Nex Machina

Nex Machina

Housemarque · 2017

Combat that feels incredible

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opBird's-eye
How you play it

2 players couch

Couch co-op · up to 2

The WhatsNext verdict

For Fans of high-octane twin-stick shooters, arcade score-chasers, and players who crave relentless twitch gameplay.: It delivers pure arcade adrenaline through blistering speed, pinpoint dash mechanics, and dazzling voxel destruction where every split second matters. Tradeoff: The steep execution barrier and compact arcade campaign offer little for players seeking narrative depth or relaxed pacing.

What it does best

  • Combat that feels incredible

  • Relentless speed and flow

  • A look you cannot mistake

What might put you off

  • High difficulty

  • Short arcade-style campaign

The setup

What you are walking into

From the collaboration between Housemarque (Resogun, Alienation, Matterfall), and Robotron and Smash TV legendary creator Eugene Jarvis comes Nex Machina, an explosive arcade experience created with competition in mind.

Where it lives

PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genre

ShooterIndieArcade

Vibe

ActionScience fiction
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