Scarlet Nexus made a memorable impression when it was introduced earlier this yr. With spectacular visuals and classy fight, this motion/RPG appears each acquainted and unusual; Scarlet Nexus comes from lots of the identical minds behind Tales of Vesperia, however the distinctive enemies and sci-fi premise make it really feel totally different from Bandai Namco’s conventional fantasy sequence.
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In this futuristic world, terrifying creatures referred to as Others often rain down from the sky, threatening the residents of New Himuka. Others are haunting crosses of residing creatures and inanimate objects, like horses and elephants built-in with timber and metallic cages. They are ferocious and beast-like, however the hazard is saved in verify by the Other Suppression Force (OSF), which is ready to predict these incursions and deploy elite troopers to maintain folks protected. Yuito Sumeragi is a member of the OSF and Scarlet Nexus’ protagonist – and we bought to see him in motion throughout a current demo.
Yuito has the facility of psychokinesis, which permits him to seize objects within the atmosphere and hurl them at enemies from afar. He additionally has a sword for short-range assaults, so the fight system depends upon gamers alternating these assaults to maintain the strain on enemies. In one encounter, we see Yuito flinging a automotive at an Other, going up shut for a sword combo, then following up by throwing one other piece of particles. Your use of psychokinesis is restricted by a gauge, so you’ll be able to’t simply at all times keep at a protected distance; you could recharge the meter by scoring some hits together with your sword.
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Bandai Namco calls Scarlet Nexus a “brainpunk” game, however not solely due to Yuito’s energy. Other OSF brokers even have particular talents, and after they crew up with Yuito, he is ready to borrow that energy to enhance his personal assaults. For instance, one social gathering member named Hanabi appears to be pyrokinetic, as a result of when her assist is activated, Yuito’s common neon-colored assaults flip right into a fiery slashes that culminate in a small, flaming twister. But Hanabi can be in a position to battle autonomously, and the “battle at will” setting we see beneath her title within the menu display screen implies which you could customise ally conduct to a level. We additionally get a quick have a look at the ability tree, referred to as the mind map, that allows you to improve your powers.
This gameplay demo was essentially the most we’ve seen of Scarlet Nexus since its debut, and it brings the motion into sharper focus. However, the story and programs nonetheless maintain mysteries that we received’t perceive till the game releases. Bandai Namco hasn’t introduced an actual launch date but, so begin your mind workout routines now to verify your thoughts is ready when Scarlet Nexus hits.
