Neon Abyss

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 15, 2020
    85
    What looks like a straightforward side-scrolling shooter with some platforming elements quickly turns out to be a rich (tons of items and upgrades!) and highly addictive roguelite. [10/2020, p.75]
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  2. Hooked Gamers
    Jul 21, 2020
    81
    In all, Neon Abyss is a beautifully made game that does their chosen genre justice, demonstrating a beautiful atmosphere and a challenging yet rewarding experience, when either the dice rolls in your favor or you manage to do well even despite a bad hand being given to you. If luck is on your side, Neon Abyss is chaotic fun as a run ‘n gun and bullet hell, and if luck took a sick day, well, you can still manage to accomplish a surprising amount. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna try another run...
  3. The Games Machine
    Jul 21, 2020
    80
    Neon Abyss is a solid and hilarious roguelite. Hundreds of weapons and items, however, are not enough to hide procedural generation laziness. But all things considered, it is still one of the best roguelites currently available.
  5. The Indie Game Website
    Jul 14, 2020
    80
    Neon Abyss is a really solid roguelike that has a great visual style, some incredibly cool features, and a really fun build variety. The concept is fun, the bosses are generally quite funny to fight against, and the feeling you get when you’ve got an obscene weapon and a bunch of followers is excellent. It’s definitely got the makings of a really great game, and I’m excited to continue putting time into it.
  6. Hardcore Gamer
    Jul 14, 2020
    80
    Neon Abyss is a highly playable action-roguelike with a huge number of perks and weapons to take on the ever-growing horde of monsters that show up in each room. The powerup progression in a run is almost always satisfying, assuming it doesn’t take too long for the random drops to start piling up in a helpful way, and while sometimes the chaos can become unreadable it’s usually due to becoming trigger-happy on entering a new room.
  7. Meristation
    Aug 9, 2020
    78
    Neon Abyss is a fresh roguelike with tons of contents and items to unlock, just weighed down by certain inconsistencies in its development and mechanics. But in the end a funny retro platformer/shooter.
  8. PC Invasion
    Jul 22, 2020
    75
    Neon Abyss’ emphasis on thriving, not surviving is a breath of fresh air in a subgenre defined by struggle. It’s chaotic, cathartic gameplay is a welcome surprise and unique take on the formula.
  9. Player 2
    Jul 16, 2020
    75
    While Neon Abyss lacks plot depth and environmental variety, it makes up for it with some wild item combinations and chaotic enemy encounters. You can never be quite sure how your next run of this roguelike is going to pan out, but you can always be confident it’s going to be hectic, brightly coloured, and filled with mixed-quality puns and pop culture references.
  10. GameMAG
    Jan 12, 2021
    70
    Neon Abyss is a decent project in its genre, which simply lacks original mechanics and content.
  11. Multiplayer.it
    Jul 20, 2020
    70
    A good roguelike that lacks distinctive elements.
  12. PC Games
    Jul 19, 2020
    70
    Neon Abyss has a great artstyle, the soundtrack rocks and there’s a lot of variety regarding the bosses, weapons and the different skills you can unlock. The procedurally generated levels, however, leave a lot to be desired.
  13. Screen Rant
    Jul 14, 2020
    40
    Neon Abyss will satisfy the craving of anyone looking for a competently made roguelike - just as long as they're fine with immediately forgetting about it once they're done. While the shooting is fun in small doses, the dearth of variety in several areas and unremarkable meme aesthetics lend to the game's ultimately ethereal nature. In a genre with so many trailblazing entries, Neon Abyss fails at even making a mark. Most players would be better served starting a new save file on an old rougelike favorite than diving into this dungeon for the first time.

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 55
  3. Negative: 11 out of 55
  1. ProfAmateur
    Jul 16, 2020
    7
    I enjoy the game even it's a bit hard. I lowered the difficulty to easy to progress and have more fun (because you need so start from theI enjoy the game even it's a bit hard. I lowered the difficulty to easy to progress and have more fun (because you need so start from the beginning if you die). I think it's a game you play some hours but then it's time to move on. Even the game is bit overpriced, i'ts definitly worth to give it a try.… Full Review »
  2. Armywild
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    Gamepass (GAMERTAG alfonspartan 6hrs juego): Pros: Un juego muy divertido, el peso del juego no supera el Giga, el control es sencillo conGamepass (GAMERTAG alfonspartan 6hrs juego): Pros: Un juego muy divertido, el peso del juego no supera el Giga, el control es sencillo con teclado y mouse, los graficos son muy buenos asi como el audio son buenos. La mezcla armas y equipo son buenas, los escenarios ofrecen enemigos que iran subiendo su dificultad conforme avances en el juego. Hay variedad de personajes para desbloquear cada uno equipamento distinto del otro, asi que debes elegir bien al que se acomode a tu forma de jugar. No me he dado cuenta si hay multijugador, pero si algo es importante recalcar, es que al momento de morir, debes empezar desde nuevo. Hay upgrades que puedes mejorar con recompensas en las partidas. Esto al eliminar jefes y subir de nivel. La dificultadad se puede configurar desde dificil hasta facil.
    Contras: Podria resultar un poco repetitivo despues de dedicarle unas cuantas horas, las armas son pocas pero conforme avanzas en los escenarios hay armas poderosas asi como mejoras de habilidad (mas velocidad de disparo, movimiento, etc). En general la calificacion del 9/10 es solo porque estoy seguro habra mas contenido que saldra mas adelante. Asi que es justo no darle un 10 hasta ver todo lo que se puede ofrecer.    … Full Review »
  3. Catalystreviews
    Aug 3, 2020
    6
    The game has a lot of character and personality but the gameplay side of the game is not good. rougelike elements also feel weak. boss battlesThe game has a lot of character and personality but the gameplay side of the game is not good. rougelike elements also feel weak. boss battles are not memorable. can not distinguish between our projectiles and projectiles that the boss has fired at us, i was not able to decide what to dodge and what not. not a good game… Full Review »
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