Scarlet Nexus

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  • Summary: Unleash the Power of the Mind - In a far distant future, a psionic hormone was discovered in the human brain, granting people extra-sensory powersand changing the world as we know it. Just as humanity was entering this new era, deranged mutants known as Others began to descend from the skyUnleash the Power of the Mind - In a far distant future, a psionic hormone was discovered in the human brain, granting people extra-sensory powersand changing the world as we know it. Just as humanity was entering this new era, deranged mutants known as Others began to descend from the sky with a thirst for human brains. Highly resistant to conventional attack methods, extreme measures needed to be taken to battle the overwhelming threat and preserve humanity. Those with acute extra-sensory abilities, known as psionics, were our chance to fight the onslaught from above. To this day, psionics have been scouted for their talents and recruited to the Other Suppression Force (OSF), humanity's last line of defense.

    Take on the role of Yuito Sumeragi, a new recruit to the OSF aiming to become an elite psionic like the one who saved him as a child. Armed with a talent in psycho-kinesis, explore the futuristic city of New Himuka and uncover the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities in SCARLET NEXUS.
    KINETIC PSYCHIC COMBAT
    Using psycho-kinetic abilities, the world around you becomes your greatest weapon. Lift, break and throw pieces of your environment to build your attack combos and lay waste to your enemies.
    EXTERMINATE THE OTHERS
    Deranged mutants that descended from the sky, immune to conventional weapons and defenses. Tormented by the constant pain of their mutation, they seek brains of living organisms to calm their madness.
    DISCOVER A BRAIN PUNK FUTURE
    Explore and protect a futuristic Japanese landscape that combines inspirations from classic anime and western science fiction.
    DEEP STORY DRIVEN EXPERIENCE
    Dive into a complex story of bonds, courage and heroism crafted by minds behind the iconic Tales of Vesperia.    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. GameGrin
    Jun 23, 2021
    100
    Scarlet Nexus is easily one of the best games so far this year and a strong contender for game of the year. With addictive gameplay and compelling narrative, there is plenty to love in this Brain Punk vision of a psionic future.
  2. GamingTrend
    Jun 23, 2021
    90
    Scarlet Nexus is an absolute blast from the start and only gets better as you progress. The characters are charming, the story has nice twists and turns, and the combat is simple to understand but hard to master. While it certainly has flaws, this is a must play for action game fans.
  3. Twinfinite
    Jun 23, 2021
    80
    The combat in Scarlet Nexus is no doubt the star of the show. Even when it becomes hard to take the narrative seriously, those sweet, sweet combat mechanics will pull you right back in, no matter which protagonist you choose.
  4. PC Invasion
    Jun 23, 2021
    80
    Filled to the brim with visual novel conversations and over-the-top action, Scarlet Nexus is a surprisingly endearing game that might be more linear than people expect, but more compelling than it probably needed to be.
  5. Worth Playing
    Jul 23, 2021
    80
    Scarlet Nexus is an absolutely solid action-RPG title. The story might get too complicated for its own good, but the characters keep things interesting. Having to revisit the same environments multiple times can get tedious, but the combat is enjoyable throughout due to the new abilities afforded to you by the constant leveling and party member changes. It is a fun romp overall, with enough of a reason to revisit it after completion. Scarlet Nexus is a game that anime fans will thoroughly enjoy.
  6. PC Gamer
    Jun 30, 2021
    78
    An excellent combat system buffers a classically unhinged anime story in an action RPG whose ambition outpaces execution.
  7. Hardcore Gamer
    Jun 23, 2021
    50
    Who’s to say what the real, developer-side cause is for Scarlet Nexus’ failings. What was already a mammoth undertaking in crafting a competent-enough hack-and-slash action game that could muscle its way into the spotlight, Bandai Namco’s latest in-house creation is not just inadequate in appeasing long-time fans of the genre, but worse, comes across ignorant of its own player’s time.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 55
  3. Negative: 11 out of 55
  1. EbalAdama
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    A wonderful plot and gameplay that captivated me for many hours. The only negative that closes all of the above is the narrative that isA wonderful plot and gameplay that captivated me for many hours. The only negative that closes all of the above is the narrative that is present in the game.… Expand
  2. titomito54
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    ESTA BUENISIMO la verdad.
    juge la demo y se ve bueno.
    tini tini tini mua mua mua
    dale mienteme
  4. AbibGuardian
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    Great Game Great Story and great character. I thought it just another anime game but it is great
  5. Ridnir2
    Jul 15, 2021
    7
    Name of the game is the game play.If you want good anime story you won't find it here but man the game play is flashy,awesome and engaging.TheName of the game is the game play.If you want good anime story you won't find it here but man the game play is flashy,awesome and engaging.The combos feels solid and satisfying. I loved yuito game play.The hack n slash felt new and refreshing.Story as you expected from this type of games anime cliché,cringy and borderline boring.… Expand
  6. Snjake
    Mar 18, 2023
    7
    Its not the best game but not the worst either it has its moments but got boring pretty fast
  7. Chnmmr
    Jul 8, 2021
    6
    The game is ALMOST great but it is severely let down by most of its bosses. Bullet sponges with spammy attacks that can easily juggle you toThe game is ALMOST great but it is severely let down by most of its bosses. Bullet sponges with spammy attacks that can easily juggle you to death, hitting you so quickly that even on the opposite side of the map with your allies occupying them, you still get interrupted trying to heal. Every boss ends up the same, spam all light, all light, medium, all medium heals until the boss dies as combos that work against enemies won't work against them. Bosses are immune to just about every CC effect and almost never get staggered by your attacks meaning getting hit constantly is almost unavoidable.

    Bosses are not hard, just cheap and frustrating.    … Expand
  8. NerdN8
    Aug 13, 2021
    0
    Отличный сюжет, музыка, визуальная составляющая. Как любитель игр от японских разработчиков доволен полностью. Смотришь аниме и играешь в негоОтличный сюжет, музыка, визуальная составляющая. Как любитель игр от японских разработчиков доволен полностью. Смотришь аниме и играешь в него 10/10. Отсутствие повестки и геев-негров-трансгендеров 10/10. Красивые, милые и при этом сильные женские персонажи 10/10. Немного показалась боевка деревянной, но я не фанат слешеров, сильно не мешало. В общем прошел на одном дыхании!… Expand

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