The Neon Boy

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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.

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88%

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.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”