Then it turns into a false floor and, aside from a few points you can clearly see before the characters do, keeps you guessing until the end. Scarlet Nexus does a very good job at building what seems like a solid foundation for the world by feeding you the basics the same way the characters understand them. The SAS and brain link systems each OSF member uses connect their brains to other squad members, the OSF mainframe, and even parts of the city’s infrastructure - but only after having the system shoved into their brain during training. Others are brain-eating monsters and basically what happens when a surrealist painter gets high and creates something 'science-fictiony.' They’re downright freaky at times and color the mostly future-focused experience with a welcome tinge of horror that the SAS system carries even further. The government recruits some of these people into the Other Suppression Force, a specialized military unit fighting against the Others.

Scarlet Nexus takes place in the future where (most) people have developed a psionic hormone and unique brain powers. It’s almost impossible to talk about beyond the earliest chapters without spoilers, but here’s a broad overview.

It might not have quite the same polish as Persona 5 Royal, but Scarlet Nexus is easily the most stylish and well-realized game I’ve played since.īandai Namco did well to keep quiet about Scarlet Nexus’ story for the past two years. There’s just no other way to describe it, and its flair extends well beyond just the sci-fi setting, spreading its tendrils into the story, combat, and almost every part of the game's design.

Scarlet Nexus Review: Brain Foodīefore going over the story and how it plays, I need to get one thing out of the way first. It's fast-paced and stylish, with inventive combat, interesting characters, and a well-told story, and it might be one of my favorite games of the year so far.

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