Neon White is, in the developer's own words, «a game for freaks.» This statement isn't referring to Neon White's anime art style or occasional risque dialogue, although that may be part of it. It means the game was designed for speedrunners.
As a high-precision speedrun shooter, Neon White caters to players who will spend hours shaving off mere milliseconds. While this sort of dedication is not necessary to get Neon White's best ending, players willing to perfect their times will get the most out of the game.
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In order to encourage a speedrunning mindset, the game awards medals based on completion times for each level. It goes from bronze to silver, to gold, and then to the platinum-colored ace medals. Unbeknownst to most players, however, is the secret tier above them all: the elusive red medals.
There's a good reason why the game hides the red medals from most players. The completion times are unreasonable, and if players thought they needed them to 100% Neon White, more would have given up from the start. Thankfully, they're fully optional and don't count towards the player's completion rate.
Each level's red medal time is the developer's own record. It's awarded to players who have surpassed the game's own creators, a feat only possible when the player knows Neon White's mechanics and levels inside and out. For those who are up for the challenge, each level's time is listed below:
Neon White is available now for PC and Switch.
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