Link: The Unleashed Nexus
- August 21, 2015
- Reminisce
Get on SteamLink: The Unleashed Nexus is a high-difficulty, fast-paced action game that challenges players to stay in the air while navigating through a world called "HAVEN." The game features intuitive mechanics and no cut scenes or dialogue, focusing solely on gameplay. Players must escape the world by bounding over enemies and gliding and dashing to find a way out, with the option to replay for time attack.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features excellent level design and a variety of mechanics that make platforming enjoyable and engaging.
- The soundtrack is fantastic, enhancing the overall experience and even prompting some players to purchase the OST.
- Despite some minor jank, the game is praised for its heart and creativity, making it a standout indie title in the genre.
- Controls can be unresponsive and cannot be customized, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The graphics and settings are limited, and some players experienced optimization issues that affected performance.
- The story is considered weak and unnecessary, with some players feeling that the game could benefit from more depth and polish.
- music11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its fantastic composition and ability to evoke strong emotions, with many players even purchasing the original soundtrack. Despite some criticisms regarding gameplay controls and optimization issues, the soundtrack is consistently highlighted as a standout feature, enhancing the overall immersive experience of the game. The blend of synths and a thumping ambiance contributes to a captivating atmosphere that complements the platforming elements.
“The music is fantastic, so good I actually bought the OST.”
“Fast-paced 3D platformer, nice level design, good gameplay, and fantastic soundtrack.”
“It uses a lot of synths and such that have been used in other electronic music to death and should sound stale, yet the composition is so good that it feels fresh and really moves me.”
“Music jumps sometimes, as do the graphics. I wonder if I have the right specs.”
“If you're looking for an enjoyable, relaxing, immersive platformer that requires precision and has a thumping soundtrack and clean, simple, 'Japanese'-esque graphics, look no further.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as decent but limited, with a simple, cartoonish art style that may clash with more realistic backgrounds. While some players appreciate the visuals and find them immersive, others note that the overall experience lacks polish and variety in graphic settings. The music is often highlighted as a strong point, enhancing the aesthetic despite the graphical shortcomings.
“I love the visuals and not to mention the fantastic music.”
“If you're looking for an enjoyable, relaxing, immersive platformer that requires precision and has a thumping soundtrack and clean, simple, Japanese-esque graphics, look no further.”
“If you see the aesthetics and gameplay and think you might be interested, it plays better than it looks, and offers a unique experience.”
“Graphics and settings are fairly limited.”
“Very few graphic settings.”
“Decent graphics (if you’re looking for Unreal Engine graphics, look elsewhere, they’re decent enough).”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced 3D platforming with well-designed levels that enhance the overall experience, complemented by an excellent soundtrack. While the intuitive mechanics allow for player choice and creativity, the lack of cutscenes or dialogue may lead to a somewhat stale experience for some players. Overall, it offers a unique and engaging gameplay experience that exceeds initial visual impressions.
“All of these mechanics are fully realized in the level design, and it's an absolute blast as a result.”
“Fast-paced 3D platformer, nice level design, good gameplay, and fantastic soundtrack.”
“If you see the aesthetics and gameplay and think you might be interested, it plays better than it looks and offers a unique experience.”
“- No cutscenes or dialogue makes the gameplay slightly stale.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered lackluster and feels unnecessary, with many reviewers noting that it does not enhance the overall experience. While the graphics are praised, the presentation of the story—such as small text and awkward menu navigation—detracts from its impact, making it an unpolished aspect of the game.
“With all the bright colors and horrible contrasts, the story text just does not feel necessary, much like the story itself.”
“The story is not that good, but the graphics make up for it.”
“Displaying the story in small white text in the middle of your screen during a timed game is a little annoying, and the menu tends to exit full screen.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that hit detection for certain models is somewhat buggy, indicating occasional stability issues in gameplay.
“Hit detection for certain models is slightly buggy.”
