Neural Cloud

About

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.

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Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,347 reviews

gameplay381 positive mentions

grinding42 negative mentions

The game features great character designs and animations, making it visually appealing.
Gameplay is engaging and combines elements of roguelike and auto-battler mechanics, providing a unique experience.
The gacha system is relatively generous, allowing players to farm character shards instead of relying solely on duplicates.

The tutorial is excessively long and can be frustrating, making it difficult for new players to get into the game.
There are frequent server connection issues, leading to disconnections and hindering gameplay.
The drop rates for higher rarity characters are low, which can be discouraging for players trying to build their teams.

gameplay
614 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its unique blend of auto-battler and roguelike mechanics, which offer strategic depth and engaging challenges. However, some users find the gameplay repetitive and the long tutorial cumbersome, while others enjoy the tactical elements and character progression. Overall, the game is noted for its smooth interface, cute graphics, and a fun gameplay loop, though opinions vary on its long-term engagement and complexity.
- “The gameplay is really smooth and so much fun once you get a hang of it.”
- “The rogue-like aspect makes the actual gameplay much more engaging and replayable when compared to other mobile games.”
- “Gameplay is fun and creative.”
- “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.”
story
434 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
36%
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The story in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its logical structure, engaging characters, and rich lore. However, some find it overly wordy and heavy on text, lacking voice acting, which can detract from the experience. Overall, while the narrative is compelling and immersive, it may require a significant time investment to fully appreciate.
- “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 well designed and well told.”
- “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).”
- “The story is confusing; please move on from the GFL storytelling style already.”
- “Worst game, no voice over so you need to read every text in the story, and it's trash anyways. Most boring game in the world; don't bother to download.”
graphics
263 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their stunning quality, vibrant character designs, and smooth animations, often compared favorably to other titles in the genre. Many players appreciate the art style, particularly the chibi models, and note that the visuals enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some critiques mention that certain graphics can feel generic or cluttered, and there are occasional hiccups in 3D visuals, but overall, the game's aesthetic is considered a strong point.
- “The graphics work perfectly on mobile, giving the player lots of insight without overwhelming the screen with info or animation.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Graphics are bad, really bad.”
character development
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted by its impressive and unique character designs, particularly the chibi models, which many players find adorable and visually appealing. The art style and animations are consistently praised, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience, although some players express a desire for more variety and depth in character design. Overall, while the character designs are a strong selling point, opinions vary on their originality and impact on the game's overall appeal.
- “I really love the art character design and ultimate animation skills.”
- “The game is going flawlessly, the character designs are cute and cool, especially with the chibi designs. The gameplay is pretty adventurous, depending on which way you want to choose to reach the boss, and the combat is strategic and fun.”
- “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. Thanks for everything, Neural Cloud! <3”
- “The only redeeming quality it has is the character design.”
- “I don't like the character designs.”
- “Character designs are too boring and bland for my taste.”
music
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
33%
7%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack as beautiful and engaging, while others find it mediocre or overly repetitive. Some players specifically highlight the contributions of notable artists like Owl City, enhancing their enjoyment. Overall, the music is generally considered a strong aspect of the game, complementing its visuals and gameplay, though there are suggestions for improvement in liveliness and variety.
- “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.”
- “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).”
- “But the UI/UX feels so wrong, the OST is not good, the story is trash with plenty of text and without any voiceover, almost like a figure fantasy copycat but worse, and lastly, the battlefield/gameplay is kinda okay but I really cannot enjoy even just a slight. I play plenty of gacha games already and this is one of the easy skip games, but nice opening animation you got there.”
- “The gameplay is good but the lobby music is annoying as hell.”
optimization
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is highly praised for its optimization, with many users noting smooth performance, fast loading times, and minimal battery drain, even on older devices. Players appreciate the game's ability to run seamlessly without frame drops, making it one of the best-optimized mobile games available. While some mention minor issues with the user interface and gameplay depth, the optimization remains a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “Very optimized game, no frame drops so far.”
- “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).”
grinding
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it tedious and time-consuming, especially at end-game levels where resource requirements spike. However, others appreciate the balance of grind and gameplay, noting that it allows for character progression without excessive paywalls. Overall, while some players enjoy the grind and find it manageable, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, suggesting a need for features like a skip battle option to alleviate the monotony.
- “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.”
- “Sorry but I can't stomach the game mechanics; the whole thing is way too tedious for me.”
- “Horrible rates, horrendously tedious gameplay, insane difficulty spikes.”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization 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 with intrusive in-game purchases and a decline in ethical practices. Overall, the game's monetization strategy appears to be typical for mobile games, eliciting a range of reactions from players who find it either acceptable or disappointing.
- “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. The one thing this game still had going for it was it being reasonable and acceptable in regards to such things... now they have thrown away even their ethical values, in favor of being (undoubtedly) syndicate run and owned.”
- “Pretty obvious this is just a cash grab.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability has received mixed reviews; while many players praise its smooth gameplay, fast loading times, and lack of bugs, a significant number report frequent freezes and crashes that hinder the experience. Despite these issues, some users still find it enjoyable and commend its performance, indicating that stability may vary among players.
- “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.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players noting its funny dialogue, charming character interactions, and a playful nod to Nier: Automata in the loading menu. Fans of witty writing, particularly those who enjoyed Girls' Frontline, will find a lot to love in the humor and personality of the characters in Neural Cloud. Overall, the game is described as having a great sense of humor that enhances the enjoyable gameplay 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.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its wholesome and enjoyable story, which effectively immerses players in its world despite the lack of voiceovers and reliance on static images. The emotional impact is highlighted as a strong point, with many players appreciating the well-developed characters and overall heartfelt experience.
- “The art style is fine, but the emotional impact it has on me is so good.”
- “Just played it, hoping that the story wouldn't be a massive cliffhanger. The game design itself made me feel like I'm inside the world they live in.”
- “More wholesome characters make this a great game.”
- “In addition to the boring storyline, it has no voiceovers and only static images.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's rogue-like elements significantly enhance its replayability, making it more engaging than many other mobile titles. Players appreciate the variety and unpredictability that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The roguelike aspect makes the gameplay much more engaging and replayable compared to other mobile games.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”