Link: The Unleashed Nexus

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Link: The Unleashed Nexus is a single player racing game. It was developed by Reminisce and was released on August 21, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Link: 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.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

music8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features intuitive and engaging gameplay mechanics, including double jumps, air dashes, and a variety of abilities that enhance the platforming experience.
The level design is creative and unique, providing a refreshing challenge with verticality and clever use of space, making each stage feel distinct.
The soundtrack is fantastic, with compositions that elevate the overall experience and contribute to the game's immersive atmosphere.

The controls can be unresponsive at times, particularly with the double jump functionality, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
There are significant UI issues, including limited graphics settings, inability to rebind keys, and awkward menu navigation that detracts from the overall experience.
The game lacks depth in its story and presentation, with minimal narrative elements that may leave players wanting more context and engagement.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them rough and limited, particularly in terms of settings and overall polish. While the visuals may not be impressive by Unreal Engine standards, there are moments of beauty that some players appreciate, especially in the context of the game's immersive and relaxing atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are described as decent but not groundbreaking, with a cartoonish art style that may not mesh well with the more realistic backgrounds.
- “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.”
- “Admittedly, I've had this in my library for around two years and struggled to start it due to the rough Unreal Engine visuals and bad UX.”
- “Graphics and settings are fairly limited.”
- “Very few graphic settings.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its fantastic composition and immersive quality, with many players noting its ability to evoke strong emotions despite using familiar electronic elements. The soundtrack is described as exhilarating and a key highlight, enhancing the overall experience of the fast-paced platforming gameplay. However, some users mention that technical issues, particularly with controls, detract from the enjoyment, even though the music remains a standout feature.
- “The music is fantastic, so good I actually bought the OST.”
- “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.”
- “Fast-paced 3D platformer, nice level design, good gameplay, and a fantastic soundtrack.”
- “It uses a lot of synths and sounds that have been overused in electronic music, making it feel 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, look no further.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its clever use of simple mechanics and unique level designs, creating a fast-paced and enjoyable experience. While the intuitive gameplay allows for player choice, some reviewers noted that the lack of cutscenes or dialogue can make it feel somewhat stale. Overall, it offers a more engaging experience than its aesthetics might suggest.
- “The game builds upon its admittedly simple mechanics and level design concepts in clever ways so that each stage feels unique.”
- “All of these mechanics are fully realized in the level design, and it's an absolute blast as a result.”
- “Fast-paced 3D platformer with nice level design, good gameplay, and a fantastic soundtrack.”
- “It results in a mechanic that was easy to avoid in the last stage killing you in the next since it is not really fair for that stage.”
- “- no cutscenes or dialogue makes the gameplay slightly stale.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally considered weak and unnecessary, with many players feeling it detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics are praised for their vibrancy, the storytelling is often criticized for being poorly integrated and difficult to follow, particularly due to its presentation in small text during gameplay. Overall, the narrative does not significantly enhance the game, leaving it feeling unpolished.
- “But after looking for something light on story to play while listening to YouTube today, I gave the game a firm chance and really ended up liking it.”
- “With all the bright colors and horrible contrasts, the story text just does not feel necessary, much like the story itself.”
- “Story being displayed in small white text in the middle of your screen in a timed game is a little annoying and the menu likes to exit full screen.”
- “Story is not that good, but graphics make up for it.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the provided text, which focuses on gameplay mechanics like double jumps and boost gauges. Therefore, it lacks insights into the emotional impact or narrative elements that might resonate with players.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that hit detection for certain models is somewhat buggy, indicating that stability issues may affect gameplay experience.
- “Hit detection for certain models is slightly buggy.”