Neon White is Freaky and Addictive

Go Fast. Go Faster. Go Fastest. Restart. Try to go EVEN FASTER. NEON WHITE.
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Chapters -
00:00 - Introduction
01:22 - Premise
01:55 - Gameplay
02:40 - Presentation
05:18 - Weapons
06:23 - Go FAST
08:57 - Story and Writing
11:19 - Gifts
13:29 - Conclusion
15:03 - WR Neon White Review Speedrun Any%
also steve blum is great in this as neon white. couldn't fit that in anywhere

[@PowerPakGames]

All music in the video is from the game, in reverance to the fantastic work Machine Girl did. Tried to mix things up a bit with this one. Hope it all works out. Emperor knows what's next, there's a lot of things I still need to unpack.

[@LizardKingRequiem]

Machine girl did the ost?!? Oh thats lit as hell

[@graymads]

Machine Girl is the GOAT and this soundtrack is all the proof you need.

[@SiamHossain7]

It's funny cause this soundtrack is so much more tame than what MG usually makes. I just can't enjoy their regular material, and though I really like this soundtrack, my favourite parts about it is the non-breakcore sections of tracks or tracks themselves, such as the indie electronica section in Solitary Grace or much of the The Burn That Cures trackset. It's clear that though weird and wacky breakcore (in the loosest sense of the word) is their forté, it shows that Machine Girl has the skill to adapt and make music that is unlike anything else they do and still make it sound so good. Now I wish they branched out to make ambient electronica lmao

[@SlothhhKinggg]

BASED

[@Doduszkaa]

Check out their new ep

[@Drizzlla]

You mean "All Soundtracks" right? 😅

[@lordofgangstas]

Post-Cringe is a fucking incredible term and I will definitely be saying it from now on, thank you so much

[@HadesHotgun]

This is one of the rare Neon White reviews that completely gets what the game is. Post-cringe is a better way to live.

[@NerdySatyr]

This game really is just a *vibe*, and them choosing Steve Blum for White just...................... nothing could have been more perfect. They knew.

[@IrfanFakhrianto]

THE STEAM SCREENSHOT ON SASUKE LINE LMAOOOOOO

[@sarahtwycross422]

Your review style and editing fucks so hard it's impossible to quantify. I'd been vaguely interested in NW for a while and was very excited to see you covered it.

[@guywithaguitar8521]

HOW DID HE KNOW ABOUT THE TWEWY SMELL. MY MAN HAS A NOSE OF A BLOOD HOUND.

[@omegaxtrigun]

“Don’t kill the part of of you that’s cringe. Kill the part of you that cringes.”

[@kiiwikiori7542]

So glad to see this game getting a lot of attention. I'm in love with it.

[@komataneyo]

Wow, your video editing really match the vibe of the game. Didn't skip a single sec of your video.

[@mender1897]

Literally just beat the game like half and hour ago, this video couldn’t of been more perfectly timed

[@charlieminers2892]

"You and the rest of these Killer Queens Under Pressure Flashed and Bit The Dust" I see what you did there... And this is why I love your content.

[@alexlederer7177]

Playing on Switch is nice, gyro aim is implemented really excellently.

[@neonflare7809]

Banger opening to the review, apart from the banger review itself. Just wanted to point out how much I appreciate syncing the actions on-screen to the music as best as possible

[@ky7721]

this game looks like an absolute vibe

[@ewanfraser]

So fetch

[@exzisd]

Great video. I'm so glad that there are other freaks like me out there that recognize what the writing is doing on several layers of irony and meta commentary (post-cringe is an excellent description). I LOVE the story for all the reasons beneath the surface; the layers which are subtext left by the writers and developers but not so much in the actual lines of dialogue themselves. I could rant endlessly about this game and I probably will for at least the rest of 2022 because I haven't put this game down since launch and I am watching every video about it as I can find. I've been happy to see others recognize the writing and many like it as much as I do for similar reasons while it is too cringe for others who may not have the same tastes or just look at it from a surface level; I can definitely understand why someone wouldn't like it even if they see past the subtext but to me is *chef's kiss*. Neon White is my #1 Game of the Year for 2022 and probably my favorite game in the last several years since Doom Eternal. Somehow this game really does have DOOM vibes although it's in heaven and the shooting is far less of a focus and there isn't really gore and ultra violence. Neon White has all the fury and violence of Doom Eternal through it's speed and "breaking" the game to beat your personal best score. I get the same powerful feeling from just Acing a level as I do from blasting dozens of monsters in DOOM Eternal. It's exhilarating and the story is campy and I love it as well as all the characters. By making unbearable cliche characters that are all fairly unlikable they somehow made a cast that I care about and are distinct even if they have tropes throughout their entire creation. It's like the developer tried to take all the tropes possible and make the archetype of anime characters from the Toonami era and somehow succeeded but created a beautiful Frankenstein cast that I love the idea of as much as the wonderful illustrations.

