NeonCode
Released Nov 2018
NeonCode is a one hour long cyberpunk-retro adventure game made by one developer. It was inspired by classics such as the Blade Runner-movies, Miami Vice, Grim Fandango and the games of Telltale.
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All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $1.99
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Evaluation
NeonCode is a short (~1 hour) cyberpunk adventure game released on November 22, 2018 by a single solo developer. The store description is candid about its origins: it was created as a personal experiment to see what could be achieved with free Unity assets, and was not originally intended for public release. There is no DLC, no season pass, no roadmap, and no developer communications announcing any post-launch content. The game has no post-launch update history and was clearly shipped as a self-contained, finished product. It is complete as released.
Evidence
Store description presents NeonCode as a standalone ~1 hour experience made by a single developer as a personal experiment, with no mention of future updates, DLC, or additional content.
Short description confirms the game as a self-contained cyberpunk retro adventure with no indication of ongoing or planned content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Fubenalvo
Achievements
6
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
NeonCode is a one hour long cyberpunk-retrowave adventure game. It was inspired by classics such as the Blade Runner-movies, Miami Vice, Grim Fandango and the games of Telltale.
The game was made by one developer, Zsolt Várady alias fubenalvo, who developed NeonCode in his free time. At first, it was curiosity that drove him to find out what can one do with free Unity assets, but then, a whole world started to unfold and a story was needed to be told…
Although not in the game development itself, but he had some help: The dialogues were written by Zsófia Várady-Páll
The player takes on the role of private detective Craig Williams, an ex-cop who was suspended due to his problems with alcohol. He opened his own PI office in a worn-out apartment in the hope of rebuilding his life. Unfortunately, there aren’t many cases around, and he has to scrape for work…
After a long day, he is on his way to his office when he hears gunshots in the distance. He is the first to arrive to the crime scene, and soon meets his former work partner, ordered by the police to find out what happened. Perhaps this is the chance for Craig to prove himself and get his old job and life back?
NeonCode was inspired by the style of the Blade Runner-movies, Miami Vice, Grim Fandango and the games of Telltale. One can also discover some bits and pieces from Day of the Tentacle and Star Wars!
IMPORTANT: Before you buy this game
This game made as an experiment. I wanted to see, what quality can be achived from free assets. I did not planned to release it for the public, but everyone said: I have to! So, yes there are Eathen with unity logo as an NPC and he have a bar in the game. This is a B game made by one man. If you don't want to buy it, there are public beta versions on the internet.The game made by a single developer
The game was made by one developer, Zsolt Várady alias fubenalvo, who developed NeonCode in his free time. At first, it was curiosity that drove him to find out what can one do with free Unity assets, but then, a whole world started to unfold and a story was needed to be told…
Although not in the game development itself, but he had some help: The dialogues were written by Zsófia Várady-Páll
Who is Craig Williams?
The player takes on the role of private detective Craig Williams, an ex-cop who was suspended due to his problems with alcohol. He opened his own PI office in a worn-out apartment in the hope of rebuilding his life. Unfortunately, there aren’t many cases around, and he has to scrape for work…
After a long day, he is on his way to his office when he hears gunshots in the distance. He is the first to arrive to the crime scene, and soon meets his former work partner, ordered by the police to find out what happened. Perhaps this is the chance for Craig to prove himself and get his old job and life back?
- A city to walk around in freely
- Classic ‘hidden object’ elements
- Murders to solve
- Cars to drive
- Jokes to discover
- A real cyberpunk feel with a neon church
- ….and an attractive damsel in distress
NeonCode was inspired by the style of the Blade Runner-movies, Miami Vice, Grim Fandango and the games of Telltale. One can also discover some bits and pieces from Day of the Tentacle and Star Wars!
Music
- Deus Ex Tempus - Composer: Trevor Lentz
- Wraped Night - Composer: Várady Balázs
- A desert World - Composer: Nate St. George
- Syntwave Loop - Composer: furbyguy
- Loading Screen Loop - Composer: Brandon Morris
- Neon - Author: neocrey
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