The WhatsNext verdict
If you want a fast twin-stick shooter built around precise movement, screen-clearing intensity, and repeated mastery, Nex Machina delivers strongly. Players seeking a long story campaign or forgiving progression may find its arcade focus too narrow.
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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