzles, and vibrant graphics make it a standout experience at this price point.”
- “The game uses a trampoline mechanic that is clunky and hard to execute correctly.”
- “One of the puzzles uses mechanics that you aren't introduced to at all.”
story
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of perseverance in overcoming challenges. However, some users find the accompanying puzzles to be simplistic and lacking in engagement.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly highlighting the third boss and certain levels that require excessive backtracking with minimal challenge. This design choice detracts from the overall enjoyment, making some sections feel unnecessarily drawn out.
- “The third boss is the most tedious, repetitive level I think I've ever played, antagonistically so.”
- “A fair few of the levels are pretty tedious, to boot; one level I played had me going back three times through the same area to move cubes around, with basically no danger, followed up by a relatively dangerous two sections afterwards.”
optimization
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its decent controls and smooth engine performance, indicating a well-optimized experience for players.
- “The controls are decent and the engine runs smoothly.”