Neon Abyss - Alter Ego Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-10-27
Review summary
  • Alters radically change character abilities
  • Unique skills per character
  • Satisfying shooting and gameplay
  • Good value for price
  • DLC adds no new characters
  • Poor character balance
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Categories

RoguelikeTwin-stick ShooterPlatformerCharacter ProgressionFishing SimulationDLCArcade

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Helpful reviews
73%
Unhelpful reviews
25%
Protest reviews
2%
Positive points
45
Negative points
48
Gameplay points
49
Perf. points
0
Rec. points
9
Misc points
22
Point
Alters change abilities radically
Description
Alternate skins are not just cosmetic; they change character colors, sprites, and grant different abilities. Some alters even gain powerful passives like R-6's.
Importance
51%
Unique skills per character
Description
Each character has distinct skills and abilities, enhancing variety. New skills like Matt's neon shadow add invincibility but prevent shooting.
Importance
49%
Satisfying shooting and gameplay
Description
The shooting mechanics are satisfying, and the overall arcade-style gameplay is fun and relaxing. Exploring and finding items adds to the satisfaction.
Importance
37%
Good value for price
Description
The DLC offers good value for its price, especially when obtained for free during its first week. It is considered really good and acceptable even when free.
Importance
30%
DLC doubles character roster
Description
The DLC roughly doubles the total number of characters, including those from other DLC packs. This significantly expands the playable roster.
Importance
28%
James's combining guns fun
Description
James's alter features a risk/reward mechanic of combining guns, which is highly enjoyable. By floor 3, combining 8 guns creates crazy bullet awesomeness.
Importance
25%
New playstyles increase replayability
Description
New abilities and alters provide fresh playstyles for all characters, making the game more fun and adding replayability. Some previously useless characters become viable.
Importance
24%
Good single-player with easter eggs
Description
The game is a good single-player experience with easter eggs to discover. It remains enjoyable despite borrowed elements.
Importance
21%
Workaround unlocks all characters
Description
A described workaround allows all characters to be played, including DLC characters like Sha Ye and Amir. This provides full access despite potential restrictions.
Importance
17%
Toggle ego abilities with Q
Description
Players can toggle overpowered 'ego' abilities off by pressing Q. Pressing Q on the character selection screen also switches to the DLC skin.
Importance
16%
Fishing is biggest fun
Description
Fishing is highlighted as the most enjoyable activity in the game. It stands out as a major source of fun.
Importance
11%
Fair tradeoffs for characters
Description
Most characters have fair tradeoffs, balancing their abilities. This contributes to overall game balance.
Importance
9%