Scarlet Nexus

 PlayStation 5
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 292 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 209 out of 292
  2. Mixed: 54 out of 292
  3. Negative: 29 out of 292
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  1. Aashir52970
    May 29, 2022
    8
    A treat for Anime lovers....
    Pro
    1. Combat- Fast paced, addictive and a huge variety of moves at your disposal
    2. Story is well thought out
    3. Runs at fluid 4k 60 on PS5
    4. Psychokinetic and brain field powers are awesome
    5. Monster designs are creepy

    Cons
    1. Since there are two campaigns with lots of overlap, game gets repetitive towards the end
    2. A tad, too much dialogue, for my liking
  2. iMustang
    May 6, 2022
    10
    Scarlet Nexus was easily one of the best new JRPGs I've played in years. For an anime-style hack & slash to get the AAA style treatment is a rare treat and this absolute knockout hit all the right spots for me. Set in a world always at war with an mysterious entity called the Others, you choose one of two different characters at the beginning and see their unique story as the intricateScarlet Nexus was easily one of the best new JRPGs I've played in years. For an anime-style hack & slash to get the AAA style treatment is a rare treat and this absolute knockout hit all the right spots for me. Set in a world always at war with an mysterious entity called the Others, you choose one of two different characters at the beginning and see their unique story as the intricate plot of the world unfolds. Once you've beat the game as one character, you can then NG+ into the other character to see both sides to this wonderful connecting story. This always creates an air of mystery & excitement and keeps a good beat to the story, always wondering what you'll see next for your cast of characters, and wondering what you may learn when you play as the others. The story is definitely one of the biggest highlights of this experience with multiple layers of conflict that somehow find a way to still connect to one another, and gave us an opposing entity that may be one of my new favorite 'villains' I've ever experienced in gaming. The only element stronger than this game's fantastic story is it's wonderful cast of characters who all have unique personalities and individual goals, and with a similar support system to Fire Emblem give you extra Bond Episodes to spend more time with them and appreciate them more. By the end of my journey I ended up loving every party member I had, even if they weren't on my team throughout the game.

    Gameplay wise this game is the action genre at its finest. Always feeling rewarding to play even in the basic combat, this game goes a step further by making your main character(s) a psychic user. Throwing around objects and doing big combination attacks always looks as cool as it feels to do it, then goes to the next level when you do combinations with your party members to also use their powers. Teleportation, Duplication, Super Speed and more just give you more ways to enjoy playing this game, which is already enjoyable to do. As you play more you unlock more things you can do with each party member, and expand the detailed skill tree that's one of the best I've ever had in a game. Scarlet Nexus also makes excellent use of knowing when to have animated cutscenes so they can be more impactful, ultimately leading to a constant interest in what's happening.

