Scarlet Nexus

Ties which bind The concept of 'Red Strings of Fate' has been around for a long time, typically depicted as a romantic bond that connects two people as lovers no matter the events surrounding them. It would never break, regardless of how far it...

Bandai Namco constructs a stylish and compelling fantasy that's all about the combat.

Scarlet Nexus has phenomenal combat that stands tall above many other ARPGs, with a deep story and some gorgeous visuals.

Scarlet Nexus is, ultimately, some gorgeous, action-heavy comfort food. It is Saturday morning anime in game form, and while it will struggle to hold your attention from a story perspective, it’s also a good way to lose 30 hours in a fun combat system. It’s not a narrative powerhouse, but if you need a vehicle for bashing monsters with the might of your brain, it’ll suit that need just fine.

As well as a general mission structure whose environment design, enemy variety and progression is seldom able to mask the drab simplicity hiding lazily in plain sight. Though flashes of delight and spectacle can pop up from time to time, Scarlet Nexus — from production right down to the functioning of its mechanics — feels like a game hindered by one too many cut corners.

With masterfully crafted action combat, charming characters, and a very interesting setting, Scarlet Nexus is a game that action RPG fans should definitely not miss. While the game lacks any real innovation, as it features themes and mechanics lifted...

Scarlet Nexus is an absolute blast from the start and only gets better as you progress. The characters are charming, the story has nice twists and turns, and the combat is simple to understand but hard to master. While it certainly has flaws, this is a...

Anime action games can be a certain kind of comfort food. While I normally find it in the more RPG roots of the Tales Of series, there are plenty of more action-oriented games like God Eater and Freedom Wars that hit the same category as the next-gen...