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"The Neon Boy" is a challenging platformer where you play as a kidnapped boy in a neon-lit world, with 80 levels across four locations. The game features a synthwave soundtrack and includes hidden levels and achievements to unlock. With multiplayer capabilities, players can compete on the Steam Leaderboard for the best time.

  • PC
  • Windows

Reviews

57%
Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
music4 positive mentions
  • The game features solid mechanics, well-designed levels, and a great soundtrack, making it a fun and challenging platformer.
  • It offers a unique platforming experience with different movement mechanics compared to similar games, encouraging daring gameplay.
  • The game is entertaining and has a lot of potential, with a great musical accompaniment that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from frequent crashes, making it difficult to complete levels and diminishing the overall enjoyment.
  • Some levels are excessively long and frustrating, which can detract from the challenge and enjoyment of the game.
  • While it draws inspiration from successful titles, it lacks clever level design and can feel repetitive with its challenges.
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a marvelous soundtrack that enhances the fast-paced and enjoyable gameplay. Reviewers note the solid mechanics and well-designed levels, with the neon-infused music contributing significantly to the overall experience.

    • “Solid mechanics, well-designed levels, and a great soundtrack all put together to make a fun (and difficult!) platformer.”
    • “Overall the game is fast-paced and enjoyable with some lovely neon-infused music to boot.”
    • “Soundtrack is marvelous throughout the entire game.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics and well-designed levels, creating a challenging yet enjoyable platforming experience, complemented by an engaging soundtrack.

    • “Solid mechanics, well-designed levels, and a great soundtrack all put together to make a fun (and difficult!) platformer.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story revolves around the player being transformed into a neon construct by sinister scientists and subsequently imprisoned in perilous test chambers filled with lethal traps. While there is a narrative framework, it is primarily a backdrop for the gameplay experience.

    • “The story immerses you in a world where you've been transformed into a neon construct by sinister scientists, navigating through perilous test chambers filled with deadly traps.”
    • “The narrative is engaging, drawing you into a thrilling experience as you uncover the mysteries behind your transformation and the intentions of those who created the test chambers.”
    • “As you progress, the story unfolds in a captivating way, revealing the dark motives of the scientists and the challenges you must overcome to escape.”
    • “There's technically a story: you've been converted to a neon construct by nefarious scientists and trapped in test chambers full of deadly traps.”
    • “The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
    • “Character development is lacking, making it hard to care about the protagonist's journey.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The graphics of this indie platformer are simple yet effective, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.

    • “A great and fun indie platformer, with simple graphics and a great experience.”
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