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.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

graphics4 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 game to be excessively difficult, with frustrating mechanics and random difficulty spikes that can lead to a tedious experience.
There are reports of technical issues, including glitches and performance problems, particularly in co-op mode and with certain controls.
Some players feel that the level design is inconsistent, with certain levels being confusing or requiring trial and error without adequate guidance.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 groundbreaking, the colorful visuals and effects contribute positively to the game's appeal, especially given its affordable price point. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature, complementing the fast-paced gameplay and challenging puzzles.
- “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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the excellent and varied electronic soundtrack that enhances the futuristic setting and is enjoyable enough to listen to outside of gameplay. However, some players find the music annoying or only average, indicating a divide in player preferences. Overall, the soundtrack is highlighted as a significant aspect of the game's appeal.
- “The soundtrack is excellent, with a variety of electronic tracks that perfectly complement the game's futuristic setting.”
- “Especially the soundtrack; it's something I could see myself listening to outside of the game.”
- “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
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally smooth and responsive, featuring intuitive controls and challenging puzzles that enhance the experience. While the fast-paced action and vibrant graphics are praised, some players find the trampoline mechanic clunky and certain puzzle mechanics poorly introduced, leading to occasional frustration. Overall, the gameplay offers a mix of strategy and challenge that stands out, especially considering 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.”
- “The gameplay is difficult at times, but you'll push through.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 unengaging and simplistic, detracting from the overall narrative experience.
- “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 with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 has led to frustration, as the gameplay often feels 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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game experiences frequent glitches, particularly in cooperative mode, which negatively impacts its stability.
- “Well, it glitches a lot (mostly in co-op), and that's basically it.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and disconnections during multiplayer sessions.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is solid, with decent controls and a smoothly running engine, contributing to a positive gameplay experience.
- “The controls are decent and the engine runs smoothly.”
- “The game runs efficiently on a variety of hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have optimized the graphics settings, allowing for a customizable experience without sacrificing performance.”