Neon Blood

Neon Blood is a story-driven game set in 2053, after a war lost in time ended the world as it was known. In Viridis, a vast city divided between the dangerous Blind City and the luxurious Bright City, former police detective Axel McCoin becomes central to uncovering a web of corruption and power that threatens an unstable peace. You accompany him as he tries to overthrow the established order and dismantle the foundations of the unequal society.

The city of Viridis

Viridis is a living city with its own stories and secrets. Its inhabitants help Axel investigate how the city works, the roots of its inequality and the ways its people live. You can explore freely and act as you wish across locations including the neon city of Hunter Heaven, the futuristic Bright City and the labyrinthine subway tunnels hidden in Viridis. The city also contains hundreds of secrets to discover.

Axel's investigation

A dialogue-based detective system lets you investigate the city and its people. Axel's mission brings him into conflict with Emerald Ruby, a powerful woman determined to preserve the system that benefits her, though there may be another reason behind her actions. The story also names Varya Gagarin, known as Junkyard, Silver Rayner, known as Boxer, and hacker Basilio Tastiera among Axel's associates. The game's description presents conflicting accounts of Axel: one calls him a dangerous escaped police officer wanted for arrest, while another describes him as a liberator fighting for equality.

Turn-based combat

In turn-based battles, Axel can attack, use skills and use objects before unleashing a powerful final attack. Combat places a strong emphasis on strategy and draws on the style of older RPGs.

Visual style

Neon Blood combines hand-drawn, animated pixel art with detailed 3D environments in a 2.5D presentation. Its settings bring together cyberpunk and science-fiction elements, with detailed lighting and neon throughout Viridis.