What are the pros of SCARLET NEXUS?

Addictive and fast-paced combat that rewards the strategic use of team-based psychic powers.. Unique and visually striking world-building with deep lore and a cool aesthetic.. Dual-protagonist system provides two distinct perspectives and encourages replayability via New Game Plus.. Rewarding skill progression and satisfying difficulty for players seeking a challenge..

What are the cons of SCARLET NEXUS?

Pacing issues caused by frequent and lengthy cutscenes that interrupt gameplay.. Storyline is often criticized as being convoluted, nonsensical, or filled with anime clichés.. Characters can feel like flat stereotypes with annoying or repetitive interactions.. Combat may feel clunky or repetitive to those who do not engage with the specific combo mechanics..

SCARLET NEXUS

Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.

80%

Very Positive

DeveloperBandai Namco Studios Inc.

PublisherBandai Namco Entertainment

Release DateJun 24, 2021

-82%

$79.99$14.39

Peak Players14.5K

Metacritic78

Controllerfull

PlatformsWindows

Action

Adventure

RPG

AI Review Summary

SCARLET NEXUS is a stylish action-RPG praised for its fast-paced, power-based combat and unique "brain-punk" setting. While the gameplay is widely considered its strongest suit, the experience is polarized by a heavy reliance on anime-cliché storytelling and frequent cutscenes that can disrupt the flow of action.

Pros

Addictive and fast-paced combat that rewards the strategic use of team-based psychic powers.90%
Unique and visually striking world-building with deep lore and a cool aesthetic.80%
Dual-protagonist system provides two distinct perspectives and encourages replayability via New Game Plus.70%
Rewarding skill progression and satisfying difficulty for players seeking a challenge.60%

Cons

Pacing issues caused by frequent and lengthy cutscenes that interrupt gameplay.85%
Storyline is often criticized as being convoluted, nonsensical, or filled with anime clichés.80%
Characters can feel like flat stereotypes with annoying or repetitive interactions.70%
Combat may feel clunky or repetitive to those who do not engage with the specific combo mechanics.50%

Notable Mentions

Reviewers recommend playing on Very Hard mode to fully appreciate the depth of the combat system.
The game requires completing both character campaigns to fully understand the narrative arc.

Confidence: 76%

Based on the 52 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 20, 2026

Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak

Peak · last 90 days

137

All-time peak

14.5K

Price

Current price

$79.99$14.39-82%

Lowest tracked

$9.59since Feb 4, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days

73%

All-time positive

80%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews18.2K

Positive: 14.6K (80%)Negative: 3.6K (20%)

Reviews from Steam Deck

Dev Response Rate

30h

Avg Playtime at Review

79%

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