Scarlet Nexus - Before You Buy

Scarlet Nexus (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S/One) is an action RPG with a unique twist. How is it? Let's talk.

[edenofthewest]

"Half the fun is figuring out how to use your friends to your advantage"

Hey, Jake? You good, man?

[liberatorkramit]

I think I have over 20 hours into Scarlet Nexus already. Which for me is outrageously impressive. The game has fun (though I could see it getting better with a few minor tweaks) combat. But the story is what got me in, it just kept getting deeper and crazier as you play on. I am a fan.

On top of that, and sort of shocking (sadly) I have also had no bugs at all. Not a single glitch. The game has just worked. It's super sad that this has to be a thing these days, but when dev after dev are delivering broken games at full price over and over again. It is very nice to get one that was actually finished before they made us all pay to be beta testers.

[shewilikers]

This might be the first time I've actually watched a "Before You Buy" before buying the game hahaha

[kingslayer]

I got this game day 1, and after a bug wouldn't let me continue the story, I thought I had wasted my money, but after restarting the game and getting past the initial issue, I fell in love with this game. The story is excellent, the combat is very satisfying, and it all works really well together.

[EMO_alpha]

Yeah, it's wierd seeing a "jrpg hidden gem everybody missed at launch" in real time.

[unculturedravencaw]

Every single time gameranx makes a video it gives me the advice I need to buy the game or not. These people definitely deserve more fame since they put so much love and passion into their videos.

[Jakovdred]

First thing when I see the protagonist: No way in hell he can draw the katana on his back.
Then he sheath the katana with telekinesis.

[asabovesobellow]

In other words, this is the most anime JRPG that ever anime JRPG.

[justcuzamjewish]

I wasn’t even gonna give this game a try until I watched this, thanks gameranx!

[leafthoj]

Me watching the gameplay… “is this a Japanese
Jedi???”

[Renki_]

The soundtrack for this game is amazing

[amandatucker]

I love this game. I was excited for it but didn’t realize how addicting it really was till I got into the first hour. It’s definitely been one of my favorites this year.

[Rayzor]

This game reminds me of astral chain…like the same aesthetic

[AGENT-tksq]

I'm on my second playthrough, and I'm loving the game. I strongly recommend for new players to do exploring. Collecting loot can be a big help for getting new weapons, or selling stuff to buy support items like heals and booster items. Also, increase bond levels. It helps a lot, and you also enjoy more of the story

[NineThree]

No more Jack? Sticking with Jake, classic, I like it!

[EruditeFeline]

This game does such a great job of making you feel overpowered and badass and the story told from both sides is such a cool idea and makes things way more interesting on a second playthrough.

[lumineniananubis]

When you get into the subway section in the game. Thats when the story starts to kick into gear. It gets wild after that.

[SoFCeO]

Finished the game 100%. Definitely worth a play if you enjoy the genre. Once you upgrade the skill tree it makes the combat really satisfying and you can make quick work of even the hardest enemies. What he said about the SAS is true, playing around with the character mapping opened the combat up for really unique styles of taking enemies out, like using teleport and hypervelocity to run through a whole wave of enemies like a badass lol.

[nathanely]

“It gets better after the first hour.” Don’t worry. I’ve played P5. I have to tell people “It gets better after the first 5 or so hours.”

[bluechills]

I’m about 2-3 hours into Kasane’s campaign so far, and I’m loving this game! The combat is a lot of fun and I’m enjoying the story. That said, there are a few things that stop it from being a 10/10 so far for me, but it’s a solid game that I’ll definitely continue to enjoy nonetheless!