That ranges from simple abilities like the pistol giving you an extra jump, to the shotgun letting you air dash in any direction. Gunplay is important, but the main use for these guns lies in their ‘discard’ abilities, where you remove the card from your hand for extra movement options. It’s telling that the dialogue sections never felt like busy work to get through before returning to the fantastic gameplay.Īt its core, Neon White is a first-person platformer throughout each stage, you collect cards which act as your weapons.

The character dialogue feels authentic, even when it goes full anime. While it uses modern internet terminology like “himbo” and “e-girl”, it’s used sparingly enough that it doesn’t border on obnoxious. Neon White takes that ball and runs as fast as it can with it we can't remember the last time we audibly laughed so much at jokes in a game. If you’ve played Donut County, you’ll likely remember it for its humour. It’s a testament to the strength of their character arcs. We witness characters such as the overly friendly dudebro Yellow and the sadistic e-girl Violet go from slightly obnoxious to people you genuinely care about by the end. The same goes for White reacquainting himself with his former squad you learn more about them at the same time White does. The story behind White’s past from the land of the living is masterfully told and gives you the exact right amount at any time to keep the mystery intriguing.

While the amnesiac protagonist is a tried and true trope, we were pleasantly shocked at just how strong the storyline was in Neon White. Joining him in this competition are fellow Neon’s Yellow, Violet, Red, and the reigning champion Green, all of whom know White in some way from their time in the mortal realm. You take on the role of White, an amnesiac and one of many Neons (“sinners plucked from hell to do god’s dirty work”) selected for a yearly demon-slaying competition, with the grand prize being a year in heaven.

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