Graphics -8.5
Sound -7
Gameplay -7
Difficulty -7.5
Overall - 7.5
Spaced based simulations that allow you to control a space ship have been on for a while. Star Trek, Dark Star One and X beyond the frontier are some of them. Boasting some of the best graphics of its time, Nexus : The Jupiter Incident is an valued addition to this category.
Gameplay revolves around you being able to control all aspects of a star ship named the "Angle wing", Which incidentally get into your hands during a "incident" that occurs near Jupiter, setting forth the game name. Your objective of course is to use the resources available to you in determining the outcome of a alien war that you are thrusted into. The games greatest asset has to be its graphics. Boasting top of the art graphics of its time, Nexus has a superbly enrich visual environment that would grab your attention in awe. Even today (2012) the graphics would be pretty decent compared to other space based simulations.
Playing through the game you would find startling similarities to games such as Homeworld and Star Trek Command. However Nexus adds its own unique touch allows it not to be classified as another copy cat. Missions vary from Direct assaults to support actions as well as stealth. Giving you a multitude of choices to achieve your goal. And while the controls are simple and easy to use you must have good knowledge of how each aspect of the game functions in order to be successful. For example the ships weapons do different type of damage versus shield compared to heavy or light armor. And although the tutorial gives you enough instructions how to play the game you would benefit from reading in depth aspects of how the game functions. The story is also decent enough to keep you entertained throughout the game.
Nexus is not just a Strategy / Simulation hybrid. it also has role playing elements to it. And when there are games that have messed them selves up by putting too much into the game, Nexus on the other hand does a fabulous job of mixing and perhaps more importantly balancing these elements. Multiplayer also plays well provided that you can find players to play with.
Who said going to war was easy ?
Alas as all good games Nexus has its own dark side to it. While the in game sounds are great the voice acting at times can be a little off. You'll often encounter situations where your hearing senses are enriched with explosions are lazer beams only to be instantly turned off by horrible voice acting. And while the missions are pretty well designed, some missions such as stealth missions can be a real pain in the back. This factor is further elevated by the fact that the game can be a little hard and the fact that you cannot save during missions.
The Bottom line:
Nexus belongs to a rare breed of games and can appeal to anyone that loves space based capitol ship simulation.
Sound -7
Gameplay -7
Difficulty -7.5
Overall - 7.5
Gameplay revolves around you being able to control all aspects of a star ship named the "Angle wing", Which incidentally get into your hands during a "incident" that occurs near Jupiter, setting forth the game name. Your objective of course is to use the resources available to you in determining the outcome of a alien war that you are thrusted into. The games greatest asset has to be its graphics. Boasting top of the art graphics of its time, Nexus has a superbly enrich visual environment that would grab your attention in awe. Even today (2012) the graphics would be pretty decent compared to other space based simulations.
Behold the Arch-Angel in all its glory
Nexus is not just a Strategy / Simulation hybrid. it also has role playing elements to it. And when there are games that have messed them selves up by putting too much into the game, Nexus on the other hand does a fabulous job of mixing and perhaps more importantly balancing these elements. Multiplayer also plays well provided that you can find players to play with.
Alas as all good games Nexus has its own dark side to it. While the in game sounds are great the voice acting at times can be a little off. You'll often encounter situations where your hearing senses are enriched with explosions are lazer beams only to be instantly turned off by horrible voice acting. And while the missions are pretty well designed, some missions such as stealth missions can be a real pain in the back. This factor is further elevated by the fact that the game can be a little hard and the fact that you cannot save during missions.
The Bottom line:
Nexus belongs to a rare breed of games and can appeal to anyone that loves space based capitol ship simulation.
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