    Overall this game hit a perfect spot for me. Futuristic and problematic world, but not a dystopian one. A beautiful story of struggle with occasional loss, but never depressing or dramatic. Color choices of red and black and destroyed environments, yet somehow still a bright atmosphere. This game always fills you with hope and a cause to fight for, and even in the simplest settings a world I was happy to be in and explore. I could be happy just walking around the local cities or my hideout, seeing what my party members were up to, and enjoying the charming music. With an amazing soundtrack, incredible story, fantastic characters, and exciting combat, this game was a masterpiece to me from beginning to end. I really hope they continue this new IP with more entries, but even if they do not, I will always love Scarlet Nexus for the amazing journey it already is.    … Expand
  3. Kakashi5891
    Sep 15, 2021
    8
    I Fn loved this game the story was pretty cool a lot of anime tropes but I can dig it, although I do wish that would evolve some in general with all of anime story telling. But where it shines the most is the gameplay the battles are dynamic and fun and the phypunk thing is pretty bad ass. Over all I recommend it I had fun playing it.
  4. luminous15cf
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Well, this game was a pleasant surprise for me. The gameplay is fun and the story is not cliche, it has really unique world and characters. I felt that the devs put a lot of love into this game and I loved it.
  5. AxizPowerz
    Nov 5, 2021
    8
    Game was just as fun and interesting as the trailers made it out to be. I got it due to its similarities to Astral Chain which I loved and its just as good and better in some ways. This game has some of the best combat I've ever experienced. Its fluid, satisfying, and every new power you unlock changes how you approach every fight. The character designs were great and so were theGame was just as fun and interesting as the trailers made it out to be. I got it due to its similarities to Astral Chain which I loved and its just as good and better in some ways. This game has some of the best combat I've ever experienced. Its fluid, satisfying, and every new power you unlock changes how you approach every fight. The character designs were great and so were the characters themselves for the most part. Now for the bad. As much as I enjoy the bond episodes the methods of unlocking them feel a bit repetitive and annoying which then detracts from experience of the bond episode. The enemy designs were pretty cool, but most of the enemies are variants of the base version so at times they would feel kinda lame. The side quests (there are around a little over 60 if you do both storylines) are very simple, very mid, and very repetitive. The rewards they offer aren't worth very much and are clearly implemented to take up time. That's the case for most games side quests, but its at its worse in this game and is certainly its biggest shortcoming. Onto the most conflicting part; the story. The story starts off very strong. Starting off setting up the world and the characters and it gets even stronger throughout the rest of the game with the crazy lore details. Unfortunately the last few chapters weren't as enjoyable due to the story getting immensely convoluted. Overall a VERY great hack and slasher with a very solid story with a few very annoying shortcomings that were implemented just to raise play time.… Expand
  6. Oldman1917
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Now this is my favorite JRPG! Many years later, I felt like a teenager in a cool shonen like Naruto or Bleach. Cool story, good gameplay, addictive setting.
  7. Francisco_jenri
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Un excelente juego con una historia bastante buena, la cual te mantiene constantemente pegado a la pantalla aparte de tener una muy buena jugabilidad.
  8. Winged_hussar__
    Aug 29, 2022
    8
    Only after finishing the passage, I can summarize. Management in the game is crooked, but you can get used to it. The music is great, the storyline is just fine. On the whole, I can say: it is impossible to call the game even average, but it is not a masterpiece either.
  9. DSouls_guy
    Mar 15, 2023
    9
    Very cool game, I love the cell shading and the smooth frame rates! I hope there will be a sequel. If you like anime or just great jrpg's then you will enjoy scarlet nexus.
  10. Kakafria
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
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  11. MrEBE
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    This game is a gem !! But it reveals its full potential after 8-10 hours of play!!
    Amazing visuals at 60 fps, amazing gameplay, good plot !
    I place it high in my TOP 50 all-time! Just that ! It's been a long time since I had trouble putting the controller down! I'm going to platinum it, play both characters (2 playthroughs, for both side of the story! ) - It's OBVIOUS. It even has a    This game is a gem !! But it reveals its full potential after 8-10 hours of play!!
    Amazing visuals at 60 fps, amazing gameplay, good plot !
    I place it high in my TOP 50 all-time! Just that !
    It's been a long time since I had trouble putting the controller down!
    I'm going to platinum it, play both characters (2 playthroughs, for both side of the story! ) - It's OBVIOUS.
    It even has a healthy dose of metroidvania (use new skills to access new areas in past levels!)
    Available in PS+ Extra    … Expand
  12. Tr0nikus
    Jan 3, 2023
    8
    Only issue I had was not being able to see the clothing and items on your character before buying them. This is a glaring oversight. Otherwise great game, can't wait for the next installment. Perhaps less dialogue and interstitials and more action.
  13. plasma_shake
    Feb 28, 2023
    8
    From God Eater to Code Vein, and now Scarlet Nexus. Though those game may not connect to each other directly, the improvement Namco made is obviously real. Wish their next game could take another step.
  14. Radiant_
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    Easily my favorite game of all time. Combat is an excellent story good. The only complate I have is cutscenes. There are just slideshows. Some characters are also pretty bad, but it doesn't matter to me. I recommend it to everyone who loves JRPGs, crazy rollercoaster stories, and 10/10 combat
  15. Jaidenbrkl1
    Mar 22, 2023
    9
    Being compared to P5S, it is miles better. A new original story from Bandai Namco that turns out to be a fantastic game.
  16. Azazel2769
    Jun 27, 2021
    8
    It's a very good game with very good combat and a decent story that gets you to like the characters very well, maybe you don't like the story was told if don't like that visual novel style way of storytelling, overall it's a very good game that has a good story and great combat that make want to comeback to this game.
  17. alexvstheworld
    Sep 13, 2021
    8
    Pros: Great story, Awesome combat, very nice customization system and designs for weapons and armor. 2 campaigns in the form of 2 main characters that have their own missions to play through, which makes the game interesting seeing the main story events from 2 different parties. Cons: Most cutscenes with dialogue are still shots pretty much, and that's not for everybody.

