Nex Machina: Death Machine

 PC
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 51
  3. Negative: 10 out of 51

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  1. RS132
    Dec 4, 2017
    0
    This game is held back by one truly stupid decision: there's no saving whatsoever. If you start the game in one sitting you either finish it in that sitting or start over completely next time. There is a "Single World" world mode that lets you start at a particular level, but beating a level in that mode does not unlock the next. I know they're going for an "arcade feel," but there's someThis game is held back by one truly stupid decision: there's no saving whatsoever. If you start the game in one sitting you either finish it in that sitting or start over completely next time. There is a "Single World" world mode that lets you start at a particular level, but beating a level in that mode does not unlock the next. I know they're going for an "arcade feel," but there's some things best left in the 80s. You're not asking me for quarters, you shouldn't ask me to start over every time I want to play. Hard Pass.… Expand

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#28 Best PC Game of 2017

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. GameOver.gr
    Aug 29, 2017
    80
    Nex Machina is the quintessential top-down arcade shooter. It may seem simplistic on paper, but on screen is nothing less than a punishing, hectic and utterly enjoyable experience that will leave you exhausted even only after an hour of play.
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  2. Game Informer
    Aug 8, 2017
    93
    Immaculate level design, devilish enemy placement, and a steady but always punishing difficulty curve help Nex Machina stand head and shoulders above most competing shooters, not to mention the early arcade titles that inspired it, like Robotron: 2084. That’s meaningful, as Nex Machina was created in cooperation with Eugene Jarvis, one of the designers of that early classic game. Nex Machina is far deeper than first impressions might suggest, and can offer many hours of searing challenge, presuming you’re willing to face a little eye strain. Blinking is not encouraged.
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  3. Gamer.no
    Aug 6, 2017
    80
    Nex Machina is an addicting stick shooter with a great core concept that keeps the player interested for a long time.
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