Neon Abyss

Neon Abyss

July 14, 2020

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Combining furious run ‘n’ gun action and deep, roguelike mechanics, Neon Abyss pits you as a member of ‘Grim Squad’ – a task force set-up by Hades himself to infiltrate the Abyss and defeat the New Gods. Death is not the end as every time you die, you’ll find yourself …

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jul 2020
80.0 /100

"From its distinct and challenging bosses to its satisfying unlockables, Neon Abyss is a great roguelike twin-stick shooter."

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Alex Santa Maria TechRaptor Jul 2020
40.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

20.0

"Neon Abyss has perfected the Binding of Isaac formula, but its lack of creative energy and problems with similar locales drag it down considerably."

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Ben Sheene Digital Chumps Jul 2020
87.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Borrowing from greats like Binding of Isaac and Dead Cells, Neon Abyss throws every type of weird ability and gun imaginable at players, making for a roguelike not lacking in substance but strangely missing a touch of style."

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Boomstick Alex Boomstick Gaming Jul 2020
93.0 /100
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Bruno Alexandre Ferreira Game Forces PT Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

65.0

"Neon abyss it’s a pixel art, rogue like with a ton of color and frenetic experience Just grab a lot of crazy and strange items and throw them into this mix and a pinch of random generated dungeons with always …"

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David Sanchez GameCrate Jul 2020
88.0 /100

"Neon Abyss is one of the best roguelite action games to come along in recent memory. Given how many great roguelites we&s;ve seen the past few years, that&s;s definitely a tall order. But thanks to its smooth gameplay and compelling …"

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Drew Hurley Cubed3 Jul 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Those who love The Binding of Isaac and Enter the Gungeon will find an awful lot to like here. The gameplay is fast and fluid, the presentation striking, and there is a huge amount to keep coming back for. There …"

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Engin Vural Oyungezer Online Jul 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

68.0

"Neon Abyss offers a good alternative for those who likes the genre with a well told new-age gods theme and plenty of equipment, but it won&s;t be able to find itself a spot amongst the best."

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Erfan Jalili Pardis Game Jul 2020
75.0 /100

"Neon Abyss is among those games that have great ideas and the developers have succeeded in implementing them. But that are holding the game back to become one of the best Rouge-like games. knowing Team 17, I am sure that …"

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Gabriele Barducci The Games Machine Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

34.0

"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."

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James Cunningham Hardcore Gamer Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"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."

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"Essentially the more you play, the more you unlock and the more the game opens up. It’s just a little slow getting to that point. Neon Abyss has got the right roguelite moves, while it feels like a bit of …"

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Jason Stettner Gamerheadquarters Jul 2020
82.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Neon Abyss is a great rogue-like platformer with blazing fast gameplay and some really neat aesthetics that keep this experience fresh."

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John-Paul Jones PlayStation Universe Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"A deliriously entertaining mish-mash of roguelike platform shooter, mini-games and Pokemon style mechanics, if Neon Abyss feels like Roguelike Shooter 2.0 - that&s;s because it is."

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Jon Andoni Ortiz 33bits Jul 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

45.0

"Neon Abyss is a roguelike with a good background, a fun gameplay, lots of crazy ideas and an attractive visual. However, both enemies and progression need a few changes. Recommended, but not for everyone."

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Joseph Allen TechRaptor Jul 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Neon Abyss is occasionally great. It&s;s let down by repetition, uneven difficulty, and the occasional game-breaking bug."

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Joseph Pugh GideonsGaming Jul 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Your mileage will vary depending on how much you enjoy the core shooting, which is indeed quite good. If the shallow nature or repetition doesn&s;t bother you, you could easily get your money worth in hours played. More if you …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jul 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

60.0

"If you&s;re up for a challenge, tons of power-ups, and bullets everywhere..."

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Jul 2020
80.0 /100

"Neon Abyss is undoubtedly one of the best Rogue-likes in recent years; gorgeous, meticulously designed and a hell of a lot of fun to play. It’s a shame a few bugs let it down, but hopefully they’ll be ironed out …"

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Kyle Vaughn Level Down Games Jul 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"I won’t act like Neon Abyss is a game for everybody, or even for most people. The difficulty scale is much too high for younger gamers or those that get frustrated too easily. The repetitive gameplay loop won’t keep many …"

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Leonardo Jiménez Pernía GaminGuardian Jul 2020
77.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

67.0

Story

38.0

"A good roguelike inspired by The Binding of Isaac. Very fun and a great pixel art."

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Jul 2020
90.0 /100

"Neon Abyss&s; pixel art graphics and superb soundtrack round off a perfect addition to the Switch&s;s formidable catalogue of indie treasures."

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Mostafa Zahedi Gamefa Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

90.0

"Neon Abyss is an enjoyable Rougelike game that due to its gorgeous graphic and enjoyable gameplay can easily entertain you for hours. Although levels layout will become repetitive and there are some other issues in the game, still, Neon Abyss …"

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Nycolas Medeiros GameBlast Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"For Roguelite fans, Neon Abyss is a must-have title. Challenging, fun and with many references to pop culture, the title guarantees several hours of entertainment, ideal for the platinians on duty or for those moments of relaxation without the commitment …"

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Renan Gaudencio Vale PSX Brasil Jul 2020
55.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

50.0

"Neon Abyss is a dungeon based game with gun elements offering intense action with great pixel art style and a good soundtrack that is a boost to the whole interaction. Providing a defined lockdown system and good characters, this game …"

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Rob Lake Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

93.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"Binding of Isacc meets Enter the Gungeon when Neon Abyss struts into town. This spectacular Roguelite has you literally falling into the abyss whilst hurling an endless stream of bullets, lasers and bubbles at a never ending supply of squishy …"

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Stuart Gipp Push Square Jul 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Neon Abyss is a game that offers a lot, but we have the feeling it&s;s going to be a bit of an also-ran in the roguelite genre. If so, that&s;s a shame, because it&s;s an enormous amount of fun, with …"

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T.K. Hale GamingTrend Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Neon Abyss plays like a panic-stricken, action, rouge game that knows exactly what it wants to be from beginning to the end. The guns are big, the options are plentiful, and randomness is the name of the game. The boss …"

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Victor Hugo Carreta Nintendo Blast Jul 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"Neon Abyss is a fun, colorful and challenging roguelite. The game delivers a simple story in a challenging campaign and there is still time for fun with excellent mini-games that break the pace."

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70.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Lack of meaningful innovations makes Neon Abyss "just another roguelike," but if you like this genre, you&s;ll enjoy this one too."

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خالد العيسى TrueGaming Jul 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

40.0

"Neon Abyss could&s;ve been one of our favourite games of the year if not for its repetitiveness and the lack of variety, it&s;s still an enjoyable roguelike characterized by its fast-pace and chaotic nature."

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