    The game can    Pros: Great story, Awesome combat, very nice customization system and designs for weapons and armor. 2 campaigns in the form of 2 main characters that have their own missions to play through, which makes the game interesting seeing the main story events from 2 different parties. Cons: Most cutscenes with dialogue are still shots pretty much, and that's not for everybody.

    The game can get pretty boring during the "Standby Phases" (free time in-between the chapters of the game where you can tackle the tedious and boring side quests). This is due to the boring side quests and the companion system which takes hours to complete (complete meaning fully level up your relationship with your team, which is another tedious process in of itself) and if you're a completionist like me, then you'll get burned out like halfway through your first campaign (I haven't even started the 2nd one yet).

    However, with all that in mind, this game is a solid 8 if you can pace yourself/give yourself the necessary breaks from the game in order to not feel overwhelmed or completely annoyed by the content. I'd say it's worth around $40-$50. unless you're really itching to play this game, then go for retail.    … Expand
  18. otakumhgamer
    Jul 9, 2021
    10
    amazing story
    amazing combat
    likeable characters
    i know that this game is not huge but it never meant to be so thats ok.....
  19. Shakir00
    Jul 3, 2021
    8
    every good action anime game actually, the story parts quite interesting but the fighting mechanism was the key part of this game. The combination of power you can use and the effects of the power(sas) used to the gameplay are very fun to play. every power have it use however yes the enemy type can be repetitive for some time but the variety of combo and environmental interacting usingevery good action anime game actually, the story parts quite interesting but the fighting mechanism was the key part of this game. The combination of power you can use and the effects of the power(sas) used to the gameplay are very fun to play. every power have it use however yes the enemy type can be repetitive for some time but the variety of combo and environmental interacting using your power can spice thing up and keep it engaging. Spent almost 16 hours in this game and left quite satisfied. One of main weakness for me is the relationship between characters and the kind of interaction need to suit the current plots.… Expand
  20. Firefistace117
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    One of the best Stories and Combat in Anime games!. The Comic book style of storytelling is hit or miss and kinda takes getting used to however the Cinematics that do happen is very well done and The writing and the twists and turns of the story is Excellently done! The combat Is absolutely brilliant and very well polished and has alot of thought put into it, also i love the Cast ofOne of the best Stories and Combat in Anime games!. The Comic book style of storytelling is hit or miss and kinda takes getting used to however the Cinematics that do happen is very well done and The writing and the twists and turns of the story is Excellently done! The combat Is absolutely brilliant and very well polished and has alot of thought put into it, also i love the Cast of characters! Biggest criticism is the level design is very meh most the time... Some absolutely beautiful areas but most are Okish or meh. Totally worth picking this up these devs deserve it tbh game is like 50 hours worth of story if ya play both stories (which has alot of differences to warrent the diff playthroughs. So this game is definitely a 9/10 for me. Hope More Anime games of this quality comes out!… Expand
  21. KyoRobbie
    Jun 27, 2021
    9
    I really liked this game, the story is really cool, the characters each have their own style and way of being! , the gameplay maintains what really should be a hack n slash and at the same time presents you with a very innovative system, a full plate for those who enjoy the genre and also like anime games!
  22. Ultima777
    Jul 1, 2021
    10
    A well made Japanese rpg experience start to finish with well made gameplay mechanics and controls.
  23. Zackasaurus-rex
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Wow, what a gem! I think folks really underestimated what this new IP would bring to the table. Cool enemy designs, incredibly fun combat, good characters, super nice visuals, and more. I'm impressed.
  24. Kjk2000
    Jul 4, 2021
    9
    One of the best games of 2021 , the compact is so unique and fun , the story, soundtrack, characters, world building.. its been a while since I’ve played a great anime game .. i got the platinum today if you are still interested buy it you won’t regret it .
  25. MidnightRaven
    Aug 18, 2021
    8
    Scarlet Nexus had a very original story with twists and turns. The monsters are repetitive sadly but overall the game is fun. Combat has a bunch of options and the use of teammates powers makes it interesting. The game would be a 10/10 if it had actual cutscenes and better variety of enemies. Also, phase 12 is annoying repetitive...you'll see if you play. I got the Platinum trophy for thisScarlet Nexus had a very original story with twists and turns. The monsters are repetitive sadly but overall the game is fun. Combat has a bunch of options and the use of teammates powers makes it interesting. The game would be a 10/10 if it had actual cutscenes and better variety of enemies. Also, phase 12 is annoying repetitive...you'll see if you play. I got the Platinum trophy for this game.

