Neoproxima

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"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.

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

story18 positive mentions

Engaging story with clever twists and well-developed characters, providing a captivating experience throughout.
Beautiful visuals and a fitting soundtrack that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
Unique blend of time loop mechanics and exploration, reminiscent of titles like Outer Wilds and Citizen Sleeper, making it a must-try for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from several typos and awkward translations in the English version, which can be distracting.
Some players found the pacing to be inconsistent, with a linear prologue that lacks player choice before opening up to more exploration.
There are occasional bugs, such as vehicle control issues and dialogue loading problems, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.

story
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
64%
5%
The game's story is praised for its clever twists, engaging characters, and immersive narrative, particularly within the time loop framework that adds depth and intrigue. While some players note its linearity, many appreciate the freedom to explore the story at their own pace, with a well-crafted plot that unfolds smoothly and captivates throughout. Despite minor writing issues, the overall experience is described as gripping and imaginative, making it a standout choice for story-driven game enthusiasts.
- “The time loop story is extremely cleverly written, offering a lot of unforeseen twists, crazy events, bizarre encounters, surprising findings, tragedy, drama, tension, and sometimes a bit of humor.”
- “I genuinely enjoyed seeing the story unravel bit-by-bit from one loop to another.”
- “If you don't mind a bit of reading and you enjoy story-rich games, do yourself a big favor and pick up this hidden gem - you won't regret it.”
- “Please understand that this is quite a linear game, not many branches, but that suits this game well - it tells a story, and, in my opinion, does it well.”
- “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.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
75%
11%
The gameplay of Neoproxima is a blend of visual novel elements with exploration and time loop mechanics, drawing comparisons to titles like Outer Wilds and Citizen Sleeper. While it features classic inventory puzzle adventure aspects and some rogue-like elements, it is primarily narrative-driven, with minor interactive gameplay that enhances the experience. Overall, players appreciate the well-executed story, engaging writing, and refreshing gameplay elements that set it apart from typical text-based adventures.
- “The gameplay is surprisingly varied and goes far beyond what other text-based adventures have to offer, and visually Neoproxima also stands out from the sometimes very boring competitors in this genre.”
- “The writing is phenomenal, the time loop concept is extremely well executed, the graphics and gameplay are simple but very effective.”
- “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.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The music in the game is highly praised for its chill and atmospheric qualities, blending downtempo, low-fi electronic, and dream pop elements that enhance the overall mood. Reviewers note that the soundtrack is used sparingly yet effectively, complementing the captivating story and beautiful art. Despite minor language issues, the combination of music and ambient sounds creates a compelling auditory experience that resonates well with players.
- “The soundtrack is super chill and spacey, with mixes that land somewhere between downtempo, lo-fi electronic, and dream pop.”
- “The really good pieces of music were used very discreetly and alternate gently with ambient noises.”
- “The music and ambient are used sparingly and suit the mood well.”
- “I haven't finished yet but I can already tell it's a masterpiece, the writing is very well done, the story is captivating and the soundtrack could not have been better.”
- “Liberté, émancipation, amour impossible et destin de l'univers (enfin destin de l'humanité surtout mais un peu d'anthropocentrisme n'a jamais tué personne… oh wait), neoproxima nous sert une multitude de sujets de réflexion sur fond d'uchronie des années 70 d'influence française, habillé d'un rétrofuturisme fort plaisant et d'une ambiance musicale particulièrement réussie.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features skillfully written characters that deliver a strong emotional impact, with several poignant moments that resonate deeply, including an unexpected tearjerker. Visually stunning, it enhances the emotional experience, making it a memorable journey for players.
- “Skillfully written characters add a strong emotional punch, although the biggest tearjerker moment came from an unexpected side.”
- “I don't want to drop any spoilers, but the characters are solid and there are a few really emotional moments in there!”
- “A beautiful game, visually and emotionally.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are praised for their stylish art style and effective simplicity, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the game. Users appreciate how the visuals complement the engaging story and well-executed timeloop concept, enhancing the overall 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.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating art style and well-crafted story, which maintains logical coherence and culminates in a brilliant finale. Players appreciate the immersive experience created through detailed descriptions of environments and events, enhancing the overall engagement with the narrative.
- “The story always remains logical right up to the brilliant finale, which clarifies all open questions. Although text-based, a wonderful atmosphere develops through very good descriptions of environments and events, which at least captivated me.”
- “Great game, liked the art style, story, and overall atmosphere.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is interwoven with its cleverly crafted time loop narrative, featuring unexpected twists and bizarre encounters that provide moments of levity amidst the drama and tension. Players appreciate the humor as a complement to the engaging characters and intricate storyline.
- “The time loop story is extremely cleverly written, offering a lot of unforeseen twists, crazy events, bizarre encounters, surprising findings, tragedy, drama, tension, and sometimes a bit of humor.”
- “The characters are awesome, and the game can be funny at times, too.”

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