Neo Cab

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5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

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  1. ShinoSeven
    Oct 7, 2019
    7
    TLDR: The writing is great, the setting and the music are also great. However, some of the mechanics (namely the FeelsGrid system and the entire cab system) are underdeveloped.

    It gets worse when by reaching the end you are forced down a path that doesn't always seem logical with your choices in-game up to that point, as if the ending is dictated solely on the last conversation you have    TLDR: The writing is great, the setting and the music are also great. However, some of the mechanics (namely the FeelsGrid system and the entire cab system) are underdeveloped.

    It gets worse when by reaching the end you are forced down a path that doesn't always seem logical with your choices in-game up to that point, as if the ending is dictated solely on the last conversation you have and not the entire experience.

    The FeelsGrid system is mostly infuriating as most of the time you will be given 3 or even 4 conversation choices but the game refuses to let you pick the choices you want to and forces you down a path because of your character's emotional state. A better option would have been to not show the other choices as options and instead limit the number of choices to the one you are actually allowed to take.

    The mechanics of the cab system work fine but could have been better developped. You are allowed a maximum of 3 fare per night but are also allowed to go to bed early after 2 rides. As far as I can tell it's pointless to go to bed early as you mostly end up shortening the lenght of the game. Of course you could tank your star rating by picking up a bad fare or could end up having to spend more money and potentially leaving you short changed. However, I never came close to running out of money and the rating system is very easy to recover if you end up getting a few bad reviews. I would have preferred a system where if you get to bed early, you get to complete 1 extra ride the next day. The rides are where the game shines the most and it's a shame that you end up missing on many new characters along the way by being limited to only 3. Especially since most of the characters have follow up stories on following nights, so you end up mostly picking the same passengers over and over to get to know more about them (and thus missing out on potential new stories from new characters).

    The game is also fairly short (at around 4h) but thankfully the price point is also on the lower side (about 15$).

    Finally, very few bugs, some popping issues due to a low draw distance (probably to accommodate an iOS/Android release).

    All in all, it is a good product but flawed for sure. If you are a fan of game set in a cyberpunk-y universe, then definitely check it out.    … Expand
  2. KlingonGamerYT
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    a cyberpunk cabbie in this taxi sim come chat story driven epic will grab you tons of branching dialogue and chocies to be had replayabilty is a factor and you can revisit it pick other people up in the game as your chices drive the game to its end the music art are very nicely done and the stories go down ta certain path to a swift conclusion then you start all over again i didn't minda cyberpunk cabbie in this taxi sim come chat story driven epic will grab you tons of branching dialogue and chocies to be had replayabilty is a factor and you can revisit it pick other people up in the game as your chices drive the game to its end the music art are very nicely done and the stories go down ta certain path to a swift conclusion then you start all over again i didn't mind this i did feel like the cab mechanics could be better as that kind sucked but hey it was different so i applaud that all in all playing the switch and PC versions i had a blast gets a 9… Expand
  3. PEnchan707
    Dec 22, 2019
    3
    Wow, what a waste of time. A choice laden story like this relies on you slowly building up to a wonderful finale. It's partly about the journey but the end is the big pay off. However, when the game concludes, you don't really get to choose anything and seemingly nothing you've done up to that point matters, all because of an obtuse/unintuitive gameplay mechanic. It just makes theWow, what a waste of time. A choice laden story like this relies on you slowly building up to a wonderful finale. It's partly about the journey but the end is the big pay off. However, when the game concludes, you don't really get to choose anything and seemingly nothing you've done up to that point matters, all because of an obtuse/unintuitive gameplay mechanic. It just makes the whole experience feel shallow, frustrating and pointless.

    To make matters worse, the game has some confusing 'inner dialogue' that seemingly wants to guide you but can actually do the exact opposite.

    If they had nailed the ending, then it'd be closer to a 6/10. As it is, I was actually angry I'd played.

    The ending is simply filled with nonsensical decisions, irrational reactions, far-fetched motivations and just lots of dialogue and drama that make no sense whatsoever.

    Even after all the drama is finished and you're in the epilogue, the game still won't give you the satisfaction of being your own person. It's bizarre.

    If I'd had my own 'mood bracelet' on, it'd have burned so red it would have exploded :s    … Expand
  4. Muyrka
    Mar 17, 2020
    2
    Really slow, repetitive and boring game. Story is weak and you lose will to play at approx 1/3 of the game. I've finished it but was very disappointed.
  5. TheGameIsALie
    Oct 15, 2019
    7
    Neo Cab é um jogo que traz vários questionamentos interessantes sobre precarização do trabalho, automação, controle social por meio da tecnologia, uso de dados e, principalmente, como se manter humano em um monopólio sobre um capitalismo desgovernado. A execução é questionável, mas pra quem gosta de jogos narrativos, vale a pena conferir.
  6. vault2wasteland
    Nov 5, 2019
    9
    This game has a really pleasing art and game style and the quirky conversations you have with your passengers are surprisingly engaging. The trick is in choosing the most appropriate response for each passenger in order to get a good rating for the trip versus other considerations such as your mood (displayed on your 'feelgrid') which can limit your options or play to your advantage

    My    This game has a really pleasing art and game style and the quirky conversations you have with your passengers are surprisingly engaging. The trick is in choosing the most appropriate response for each passenger in order to get a good rating for the trip versus other considerations such as your mood (displayed on your 'feelgrid') which can limit your options or play to your advantage

    My play time was about 6.5 hours on my first run through

    Just finished my second play through in 6 hours and got an alternate ending from making a variety of different choices.

