GUIDE #260
How to Play Neon Brawl Online
Neon Brawl is an original 2-player fighter. Pick Volt, Forge, Nyx, or Hex, then duel best of 3 rounds with punches, kicks, blocks, and a unique special.
01 // CONTROLS
Controls
- P1: WASD move, F light punch, G heavy kick, H special, C or hold back to block
- P2 (Local vs): arrows + J/K/L, N to block (or numpad 4/8/6/2 + 1/5/3)
- Mobile: D-pad plus LP / HK / SP / BLK (56px+). Landscape recommended
02 // STEPS
Step by step
- 01
Pick a stage
Classic Neon Brawl is Neon Cage. Variants: Rooftop Rift and Void Dock.
- 02
Choose a fighter
Volt (bolt), Forge (charge), Nyx (orb), and Hex (upper) — different speed, power, and specials.
- 03
Win the round intro
After ROUND n, fight. Light-light-heavy is a combo. Specials have a cooldown.
- 04
Block and punish
Hold back or BLK to chip-block. Hits stun; don’t mash through hitstun.
- 05
Best of three
First to two rounds wins. KO or time-out. Rematch from the overlay.
03 // EDGE
Pro tips
- Don’t throw specials on cooldown — walk and jab instead.
- Forge wants close range; Volt and Nyx like space.
- Rotate to landscape on a phone so the D-pad and attack cluster sit at opposite corners.