Neon Abyss

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  • Summary: Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

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Neon Abyss - Decend Into A Roguelike Neon Dungeon | PAX West 2019

Critic Reviews

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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. GameMAG
    Jan 12, 2021
    70
    Neon Abyss is a decent project in its genre, which simply lacks original mechanics and content.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 8 out of 24
  1. Yagnarrox
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Definitely one of the best rogue-lites 2020 has to offer, it's a must-play for every rogue-lite fan, and it might become a great all-time hitDefinitely one of the best rogue-lites 2020 has to offer, it's a must-play for every rogue-lite fan, and it might become a great all-time hit if the developers will keep updating it.… Expand
  2. ChiefChakra
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    This is absolutely one of my favorite games! I have not found a rouge-like game that I enjoyed before playing Neon Abyss. From the art styleThis is absolutely one of my favorite games! I have not found a rouge-like game that I enjoyed before playing Neon Abyss. From the art style to the music and variety of weapons and enemies, I can't get enough!… Expand
  4. hieunc07
    Jan 6, 2022
    8
    um, Neon Abyss is good but in my first time try it, i can beat boss 3 ;-;
    that mean neon abyss need to imrove the gameplay and that its,    um, Neon Abyss is good but in my first time try it, i can beat boss 3 ;-;
    that mean neon abyss need to imrove the gameplay and that its, still thank for giving me nice pixel graphics    … Expand
  5. 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… Expand
  6. 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    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
  7. Michaelxp
    Nov 18, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There’s very little to say here. The same could be said about the content. The gameplay. There are many many items to be picked up and used to your advantage, almost mirroring the binding of Isaac, that’s what’s really going for them. You have to progress to unlock more items which seem like a hassle if you’ve ALREADY BEATEN THE GAME. That’s right, there are only 5 bosses to beat in a run and that’s it. With the amount of items you get and weapons you have, you’ll blow through the game before you even unlock the second page of unlockables. Who would want to spend time trying to get more items for your runs if you’ve already beaten the game. There are difficulties that range from Easy, Medium, Hard and others you unlock latter but if you’re good at rouge likes, this barely helps and all it does is try to decrease items. That’s it. Why would you want to play this? Maybe you should only play this like a mobile game. Hop on for maybe 15 minutes or so and get off of it. Because there’s no more content other than the first hour or so. I highly recommend buying something else.… Expand
  8. MCmetacritic
    Nov 10, 2020
    0
    The only thing not working in this roguelite is the gameplay. That aside, there's nothing to dislike. In fact, there's nothing else at all.

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