When comparing Riptide GP2 vs Neon Shadow, the Slant community recommends Neon Shadow for most people. In the question“What are the best Android games with MOGA controller support?” Neon Shadow is ranked 17th while Riptide GP2 is ranked 25th. The most important reason people chose Neon Shadow is:
Neon Shadow supports local area network multiplayer as well as online multiplayer support for death-match play.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Accessible gameplay that is great for quick play sessions
Being that this is a port of a mobile game, it lends itself well to quick play sessions, as that is what it was designed for. It is also pretty accessible to newcomers, as it is not all that entirely tough and the controls are pretty intuitive. All in all a solid game for those looking game is short bursts or introduce to non gaming players.
Pro Interesting, futuristic tracks
Many of the tracks in the game are over the top and futuristic looking. Racing through them can be pretty exhilarating.
Pro Immersive mode
Riptide GP2 has built in immersive mode for Android devices on 4.4+.
Pro Online multiplayer
Riptide GP2 has built in online multiplayer support for races of up to four players.
Pro SHIELD games support
Riptide GP2 has built in SHIELD games support.
Pro MOGA support
Riptide GP2 has built in MOGA controller support.
Pro Diverse multiplayer allows you to easily play locally or online with friends
Neon Shadow supports local area network multiplayer as well as online multiplayer support for death-match play.
Pro Familiar and classic FPS and arena gameplay that is easy to understand
Core gameplay mechanics are of old-school first person shooter. Players move room to room finding objects called nodes to shoot before being allowed to leave to the next room. While trying to find the node players will of course be facing off against AI controlled enemies.
Pro Great controller support that allows a wide selection of different controllers to work
Neon Shadow has built in HID controller support, SHIELD Games support and MOGA controller support. So no matter what type of Android controller you own, it should work out of the box.
Pro Anyone can pick up the game and figure out the intuitive touch controls
There is no jump button, reload button or an interaction button, keeping the touch controls interface quite simple. Left side of the screen moves the player, right side looks around, and there is a fire button. This makes the controls simple to understand and use.
Pro Varied powerful weapons keeps the gameplay entertaining
Each weapon in game gives a sense of differentiating power. There is a good selection of guns that all have different shooting abilities and power. Each one allows the player to feel as though they are well equipped for the task at hand.
Pro Tablet split screen same device multiplayer allows 2 players to easily play on a single device
Neon Shadow allows 2 players to play multiplayer on a single tablet device using split screen. Controllers would be ideal for this.
Cons
Con Has in app purchases
Despite being an upfront paid game Riptide GP2 has in app purchases that range from $1.99 - $99.99 per item.
Con Shallow gameplay
While the story and game mechanics are serviceable one has to wonder how much better the game could have been if more attention was focused on these areas during development.