    I recommend this game at discount.    … Expand
  26. Gurren292
    Jun 30, 2021
    9
    A very good game that dose what it’s audience is expecting very well good characters and story was not the biggest fan of how many character dialog Interactions are that strange almost comic or manga style with kind of choppy facial animations was a bit of a turnoff to me but some will like it it still was not enough for me to not love the game
  27. Ars_Arcanum
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    Good plot, good characters, pretty good soundtrack and great combat. Level design is meh thought. If you like anime games, I'm sure you gonna love it!
  28. Exia_Walter_Do
    Jul 4, 2021
    10
    An excellent game.

    I love the story, and it makes me excited to play. I love both of the characters
  29. NeonNinja1225
    Jul 4, 2021
    10
    Bandai's attempt a character focused RPG drawing from Devil May Cry 5, Nier Automata and Astral Chain.The story is actually interesting and gets complicated as you get deeper into the game with them learning their lessons from previous games (God Eater, Code Vein) and actually having impactful moments stay that way without nonsense like reviving dead characters break the mood (people doBandai's attempt a character focused RPG drawing from Devil May Cry 5, Nier Automata and Astral Chain.The story is actually interesting and gets complicated as you get deeper into the game with them learning their lessons from previous games (God Eater, Code Vein) and actually having impactful moments stay that way without nonsense like reviving dead characters break the mood (people do die in this story, just won't say who or what). Gameplay wise it's almost perfect...if the combat wasn't so floaty and weightless (no deep impactful sound effects or emphasis on the hit makes it look like a knife literally cutting through butter) it would've been a perfect system to go with the story. Performance wise on PC its very well optimized and barely has, if any, frame drops and is one of the better looking games this year with its unique aesthetic and "brainpunk" world.

    Overall, after having experienced the entirety of the God Eater franchise and Code Vein, Scarlet Nexus is definitely one of Bandai Namco's best releases to date. Hope Tales of Arise gets this much attention and more considering its their main franchise.    … Expand
  30. JacaboBlanco
    Jun 30, 2021
    9
    I love this game. It feels like an action RPG, but with the personality and relationship structure of fire emblem three houses, or persona. It's sometimes boring. The combat and scenery can be repetitive. But I find myself saying "I love this game. I'm glad I bought it" to myself throughout.

