Neural Cloud
Neural Cloud is a cyber strategy RPG with an interesting plot, where you must upload your consciousness to save the world. Its great game mechanics, wonderful visuals, and outstanding soundtrack make it an immersive experience. However, be prepared for lots of grinding. Overall, Neural Cloud offers a unique and engaging adventure in a beautifully designed world.
Reviews
- The graphics and character designs are stunning, making the game visually appealing.
- The gameplay is engaging and combines elements of roguelike and auto-battler mechanics, providing a unique experience.
- The game is very F2P friendly, allowing players to progress without spending money and making lower rarity characters viable.
- The tutorial is excessively long and can be frustrating, making it difficult for new players to get into the game.
- The gacha rates are disappointing, with many players reporting low chances of obtaining desired characters.
- There are frequent server connection issues, causing interruptions in gameplay and preventing players from logging in.
- gameplay366 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its unique blend of roguelike and auto-battler mechanics, which offer strategic depth and engaging challenges. However, some users find the gameplay repetitive and the long tutorial cumbersome, leading to a sense of tedium over time. Overall, while the graphics and character designs are praised, the gameplay experience varies significantly among players, with some enjoying its complexity and others finding it lacking in excitement.
“The core gameplay loop is fun.”
“Unique roguelike + auto-battle gameplay provides a fresh experience for a time, and the game is actually nice and challenging.”
“Gameplay is tile-map real-time semi-auto combat fights in a somewhat roguelike map each stage.”
“Gameplay is also quite boring, being an autobattler and all.”
“Overall nice game but it is by far one of the most boring gameplay experiences I've ever had.”
“Honestly, by far the closest to being the best gacha game I ever played, almost everything is perfect, but man that gameplay is just boring as hell. I got hooked for 1 day but that's it; usually, I can't complain much about one aspect of a game, but damn, the gameplay is just so tedious that it's hard for me to play naturally.”
- story264 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its depth, character development, and engaging narrative. However, some find it overly wordy and lacking voice acting, which can detract from the experience. While the storyline is often described as interesting and cohesive, there are criticisms regarding its pacing and the amount of reading required, leading to mixed feelings about its overall execution.
“The story is logical and simple yet very well developed, unlike many games of this type, and it does not contradict itself or create veering story paths that delude the plot.”
“The story and characters seem very cohesive and interesting (less like a mobile game story and more like an actual novel or movie).”
“The story is great, it's very interesting and I love the character interactions and dialogues.”
“The only thing that made me quit the game is the storyline (not a fan of reading long text, and the background music makes the reader sleepy).”
“Gameplay, animation, and aesthetics are very high quality and enjoyable, but for me, I feel like this suffers the same problem as Arknights where the story feels extremely lifeless and bland because most of it is just me reading through walls of dialogue with little variety.”
“In addition to the boring storyline, it has no voiceovers and only static images.”
- graphics154 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their stunning quality, beautiful character designs, and smooth animations, often compared favorably to other titles in the genre like Arknights. Players appreciate the polished art style and user interface, which enhance the overall gaming experience, although some have noted that certain elements may feel generic or cluttered. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point of the game, contributing to its appeal and enjoyment.
“The graphics are outstanding, the gameplay/storyline are fun and entertaining, and I literally haven't experienced any bugs or issues in the game.”
“Stunning graphics and animations.”
“The graphics work perfectly on mobile, giving the player lots of insight without overwhelming the screen with info or animation.”
“Btw, this game is heavier than some of the other games when the graphics of it are tackier than the rest.”
“🤷🏼♂️ It tries too hard with pointless average 2D graphics in most cases, and when it is animated, it's too cluttered and busy as if it's trying to distract from the fact that it's a badly done game.”
“Being stuck in the tutorial unable to change graphics options for over an hour is a horrible experience.”
- character development48 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
Overall, character development in the game is highly praised for its unique and appealing designs, particularly the chibi models, which many players find adorable and well-executed. The art style and animations contribute significantly to the game's visual appeal, although some players express a desire for more variety and depth in character design. While the character designs are a standout feature, opinions vary, with a few players finding them less engaging or too simplistic.
“I really love the art character design and ultimate animation skills.”
“Man, I really love this game, the character designs are cute (the chibis are so lovely!!!!) I wish this game keeps improving with new characters and stuff.”
“Love it! Great animation, character designs, and the story feels good to learn as it's not bombarding you with texts.”
“I don't like the character designs.”
“Character designs are too boring and bland for my taste.”
“The tutorial is so damn annoying and the combat system sucks; the only thing this game has going for it is its character designs.”
- music42 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising the soundtrack as beautiful and engaging, while others find it mediocre or repetitive. Some users specifically highlight the contributions of notable artists like Owl City, enhancing their overall experience. However, there are suggestions for improvement, such as incorporating voice acting and making the background music more lively to better complement the gameplay and story.
“The soundtrack is amazing, which many games overlook or give the least effort.”