[@MythlyInari]

This is honestly one of the best reviews I've seen. Great work!

[@gamertrask9153]

Honestly the stuff describing Neon in the bottom left feels so Machine girl Esc. Like look at any of their album covers and you’ll know what I mean. It’s great to know they worked on something as awesome as this.

[@jambott5520]

This game is perfectly made for me. Addicted to speed running, check. Enjoys strange mechanics, check. Enjoys anime, unfortunately, check. Bad writing enjoyer, check. This game is made for just my kind of degenerate, I love it. Its one of those games that I don't care how good I am, I am just gonna try and get a little bit better even if I am going from shit to slightly less shit. I love it.

[@donoteatmikezila]

This video sold me on the game.

[@slimeprivilege]

i watched a few vids on this game over the past few weeks and this is the first i'm hearing that Machine Girl made the music for it(i haven't had the chance to play it yet). that's so amazing and makes me want to finally get around to playing it even more

[@joseangelmonterroza9364]

On of your best videos SO far

[@tovreee]

Best review of this game,and bless you for appreciating the dialogues

[@callmeahh]

I remember seeing this in a Nintendo direct almost a year ago and instantly I was hooked. I followed every scrap of info about this game and I'm so glad I did. Everything just clicks together to make this well oiled machine that I CAN'T STOP PLAYING.

[@Maioly]

I love the writing on this game too It feels (like the UI and ost) feels very ps2 era, and as you mentioned, suda51. Characters are endearingly cringy and overall plot is just interesting enough. And yep people wont stop shitting on it and saying to skip the story.

[@gorboobus9292]

You’re like a British Jacob Geller that pours all his attention into the game while being more than funny enough with that subtlish humor to not just be some boring game review channel. Also, from one freak to another, thanks for convincing me to get the game. Shit bangs and I’ve now got a new favorite soundtrack.

[@anttihujanen8317]

Awesome video once again!

[@neonbat666]

I'm glad I decided to impulse by this game a month ago. It's been such a fun ride! Something I love about it, besides pretty much everything, is how it's difficult, but never feels unfair or rage worthy. It's a nice refresher from the 'it's either punishingly difficult, or no challenge at all' game trend.

[@TRexila]

I'm going to be honest, I haven't played this game yet but I still keep coming back to this review because the pacing is perfect for the type of game it is and your jokes are well timed (I lost it completely at the bit about beating your friends' times while they're at work ending with 'for freaks, by freaks') and you answer basically any of the broad questions I'd have when shopping for games. mostly though for the comedy and the smooth speedy feel of the review, it does *not* feel like 15 minutes ahaha. It's been long enough since I played this kind of speedy precision platformer that I'm not sure I'm still cut out for that genre, but I still think I'll try to get my hands on it one day anyway :3

[@Cthulhuliessleeping]

now i wanna play this just for the music

[@loganberkheimer1857]

I didn't know this game existed a week ago. It's now my game of the year so far

[@sissisammakko]

I have not enjoyed a game this much in ages... Its rare for me ( and im sure many others ) to actually want a 100% everything in a game... Definitely my GOTY

[@toadboy6005]

I love how he turned F12 into a fucking punchline.

[@m4rtic0]

the music makes me feel like i'm flying

[@chainsaw8507]

I love this game. It's my game of the year so far!

[@jakevuckturd1201]

As someone who has never played neon white, I can say that I have no clue what is going on when watching gameplay

[@jimmyjohnjoejr]

Luckily the Switch version has amazing gyro controls and slightly more lenient red medal times, and the only time it ever dips from 60fps is the intro to the final boss.

[@finnie4394]

Though it's not liked as much, I really liked this video. Idk why

[@nellkellino-miller7673]

This game is an utter miracle. I dont like anime or jrpgs that much, I dislike first person shooters, I'm not one for visual novels, and I always thought speedrunning was kinda crap. But I do listen to a lot of breakcore, and I've always been obsessed with masks and their underlying artistic philosophy. Apparently that's all it took for me to fall head iver heels in love with every single aspect of this game! When i saw what ben said, that its a game made by freaks for freaks... It clicked. It really is such a stroke of genius, but it simply does not give a fuck wether you like it or not. It couldnt care less if its message flies over evryones heads, and that is so surprisingand comforting to see in a little indie game that came out if nowhere. Goty!