    The side quests suck. The levels are meh. I don't know why I love it so much. But if you like    I love this game. It feels like an action RPG, but with the personality and relationship structure of fire emblem three houses, or persona. It's sometimes boring. The combat and scenery can be repetitive. But I find myself saying "I love this game. I'm glad I bought it" to myself throughout.

    The side quests suck. The levels are meh. I don't know why I love it so much. But if you like anime, you will probably like this. With that said, the combat becomes pretty cool as you upgrade the skill tree    … Expand
  31. hippoj
    Jul 13, 2021
    8
    Scarlet Nexus is great! You can tell it's mid-budget, a lot of environments are re-used and most of the cutscenes are slide-shows, but it's got one of the coolest combat systems and most interesting stories I've seen in a long time. It has a few pacing issues, there are these bond episodes which are plentiful and often take a really long time to get through, but if you can get past itsScarlet Nexus is great! You can tell it's mid-budget, a lot of environments are re-used and most of the cutscenes are slide-shows, but it's got one of the coolest combat systems and most interesting stories I've seen in a long time. It has a few pacing issues, there are these bond episodes which are plentiful and often take a really long time to get through, but if you can get past its imperfections there's a really great core underneath it all and I'd recommend it to anyone… Expand
  32. Kaprawiec
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Wow, what a game! Its got story straight from best anime series, great combat and graphics (both remind me of Nier Automata). One of the best games of recent years, sleeper hit of 2021, my personal GOTY along with Returnal, Halo Infinite, Metroid Dread and Outriders.
  33. fiuza
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    good game, great combat, but could have more animated cutscenes............
  34. hkjhkjh
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    This game is like the love child of the Nier series and the Persona series

    Combat and Story really reminds me of the Nier series and the characters and their interactions reminds me of the Persona series which is obviously a good thing
  35. Procyon0916
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    It is a game that makes good use of the advantages of the 'Dual Sense' gamepad.
  36. Hraberuka
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Game looks beautiful, great and fun combat, great characters and story, i really like this game :) Also soundtrack is really good
  37. skmoyer
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    GREAT GAME. The action and art is awesome. The story is definitely got the japanese good anime, but if u love that stuff then even better.
  38. yangfanhong
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    This is a Japan style action RPG. The story is amazing and the action is outstanding.
  39. MavisCore
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    I really love this. My favorite JRPG game now!
    Hope that we will get the second part!
  40. Sinister_Soup
    Jun 30, 2021
    9
    Story is not that interesting but the gameplay and RPG mechanics make the game super fun.
  41. Nimesin
    Nov 5, 2021
    8
    Really love the combat. The graphics could be a bit better. I don't give it a higher score because story wise, despite being good, has it's flaws. And some of the characters aren't interesting or explored in a better way
  42. Greenling
    Jul 31, 2021
    9
    Well its a very good game. At the beginning ist might have some lengths but trust me when Insay the Story will become very good when deeper in the game. Combat is just spot on and almost perfect. minor flaws in presentation but i dont give a damn.
    Very good game overall
  43. And05ony
    Jun 27, 2021
    9
    Awesome gameplay and deserve 9 rate Still not finished yet but i‘m sure is overall a good game
  44. crimsonkura
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best JRPGs of 2021 so far! The characters, story, level design, and music is top notch. The combat is also fun and fast-paced. Highly recommend if you are a fan of JRPGs or anime games!
  45. Vandal1
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра!Интересный сюжет и боёвка в стиле аниме.По игре также выпустили аниме,которое тоже на высоком уровне.
  46. moonflown
    Jul 5, 2021
    10
    Sometimes there is a game that gets everything right for a particular segment of players and I'm glad that I'm part of it. I have not had so much fun in an action RPG for a long time
  47. D_newen
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    Scarlet Nexus is no doubt, going to be a nominee for best RPG of the year, Hell might even win best RPG of the year, HELL MIGHT EVEN BE GAME OF THE YEAR. The game is a Dual-narrative following the stories of Main characters Yuito and Kasase. Unlike some Dual Narrative games (COUGH COUGH BIOHAZARD RE:2) this games story actually works with no noticeable contradictions to either protagonistsScarlet Nexus is no doubt, going to be a nominee for best RPG of the year, Hell might even win best RPG of the year, HELL MIGHT EVEN BE GAME OF THE YEAR. The game is a Dual-narrative following the stories of Main characters Yuito and Kasase. Unlike some Dual Narrative games (COUGH COUGH BIOHAZARD RE:2) this games story actually works with no noticeable contradictions to either protagonists story. The differences expands to enemy appearances and antagonists. Despite Microsoft’s extremely poor advertising (stop trying to americanise this very Japanese game) the game is the best RPG released so far. The graphics are extremely smooth on PS4 which makes it hard to believe it can be enhanced on PS5 with an upgrade. Scarlet Nexus is a must buy game, if you don’t wish to sit through the slideshow style cutscenes. There is an animated series following a similar story to the game. IF YOURE A BRILLIANT HUMAN BEING AND WATCH BOTH THE ANIME AND PLAY THE GAME, THERE ARE SECRET PASSWORDS IN EACH EPISODE OF THE ANIME TO FIND HIDDEN GOODIES IN THE GAME. Overall great game, get it now… Expand
  48. Tankes
    Jul 27, 2021
    8
    Combat is incredible! Story is very cliche but its not horrible, base and character development stuff is amazing as well! Worth it on a sale, plus you can probs beat if in a weekend.
  49. testtestgame
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Battles that mix telekinesis with weapons are the most fun.
    I was also moved by the story from the perspective of the two main characters.
  50. Mirikado
    Jun 29, 2021
    8
    This is a good game, with some flaws.

