Flash Game: Neon 2

Neon 2 is another in a wave of stylized flash aracde shooters, courtesy of Crazy Monkey Games and Var Studios. The artwork bears a tinge of retro, not unlike "Pixel Blaster," although Neon 2 does manage to capture a more arcade feel. Its a game, similar to other similar titles, where you must fend off enemies who come at you in different forms and clusters. There is a great deal of variation in the foes, weapons and powerups. The graphics are nice, and feel like a game of asteroids. The sound is good; the music is a bit repetitive, however. Because the ship follows the movements of your mouse, it can often become a difficult control scheme, in that you'll often find yourself tailed by an opponent, and you'll need to whip the mouse around quickly to dispatch of them without pain. The game is difficult, so you're supplied with plenty of lives, and there is good replayability, thanks to difficulty options.