Get ready, for an adventure exploring the side of Heaven with Neon White, the newest game available on Xbox Game Pass. Created by Ben Esposito, the mind behind Donut County this innovative first person shooter brings together paced gameplay, a captivating story told in a visual novel style and a good dose of edgy humor. Neon White breaks away from the norm. Embraces its quirky and slightly cringeworthy charm.
In Neon White you take on the role of the character an assassin plucked from Hell to compete with Neons” for a sought after place in Heaven. Your task is to eliminate demons using a variety of Soul Cards that each have their abilities and special functions when discarded. Mastering how to use these cards is crucial, for navigating through the games levels and achieving speeds.
A Fusion of Genres and Aesthetics
Neon White stands out for its blend of genres and visual styles. The game smoothly transitions between paced speedrunning action and narrative driven storytelling of a visual novel, complete, with elements of a dating simulation and a colorful cast of quirky characters. From the Neon Red to the Neon Violet each character brings their own sense of humor and charm to the mix creating an immersive and often amusing story.
The games visuals, inspired by the Y2K era along with a soundtrack by Machine Girl set a modern tone. Immerse yourself in the world of Neon White where you’ll find yourself singing along to My Chemical Romance songs one moment and facing boss battles the next. With its availability, on Game Pass now is the time to dive into this speedrunning experience.