Neon Abyss

 PC
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

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  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 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.
  2. 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 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
  3. p1menta
    Oct 21, 2021
    7
    thank god gamepass exists. Now I'm able to play so many games "for free" that I wouldnt dare paying for.
    not that the game is not good, but it's just one of the million "frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run 'n' gun your way through"
    There is, in fact, lots of different weapons, and enemies but I got kinda bored really fast
  4. nilsy
    Sep 8, 2020
    5
    It does scratch the same itch as Isaac but dont think the upgrades are as balanced.

    If you do get a good combo your own bullets can basically cover the whole screen in neonlights and you cant see anything. Things die fast but you have no idea whats coming towards you. Many upgrades have a negative aspect and then they interact negatively with each other until they quite literally    It does scratch the same itch as Isaac but dont think the upgrades are as balanced.

    If you do get a good combo your own bullets can basically cover the whole screen in neonlights and you cant see anything. Things die fast but you have no idea whats coming towards you.

    Many upgrades have a negative aspect and then they interact negatively with each other until they quite literally kill yourself with your upgrades... this games luck aspect is cruel.    … Expand
  5. TomasLacerda
    Apr 4, 2021
    5
    The game lacks balance. Some weapons & items are utter crap. The game doesn't tell you a lot of stuff about what hurts you (minigames), about your stats, it feels too much RNG. Some minigames are just badly designed, the mechanical arm where it's virtually impossible to get some items due to the bombs. Some upgrades are horrible, it will only make your life harder than easier. It's builtThe game lacks balance. Some weapons & items are utter crap. The game doesn't tell you a lot of stuff about what hurts you (minigames), about your stats, it feels too much RNG. Some minigames are just badly designed, the mechanical arm where it's virtually impossible to get some items due to the bombs. Some upgrades are horrible, it will only make your life harder than easier. It's built to grind wayyyy too much. Overall the game feels arrogant, it doesn't tell you basic stuff. Like, how to unlock a boss. The characters are mostly crap with 1 being OP over the rest.
    It can be fun, but there is too much going against it.    … Expand
  6. Bitbat
    Jan 20, 2021
    6
    This game is incredibly boring. It's very hard to find good guns, and your pets block bullets. Bombs are refined poorly, bosses are terrible. IIf you are playing roguelites, please skip this one.
  7. LordTiger
    Aug 2, 2020
    7
    good roguelike action-platformer
    gameplay is very similar to Binding of Isaac and each round starts in a randomly generated map with lots of random items which is extremely addicting.
    +soundtracks and 8-bit style of the game are great for the genre.
    -limited variety of monsters and bosses.
    -game is so bright that u lose your eyesight after awhile!
  8. VigilanteOito
    Feb 23, 2021
    7
    Joguin bom.
    visuais legais, belo indie.
    ...............................www...................................
  9. umud_abdulov
    Jan 9, 2022
    7
    I would give a higher score, If not for the endless number of bugs, freezes, crashes, and black screens. Neon Abyss won't let you finish it. Absolutely everything is trying to stop you, the especially most annoying part is black screens after level end that can ruin all your progress. As there are more than 1-3 levels, imagine how hurtful is to be kicked by a bug...

    Apart from technical    I would give a higher score, If not for the endless number of bugs, freezes, crashes, and black screens. Neon Abyss won't let you finish it. Absolutely everything is trying to stop you, the especially most annoying part is black screens after level end that can ruin all your progress. As there are more than 1-3 levels, imagine how hurtful is to be kicked by a bug...

    Apart from technical problems, this game is a good representation of its genre. I'm not a big fan of roguelike, but I had a big pleasure to play it (Ofc if we close our eyes on all the technical problems). Visual aspects look really good, such an amazing piece of art! Neon style + Pixel art makes its job. Neon Abyss is not about plot, but still has a little amount of good humor.
    I can't suggest Neon Abyss now, because developers still should work on bugs that kill the experience.    … Expand

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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. GameMAG
    Jan 12, 2021
    70
    Neon Abyss is a decent project in its genre, which simply lacks original mechanics and content.
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  2. 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]
  3. 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.
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