“Been waiting years for this to come global and it's been worth the wait; the UI is super clean, the art is amazing, and the music is eargasm.”
“Awesome music, beautiful graphics, good story, and actually strategic and engaging gameplay, similar to a roguelike.”
“The only thing that made me quit the game is the storyline (not a fan of reading long text, and the background music makes the reader sleepy).”
“I suggest that you put voice acting in each line, make the background music more lively, shorten the duration of the character lines in the story, and make the characters move while they are speaking.”
“The gameplay is good but the lobby music is annoying as hell.”
- grinding30 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some appreciate the ability to farm resources at a manageable pace and enjoy the free-to-play mechanics, many others criticize the endgame grind as tedious and time-consuming, with limited daily activities leading to boredom. Suggestions for improvement include adding a skip battle function to alleviate the repetitive nature of resource farming.
“Not too grindy, and the auto mode does what it should, making the best choice and allowing you to step in if something goes wrong.”
“Update: gets really grindy at end game and boring.”
“It's time consuming and tedious.”
“Horrible rates, horrendously tedious gameplay, insane difficulty spikes.”
- optimization29 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is highly praised, with many users noting its smooth performance and minimal battery drain, even on older devices. Players appreciate the fast loading times and seamless gameplay, describing it as one of the best-optimized mobile games available. While some mention minor issues with the user interface, the general consensus is that the game runs exceptionally well, making it accessible for a wide range of devices.
“Also it got top tier optimization and it's probably within the best in mobile games, the loading time is very very fast.”
“Great optimization, artwork, and a forgiving gacha system.”
“Really well optimized.”
“I don't know if that is my phone's hardware problem or the game optimization itself (considering Mica's GFL before this also had prolonged performance issues, hehe).”
“But can y'all do something about the optimization?”
“There are some wonderful things in the game such as background art and game performance, but the gameplay becomes not interesting for me quickly, and the characters, surprisingly, do not feel like they have much weight and feel pretty lifeless (friendly to the lore I suppose).”
- monetization17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 53 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of forced ads and reasonable pricing, while others criticize it as a cash grab, particularly due to early anniversary banners and intrusive in-game purchases. Many users express disappointment over the shift from a previously ethical monetization approach to more aggressive tactics, including gacha mechanics. Overall, the game's monetization strategy appears to be a significant point of contention among players.
“No ads at all makes the game experience complete.”
“Heard the devs had a reputation for healthier monetization, comes across well so far.”
“In-game purchases are respectable.”
“Also, releasing the one year anniversary banner extremely early as a cash grab and releasing story and banners out of order has been annoying.”
“I've been watching it change from good, to okay, now all the way down to outright trashy and underhanded methods of monetization... truly a disgusting, disappointing let down.”
“Pretty obvious this is just a cash grab.”
- stability11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 82 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability has received mixed reviews; while many players praise its smooth gameplay and lack of bugs, several users report frequent freezes and crashes that hinder their experience. Despite these issues, some players still find it enjoyable and visually appealing. Improvements are needed to address the stability concerns for a more consistent gaming experience.
“It just released here, but so far it's bug-free and fun to play.”
“Far exceeded my expectations. It looks good, runs great, and I can't find much wrong with it other than the key system.”
“The game freezes/crashes often.”
“I want to give it 5 stars but the game freezes resulting in a forced shutdown quite a lot, fix that and you're golden.”
“Good game, but very frequent random freezes and crashes.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its wholesome and enjoyable story, which resonates well with players despite some criticisms regarding the lack of voiceovers and static images. The immersive game design and appealing art style contribute to a strong emotional connection, making it a memorable experience for those who appreciate heartfelt narratives and characters.
“The story is wholesome and enjoyable.”
“The game design itself made me feel like I'm inside the world they live in.”
“The emotional impact it has on me is so good.”
“In addition to the boring storyline, it has no voiceovers and only static images.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its funny dialogue, charming character designs, and overall witty writing reminiscent of titles like Girls' Frontline. The comedic elements are highlighted as a strong point, contributing to an enjoyable and engaging experience.
“If you loved the writing of Girls' Frontline, and all the humor, personality, and charm of its story and main characters, you will love Neural Cloud.”
“Cute characters, funny dialogue, fun gameplay.”
“They have a great sense of humor.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's rogue-like elements significantly enhance its replayability, making the gameplay more engaging compared to other mobile titles.
“The roguelike aspect makes the gameplay much more engaging and replayable compared to other mobile games.”
“Each run feels unique, offering new challenges and experiences that keep me coming back for more.”
“The variety of characters and strategies available ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the atmosphere is lacking due to an overabundance of text and the absence of voice acting, which diminishes emotional engagement with the story.
“There are too many texts; however, I couldn't feel the atmosphere at all since there's no voice acting to accompany the story.”
“The environment feels lifeless and lacks any real immersion, making it hard to connect with the game.”
“Despite the visuals, the atmosphere is flat and uninspired, leaving me feeling disconnected from the experience.”