Underplayed Gems

SCARLET NEXUS (2021)

SCARLET NEXUS cover
Developer
BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.
Publisher
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, RPG
Rating
4.0 of 5, 18,100 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A high-octane action RPG where you chain psionic powers and melee attacks in flashy, anime-style battles against grotesque mutants.

fast-pacedstylishcombat-heavycinematicsci-fianime-inspireddifficultflashy

What players say

Players praise the psychokinetic combat and cool enemy designs but are frustrated by the inability to dodge-cancel, making combat feel sluggish and forcing repetitive wait-and-punish strategies. Split on the story and characters, with some finding them engaging and others stereotypical. A full experience requires two playthroughs for both protagonists.

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Screenshots

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