Neon Coliseum

Neon Coliseum is yet another of literally thousands of 2D retro platformers infesting Steam and lowering the average quality of all video games everywhere. This one doesn't seem like any kind of asset flip, it even has a fairly unique mechanic where you jump around but can also "draw a line" of a specific colour. Why? This line will destroy matching enemies of the same colour as they drift across the screen. Is this fun? No. Is there any reason to want to do this? No. It's not 1981 anymore. People are not interested in games with about the same level of depth as Pac-Man. The game is very simplistic, small and limited in scope and ambition. This feels more like a tech demo, proof of concept or student homework assignment rather than a fully fledged product designed for PC gamers. As such it doesn't offer any real value as a serious PC game. From a technical perspective, the game doesn't meet basic minimum requirements that most PC gamers expect as standard. There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks. There's no way to ensure this is running at the native resolution of your display. There's no guarantee this game will look right on any PC…

Neon Coliseum is an indie arcade shooter developed by Mantis Games and published by Displacement Studios that embraces the philosophy of classic score-driven gameplay while presenting it through a stylish futuristic aesthetic. Rather than relying on an expansive campaign or elaborate progression systems, the game concentrates on delivering an addictive survival challenge where quick reflexes, efficient movement, and smart resource management determine success. Its glowing neon environments, geometric enemy designs, and energetic visual effects immediately establish a retro-inspired atmosphere that pays tribute to old-school arcade experiences while maintaining a modern presentation. The result is a game that understands exactly what it wants to be and stays committed to that vision from beginning to end. The story introduces Willie the Wheel, a unique character born with every color in a galaxy populated by beings defined by a single color. His unusual appearance causes him to face prejudice and rejection throughout his life, leading him to discover the mysterious Neon Coliseum, where combat becomes his opportunity to earn recognition. Although the narrative is relatively brief an…

It's ok. Watching the trailer will give you a clear expectation of what you'll get. It's fairly slow paced and boring. I did not enjoy the platforms at all, zero gravity was definitely the only enjoyable gamemode. It's cheap though so if you think you'll enjoy it then by all means.

[b]Neon Coliseum[/b] is an Action game where you have to destroy enemies of the same colour by making a line that gets shorter and shorter. I love the idea and it's quite unique. The reason for my negative review is that it's simply too fast and way too difficult. Also, the achievements have no descriptions and I have a feeling some of them are broken. For example I have killed a few homing enemies and yet the stats page shows "0 killed" and the achievement hasn't popped. Other negatives: - You lose your streak when you press escape - It's not possible to take screenshots in game

6/10