Other aspects of the game grasped me more, but it did more than I expected, making the game far better for it. That’s an achievement some games I’ve played have failed quite miserably at, so it’s a breath of fresh air to see it done well here.įor a story that I went into intrigued by but expecting very little, I was blown away by how Neon White’s narrative drew me in through my review. I wasn’t a huge fan of Neon Violet’s personality, as many of her lines are rather cringe-worthy, but she’s still a character worth caring about for much of her backstory and personal feelings. Those are merely a few examples, yet the majority of the cast is written with a level of nuance that makes them quite memorable. Mikey, for example, who’s voiced by the incredible SungWon Cho, is hilarious and easy to love as your comedic relief/annoyed father figure persona, whereas someone like Neon Red has you feeling quite sympathetic due to her past (alongside being likable for… other reasons). Each of the neons you encounter, alongside supporting characters in Heaven, feels much their own and likable in one way or another, depending on your tastes. It’s enhanced by wonderful character writing as well. The style works wonders here, lending itself perfectly to the over-the-top gameplay you can only find in a speedrunning FPS.
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Yet in anime’s defense, my tastes for films and TV tend to be very narrow, which stands in stark contrast to my gaming interests, yet I digress. I’m not a big fan of anime myself, as I tend to dislike the outlandish nature of most shows. While the typical story of an amnesiac learning their way and taking on a big baddie doesn’t strike as original, it’s the anime-inspired tropes and writing style that make the experience fresh. Who was White in a previous life, and how do the neons around him know who he is? That’s for you to find out. That’s not even including his amnesia, leading to a yet unknown connection to those around him. With difficult opponents, including Neon Green, the murderous reigning champion for several years running, White is in for a hell of a ride. After 10 days of judgement, as they’re so-called, the best ranking neon will have their chance to stay in Heaven until the next competition.
Competing for Salvationįor the otherwise unenlightened, Neon White follows the story of White, a neon (queue your surprised faces) among hundreds of other demons given the chance to battle endless hordes of monsters.
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Neon White is available on both PC and Nintendo Switch, with this review done on the PC version of the game. But does this act of divine intervention by the game’s developers live up to its promise? Find out in my review of Neon White! Given my love for this niche area of gaming, I was instantly entranced in the idea of Neon White, a speedrun-centric FPS featuring some high-profile voice talents and anime-infused flavor, the latter not traditionally being my forte. Sure, we’ve had plenty of fast-paced FPS games make a name for themselves such as the original Quake and, more recently, the Ancient Gods DLCs for Doom Eternal, but more recent releases have seen more and more in that style. Given how integral first-person shooter games have been to the gaming world, it’s a shock to see speedrunning games just now hitting mainstream audiences.