I love Demon Turf. Fabraz’s take on a mascot platformer was so much fun and hit all the right notes for me. So, I was exceptionally surprised when they decided to surprise-launch the sequel with the help of Playtonic Friends. Demon Turf Neon Splash is even more of what I loved with Demon Turf, though it is designed very differently.

Instead of a hub world, with dozens of levels and bosses, Neon Splash plays more like an expansion of the original game. In Neon Splash, Beebz and her friends find themselves sucked into a painting. This painting houses all sorts of neon levels with lots of platforming challenges. There is no combat at all in Neon Splash, and there are no hubs. You go from one level to the next, collecting Lollipops to unlock upgrades and music records.

Personally, I liked the classic Donkey Kong 64 or Super Mario 64 style of retro platformer vibe in the first game. I thought the boss fights were clever and interesting, so the lack of them is a little bit of a bummer. However, I love the Demon Turf style of platforming, and all of the tools are given to you at the start, so you can really dig into some crazy platforming moves.

Also, like in Demon Turf, you can place up to 3 checkpoints throughout the level. Being able to place your own checkpoints is great, as you can set your own pace and choose when to checkpoint rather than having to do a particularly rough spot over again. It is a great accessibility feature I wish that more games offered.

Neon Splash also has some great accessibility options, such as a colorblind mode or the ability to turn the red/blue filter off to reduce eyestrain. I really like the attention to detail that has gone into this game. It feels smaller than the original, but it also feels like a meticulously made release.

Overall, Demon Turf: Neon Splash feels more like an expansion than a sequel. However, it does its job well and has some great content for platforming fans. Speedrunners will no doubt love this game, and I could see Summer Games Done Quick doing speedruns of this for years to come. Fans of the original Demon Turf won’t be disappointed either, at least if you liked the platforming of the original.

A Nintendo Switch review copy of Demon Turf: Neon Splash was provided by Fabraz for this review.

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Demon Turf: Neon Splash

$4.99

8

Score

8.0/10

Pros

• Great Platforming
• Smooth Controls and Gameplay
• Accessibility Options and Customizable Checkpoints
• Colorful Levels
• Great for Speedrunners

Cons

• Less Content Than the Original Game
• Feels More Like an Expansion Than a Full Game
• It Lacks the Side Content and Exploration Aspect