Neon Chrome

Neon Chrome
Developer(s)	10tons
Publisher(s)	10tons
Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows PlayStation 4 Xbox One Linux macOS iOS Android PlayStation Vita Nintendo Switch
Release	Windows 28 April 2016 PlayStation 4 31 May 2016 Xbox One 8 June 2016 Linux, macOS 3 November 2016 PlayStation Vita 29 November 2016 Android 27 April 2017 Switch 12 October 2017
Genre(s)	Multidirectional shooter
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer

Neon Chrome is a twin-stick shooter video game developed by 10tons.

Gameplay

Neon Chrome is a cyberpunk-themed twin-stick shooter video game played from a top-down perspective.[1][2] The player takes control of remote controlled human clones and is tasked with eliminating the Overseer to stop their oppressive regime on the dystopic society.[3][2] The player must ascend to the top floor of the company building where the Overseer is based.[3][2] The game features procedurally generated levels and destructible environments.[3][2] The game supports local cooperative play.[2]

Development and release

Neon Chrome was developed and published by 10tons.[3] The game was released in 2016 for Windows on 28 April,[4] PlayStation 4 on 31 May,[2] Xbox One on 8 June,[5] and Linux and macOS on 3 November.[6] A Nintendo Switch version was released on 12 October 2017.[7][8] In 2017, they released a survival mode called "Arena" as downloadable content.[9]

Reception

Reception

Aggregate score

Aggregator	Score
Metacritic	PC: 74/100[10] PS4: 63/100[11] XONE: 72/100[12] iOS: 92/100[13] NS: 67/100[14]

Review scores

Publication	Score
Nintendo Life	5/10[15]
Nintendo World Report	8.5/10[16]
Hardcore Gamer	2.5/5[3]
Pocket Gamer	iOS: 8/10[1] 7/10 (NS)[17]
Push Square	5/10[18]
TouchArcade	iOS: [19]

Neon Chrome received "mixed or average" reviews on PC and consoles from professional critics according to review aggregator website Metacritic, but the mobile version was more positively received.[13][10][11][14][12]

References

1. Slater, Harry (28 November 2016). "Neon Chrome review – A beautifully retro twin stick shooter". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
2. Töyssy, Sampo (25 May 2016). "7 things you should do in top-down cyberpunk shooter Neon Chrome, out next week". PlayStation Blog. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
3. Bohn, Jason (31 May 2016). "Review: Neon Chrome". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
4. Williatham, Atle (28 April 2016). "Review: Neon Chrome's gameplay is worth your money and the grind". GameZone. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
5. "Neon Chrome Is Now Available For Xbox One". Major Nelson. 8 June 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
6. "Gameplay updates, Linux and Mac support". SteamCommunity. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
7. Whitehead, Thomas (12 October 2017). "Nintendo Download: 12th October (Europe)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
8. Whitehead, Thomas (12 October 2017). "Nintendo Download: 12th October (North America)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
9. Dotson, Carter (25 January 2017). "'Neon Chrome' Arena DLC Now on Steam, Coming to Mobile Later". TouchArcade. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
10. "Neon Chrome for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
11. "Neon Chrome for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
12. "Neon Chrome for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
13. "Neon Chrome for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
14. "Neon Chrome for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
15. Cousins, Jon (12 October 2017). "Neon Chrome Review". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
16. Lloyd, David (12 October 2017). "Neon Chrome Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
17. Mundy, Jon (11 October 2017). "Neon Chrome review – Switch gets another solid indie effort". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
18. Cal McCormick, John (31 May 2017). "Neon Chrome Review". Push Square. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
19. Dotson, Carter (17 November 2016). "'Neon Chrome' Review – The Roguelike That's Just Right". TouchArcade. Retrieved 17 December 2017.

External links

• Official website