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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. CGMagazine
    Jun 23, 2021
    85
    Scarlet Nexus is the fresh, new Action JRPG that gamers weary of the “Tales of” series formula have been needing to see from Bandai Namco for a while now, and it shines especially bright on next gen consoles.
  2. ZTGD
    Jun 23, 2021
    85
    Even using the more simplified combat system the game is a blast to play and ultimately tells a really compelling story all in a beautifully done in Japanese anime style.
  3. App Trigger
    Jun 23, 2021
    85
    From the music to the visuals, from the gameplay to the story, this game packs quite the punch. Scarlet Nexus is a game that has definitely had a lot of love put into it. It isn’t some kind of one-and-done, generic feeling hack and slash game that people vaguely remember six months after launch. It’s a game that deserves the attention from people who like anime games and those on the fence about it.
  4. Siliconera
    Jun 23, 2021
    80
    Scarlet Nexus is the sort of game where not only will its combat sell it, but the story and spoilers packed into it will too. It is a title where I was constantly thrown by elements. Sometimes it was an exceptionally clever application of a power. It could be a great enemy design. Or maybe a twist would get me. Even when I wasn’t exactly thrilled with how something might work, I found myself wanting to talk about it.
  5. GameSpace
    Jun 23, 2021
    80
    The game combines a good combat system, an extensive deep storyline, and nice graphics. The interactions between the protagonists and the world look believable, and you can tell that developers have a lot of love for characters and the world of Scarlet Nexus.
  6. Attack of the Fanboy
    Jun 23, 2021
    80
    Overall, Scarlet Nexus is a simple, yet great and enjoyable experience for any fan of the genre out there. You hunt monsters, make yourself and your allies stronger, gather resources for making new cosmetics and gear, constantly unlock new features for inside and outside of combat, all that while you watch an interesting story materialize in front of your eyes. It really is a modernized, old-school adventure which will satisfy anyone, even with the few drawbacks it has and the rather slow beginning.
  7. Gamers Heroes
    Jun 23, 2021
    65
    Scarlet Nexus boasts a story that is impossible not to recommend. Bandai Namco has created a truly intriguing world that, even after completing the game, has me yearning for more. The option of playing the second main character, which boasts a different story direction, would be the perfect remedy if not for the other areas of the game falling short. Repetitive mechanics and frustrating combat design hamper what could otherwise be an incredible adventure.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 3 out of 28
  1. BoyEx7490et
    Jul 8, 2021
    10
    Great game cool love it Beautiful like xoxo nice fun gameplay its super fun everyone likes it i like it its good action hack and slash the artGreat game cool love it Beautiful like xoxo nice fun gameplay its super fun everyone likes it i like it its good action hack and slash the art style Beautiful… Expand
  2. AhhhhhhRasengan
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    A fantastic video game if you're into JRPGs with a kind of dark twisted story and I haven't even finished the game yet but the music theA fantastic video game if you're into JRPGs with a kind of dark twisted story and I haven't even finished the game yet but the music the combat the story is fantastic The overall ambiance of the game is so clean and fresh it's almost impossible to put it down. I also recommend this and most jrps if you could played in the original Japanese voice actors setting. Just do this in most games in their original language if you can because the emotion matches the energy of the created product every single time...

    Anyways this game is a masterpiece if you enjoy anime or manga you will enjoy this game I promise you.    … Expand
  4. Evalicious
    Jul 5, 2021
    10
    I do this review after Yuito's story is finished and the NG + unlocked. Scarlet Nexus is a wonderful game with infinite combos which leads youI do this review after Yuito's story is finished and the NG + unlocked. Scarlet Nexus is a wonderful game with infinite combos which leads you to become a master to execute them efficiently. It is difficult to adapt at first but once you learn it is one of the best combat systems you will have tried. Very explosive and looks great. The story, although convoluted in which you can't get lost for a second of the plot, is quite well done. The variety of characters and their abilities are exceptional, with an emphasis on Kagero, Gemma, Hanobi, and Kasane. I also love that there are strong women in the game who are not dependent on what the voice of a man or leader says, unlike the Persona saga, which is excessively submissive and romantic. The bad thing that I find in this game is how heavy the social links were and the somewhat poor and repetitive design of some scenarios. Yuito's story completed in 35 hours, with an intense and emotional ending. Now I'll play Kasane's. The game is worth every euro spent.… Expand
  5. Xyrogyra
    Jul 10, 2021
    9
    Exceptional game... If you can get past the VERY cringe dialogue... Seriously, everything about this game is awesome - combat, visuals, music,Exceptional game... If you can get past the VERY cringe dialogue... Seriously, everything about this game is awesome - combat, visuals, music, party system, everything! Except the dialogue... holy crap it's SO cringey... But it's a JRPG so if you can get past that, I HIGHLY recommend it!… Expand
  6. Kurigu
    Sep 9, 2021
    8
    A very intriguing action game, with fast and dynamic gameplay.
    The plot sometimes feels predictable, but considering the anime focus of the    A very intriguing action game, with fast and dynamic gameplay.
    The plot sometimes feels predictable, but considering the anime focus of the project, I can easily look over that.    … Expand
  7. Yuke
    Jul 18, 2021
    7
    The "pOweR oF FriEndShip" vibes aside, Scarlet Nexus is a good Game.

    - 60% ARPG, 40% Visual Novel. - There is really a lot of text and    The "pOweR oF FriEndShip" vibes aside, Scarlet Nexus is a good Game.

    - 60% ARPG, 40% Visual Novel.

    - There is really a lot of text and cut scenes, where you just put your controller down for several minutes.

    - Combat is a bit overloaded but usually fun.

    - Some logic holes, which is typical for this kind of story, i guess

    - Very unsatisfied with how Kagero story arc got handled

    - Im afraid that they gonna milk another expansion/dlc out of it, otherwise i can't explain why a big part of the story basically just got ignored    … Expand
  8. BallzyDan
    Jul 28, 2021
    3
    Fun combat, less than mediocre everything else. Story never peaked my interest and I disliked the art style right away. I liked the gameplayFun combat, less than mediocre everything else. Story never peaked my interest and I disliked the art style right away. I liked the gameplay at first, the mini map was doing a good up until I got the museum ruins and I needed to find key cards. I looked everywhere I had access to and found nothing so I gave up as I wasnt in to the story. I also disliked when in combat some times, that a shield would go up around the perimeter of the fight area. I reached player level 25 and had to fight enemies at level 50 at times. I think this game would have been a hit in 2015 but is kinda lame at this point. Pass… Expand

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