    Combat is flashy and quite complex once you have unlocked all the mechanics and upgrades from the skill trees. However, the early hours of the game are a little dull since combat was quite basic. You do get your telekinesis power to lift and throw things around at the very beginning, and that doesn’t get old. Once you got to late game, combining    This is a good game, with some flaws.

    Combat is flashy and quite complex once you have unlocked all the mechanics and upgrades from the skill trees. However, the early hours of the game are a little dull since combat was quite basic. You do get your telekinesis power to lift and throw things around at the very beginning, and that doesn’t get old. Once you got to late game, combining different powers and utilizing all your unlocked skills and combos are just fun, a lot of fun. The story is quite good. I personally do not like the comic book-esque cutscenes they used. A more traditional anime style cutscene would do much better, which is funny because there is an anime that’s coming out after the game. Customization is great. There are many options you can craft and equip for your team members. Music is decent too, with a lot of EDM tracks.

    Everything else is very basic. They are not bad, just shallow. You can gain bond with your team members by texting/hanging out/giving gifts. Side quests are just mini challenges without any story. Gears and equipment don’t matter that much. Overall, it’s a solid game. Good combat, beautiful visuals and music, engaging story. There are flaws for sure, but they don’t get in the way of the game. It’s a worthy anime action game to play.    … Expand
  51. enigma1990
    Jul 11, 2021
    10
    This game is perfect! It's got amazing fast paced fluid combat. It's got Persona vibes with the bond episodes and just the overall anime-ness of this game is fantastic. I don't really have anything else to say about it other than this is probably the best game I've played so far in 2021. I love the resurgance of hack and slash combat in games. This game alongside Nier Replicant, Persona 5This game is perfect! It's got amazing fast paced fluid combat. It's got Persona vibes with the bond episodes and just the overall anime-ness of this game is fantastic. I don't really have anything else to say about it other than this is probably the best game I've played so far in 2021. I love the resurgance of hack and slash combat in games. This game alongside Nier Replicant, Persona 5 Strikers and No More Heroes 3 which is launching in August. It's a great year for hack and slash combat. I am so happy!!!… Expand
  52. Juanchito006
    Jul 19, 2021
    9
    If you like JRPGS and Anime, then this is a must buy game for you! The graphics and character design are among the best I´ve seen in a game of this type, gameplay is fantastic and addictive and it gets more complete when you start learning more skills, combos and powers and start mixing them together, you get an extraordinary satisfaction in combat that´s really cool!

