NeXus: One Core

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NeXus: One Core is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Hyde Games and was released on February 25, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

NeXus : One Core is an arcade game for one or two players on PC in which each player controls a spaceship. They will enter in a survival run paced by an immersive DnB Music.

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics1 negative mentions

Fast-paced and addictive gameplay with a unique color-switching mechanic that adds depth to the experience.
Challenging and rewarding, encouraging players to improve their reflexes and skills over time.
Visually appealing with a fitting electro soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.

Limited variety and shallow gameplay that can become repetitive quickly, making it hard to justify the price.
The color-switching mechanic can be confusing due to poor color differentiation, leading to frustrating gameplay.
Misleading marketing regarding co-op features, as there is no online co-op available despite claims.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay across the reviewed games is characterized by fast-paced, addictive mechanics that engage players, with titles like Ikaruga being highlighted as classics in the genre. While some games, such as Nexus: One Core, offer innovative and challenging experiences, they may suffer from a lack of variety, leading to mixed opinions on their overall value. Players appreciate unique elements like color selection and additional modes, but concerns about pricing and repetitiveness are noted.
- “Fast-paced neon arcade game which is extremely addictive, has very fluent and simple yet unique gameplay and you can choose your 2 favorite colors (in my case it is yellow and light blue).”
- “When I started this game up, I was immediately hooked by the music and the mechanics.”
- “Nexus - One Core has got a serious and innovative gameplay.”
- “There's a solid concept here, and some alright gameplay, but the lack of variety for the runner doesn't justify the $10.00 price tag.”
- “Nexus - one core has got a serious and innovative gameplay.”
- “It is also present in Ikaruga, which I believe is regarded as a classic and staple of that genre, so definitely look for any quality gameplay there and avoid Nexus.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find the dubstep soundtrack fitting and engaging, enhancing the overall experience, others criticize the audio quality and its integration with the game's visuals. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its ability to hook players and complement the game's mechanics, despite some concerns about the game's visual presentation.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely fitting and awesome.”
- “When I started this game up, I was immediately hooked by the music and the mechanics.”
- “Visually great, the nexus also shines thanks to the electro style soundtrack, which fits perfectly with the overall theme of the game.”
- “This is a game of limited assets, a one trick pony with dubstep music, low quality sprites, and uses lighting to display the color gimmick ineffectively, making everything have too much glare to be comfortable to play.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with users praising the appealing aesthetics and engaging visuals showcased in trailers, which enhance the overall experience, particularly in co-op mode.