Neon Chrome

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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.

Contents

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

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]

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