Software:Neon Chrome

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Short description: 2016 video game
Neon Chrome
Neon Chrome cover.jpg
Developer(s)10tons
Publisher(s)10tons
Platform(s)
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 for Windows on 28 April 2016,[4] PlayStation 4 on 31 May 2016,[2] Xbox One on 8 June 2016,[5] Linux and macOS on 3 November 2016,[6] and Nintendo Switch on 12 October 2017.[7][8] In 2017, they released a survival mode called "Arena" as downloadable content.[9]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
MetacriticPC: 74/100[10]
PS4: 63/100[11]
XONE: 72/100[12]
iOS: 92/100[13]
NS: 67/100[14]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Nintendo Life5/10[15]
Nintendo World Report8.5/10[16]
Hardcore Gamer2.5/5[3]
Pocket GameriOS: 8/10[1]
7/10 (NS)[17]
Push Square5/10[18]
TouchArcadeiOS: 5/5 stars[19]

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

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Slater, Harry (28 November 2016). "Neon Chrome review – A beautifully retro twin stick shooter". Pocket Gamer. http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Neon+Chrome/review.asp?c=72224. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Töyssy, Sampo (25 May 2016). "7 things you should do in top-down cyberpunk shooter Neon Chrome, out next week". PlayStation Blog. https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2016/05/25/7-things-you-should-do-in-top-down-cyberpunk-shooter-neon-chrome-out-next-week/. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Bohn, Jason (31 May 2016). "Review: Neon Chrome". Hardcore Gamer. http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2016/05/31/review-neon-chrome/209393/. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  4. Williatham, Atle (28 April 2016). "Review: Neon Chrome's gameplay is worth your money and the grind". GameZone. http://www.gamezone.com/originals/review-neon-chrome-s-gameplay-is-worth-your-money-and-the-grind-k01c. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  5. "Neon Chrome Is Now Available For Xbox One". Major Nelson. 8 June 2016. https://majornelson.com/2016/06/08/neon-chrome-is-now-available-for-xbox-one/. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  6. "Gameplay updates, Linux and Mac support". SteamCommunity. 3 November 2016. http://steamcommunity.com/games/neonchrome/announcements/detail/848192162861782939. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  7. Whitehead, Thomas (12 October 2017). "Nintendo Download: 12th October (Europe)". Nintendo Life. http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/10/nintendo_download_12th_october_europe. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  8. Whitehead, Thomas (12 October 2017). "Nintendo Download: 12th October (North America)". Nintendo Life. http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/10/nintendo_download_12th_october_north_america. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  9. Dotson, Carter (25 January 2017). "'Neon Chrome' Arena DLC Now on Steam, Coming to Mobile Later". TouchArcade. http://toucharcade.com/2017/01/25/neon-chrome-arena-dlc-now-on-steam-coming-to-mobile-later/. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  10. 10.0 10.1 "Neon Chrome for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/neon-chrome/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  11. 11.0 11.1 "Neon Chrome for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/neon-chrome/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  12. 12.0 12.1 "Neon Chrome for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/neon-chrome/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  13. 13.0 13.1 "Neon Chrome for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/neon-chrome/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  14. 14.0 14.1 "Neon Chrome for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/neon-chrome/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch. Retrieved 25 December 2018. 
  15. Cousins, Jon (12 October 2017). "Neon Chrome Review". Nintendo Life. http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/neon_chrome. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  16. Lloyd, David (12 October 2017). "Neon Chrome Review". Nintendo World Report. http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/45629/neon-chrome-switch-review. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  17. Mundy, Jon (11 October 2017). "Neon Chrome review – Switch gets another solid indie effort". Pocket Gamer. http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Switch/Neon+Chrome/review.asp?c=75548. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  18. Cal McCormick, John (31 May 2017). "Neon Chrome Review". Push Square. http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/neon_chrome. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 
  19. Dotson, Carter (17 November 2016). "'Neon Chrome' Review – The Roguelike That's Just Right". TouchArcade. https://toucharcade.com/2016/11/17/neon-chrome-review/. Retrieved 17 December 2017. 

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