Jordan Palmer
Tom's GuideScarlet Nexus review | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 7/1/2021
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 6/25/2021
Scarlet Nexus
In a far distant future, a psionic hormone was discovered in the human brain, granting people extra-sensory powers and 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.
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- Bandai Namco Studios, Tose
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
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The critic average is 74 across 14 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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Luke Winkie
PC GamerScarlet Nexus review
Published 6/30/2021
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78
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Read originalDalton Cooper
Game RantScarlet Nexus Review
Published 6/29/2021
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60
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Published 6/25/2021
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80
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Read originalHeidi Kemps
GameSpotScarlet Nexus Review -- The Ties That Bind
Published 6/25/2021
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70
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Read originalOzzie Mejia
ShacknewsScarlet Nexus review: An 'Other' adventure
Published 6/25/2021
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90
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Metro GameCentralScarlet Nexus review – an interactive anime
Published 6/24/2021
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80
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Read originalEric Van Allen
DestructoidReview: Scarlet Nexus – Destructoid
Published 6/23/2021
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Read originalMichael Damiani
Easy AlliesScarlet Nexus - Easy Allies Review
Published 6/23/2021
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Read originalJade King
TheGamerScarlet Nexus Review - Get Ready For Weeaboo Blade Runner
Published 6/23/2021
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