Neon Chrome

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. PSNStores
    Jul 21, 2016
    90
    Overall, Neon Chrome possesses such a level of quality to every gameplay element that comparisons can unbelievably be drawn to an enhanced Alien Breed and Crusader: No Remorse, therefore Neon Chrome is highly recommended and is now without doubt 10Tons’ best game, especially to fans of top-down shooters and 10Tons’ previous best game Crimsonland.
  2. COGconnected
    Jun 2, 2016
    81
    If you enjoy other rogue-likes or roguelites, there’s a very good chance you’ll enjoy Neon Chrome.
  3. Vandal
    Jun 2, 2016
    75
    Even though it's not perfect, it's better than the average shooting game. If you are ok with its shortcomings, it's actually a quite solid experience.
  5. PlayStation Universe
    Jun 1, 2016
    75
    There isn’t exactly a shortage of twin-stick shooters on the market that much is for sure. Neon Chrome however, while not doing anything especially innovative, nonetheless does a great job of pulling together roguelike elements, deep progression systems and satisfying twin-stick shooter beats into a single, compelling whole.
  6. GameOver.gr
    Jul 7, 2016
    70
    At the time being, Neon Chrome is a game you can hardly play with a game-breaking bug in it. But when the 10tons Overseer connects his neurons to the cyber-chair and fix it, it will be a great game with quite a fresh look on the twin-stick genre.
  7. GameSpew
    Jun 22, 2016
    70
    This aside, the fun you can have means it’s worth investing a little time to save Neon Chrome, especially if you’re a Dead Nation fan and if you can see past the issues I’ve mentioned, though the current £11.99 price tag may be a little steep.
  8. DarkStation
    Feb 16, 2017
    60
    All in all, I enjoyed my time with Neon Chrome. It delivers the basics of why I like twin-stick shooters and adds its own mark with an emphasis on strategy and a cool cyberpunk theme. Granted, the game has a few shortcomings such as a non-existent story and sub-par graphics, as well as being rather short and having no online co-op, but if you're looking for something easy to pick up and play (especially with a friend) you could definitely do a lot worse!
  9. Digitally Downloaded
    Jun 14, 2016
    60
    Neon Chrome certainly has its charms, and it can be a lot of fun, especially if you bring some friends along. At the same time, I feel like there’s a lot of missed opportunity here.
  10. Gaming Age
    Sep 28, 2016
    50
    In small doses, it might work — which takes me back to that caveat above — but as a sit-down, console experience, Neon Chrome just feels a little lacking.
  11. ZTGD
    Jun 7, 2016
    50
    Despite having one of the most generic titles I’ve heard in a while, Neon Chrome has a lot going for it – a solid rogue-like, with plenty of upgrade options and exciting action. It’s such a shame that the HUD issue put a dampener on things. As it stands, I would have to recommend waiting on this until a patch it released to address the semi game breaking bug.
  12. Push Square
    Jun 5, 2016
    50
    Ultimately, Neon Chrome is a game that wants you to keep coming back for more, but one that offers few reasons to actually do so.
  13. Hardcore Gamer
    May 31, 2016
    50
    In the end, this Chrome needs more polish.
  14. Impulsegamer
    Jun 5, 2016
    44
    With a time consuming upgrade system and lack of variation in the levels despite the procedural generation, Neon Chrome is, forgive the obvious pun, ultimately neither bright or polished enough.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 28
  3. Negative: 5 out of 28
  1. Tongxi
    Sep 18, 2022
    9
    Short and repetitive twin sticks shooter with fantastic soundtrack and cyberpunk ambience.
  2. Skeleton9
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Fantastic, absorbing, crazy game. It's old-school yet modern, it plays so smoothly, and the visuals and feel of the game draw you in again andFantastic, absorbing, crazy game. It's old-school yet modern, it plays so smoothly, and the visuals and feel of the game draw you in again and again. I cannot fathom some of the critic low scores, they really need to understand gaming history, arcades and context. At the price I paid, this is easily a 10. Superb game!… Full Review »
  3. FriedConsole
    Jul 15, 2016
    8
    Rouge-like twin stick shooter in the vein of Rogue Legacy. Much like Rogue Legacy you need to either be very good at the game or grind toRouge-like twin stick shooter in the vein of Rogue Legacy. Much like Rogue Legacy you need to either be very good at the game or grind to level up your character. Fun cyberpunk atmosphere and music. Due to the nature of these type of games it can be frustrating to lose to the randomness. Under looked gem.… Full Review »
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