    After finishing my    If you like JRPGS and Anime, then this is a must buy game for you! The graphics and character design are among the best I´ve seen in a game of this type, gameplay is fantastic and addictive and it gets more complete when you start learning more skills, combos and powers and start mixing them together, you get an extraordinary satisfaction in combat that´s really cool!

    After finishing my first playthrough with Yuito I can say that story gets better and better and at the end everything blows up in madness and spectacularity, last chapter of the game is among the best
    I´ve played in a videogame, it was so cool and exciting. The only flaws of the game I would say are the graphic novel style sequences that can get boring and a little tedious and the meaningless side quests (they´re not really side quests, they´re just extra tasks and most of them can be done very easily). Music is also on point and I really hope they make this game a Franchise, I need a trilogy at least because of the fantastic characters and gameplay! I absolutely recommend this game!! It runs smoothly in PS5 and didn´t run with any bugs or issues during my first 50 hours of gameplay!    … Expand
  53. Pjdadon1
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    No bs scarlet nexus is fire af!!!! Not a board moment with this game. Recommend 10000000000%
  54. onehitok
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    Anime lovers uniteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  55. Gamingking007
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    Actually a 7 out of 10 but just giving it a 10 to offset the unfair scores . So everything about the game is done well and most of all the bases are covered for a basic jrpg. Most reviewers don’t realize that this is so close to astral chain that it’s actually hilarious . The scenes, the finishers and look of this game are very close but are executed poorly compared to astral chain . TheActually a 7 out of 10 but just giving it a 10 to offset the unfair scores . So everything about the game is done well and most of all the bases are covered for a basic jrpg. Most reviewers don’t realize that this is so close to astral chain that it’s actually hilarious . The scenes, the finishers and look of this game are very close but are executed poorly compared to astral chain . The main character is the most irritating protagonist I have ever experienced in anything anime . I honestly can’t stand his immaturity. It’s like literally my playing with a child which would be okay if the story didn’t contradict itself and make no sense at times . It doesn’t come close to astral chain though so I think they still have a lot to learn but the basic ideas can be amazing even stunning at times. Not all of the characters are terrible though but I think if you’re going to try to imitate platinum games you better be amazing at it . Not amazing or great but good enough .… Expand
  56. Gorgola34
    Jun 27, 2021
    9
    Es como jugar a un anime, el combate es increíble y los personajes y la trama está muy bien
  57. Fhaheenk
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    This is one of the most exciting games I've played. It's USP is clearly the innovative combat and unique story lines. Playing it with a ps5 dualsense is a nice bonus too
  58. Jardonn
    Jul 4, 2021
    8
    The combat is okay in the beginning, but once you unlock more abilities, the combat becomes interesting pairing them. The story is cliche, but decent. I’m looking forward to the next entry or dlc.
  59. Kenmei
    Jul 16, 2021
    8
    I was a little hesitant to buy this game initially. I was not a fan of this teams previous game Code Vain, and this really wasnt doing it for me at first. I will say I am glad I gave it a chance as it was a fairly surprising action JRPG that surprised me with how much fun it could be at times.
    Starting with the story and characters and Scarlet Nexus mostly nails it. You play as either    I was a little hesitant to buy this game initially. I was not a fan of this teams previous game Code Vain, and this really wasnt doing it for me at first. I will say I am glad I gave it a chance as it was a fairly surprising action JRPG that surprised me with how much fun it could be at times.
    Starting with the story and characters and Scarlet Nexus mostly nails it. You play as either Yuito or Kasane, two new recruits to the OSF. It's EXTREMELY anime and also EXTREMELY Sci-Fi. If you aren't a fan of either one, then this will make you cringe with some of the tropes that pop up from both genres. Each story beat works out fairly well, but I'd highly recommend playing through as Kasane first to get a better understanding of the early to middle portion of the game as alot of Yuito's story elements from chapters 3-5 are hardly explained in the slightest and leave you confused for quite awhile till much later in the game. What helps is the characters and the bond episodes you can do with each one that really flesh out their thoughts and feelings. It feels very much like Persona in that regard and it works out great. Also helps that most of the characters are voiced by high level voice over artists, alot I recognize from some of the better animes I've seen over the past few years. It's very well done.
    The combat also works very well. Both Kasane and Yuito have the same psychokinesis power that works with a dedicated button but Kasana is a mid range fighter and Yuito is close range. It really adds alot of depth while playing it since they both feel so different from each other during combat. I'd say the biggest issue can be that the camera is a bit wonky at times and the lock on system just some times doesnt seem to work for unknown reasons. Honestly the worst part about the game is the over world and levels you play through multiple times throughout the story. Each area is so bland and linear. It's hard to want to do any of the horrible side quests when each level is not very fun to play through.
    At the end of the day though there's alot to like here. You have to play through both characters story to fully understand what is going on. I am glad that they did keep open the possibility of a second game down the road if this one does well. I'd be very happy playing through another game set in this universe.    … Expand
  60. abowman
    Aug 6, 2021
    8
    For once the average review score is pretty spot on in my opinion.

