Neoproxima
- March 25, 2024
- Lonestone Studio
Get on Steam"Neoproxima" is a single-player Role Playing game set in an alternate 1975, where the Cold War has expanded to space. As Farah, leader of a treasure hunter team, you're trapped in a time loop after pressing the wrong button in Kairos' Colony. Each loop, explore the world, encounter unique characters, and search for clues with your limited willpower and time to find a way out of the time loop. Facing the trauma of death and 70s-era technology in this intriguing sci-fi adventure.
Reviews
- Neoproxima features a captivating story with clever twists and well-developed characters, keeping players engaged throughout the experience.
- The game's unique setting, inspired by an alternate 70s Cold War, combined with stylish audio and visuals, creates an immersive atmosphere.
- The gameplay mechanics, reminiscent of Outer Wilds, allow for enjoyable exploration and puzzle-solving within a time loop framework.
- The game suffers from some translation issues, including typos and awkward phrasing, which can detract from the overall experience.
- While the story is engaging, the game is relatively short and linear, leaving some players wanting more depth and exploration.
- Certain gameplay elements, such as vehicle controls and pacing in the early stages, can feel janky or frustrating, impacting the initial enjoyment.
- story26 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its clever ideas, engaging twists, and well-executed narrative that effectively combines time travel elements with exploration. While it is primarily linear, players appreciate the freedom to uncover the plot at their own pace, and the writing is noted for its quality despite minor errors. Overall, the story captivates players, fostering attachment to characters and providing a satisfying conclusion.
“The story is full of clever ideas, twists, and surprises.”
“I genuinely enjoyed seeing the story unravel bit by bit from one loop to another.”
“The game's central mystery works really well and unfolds very smoothly; I barely used the game's quest log and found the experience of exploring the world to be extremely natural.”
“While some parts do feel overly linear, you are otherwise free to unravel the story at your own pace in whichever order you choose.”
“Without replaying the game entirely I cannot tell, but it seems like there might be quite a bit of difference in the storyline based on how you tackle the puzzles; but, then again, there might not be.”
“The game's central mystery works really well, and unfolds very smoothly; I barely used the game's quest log, and found the experience of exploring the world of Neoproxima to be extremely natural.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Neoproxima is a blend of visual novel elements with time travel, exploration, and light resource management mechanics, reminiscent of titles like Outer Wilds and Citizen Sleeper. While it features classic inventory puzzle adventure aspects and minor interactive elements in a 3D isometric world, some players note that it leans more towards storytelling than traditional gameplay. Overall, the time loop concept is well-executed, supported by engaging writing and a compelling sci-fi narrative.
“Felt like a scientist/explorer myself, so I guess the story and gameplay converge pretty well.”
“The gameplay ends up being much more like a classic inventory puzzle adventure than anything else, although with a bit of a rogue-like feel due to the time loops.”
“There are minor but refreshing gameplay elements, such as using items, slight interactions in a 3D world with an isometric perspective, and even a time mechanic.”
“Well, except that the point and click tag isn't really right... it's more of a visual novel with some minor gameplay elements tacked on.”
“The gameplay ends up being much more like a classic inventory puzzle adventure than anything else, although with a bit of a rogue-like feel, due to the time loops.”
“This reminded me a lot of Citizen Sleeper (or, at a bit more of a stretch, games like Roadwarden, Vargus or Sunless Sea/Skies -- unlike those titles, there are no roleplaying mechanics in this) in the sense that what carries this is a very well-told story supported by enough gameplay elements to make it more than just a visual novel.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its subtlety and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, featuring a blend of low-fi electronic and dream pop elements. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout aspect, complementing the captivating story and beautiful art, while the ambient sounds create a seamless auditory experience. Overall, the music is described as masterfully integrated, contributing significantly to the game's emotional depth and thematic richness.
“The soundtrack has mixes that border on low-fi electronic and dream pop.”
“The really good pieces of music were used very discreetly and alternate gently with ambient noises.”
“The soundtrack could not have been better.”
“The music and ambient are used sparingly and suit the mood well.”
“The soundtrack has mixes that bordered on low-fi electronic and dream pop.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features skillfully written characters that deliver a strong emotional impact, with some of the most poignant moments arising from unexpected side characters. Its beautiful visuals complement the emotional depth, creating several memorable and heartfelt experiences throughout the narrative.
“Skillfully written characters add a strong emotional punch, although the biggest tearjerker moment came from an unexpected side character.”
“A beautiful game, both visually and emotionally.”
“I don't want to drop any spoilers, but the characters are solid, and there are a few truly emotional moments in there!”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their stylish art style and effective simplicity, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere and storytelling of the game. Users appreciate how the visuals complement the gameplay and enhance the experience.
“Great game, liked the art style, story, and overall atmosphere.”
“The writing is phenomenal, the time loop concept is extremely well executed, the graphics and gameplay are simple but very effective.”
“Stylish audio and visuals help too.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating its art style, engaging story, and overall immersive experience.
“Great game, I loved the art style, story, and overall atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features engaging characters and incorporates humor effectively, providing players with amusing moments throughout the experience.
“The characters are awesome, and the game can be funny at times, too.”
