If you're a lover of cyberpunk and run-and-gun games, here's a title that should catch your eye. Neon Inferno, a retro-futuristic game developed by Zenovia, is set to hit all platforms in 2025.

The game will plunge you into a dystopian New York in 2055**, where two heroes, members of a powerful city clan, will confront criminals determined to impose their law on a city plagued by a police force corrupt to the bone.

A tribute to the classics with a modern twist

The development team has made no secret of its inspirations, drawing directly on references such as Wild Guns and Contra. While Neon Inferno pays homage to 32-bit games, it also seeks to innovate by offering modern gameplay mechanics. There's a Bullet Time for dodging bullets, and enemies to shoot appear in the background, adding a sense of depth to the levels.

So you won't just be running and gunning: the gameplay looks set to be varied and inspired, as the trailer shows. The bestiary promises great diversity, with several types of enemy and bosses with very distinct patterns.

Striking art direction to great effect

All this is enhanced by a striking art direction, paying homage to the 32-bit era, with a great-looking CRT filter (which can be deactivated, given the Steam screenshots). In addition to its polished atmosphere, Neon Inferno will feature :

• A cooperative mode
• A equipment system
• Several difficulty modes
• An arcade mode dedicated to purists

A demo available

For the impatient, a Steam demo is already available. It allows you to explore an entire level and get a first glimpse of the game's gameplay and atmosphere.

Neon Inferno looks set to be a modern-day run-and-gun staple. It remains to be seen whether it will succeed in capturing the magic of the classics while adding its own identity!