New Retro Arcade: Neon

New Retro Arcade: Neon is a virtual reality first-person video game developed and published for the PC by independent developer Digital Cybercherries. It was released on Steam on August 1, 2016. The game is compatible with the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.[1][2][3][4]

New Retro Arcade: Neon
Developer(s)Digital Cybercherries
Publisher(s)Digital Cybercherries
Designer(s)
  • Dec Doyle
  • Ulrich Gollick
  • Josh Lennen
  • Andrew Hielscher
  • Joe Henson
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platform(s)HTC Vive, Oculus Rift
ReleaseAugust 1, 2016
Genre(s)Simulation
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Gameplay

Players are taken back to the '80s/early '90s and are put inside a retro arcade room. In the game, players are able to interact with mini-games including Bowling, Air Hockey Skeeball, and more. Inside the room itself are usable objects such as Guitars, Drum Machines and Light Guns. The main feature of the game focuses on customisation and being able to emulate your favourite arcade games, by using any of the 30 Arcade Cabinets. The game also supports Non-VR.

Reception

UploadVR[5] favoured the game for its authenticity and how Digital Cybercherries do an excellent job of capturing the vibe and atmosphere. Road to VR wrote that the game is an immensely detailed arcade simulator.

New Retro Arcade: Neon won VRDB's Players Choice VR of the Year 2016.[6] It currently has a rating of 83%, Very Positive on Steam.

References
  1. "Neon has undoubtedly rebuilt an important piece of gaming history, and all beautifully rendered in virtual reality". RoadtoVR.
  2. "New Retro Arcade is a kind of fantasy museum, sensory trip back to the very origins of the video game". Nextplz.fr.
  3. ""New Retro Arcade: Neon Impressions - A Master of Atmosphere"". Shacknews.
  4. ""New Retro Arcade: Neon realizes an immensely cool idea"". Hardcore Gamer.
  5. "New Retro Arcade: Neon' is a Classic Arcade Gamer's Paradise". UploadVR.
  6. "Players Choice VR of the Year 2016 feature". VRDB.
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