NEONomicon
- June 1, 2017
- CWH Entertainment
Get on Steam"NEONomicon is an action-packed game offering various play modes, including single-player, local multi-player, co-op, and PvP, with split-screen functionality. The game drops you in a dark, mysterious environment with minimal guidance, relying on your wits, determination, and quick reflexes to navigate through sharp objects, strange creatures, and the darkness. Embrace the challenge of solving the puzzle while trying to stay alive in this immersive gameplay experience."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique minimalistic puzzle platforming experience that challenges players to navigate through dark levels using limited light sources.
- It has a high replayability factor due to the randomized layout of the dungeon, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- Players who enjoy challenging gameplay and figuring out mechanics on their own may find the game rewarding and enjoyable.
- The game lacks a save system, requiring players to complete it in one sitting, which can be frustrating and time-consuming.
- Technical issues such as uncustomizable controls, poor graphics, and glitches detract from the overall experience and may make it unplayable for some.
- Many players find the gameplay to be punishingly difficult and lacking in clear objectives, leading to confusion and frustration.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simple yet enjoyable, while others criticize it for being glitchy and lacking depth. The absence of a save feature has also been noted as a significant drawback that may deter potential players. Overall, while the game has appealing visuals and a low price point, its gameplay experience leaves much to be desired.
“Whether you're playing on a keyboard or controller, the game teaches you these three mechanics when you first enter, and it's up to you to use them to get through each map.”
“Simple gameplay, I like it.”
“The game looks nice, has a good presentation, and it's ultra-cheap, but the gameplay is disappointing and quite glitchy.”
“The gameplay will limit people interested in the game, and the lack of a save might reduce that pool of players further - so I would suggest to the developer to add one in (if it's there, I haven't found it).”
“There are several aggravating aspects to the game that aren't related to the gameplay.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for their low quality and lack of customization options, resembling simplistic 2D visuals typical of low-effort flash or mobile games. Reviewers note that the game feels more like a console title, failing to meet the high visual standards expected from PC gaming. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall experience.
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players found it relaxing and beneficial for their experience, others criticized it as horrible, though they appreciated the option to turn it off.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Music is horrible, but you can turn it off.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its dynamic starting locations and randomized map layouts, with shuffled dungeon rooms and a variety of room configurations that enhance the experience with each playthrough.
“The game has a certain amount of replayability with the starting location changing and the maps being in different orders each time you reload the game.”
“Each time the game is loaded, the layout of the dungeon changes with the rooms shuffled, and it appears that there are more room variations when you see in a single dungeon, so the game offers a large amount of replayability.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“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.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players have reported significant stability issues, including instances of getting trapped or falling through floors, which are likely attributed to glitches rather than intended game mechanics.
“The most infuriating thing I've encountered while playing this game is how sometimes you get trapped in or fall through the floors, which I'm hoping is just due to glitches and not an intended part of the game.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing hours of work.”
“I've experienced numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, including freezing and unexpected shutdowns.”
