The Neon Boy

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The Neon Boy is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by Shenshella and was released on July 2, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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.

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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 a 'sticky' feel and double-jumping from the start, encouraging daring gameplay.
The game is entertaining and has a lot of potential, with leaderboards that motivate replayability.

The game suffers from frequent crashes, making it difficult to complete levels and frustrating the overall experience.
It may only provide a short-lived experience, as players might only play it once or twice before forgetting about it.
Some players find the game to be a clone of Super Meat Boy, which may deter those looking for originality.

music
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The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its energetic and engaging nature that complements the fast-paced gameplay. The soundtrack is described as marvelous and well-designed, enhancing the overall experience of the platformer.
- “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.”
gameplay
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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.”
graphics
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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.”