Mini Review: Neon Inferno (PS5) – Beautiful Layers, Chaotic Bullets

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I love when game developers aren’t afraid to show their influences, and that’s totally what Zenovia Interactive did with Neon Inferno! It’s clear they were inspired by some classics, and they wear those inspirations on their sleeve – it’s awesome.

This fast-paced, action-packed platformer feels like a modern take on games like Contra, but it stands out thanks to its compelling story and fun way of playing.

The game immediately stands out with its beautiful art style, which blends a retro look with cyberpunk themes. The creators clearly invested a lot of work into designing the characters and creating a consistent, appealing visual experience throughout the game.

So, in Neon Inferno, you get to play as either Angelo or Mariana – both are assassins working to take down the competition for their group. Honestly, they play pretty much the same, with only minor differences in the story cutscenes depending on who you choose.

The game supports two players, letting you team up with a friend for local co-op gameplay.

I’m really getting into this game! It’s pretty classic arcade-style – you pick a level, work your way through it, and then face off against a big boss. What’s cool is how much detail they put into the backgrounds and everything you see on screen – it’s not just pretty, it actually matters when you’re playing.

As you run and gun throughout stages, you can shoot enemies in both the foreground and background.

Okay, so at first glance, this game looks really cool, but honestly, it didn’t take long for me to get super frustrated. There’s just so much happening on the screen at once – tons of projectiles, extra enemies… some levels are just completely overloaded. It quickly goes from exciting to just overwhelming and honestly, a bit boring.

The game quickly teaches you a special ability where you can slow down time to dodge green projectiles. However, combined with the character’s slow movement and lots of enemies, this can become repetitive.

Neon Inferno offers three difficulty levels – Novice, Normal, and Hard – to suit different players. The easier settings make enemies less aggressive, while Hard mode significantly increases the challenge and action.

I’m really enjoying Neon Inferno – it looks fantastic and definitely reminds me of those old-school arcade games I grew up with! My only complaint is that it can get intense. There’s just so much happening on screen at once – tons of enemies and bullets flying everywhere – that it can be a little overwhelming, honestly.

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2025-11-18 20:07