    Choices you make in the game will influence conversations later on

    I really like this game and the passenger characters (even the not so nice or difficult ones)

    Would definitely play a sequel    … Expand
  7. oniscoid
    Oct 19, 2020
    8
    An intriguing game with a fascinating set of characters, each with their own story. Driving a cab late at night along the almost empty neon-lit streets of a cyberpunk city neatly connects all the plot lines together. Not that there's any actual driving to do - most of the game is talking with the passengers, some of whom have their part to play in the main plot. You try and keep them happyAn intriguing game with a fascinating set of characters, each with their own story. Driving a cab late at night along the almost empty neon-lit streets of a cyberpunk city neatly connects all the plot lines together. Not that there's any actual driving to do - most of the game is talking with the passengers, some of whom have their part to play in the main plot. You try and keep them happy (or not), depending on your choices. But what should be a mellow stress-free job gets weirder and weirder, and all you'd been expecting was to get back with your ex-partner and chill.… Expand
  8. Babutto
    May 7, 2021
    8
    This game was a random suggestion for me in Steam. Well, thanks Steam!

    Pros.: - The music. Some tracks are so good I had to find them. - Choices. You can't take everyone in your cab. So, you have to choose. - Story. The story is simple but it's quite well looped. For the taxi driver talking simulator it's still quite well looped. - Design. Cons.: - The plotlines are predictable.    This game was a random suggestion for me in Steam. Well, thanks Steam!

    Pros.:
    - The music. Some tracks are so good I had to find them.
    - Choices. You can't take everyone in your cab. So, you have to choose.
    - Story. The story is simple but it's quite well looped. For the taxi driver talking simulator it's still quite well looped.
    - Design.

    Cons.:
    - The plotlines are predictable.
    - Some choices and the results are unclear. Not really cons but leaves a bitter aftertaste.

    In general, I really recommend this game for all neon, futuristic, cyberpunkish lovers.    … Expand
  9. BgSilva98
    Mar 29, 2021
    8
    Neo Cab é um jogo simples de point-click, todo o game se passa em um cenario cyberpunk, nesse game você será Lina e seu objetivo é simplesmente pegar passageiros, abastecer seu carro (não é com gasolina), pousar em hotéis e descobrir que fim deu a sua amiga savy, que do nada esse p*&$* resolveu te abandonar, no final você acaba descobrindo que ela estava atrás de uns arquivos que, noNeo Cab é um jogo simples de point-click, todo o game se passa em um cenario cyberpunk, nesse game você será Lina e seu objetivo é simplesmente pegar passageiros, abastecer seu carro (não é com gasolina), pousar em hotéis e descobrir que fim deu a sua amiga savy, que do nada esse p*&$* resolveu te abandonar, no final você acaba descobrindo que ela estava atrás de uns arquivos que, no fundo, sempre esteve contigo, não com ela. neo Cab contém uma história boa e faz ótimas criticas a nossa sociedade como o trabalho, privacidade, empresas de tecnologia e classes sociais. O interessante é que o final é a gente que montamos de acordo com as decisões que tomamos durante a play, outro ponto interessante é que o game da auto saves e assim poderá retornar ao mesmo cenário e fazer as escolhas mais inteligentes, facilitando a vida da nossa taxista do futuro, recomendo, porém, uma nota 8/10 é suficientemente alta, pois o game é muito tedioso em certas partes e o valor ta meio alto, peguem em promoção.… Expand
  10. Awesometricksta
    Jul 12, 2022
    8
    A friend recommended this game, and at first, I thought I would not enjoy it, but it's a pretty good game: great characters, story, and meaningful theme.

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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Edge Magazine
    Nov 10, 2019
    70
    If not quite a five-star ride, Neo Cab is an empathetic and stingingly perceptive insight into the challenges of freelance life. [Issue#139, p.121]
  2. 4P.de
    Nov 8, 2019
    62
    Conceptually interesting visual novel with too rigidly constructed situations.
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  3. Meristation
    Nov 4, 2019
    75
    Neo Cab is best enjoyed if we forget about the limited gameplay options and focus on the plot, a tale of science fiction with thriller elements in a terrifying future.
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