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Phil vs. Simon vs. «Neon White» in the ultimate speedrun battle

7.7.2022

Translation: Patrik Stainbrook

First-person shooter, jump ’n’ run, card game: although all three genres apply to «Neon White», it’s a speedrun game at its core. Just what Simon and I need for a real test of skill. On Friday at 1 p.m., it’s go, go, go!

A quick story rundown: in «Neon White», you run and jump through a heavenly shiny marble world. You’re a demon who wants to earn your stay in God’s kingdom by finishing off other demons. Or something like that. All dressed up in a fancy anime garb, but it’s actually completely secondary.

There are almost 100 levels to master in the latest game by «Donut County» designer Ben Esposito. Sounds like a lot. But it’s not. After all, «Neon White» is a speedrun game: each mission takes less than a minute – maybe only ten seconds if you’re really fast. You have only two goals: destroy all demons on your way to the target and avoid getting hit if possible.

Along the way you collect weapon cards. With them, you can shoot at demons or drop them. Each card has a unique property. Pistol cards give you an extra jump when you drop them, the sniper rifle catapults you forward, and the machine gun creates an exploding bullet. You have to make use of these abilities to get to the finish line as quickly as possible. Check out our video to see whether Simon really is the fastest speedster in the whole country or whether I can end the stream with my head held high. Get ready for a lot of trash talk and rants.

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Philipp Rüegg

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As a child, I wasn't allowed to have any consoles. It was only with the arrival of the family's 486 PC that the magical world of gaming opened up to me. Today, I'm overcompensating accordingly. Only a lack of time and money prevents me from trying out every game there is and decorating my shelf with rare retro consoles.

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