10 Biggest Video Game Surprises Of 2022 (So Far)
2. Neon White
Over the years, a niche new genre of video games has slowly been creeping up to the mainstream, the type of game that sets out to make the player feel invincible. Jumping through rooftops like it's nothing, firing and killing enemies quickly, and feeling like you’re the unstoppable god of the universe. Neon White perfectly encapsulates this.
Neon White is easy to understand yet hard to master; you parkour across buildings, using cards as weapons or mobility-enhancing moves that let you jump across levels like you’re flying. The gameplay is rather simplistic, with it simply asking you to reach the end of the level, but everything comes together in the pursuit of perfection.
Each stage has a ranking, and reaching the highest rank of Platinum is at the core of what makes the game fun. It rides the fine line between challenging the player and keeping things fair, which makes speedrunning an absolute must as it's part of what makes the game a unique experience.
The story might not be unique, but the highly innovative gameplay makes it one of the year's biggest surprises.