[@Slater2113]

I may or may not have played both Twewy games on release.

[@futureskeletons66669]

Reminds me a little of the MGS Revengeance VR Missions with a sort of Killer 7 'Heaven Smile' vibe. SOLD

[@MarciLOLs]

THERES A RUBY MEDAL?!

[@UnableToucan]

Me, who has red medals on all levels: Man this game sounds so cool

[@rulamantic]

I think the best part of the gift system is that you have to get a specific rank on levels in order to access gifts. It encourages players to replay levels to unlock the extra smidgens. Like needing to break the crab shell to get the meat in the center, it will take a lot of sweat and tears but hey, you got the treasure. And the game will NOT be ashamed to punish you for neglecting these extras. In the game, you get Heavenly Delight tickets for every chapter you beat. These will be traded at the Heavenly Kiosk for more free time events, all 10 unlocking a dope ass katana! And all interactions are with other characters! (((FURTHER EXPLAINATION WILL CONTAINT SPOILERS))) Buuut, if you choose to not use the tickets until like last minute, you will lose some of the charm of some events, as things have changed so much it would be weird to just act like nothing happens. Ex: you will get a prize of a beach trip with Red and Violet on the 8th ticket. If you exchange the ticket on that day, you'll be given the honor of bikini drawings of the girls (refrain yourself, soldier). BUUUT if you do it later on when Violet is now DEAD, Red will refuse to join you on the trip as it will remind her of Violet, and you'll just be sitting alone talking to yourself like a loonie. I didn't see this myself, but im sure if you saved up gifts when characters do die, all their free time dialouge will just begone and only be sidequests and memories. BUT DONT QUOTE ME ON THAT!

[@TravTravYT]

your sense of smell is impecable

[@gorboobus9292]

I love the thematic inclusions of messing up the script and trying the line again as if you messed up a level and restarted for that perfect run. If it wasn’t intentional, let’s just act like it was.

[@E2STOPTV]

It's definitely a weird game... but in a cool way. Definitely a special one !

[@Chromeberd]

I gotta ask. Was you making mistakes in the script paired with the whole "speedrunning a review" theme you had? Like making mistakes in an actual run and needing to redo it? I have to know.

[@luggy_7207]

i am interested in neon white but idk, i ain't really that type of guy who likes to play speedrun games, i'll just feel bad for myself because i don't have the energy to compete for better times my main draw to this game is machine girl because i love her music (please tell me the name of the song in the intro, i can't find it :( ) and the soundtrack seems like another bop also the dialogue seems really really awful to me, like genuinely pain inducing i know you can skip the cutscenes but my dumbshit brain says to me that i will miss out on a big good story but i don't want to push through it man (10:00 and 11:12 are prime examples for comedic timing tho(but only because of the steam screenshot sound)) i really want to play this game but i feel like it will be just a huuuge let down for me also i don't think my laptop can handle this game anyways so yeah lol (i hate my shitty laptop so much but i don't have money) (btw keep up your amazing work)

[@pedrofuoco2039]

"a DOM-machine gun" jesus 💀

[@MarcsVideoDumpster]

Neon White is like sweet cocaine to my Titanfall 2 movement FPS body

[@doomanime61]

You probably want Red to step on you

[@brokendeck08]

Such a good hidden gem. Very lonely in the "Only good at the game on amphetamine" genre.

[@caledfwlchiaed7102]

neat

[@geileskind64]

Just finished Neon White after 17 hours and i can't believe there is an even better medal...all that time for nothing

[@izznazhanzur]

Never have I played a game that both wanna make me scream and shot myself

[@vergilchair699]

ngl the switch port with a controller that isn't the joy cons is really not that bad and ive red aced very level

[@user-vh1ys5qr1o]

Is switch or on pc better?

[@Chromeberd]

PC. Good luck doing any of those advanced maneuvers with thumb-sticks.

[@Windupcrows]

And when will you be reviewing the third cantica of Dante's Divine Comedy?

[@user-ol1ep1yf8g]

*anime*

[@AsH-jg8ot]

im the 140th viewer baybeee

[@Zerinith]

first

[@DONTSAYGOODBYE]

hands down the best review for neon white lmfao w🤍💯