When comparing Muffin Knight vs Neon Shadow, the Slant community recommends Muffin Knight for most people. In the question“What are the best Android games with MOGA controller support?” Muffin Knight is ranked 16th while Neon Shadow is ranked 17th. The most important reason people chose Muffin Knight is:
There is cross platform (iOS,Android) co-op multiplayer available to all players, which works great and is easy to use, even when playing against someone on a different OS.
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Pros
Pro Co-op multiplayer works seamlessly across systems
There is cross platform (iOS,Android) co-op multiplayer available to all players, which works great and is easy to use, even when playing against someone on a different OS.
Pro 2 player local co-op that encourages teamwork
In 2 player co-op, each player has their own specific muffins they need to collect. These spawn in two at a time - one for each player. However, both players must get their muffin before new ones will appear. This means even after you collect your muffin, you'll have to help your teammate get theirs no matter what. It's a neat little mechanic that has you and a friend working together to navigate the map and kill enemies.
Pro Interesting shapeshifting mechanic keeps gameplay fresh
Every time you collect a muffin when going through the various levels, your character transforms into a random creature. While every form can jump and run, each one has different abilities which will change up the gameplay. There's a frog who can attack from long range his tongue, a unicorn who uses rainbow bombs, an archer who shoots arrows, and many more. You never know what form you'll take when collecting a muffin, and since there's so many muffins to collect, you'll constantly be swapping forms and trying new things throughout the entire game. It's a neat mechanic that really keeps things from getting stale, and trying out all the different forms is both interesting and fun.
Pro Stylish 3D graphics give a pleasant cartoony look
The graphics are presented in a 2D environment but are rendered in 3D, all with vibrant colors and detailing that makes the whole game look cartoony. It's a cheery and bright aesthetic that is pleasant to look at and play.
Pro Great controls allow the game to be easily controlled on a touchscreen
For what can make or break every platformer in existence, Muffin Knight luckily has great controls for a mobile title. They are very responsive and running/jumping around each level is an overall smooth experience.
Pro MOGA controller and Bluetooth keybinding support
Moga and Moga Pro controllers are supported. Additionally, you can use a bluetooth keyboard to map the controls if you prefer to play with a keyboard.
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 Contains in app purchases even though the game costs money already
Even though the game is already a paid title, there are additional, optional in-app purchases that can be used to make the game easier.
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.