ActionFit check
Is Neon Inferno worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Run-and-gun fans who want shooting across foreground and background planes
- Players who enjoy choosing between two playable assassins and weapon upgrades
- Friends looking for a cooperative 2D action game
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who want a slow, exploratory pace may hit a wall in the continuous run-and-gun and gallery-shooter combat.
- Players who prefer boss encounters without multiple attack phases may find the mission-ending fights a sticking point.
- Players seeking a solo-only game may not want its cooperative option.
Our take on Neon Inferno
The likely bounce point is the Arcade Mode’s 1-credit-clear challenge: players who do not want that constraint can choose a difficulty setting instead, but the stated Arcade objective is built around clearing on one credit.
What is Neon Inferno?
Set in a dystopian New York City in 2055, Neon Inferno casts players as Angelo Morano or Mariana Vitti, assassins working for the Family crime syndicate.
This 2D action game combines side-scrolling run-and-gun stages with gallery-shooter sequences, with enemies appearing in both the foreground and background. Players can choose weapons and upgrades, deflect incoming projectiles with Bullet Time, and take control of vehicles during pursuits. Difficulty settings offer a choice of challenge, while Arcade Mode sets a 1-credit-clear goal. Missions end with boss fights featuring distinct attacks and multiple phases. The game also supports cooperative play with a friend.
How Neon Inferno plays
- 01Foreground and background combat
- Attacks can target enemies across both planes of the action.
- 02Projectile deflection
- Bullet Time lets players send incoming shots back toward enemies.
- 03Two-player co-op
- A friend can join the campaign with a second character.
- 04Multi-phase bosses
- Each mission ends with a boss that uses varied attacks across several phases.
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Neon Inferno: platforms & release
Is Neon Inferno worth it?
It is worth it if: run-and-gun fans who want shooting across foreground and background planes. Skip it if: players who want a slow, exploratory pace may hit a wall in the continuous run-and-gun and gallery-shooter combat.
Where can I download Neon Inferno?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Neon Inferno's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Neon Inferno on?
Windows only.