    - The combat is absolutely amazing and extremely addicting. - Two different story perspectives, each about 25-30 hours long. - Fantastic cosmetic system that involves perfecting combat and collecting unique items. - Your party members will use your some of the gifts you give them throughout the game, adding a nice    For once the average review score is pretty spot on in my opinion.

    - The combat is absolutely amazing and extremely addicting.
    - Two different story perspectives, each about 25-30 hours long.
    - Fantastic cosmetic system that involves perfecting combat and collecting unique items.
    - Your party members will use your some of the gifts you give them throughout the game, adding a nice immersion factor.

    I will say that the game dragged on in a few spots. Each chapter you're essentially forced to do bonding quests to upgrade the SAS effects for each party member. Some of these side bonding quests are very dialogue heavy, not particularly interesting, and can be a bit dull. I would say these bonding quests and dialogue can easily take up 30-40% of the game time, making it a pretty tedious and boring process. Towards the end I found myself skipping through dialogue pretty quickly.

    Overall a very fun game with a very interesting combat system. I would definitely purchase a sequel if one is made in the future.    … Expand

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 68 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 68
  3. Negative: 0 out of 68
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 9, 2021
    80
    Scarlet Nexus is a fun action RPG-lite that has a complex story and a bunch of unnecessary gaming mechanics that somehow work. If you like games like Astral Chain, you will not go wrong with Scarlet Nexus, especially as it’s being set up as a potential future franchise. The combination of telekinesis and action elements are nothing new, but SN does it beautifully by combining it with other different skills and magics. If you like Anime and brainpunk themes, Scarlet Nexus is for you.
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  2. PlaySense
    Aug 5, 2021
    85
    An interesting story with well-developed characters and expert enemy design, that - however - does take a while to really get going. On top of that, not every sidequest is worth your attention. Don't let that stop you, though. Scarlet Nexus is a great game.
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  3. PLAY
    Jul 28, 2021
    70
    This psychically gifted title has a killer look and telekinetically wielded right hook. Unfortunately, it fails to read our mind and outstays its welcome. [Issue#4, p.75]
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