Psychic combat meets a twisting science fiction mystery
Scarlet Nexus is an action role-playing game set in a futuristic world where fighters protect humanity from creatures called Others. Players join the Other Suppression Force and choose between Yuito Sumeragi and Kasane Randall, two recruits with different perspectives on a conspiracy. Their psychic abilities turn ordinary objects into weapons.
Scarlet Nexus combines action combat, character relationships, and a story told through two overlapping campaigns. Players borrow powers from teammates, strengthen bonds, and develop abilities as threats emerge. Both viewpoints reveal clues, making another playthrough more rewarding. However, repeated locations and lengthy conversations may slow the pace for some players.
Psychic battles and two connected storylines
Scarlet Nexus makes psychokinesis central to its combat, allowing players to throw nearby objects at enemies while chaining attacks with weapons. Yuito favors close-range sword fighting, while Kasane uses floating blades and a different attack rhythm. Foes called Others demand attention to timing and weaknesses, particularly during difficult boss encounters. The quick action rewards experimentation, although crowded battles can become difficult to follow at times.
Through the Struggle Arms System (SAS), players temporarily borrow squadmates' powers, including fire attacks, invisibility, and defensive protection. Bond Episodes deepen relationships with teammates and unlock improvements that make these shared abilities more effective. Between missions, players can exchange gifts and prepare equipment. These breaks give the cast personality, but frequent conversations can interrupt momentum for those mainly interested in fighting and exploration rather than dialogue.
The story unfolds through two playable campaigns, with Yuito and Kasane seeing different parts of the same mystery. Completing both routes reveals more about the conflict and the characters involved. Skill upgrades and changing party abilities add variety, but some environments and enemy encounters repeat between playthroughs. Compared with Tales of Arise, the game puts more emphasis on psychic action than expansive, open-ended world exploration.
An engaging adventure for action RPG fans
Scarlet Nexus delivers energetic battles, flexible psychic powers, and a mystery that benefits from exploring both protagonists' stories. Its teammate abilities and relationship episodes add depth beyond straightforward combat, while skill upgrades keep encounters interesting. Repeated areas and long dialogue sections may test patience, but players who enjoy character-driven action RPGs should still find a distinctive adventure with enough variety to reward a second playthrough.
Pros
- Fast-paced combat with psychic abilities
- Two protagonists with connected storylines
- Teammate powers add combat variety
- Bond Episodes deepen character relationships
Cons
- Some environments and enemies repeat
- Lengthy conversations can interrupt gameplay
- Crowded battles may become confusing
- Both campaigns require additional playtime to experience the full story
