{"id":163554,"date":"2025-11-17T16:20:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T16:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/?p=163554"},"modified":"2026-02-08T01:07:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T01:07:32","slug":"neon-inferno-review-welcome-to-the-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/honest-game-reviews\/neon-inferno-review-welcome-to-the-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Neon Inferno Review – Welcome to the Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\t\t
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Arcade legends who cut their teeth on run-and-gun greats shouldn\u2019t hesitate to join the Family for Neon Inferno\u2019s new-school, old-school thrills.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t

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A city beyond salvation is just waiting to be cleansed with Zenovia Interactive<\/a> and Retroware’s<\/a> 2D run-and-gun\/gallery shooter bonanza Neon Inferno.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The development team previously struck gold with Steel Assault<\/a> – does lightning strike twice with this release?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neon Inferno Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Set in the new year of 2055, Neon Inferno follows the civic duty of Family members Angelo Morano and Mariana Vitti as they blast away at anything – and everything – that stands in their way in an NYC gone wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Double jumps, a dodge with i-Frames, and a melee move that comes in clutch all proudly showcase Neon Inferno’s tight control scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No need to make it a solo affair, however (unless you want to) – Neon Inferno\u2019s two-player couch co-op proves to be twice as nice as one shares the love\/nogoodniks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those Yakuza members, corrupt NYPD, and epic rooftop bouts against giant mechs with freakin\u2019 laser beams never stood a chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if they do have multiple phases…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides, Neon Inferno\u2019s massive explosions and endless screams of defeat never get old amidst its speedy pace. One can also hit up GunSlingers to cop weapons and gear before meeting with the Don to make one’s play style truly their own.<\/p>\n\n\n

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While quick glances of Neon Inferno might proudly showcase its 2D run-and-gun roots, that only proves to be half the battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, Neon Inferno\u2019s hyper-detailed 32-bit stylings certainly channel genre greats like Contra and Metal Slug – a true badge of honor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether one is jumping between hovering cars in a frantic auto-scrolling scramble, blasting through the smoke of a happening rave, or deflecting bullets via its “Bullet Time” mechanic (remember: green is good!), Neon Inferno is old-school cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Neon Inferno spices things up with gallery shooter elements that have players firing into the background as well – see below for an example against the deadly Dynamo (a miniboss if you can believe it)…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our assassin Mariana faces off against an NYPD Dynamo walker, dodging and deflecting enemy fire between two simultaneous planes of side-view action!

NEON INFERNO releases November 20th! #screenshotsaturday<\/a> #pixelart<\/a> #\u30c9\u30c3\u30c8\u7d75<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/M4pTu9WcP5<\/a><\/p>— Zenovia Interactive \ud83d\udd25 Neon Inferno OUT NOW! (@ZenoviaLLC) October 18, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>