Neon Blood

Neon Blood is a noir cyberpunk RPG developed by ChaoticBrain Studios and published by Meridiem Games and Astrolabe Games, and it immediately distinguishes itself through its hybrid visual style—2.5D environments populated by expressive pixel-art characters. Set in the twin-city society of Viridis, where the privileged Upper City controls dwindling resources while the Lower City struggles to survive beneath its shadow, the game frames its narrative around economic inequality, systemic control, and the growing spark of revolution. Players step into the role of Axel McCoy, a determined detective whose pursuit of truth leads him into conspiracies, moral compromise, and ideological conflict. Rather than relying solely on cyberpunk tropes like neon signs and dystopian pollution, the game explores how systems of power shape identity, loyalty, and personal responsibility. Moment-to-moment gameplay blends narrative exploration, investigative dialogue, and RPG progression with occasional combat encounters and environmental navigation. The world design encourages deliberate traversal—moving through alleys, markets, industrial corridors, and neon-drenched plazas to meet informants, gather clu…

I enjoyed the concept, the soul, the story it had to say. tldr: what I found in this game was extreme promise. Personally, I saw how "more" in every carefully placed aspect of this game could really bring forth this world I would love to explore in future installments, or even an expanded release of this story! I wanted more of everything. In more detail (possible spoilers): At 8 hours, this game entertained me with its world lore and scattered homages, its story and its beautiful soundtrack. What surprised me, was some amazing ideas it brought forth, a unique visual style blend of the 2d pixel art in a depth environment and some really fun action sequences. Clearly this is a passion project, I hope the studio releases that sequel it hints towards, I will defenitely give it a go and see all the aspects of this game fleshed out, and in more volume and perhaps some vocal grunts and hums next time ;) What I loved: - Those QTE moments. I loved everything about them. Didn't mind failing them so I could have a better look at the action. Extra cudos on the sound design during those moments. I could go for more length to really make me work for it. - The Soundtrack. Builds the game atm…

While the premise of the game is good, controls and collision detection are buggy. Quite often you'll find yourself stuck around objects like the chairs and the computers in the police station. Quite often you'll find yourself lost, and not know where to navigate to, or who else to talk to in the right order to unlock further dialogue. It makes for a frustrating play. Thankfully there are two walkthroughs in the Steam community page for this game. Only pick this up if on sale, and you're ready for some SERIOUS frustration.

sadly I can't live in this game

10/10 graphics, some of the most artful and best graphics I have seen and the combat system is alright, not very interesting, but if you like old-school turnbased rpgs it is fine and i do like it. It is WAY too linear, i would prefer it if it was more like an rpg with side quests and so on. But it is an enjoyable game. Not very long and has no replay value, but it is a fun world, good story. I like the game, fantastic graphics though, really innovative and beautiful.

Unfortunately game is too slow and boring... UI not adapted correctly for ultra wide and super ultrawide screens Save points too far from one another I got stuck after dialog and cannot do anything. Thus I had to restart which throws me 10 min back. The only good thing about the game is how city and streets looks. Everything else is either mediocre or bad. The short cartoon style cutscene was also good. Overall this is very linear and simple game. But even for detective genre players, which should be the target audience, game may fall short. 4/10. Cannot recommend, even for sale. The only reason I see people buy this game after this and other mixed reviews is just to support small indie developers and designer, hoping they are not giving up and next game will be way better.