I haven't played a game that truly made me feel like I was good at games in a long time, which is a testament to how sharply Neon White's gameplay is designed. Executing perfectly on a level feels amazing and is totally achievable thanks to smart level design, tight controls, and how easy repetition is in Neon White. Being able to smack one button and instantly restart the level with no downtime was such a boon and takes all of the bite out of failure, instead pushing me to aim for quicker and quicker level times. The biggest downside, as I'm sure is the consensus, is this game's writing. I didn't hate the overarching plot or the characters, but the dialogue is often grating and immature. The backstory is particularly juvenile--I found myself mostly tuning it out. Aside from this, the game is sharp and focused so it didn't greatly detract, but it's an area where the game could have been better.