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Link: The Unleashed Nexus

63%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
graphics, story
85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

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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 a good difficulty curve that encourages replayability.
  • The soundtrack is fantastic, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game and enhancing the immersive experience.
  • The controls can be unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially in a platformer where precision is key.
  • There are significant UI issues, including a lack of key rebinding options and problems with menu navigation that detract from the overall experience.
  • The graphics and visual presentation are limited, which may not meet the expectations of players looking for high-quality visuals.
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique aesthetic and moments of visual appeal, while others criticize the rough Unreal Engine visuals and limited settings. The cartoonish art style contrasts awkwardly with more realistic backgrounds, leading to a less polished overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the graphics are deemed decent for those not expecting high-end visuals.

    • “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

    The music in the game is widely praised for its fantastic composition and ability to evoke strong emotions, with many players expressing their enjoyment to the point of 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 electronic 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.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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, the lack of narrative elements like cutscenes may lead to a feeling of staleness. 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, 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

    The game's story is generally considered weak and unnecessary, with many players feeling it detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics and art style receive praise, the presentation of the story—often in small text during gameplay—frustrates users, contributing to a perception of the game as unpolished. Overall, the narrative aspect is seen as a low point in an otherwise visually appealing title.

    • “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

    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

    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.”
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