Neon City Riders

Good i Papa likes it

Why still haven't Chinese？Or where did you hide it?

It's not a terrible game by any means, but it's just a bit dull. The combat is dead easy, puzzles are extremely simple. Quests are pretty boring, just involving roaming the world talking to every single person and finding items scattered around. All of this is not helped by the fact that a lot of mechanics feel like they're just a bit less than they should be to really be fun. For example, movement speed and mana recharge are a bit too slow. Shield duration and dash length are a bit too short. It adds up to a game that is functional and reasonably competent, but just... dull. I beat the all of the midbosses and got my abilities back, but I just couldn't muster up the desire to continue playing.

画面做的不错，实际战斗手感很差

Esta muy bueno los controles son muy fluidos y realmente se nota el esfuerzo en cada area del juego muy y adictivo atrapante

Neon City Riders, developed and published by Mecha Studios, is a retro-styled action-adventure that blends beat ’em up combat with light RPG progression and a semi-open world structure. Set in a colorful cyberpunk city controlled by rival gangs, it presents a familiar premise—a lone masked hero rising against chaos—but delivers it through a mix of exploration, combat, and ability-driven progression that aims to evoke both nostalgia and modern indie sensibilities. The game is structured around a connected city divided into districts, each governed by different factions and challenges. Instead of following a strictly linear path, players are encouraged to explore, revisit locations, and gradually unlock new abilities that expand both combat options and traversal possibilities. This design gives the world a sense of continuity, where progress is tied not only to defeating enemies but also to understanding how different areas interconnect. Backtracking becomes an intentional part of the experience, as newly acquired powers open previously inaccessible paths, reinforcing a loop of discovery and progression. Combat forms the backbone of the gameplay, combining classic brawler mechanics with a set of unlockable superpowers that add variety to encounters. Players must manage spacing, timing, and positioning while dealing with groups of enemies that can quickly overwhelm if approached carelessly. As abilities are introduced and upgraded, the combat system becomes more dynamic, allowing for creative combinations and more strategic play. Boss fights serve as key highlights, often requiring players to learn attack patterns and adapt their approach over multiple attempts. These encounters can be challenging, sometimes pushing the difficulty to a level that feels intentionally reminiscent of older arcade titles. The game’s visual identity is one of its strongest elements. Its pixel art style is vibrant and detailed, capturing a retro-futuristic aesthetic that feels both nostalgic and distinctive. Character designs are expressive, and the environments are filled with neon colors and stylized elements that bring the city to life. This visual presentation is complemented by an energetic electronic soundtrack that reinforces the cyberpunk atmosphere and keeps the pacing lively. Together, these elements create a cohesive and memorable aesthetic that carries much of the game’s personality. Despite its strengths, the gameplay does not always evolve as much as its structure suggests. While the addition of new abilities introduces variety, combat encounters can begin to feel repetitive over time, relying on similar enemy patterns and scenarios. The progression system, while functional, lacks the depth needed to significantly change how the game is played in later stages. Additionally, the open-ended design can sometimes lead to confusion, as the game does not always provide clear direction on where to go next, which may disrupt the flow for some players. Side content, including optional quests and collectibles, adds additional layers to the experience. These elements encourage exploration and provide incentives to revisit areas, though their impact varies. Some side activities feel meaningful and contribute to the overall sense of progression, while others feel less substantial, adding to the uneven pacing. The inclusion of multiple endings adds a degree of replayability, but the core experience remains largely the same across playthroughs. In the end, Neon City Riders is a game driven by style and ambition. It successfully captures the feel of a retro action-adventure while incorporating modern design elements, even if it does not fully realize the potential of its systems. Its strengths lie in its presentation, atmosphere, and sense of exploration, while its weaknesses stem from repetition and a lack of deeper mechanical evolution. Overall, it offers a vibrant and occasionally challenging journey through a stylized cyberpunk world, one that will appeal most to players who appreciate retro-inspired design and are willing to overlook some of its rough edges in favor of its personality and charm. Rating: 7/10

Extremely large maps combined with sluggish movement even with dash, dull and easy enemies (and this is from a casual player who doesn't have patience for difficult games anymore). I've really tried to like it but is not for me. Played for about 2 hours and was bored to death.

游戏标注是有简体、繁体中文的设置菜单和字母，然而并没有，只有英语和西班牙语。设置了按键再重启又变回原来的设置了。

Jogo muito bom, basicamente um the legend of zelda cyberpunk. O jogo te deixa livre para explorar e achar o seu caminho por conta própria.

Its alright I guess but didnt keep my attention long.