Welcome to NYC 2055, a metropolis teetering on the edge of collapse. Immerse yourself in the chaotic realm of Neon Inferno, an electrifying blend of 2D run-and-gun and gallery shooter, where it’s up to you to help the Family seize control of the urban battleground!
In three decades, New York City has plunged into internal conflict. Criminal organizations dominate four out of five boroughs, battling each other and the corrupt NYPD in a relentless struggle for power. Amid this turmoil, a nascent crime family emerges, eager to carve out their territory and assert their dominance. You are their ultimate weapon.
- Shoot close, aim far: Experience a captivating mix of side-scrolling action and gallery shooting, blending gameplay elements reminiscent of Contra and Wild Guns.
- Stunning 32-bit graphics: Traverse a stunning sci-fi city illustrated in exquisite pixel art, accompanied by an evocative soundtrack.
- Two-player co-op: With dangers around every corner, team up with a friend for added firepower!
- Arcade-style challenge: Tackle a casual playthrough or test your mettle with the 1-credit-clear Arcade Mode!
Your journey as an assassin will take you through various districts of this hyper-metropolitan landscape: from the devastated slums of the Bronx, where police and gangs clash amid the flames, to the luxurious, walled neon gardens of Inner Manhattan, where the elite indulge in high culture, blissfully unaware of the surrounding chaos — for now.
Neon Inferno is the second offering from Zenovia Interactive, a New York-based game studio founded by Sri Kankanahalli in 2019. Their first title, Steel Assault, launched in late 2021. Zenovia boasts a fully remote, globally diverse team, representing nearly every continent except Antarctica.
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