Tales of the Neon Sea Reviews

amazing plot, amazing art, even more amazing characters. 10/10 game, would recommend it to everyone who likes puzzles (preferably someone who has more brain cells than me it took me like an hour to solve each puzzle) and storytelling games. william based car >_<

[h2]Pros[/h2] The visuals are fantastic, and I loved the overall vibes of the world. I enjoyed the investigation mechanics, I thought they were unique. It was an interesting way to show the logic Rex used to draw his conclusions. I was also drawn by the disturbing crimes committed by Noa, [spoiler]and it was neat to see the giant flesh blob he had turned into near the end[/spoiler]. [h2]Cons[/h2] Really the only character we get to know well is Rex, which wouldn't be such a problem if the game wasn't so oriented around it's characters and plot. Most of the characters feel stale. The story itself was also flat, which is such a shame given how much it had going for it. I wish Rex's history had been explored more and sooner in the game. Intrigue and mystery is important in a game like this, but if the case is personal to Rex, it's important we get to see more of that so we actually care. [h2]Conclusion[/h2] The game certainly isn't bad, but it's not amazing either. If you're into puzzle detective games and like the cyberpunk setting, it's worth the play.

I liked this game a fair bit! A lot of things to collect, the mystery was intriguing, the mix cat and Rex gameplay was interesting, I liked it! A solid 7.5/10. Pros: Lots of references and easter eggs. The story, whilst a bit predictable, was aided by the collectables that give you more history about where you are, and was an overall a classic mystery story of an aging detective/hobbyist chemist. The colors were solid. Cons: Wish there was more cat gameplay, including a good resolution on the Don storyline. The design for a lot of women had the same face, which kind of bothered me, especially when other character designs were so strong and had variety. I felt there were a lot of Chekov's Guns laying around that I wish were tapped (unless some of these are meant to lead into a sequel, in which case ignore that last bit).

Highly recommend this one. Tales of the Neon Sea is an awesome, beautiful game with an incredible, feast-for-the-eyes cyberpunk setting & story. Feels like there's some Blade Runner-esque inspiration in there as well. If detective noir games are your twist and you thought it'd be really neat if a detective noir was set in a gritty yet very vibrant cyberpunk/Blade Runner type future, look no further. Tales of the Neon Sea will take you on quite the hallucinatory odyssey as you investigate murders, disappearances, other crimes, conspiracies, etc. This game is absolutely packed with high quality detail across the board. It's a true gem and definitely a worthy addition to any library. Looks & plays great on Steam Deck.