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  • Summary: Neon White is a lightning fast first-person action game about exterminating demons in Heaven. You are White, an assassin handpicked from Hell to compete with other demon slayers for a chance to live permanently in Heaven. The other assassins seem familiar, though… did you know them in a pastNeon White is a lightning fast first-person action game about exterminating demons in Heaven. You are White, an assassin handpicked from Hell to compete with other demon slayers for a chance to live permanently in Heaven. The other assassins seem familiar, though… did you know them in a past life?

    Features:
    • You play as Neon White, an assassin plucked from Hell to compete with other demon slayers for a shot at redemption.
    • Collect “Soul Cards” to attack your foes or discard them to use unique movement abilities.
    • Compete for the best times by cleverly combining cards to discover massive shortcuts.
    • Uncover Heaven’s mysteries by getting to know the other assassins… did you know them in a past life?
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Aug 12, 2022
    100
    The art and music are dripping with style, the mechanics are easy to learn and offer enough wiggle room to be challenging without demanding perfection, and the story is full of heart — if a bit corny at times. If this game looks even remotely interesting, don’t sleep on it.
  2. Jun 28, 2022
    100
    Neon White is a video game vision executed with the kind of immense creativity and skill the industry needs more of. Intensely satisfying gameplay combines with a well-executed story, engaging characters and a crisp art style. Every facet compliments another area of the title with a serene cohesion which culminates in an adrenaline pumping, high-octane blockbuster of a game. Neon White is a very strong contender for my game of the year, and if you own a Switch or PC you owe it to yourself to experience this incredible title. Failure is common in Hell, but only through trial can you reach the salvation of Neon Heaven.
  3. Jun 17, 2022
    95
    Neon White is a tour de force, combining incredible level design, excellent storytelling, and brilliant mechanics.
  4. Jun 15, 2022
    90
    Neon White is a stylish, unique title that’s sure to see a dedicated community of speed runners and action game fans alike flock to it. It’s like nothing I’ve played before, and I can’t stop thinking about its lucid but responsive gameplay even after playing for hours on end.
  5. Jun 15, 2022
    90
    Neon White is an absolute delight of a speed-running game. It's easy to pick up and play, and it has enough bite that you need to master how to shave off a few seconds from your time to proceed. More importantly, it feels really good to do so. The plot is fun, if not groundbreaking, and the likeable characters keep you invested. Aside from some backtracking that I wasn't fond of, Neon White hits all the marks and hits them well. Just be prepared to start playing and discover that eight hours have flown by.
  6. Jun 27, 2022
    85
    You might love or loathe Neon White's willfully cringe anime storytelling, but these blistering platforming time trials are a heavenly delight.
  7. Jun 15, 2022
    80
    Neon White was designed with a clear philosophy in mind and it shows. It’s about smooth movement, interesting level design, creative puzzle solutions and most of all, speed. Those looking for a shooter may be disappointed, but players who are looking for the aforementioned attributes will certainly not be. Amusing characters and a lighthearted tone are just icing on the cake on this very well-designed platformer. If you enjoy the game’s first level, then you likely won’t be dropping Neon White any time soon.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 60
  2. Negative: 3 out of 60
  1. Jun 17, 2022
    10
    FOR FREAKS, BY FREAKS!
    This game is one of the most fun games i have ever played.
    Its just plain and simply fun.
    Amazing soundtrack as well
  2. Aug 15, 2022
    10
    An interesting, dynamic and cool game with cool and fun gameplay, I advise you to replay locations to set records

    Интересная, динамичная и
    An interesting, dynamic and cool game with cool and fun gameplay, I advise you to replay locations to set records

    Интересная, динамичная и крутая игра с крутым и увлекательным геймплеем, советую перепроходить локации, игра реально интересная если изучать локации потому что на каждой есть альтернативные способы прохождения.
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  3. Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Neon White is a masterpiece. It expertly paces itself between the dopamine rush it grants from completing a level with better and betterNeon White is a masterpiece. It expertly paces itself between the dopamine rush it grants from completing a level with better and better times, to easing up and exploring each level looking for the collectible hidden within, before finally letting you cool off by chatting with the cast of goofy and fun characters. It is a thoroughly enjoyable experience that caused me to range from having a small smile creep into my focused expression to a big goofy smile with genuine laughter at the dialogue and characters.

    To heap more praise onto this title it is highly accessible to those not the best with FPS titles, has amazing music, and perfect visual clarity. I am terrible at aiming due to my lack of experience with FPS titles but I was able to land the shots I needed to while speeding through the level to get the "Ace" timing on all of them (I also never got frustrated with the level where I hate most games that score your performance/speed or puts them on a leaderboard.) Part of this was just due to it being crystal clear what you need to shoot at, what you need to ground pound/dash through, and what one needs to avoid. Lastly, I would be doing the title a disservice if I didn't compliment the sounds of the title whether it be the music that perfectly matches the atmosphere of each level and never gets tiring or repetitive, or how the voice cast that did a perfect job of bringing the script to life.

    Neon White is my 2022 title of the year for what I will argue are good reasons and I give it a hearty recommendation to anyone where even just 1 aspect of the title piques your interest.
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  4. Jun 30, 2022
    9
    Neon White is a game you'll love if you're all about the gameplay, because in that department it offers fast paced platforming & decisionNeon White is a game you'll love if you're all about the gameplay, because in that department it offers fast paced platforming & decision making to culminate in a constantly rewarding & enjoyable gameplay loop of running through a level, checking your time, replaying said level to collect gifts for other characters & then replaying it again & again & again to shave those precious few extra seconds off the clock. Neon White not only encourages improvement with tight level design & easy to grasp mechanics, it makes you feel like a badass every time you get an ace trophy after dominating a stage, & it does not get old. On the other hand, If you play games for the story then unfortunately all Neon White has to offer are a mixed bag of vocal performances, stiff & sometimes cringeworthy dialogue & a story that doesn't exactly break new ground in any way. The writing style in this game reminds me of the Danganronpa series, but not for any of the positive aspects Danganronpa may have. All in all, if you enjoy the dopamine rush of effortlessly clearing a stage that you've come to know like the back of your hand in an experience a la Doom Eternal, then Neon White will leave you more than satisfied. The game sits at a fairly affordable indie price point of $31.99 CAD & will provide you plenty of bang for your buck if you don't want to splurge on a full price AAA title. Expand
  5. Sep 16, 2022
    9
    One of the most exciting indie games I've played this year, the game is focused on tight FPS platforming with guns that can be discarded toOne of the most exciting indie games I've played this year, the game is focused on tight FPS platforming with guns that can be discarded to give you a particular boost: double jump, forward boost, directional boost. These mechanics are polished almost to perfection making you look for the fastest way through a level whilst mowing down all the demons as fast as possible.

    The gameplay is intense, and you find yourself looking after the next shortcut or perfecting your mechanical skills, but unfortunately the only thing to balance this level of intensity is poorly written dialogue between characters and meaningless rewards for collectibles.

    If the dialogue was better, and the characters were better written out this could have easily been a masterpiece, but unfortunately the lack of contrast to an exciting and demanding gameplay is non existent and it hurts the overall experience.
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  6. Oct 2, 2022
    8
    neon white is fast and addicting. story is ok, nice manga-style drawings here and there + voice over. the soundtrack is really nice! but theneon white is fast and addicting. story is ok, nice manga-style drawings here and there + voice over. the soundtrack is really nice! but the gameplay is the heart of this game: an addicting rush of speed with cards, crazy gameplay idea. Expand
  7. Oct 22, 2022
    0
    Most fun game I've ever played, and that says a lot. Story is decent as well

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