Stephen Tailby
Push SquareReview: Neon Noodles (PS5) - Cyberpunk Factory Puzzler Doesn't Quite Satisfy
Published 9/15/2025
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Score
40
-16 vs critic avg
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PS4 / Linux / PC / PS5 / Mac / Switch - 8/3/2023
Neon Noodles
In a future where food is the ultimate symbol of status, you're a recipe automation technician for a ruthless aristocracy. Create, test and optimize your culinary machines in this deliciously dark zach-like!
- Developer
- Vivid Helix
- Publisher
- Vivid Helix, Eastasiasoft
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56
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Critic avg
56
3 scored reviews
Total coverage
3
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Score range
40–75
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 56 across 3 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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70–791 review · 33%
Below 702 reviews · 67%
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Justin Nation
Nindie SpotlightReview: Neon Noodles on Nintendo Switch 2
Published 7/21/2025
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Score
52
-4 vs critic avg
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PS3Blog.netNeon Noodles Review
Published 7/16/2025
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Score
75
+19 vs critic avg
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