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Scarlet Nexus
Released On: Jun 25, 2021
80
7.9
Where to Buy
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Metascore
Generally favorable
Based on 71 Critic Reviews
80
80% Positive
57 Reviews
57 Reviews
15% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally favorable
Based on 71 Critic Reviews
80
80% Positive
57 Reviews
57 Reviews
15% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Scarlet Nexus is one of the most interesting new JRPGs that we’ve seen in a while from a big publisher. Combining a beautifully elegant, but also visceral combat system with rich and evocative theme, and hugely entertaining characters, this game is available on the previous generation, I know, bit in design and execution it’s very much the perfect new-generation experience.
Scarlet Nexus shines for a simple but very complete and fun battle system, as well as having an organic concept that convinces. Its slow pace of the narrative and lack of exploration make the experience somewhat tiresome, however its well-developed story will keep you tuned until the end.
User Score
Generally favorable
Based on 312 User Ratings
7.9
71% Positive
221 Ratings
221 Ratings
20% Mixed
62 Ratings
62 Ratings
9% Negative
29 Ratings
29 Ratings
User Score
Generally favorable
Based on 312 User Ratings
7.9
71% Positive
221 Ratings
221 Ratings
20% Mixed
62 Ratings
62 Ratings
9% Negative
29 Ratings
29 Ratings
как по мне одна из лучших игр своего года. Несмотря на какой-то мутный жанр, имеет крутое повествование, крутых персонажей и хорошую боевку. Ну и двойная сюжетка тоже прикольное решение
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PlayStation 5
For me this was one of the best games I've ever played, the story is very engaging, I personally found the gameplay fun, there are many types of enemies even though They are very similar, I wasn't a fan of anime games but this one really impressed me, so I think it's worth trying
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PlayStation 5
Scarlet Nexus was quite an enjoyable experience. The game’s unique visuals and art design thankfully met my expectations and the fast paced combat was both fun and satisfying.
Scarlet Nexus is an addictive action RPG. Combat is fast-paced, visuals are bright and colourful and the story is so wonderfully bizarre that it will keep you wanting to keep playing. It may not be a game for everyone and it may not be without its flaws but those flaws are counteracted by what it does right. There’s a lot of mileage in the game for those that it clicks with.
Scarlet Nexus is a huge surprise. His combat is wonderful and his story, despite having less inspired moments, knows how to generate interest. The differences between the two protagonists and the surprises are enough to please any fan of the genre.
Scarlet Nexus is a big hit when it comes to the action. With its nervous and supercharged fights, you quickly become powerful controller in hand, especially when you can borrow the power of your allies on the fly. This action is helped by framerate which does not falter on next-gen consoles despite the deluge of effects on the screen which can cause readability concerns. If the proposed universe is visually attractive, we regret not being able to enjoy it anymore because of a cruel lack of additional content. Ditto for the story which is certainly interesting but which is served by a more than minimalist staging. A good first draft which, we hope, will serve as a solid basis for a more ambitious sequel in the years to come.
If you like the sound of a deep RPG with extensive combat mechanics, Scarlet Nexus shouldn’t disappoint. If you are expecting something more akin to Devil May Cry, you might find the extensive storytelling gets in the way of the gameplay a little too much. With that said, you can still enjoy it if you’re not an anime connoisseur. There’s plenty of fun to be had for all players because it’s great once it gets going – but I fear it might lose people in its opening few hours.
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
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PlayStation 5
The first 15 hours of Scarlet Nexus were very enjoyable, whether it was the perfect fit with the ps5 controller or the refreshing feeling after playing a gorgeous combo, I thought Scarlet Nexus was an excellent JRPG. But the subsequent process of stacking enemies, the lack of enemy types, and some of the insulting plot, made me suffer.
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PlayStation 5
It's gets kinda "anime cringe" at times, but it's fun if you like action-rpg's. I found the QTE's overbearing at times, and most of the side characters to be lackluster. But the world itself is well realized and the combat is fun, though it does outstay its welcome.
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PlayStation 5
i uninstalled after an hour. Controller wasnt working, junky floating controls, bad whiny writing. Mehh
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PlayStation 5
Fun combat surrounded by mediocre everything else. The combat doesn't start out great, but after unlocking new abilities through leveling and bonds, it gets great.
The cast of characters are all over, but in my opinion none of them are fleshed out enough to seem human like Persona and Yakuza LaD were able to achieve. They just seem like anime archetypes with shallow backgrounds, which is a shame seeing as a lot of them are heavily hinted at being much older than they look.
Level design is bland, basic and straight forward, many places are reused throughout the game. Settings are again nothing that new, cyberpunk cities, snowy areas, sterile scifi buildings, etc.
The story is just bad, doesn't start out that way but eventually it all seems so all over the place. By the end you'll realize MAYBE if two protagonist's teams communicated earlier, which they can do telepathically whenever they want, they could've saved a lot of trouble. Major betrayals happen and are quickly forgotten, they use the same twists multiple times, just... frustrating overall.
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PlayStation 5
Summary Assume 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. Using psyc...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- PC
Initial Release Date: Jun 25, 2021
Developer:
- Bandai Namco Games
Publisher: Bandai Namco Games
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