This week I got enjoy Neon Inferno by Zenovia Interactive, and wow—this game absolutely SLAPS. From the moment I hit “Start,” I was knee-deep in neon, bullets, and full-throttle, retro cyberpunk vibes. It’s a slick 2D run-and-gun shooter published by Retroware that plays like a love letter to retro arcades, but with a modern twist that had my heart racing and my reflexes on high alert.
Set in a gritty, neon-drenched New York City in 2055, I stepped into the role of a contract killer for The Family, a rising crime syndicate. I got to pick between the ever-serious Angelo Morano or the bold Mariana Vitti—I went with Mariana because let’s be honest, girl power is ICONIC. Together, we went on a mission to take down rival gangs, corrupted cops, powerful mechs and soulless merc corps.
What really blew me away? The gameplay. It’s not just side-scrolling chaos—you’re shooting enemies in the foreground AND the background. My screen was filled with explosions, parries, and some of the most intense slow-mo bullet deflections I’ve ever pulled off. The game calls this feature, ‘bullet time’, where you reflect enemy fire with pinpoint precision.
Every mission threw new challenges my way—from neon-lit club shootouts to wild airship assaults that pushed my platforming reflexes to the edge. And the bosses? ABSOLUTE CHAOS. We’re talking armored mechs and twisted cyborg-thugs with attack patterns that felt ripped straight out of a bullet hell nightmare. The second boss especially had me sweating bullets—literally. I kept messing up my timing, and I won’t lie, I started questioning my gamer cred on stream. But the moment I finally nailed the win? Pure, satisfying glory. Those losses made the victory hit that much harder.
The game dropped on November 20, 2025, for all platforms (PC, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox), and by December, Zenovia had already patched it with difficulty tweaks, bug fixes, and QoL upgrades that I definitely noticed on my second playthrough. Then came a Score Attack mode for even more chaos. And there’s more on the way? YES, PLEASE.
If you love tight arcade shooters with a retro twist, Neon Inferno is your game. It nails that cyberpunk-meets-arcade, retro vibe and delivers pure adrenaline with every level. Short, explosive, and endlessly replayable. I had an absolute blast—and you will too.
LET’S PLAY!
I dived headfirst into Neon Inferno, and this playthrough is pure adrenaline—from lightning-fast gunfights, to a cyberpunk-soaked atmosphere that demands your full attention. Every stage cranks the intensity higher, every encounter tests your reflexes, and every win feels earned.
If you love stylish action, retro arcade-inspired combat, and games that keep your heart racing, you need this on your radar. Come watch the chaos unfold—!
Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this product from https://www.game.press
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