Scarlet Nexus
Developed/Published by: @BandaiNamcoUS (Bandai Namco Studios & Entertainment)
Scarlet Nexus is an action role playing game and a pretty good one all things considered. Carried by its strong combat and engaging narrative Scarlet Nexus is a blast to play. Characters are fully fleshed out, settings are all unique albeit somewhat repetitive in structure and the soundtrack and voice acting are both good to great. The writing and side quests are both at times really mediocre and bring down the quality of the game overall.
Scarlet Nexus takes place in a future where technology and psychic abilities have advanced the human race in ways we can only imagine. Humanity is threatened by an “alien” species known as “Others” who feast on human brains. The player can control Yuito Sumeragi or Kasane Randall, a new member of the “OSF” (Other Suppression Force) an organization that fights back against the Others and tries to defend the human race.
In Scarlet Nexus, as the player makes their way through the game they will encounter and interact with a lot of characters (allies). Each character is unique. They all have their own personalities, backstories, abilities and dialogue. They all enhance the story and will help you get immersed in the world of Scarlet Nexus.
Now, it’s time to talk about the combat. IT’S SO GOOD!!!! If you’ve played an action RPG you’ll have an idea already of what to expect. If you haven't, here's what you can expect. A fast and engaging combat system where you can mix basic attacks like swinging a sword for example with psionic abilities to create crazy combos that utterly destroy enemies if executed correctly. The psionic abilities range from being able to slow down time so you’re able to get in a lot of hits on an enemy on a timer, or being able to move and throw objects at enemies via the player's mind. YOU CAN THROW CARS AT ENEMIES!
I’ve gushed enough about Scarlet Nexus. I loved the game but it seems like it received a lukewarm reaction and I understand why. Scarlet Nexus is on GAMEPASS! If you have Gamepass give the game a shot if you’re a fan of action RPGs! I’m glad I gave Scarlet Nexus a shot. I ended up putting almost 100 hours into the game and I 100% it. I unlocked all of the achievements and played the story twice. Once as Kasane and once as Yuito.
Pros:
The combat
The skill tree
Art design
Setting
Cons:
Side quests
Played on: Xbox Series X via Xbox Game Pass
Review score: 3.5/5
Developed/Published by: @BandaiNamcoUS (Bandai Namco Studios & Entertainment)
Scarlet Nexus is an action role playing game and a pretty good one all things considered. Carried by its strong combat and engaging narrative Scarlet Nexus is a blast to play. Characters are fully fleshed out, settings are all unique albeit somewhat repetitive in structure and the soundtrack and voice acting are both good to great. The writing and side quests are both at times really mediocre and bring down the quality of the game overall.
Scarlet Nexus takes place in a future where technology and psychic abilities have advanced the human race in ways we can only imagine. Humanity is threatened by an “alien” species known as “Others” who feast on human brains. The player can control Yuito Sumeragi or Kasane Randall, a new member of the “OSF” (Other Suppression Force) an organization that fights back against the Others and tries to defend the human race.
In Scarlet Nexus, as the player makes their way through the game they will encounter and interact with a lot of characters (allies). Each character is unique. They all have their own personalities, backstories, abilities and dialogue. They all enhance the story and will help you get immersed in the world of Scarlet Nexus.
Now, it’s time to talk about the combat. IT’S SO GOOD!!!! If you’ve played an action RPG you’ll have an idea already of what to expect. If you haven't, here's what you can expect. A fast and engaging combat system where you can mix basic attacks like swinging a sword for example with psionic abilities to create crazy combos that utterly destroy enemies if executed correctly. The psionic abilities range from being able to slow down time so you’re able to get in a lot of hits on an enemy on a timer, or being able to move and throw objects at enemies via the player's mind. YOU CAN THROW CARS AT ENEMIES!
I’ve gushed enough about Scarlet Nexus. I loved the game but it seems like it received a lukewarm reaction and I understand why. Scarlet Nexus is on GAMEPASS! If you have Gamepass give the game a shot if you’re a fan of action RPGs! I’m glad I gave Scarlet Nexus a shot. I ended up putting almost 100 hours into the game and I 100% it. I unlocked all of the achievements and played the story twice. Once as Kasane and once as Yuito.
Pros:
The combat
The skill tree
Art design
Setting
Cons:
Side quests
Played on: Xbox Series X via Xbox Game Pass
Review score: 3.5/5