Neongarten

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Neongarten is a single player city builder game. It was developed by Joshua Galecki and was released on September 25, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

CONCEIT: Neongarten is a minimalist cyberpunk citybuilder where you build from the ground up! Find synergies between buildings to maximize their taxes, pit mega-corps against idealistic hackers, and place toxic waste dumps on top of coffee shops. Chill out to lo-fi tunes while you grow your city block one cube at a time. This full game has been released! More buildings, new factions, Creative mo…

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

music5 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and satisfying puzzle experience with engaging mechanics and a beautiful aesthetic.
It provides a fun and chill gameplay experience, perfect for short sessions, with plenty of replayability due to varied building combinations.
The soundtrack and visual style enhance the overall enjoyment, making it a captivating game to play.

The game can feel overly reliant on RNG, making it difficult to implement meaningful strategies and differentiate runs.
The user interface can be cumbersome, especially as the complexity of the city increases, leading to frustration during gameplay.
There is a lack of content, such as an endless mode or a campaign, which can make the game feel repetitive after unlocking all buildings.

music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its fun, chill vibe and solid soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some users feel that the playlist is limited and repetitive, suggesting a need for more variety to keep it fresh. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the aesthetic and enjoyment, there are calls for additional tracks to enhance the experience further.
- “It really is a ton of fun and super chill, with a great soundtrack, lovely visual style and is perfect for that short pick up and play session.”
- “A very satisfying puzzle game with a beautiful aesthetic, fitting music and addictive gameplay.”
- “It feels great to add up huge multipliers as you build up your building tower; great soundtrack too!”
- “Personally, I think the soundtrack could use a few more tracks; it seems like you hear the whole thing in a run.”
- “There is nothing... not even the music... neon or cyberpunk about this game.”
- “Music is stale and repetitive.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charm and aesthetic appeal, with a clean interface and clear visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. While some users noted that certain buildings appear too similar, the overall artistic style, particularly in the cyberpunk theme, is described as visually satisfying and immersive. The transition from a simpler art style to a more detailed and vibrant one has been positively received, contributing to the game's addictive nature.
- “Satisfying puzzle game with great aesthetics.”
- “A very satisfying puzzle game with a beautiful aesthetic, fitting music and addictive gameplay.”
- “Also wish I could rotate buildings I've already placed, or reorganize shanty houses for aesthetic reasons.”
- “It seems a tad bit pricey, but still has all the charm of the demo with the music and aesthetic.”
- “Synergies galore in this cozy dystopia - suffocation of citizens never looked so aesthetic and chic!”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The gameplay is accessible and enjoyable, featuring a satisfying puzzle mechanic with a beautiful aesthetic and varied building combinations. However, some players feel it lacks depth and strategic influence, as many choices do not significantly alter the gameplay experience, leading to a somewhat flat feeling overall. While it has potential, particularly for those seeking deeper strategy, balance patches may be needed to enhance its depth.
- “Despite all the game has to offer in terms of mechanics, it's easy to learn and pick up on.”
- “A very satisfying puzzle game with a beautiful aesthetic, fitting music, and addictive gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is already quite varied, with each run feeling like its own thing and so many different ways to build for profit with the variety of building combinations.”
- “If you are looking specifically for deep strategy and planning, I'd pass on this one until there are some mitigating balance patches that better implement that side of gameplay, which is completely doable. I would really keep an eye on this title if you are interested in that.”
- “The gameplay is already quite varied with each run feeling like its own thing and so many different ways to build for profit with the variety of building combinations, but I can't help but feel like it's a bit... flat.”
- “Because there's no way to influence it and many of the choices don't actually change gameplay, it's just kind of 'whatever shows up, I slap in an area and call it good.' I've never seen a perk and been like 'oh dang!'”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for a more developed story mode, indicating that the current narrative elements may not satisfy those seeking a rich, cyberpunk experience. Some recommend alternative titles for a more engaging story, while others suggest incorporating gameplay challenges that align with a narrative-driven approach. Overall, the feedback highlights a demand for deeper storytelling within the game.
- “I would not recommend it if you're easily frustrated, or looking for super-cyberpunk vibes or story; in which case, I'd probably refer you to va-11 hall-a.”
- “Follow eekz today for more crafting, life sim, management, strategy, and story-rich recommendations.”
- “I'd love a story mode where you're trying to build an empire, or a challenge mode with certain sub-objectives you'd need to meet.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game offers solid replayability by providing new options with each playthrough, allowing players to experience different outcomes and improve their skills. While it may not guarantee infinite replayability, it maintains enough variety and engaging elements to encourage multiple sessions. Overall, players find it to be a fun and straightforward puzzle game with commendable replay value.
- “That does not necessarily imply infinite replayability either, only that you can play multiple times, see different things, and get better.”
- “They offer replayability by simply giving you a new set of options every time you play.”
- “Great fun - a fairly straightforward puzzle game with enough moving parts to offer a fair amount of replayability.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by a dark sense of comedy, complemented by a killer hip-hop inspired soundtrack. However, some users feel that the humor is lacking, suggesting that it doesn't deliver enough comedic content.
- “One with a dark sense of humor and a killer hip-hop inspired soundtrack?”
- “The developer's response is funny; it's not just a little humor, it's a lot!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its absence of DLC and microtransactions, creating a more straightforward experience akin to a typical app store title; however, some players express disappointment regarding its overall execution and potential.
- “Overall, it feels like a game I'd pick up on the app store. I appreciate the lack of DLC or microtransactions, but I can't help but feel disappointed by what I hoped it would be.”
- “The monetization model is frustrating; it feels like the game is designed to push players towards spending money rather than enjoying the experience.”
- “I was really excited about this game, but the constant prompts to buy in-game currency ruin the immersion and enjoyment.”