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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.
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Theguardian.com
Jun 27, 2017
Played alone or in co-op, played in Arcade mode or one of the more specific mission challenges, Nex Machina is a thrilling masterpiece. For people who were there in the 1980s pumping 10p pieces into Robotron machines, for people who were there in the 1990s wrecking their controllers playing Smash TV – this is nostalgic bliss.
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Dualshockers.com
Jun 19, 2017
Nex Machina is quick, challenging, and exactly what the arcade shooter genre needed. The team at Housemarque has clearly taken a lot of influence from shooters of the past while still knowing how to add their own special spice to the mix. With enough content to keep you busy for months and a high level of difficulty, Nex Machina is a game that you will return to time and time again.
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Ztgd.com
Jun 30, 2017
I have always been a massive fan of Super Stardust HD, but I never thought Housemarque would be able to reach those dizzying heights again. I was wrong. Nex Machina takes all that was good about SSHD and turns the dial up, making this game my new favorite Housemarque game and one that I urge each and every one of your to go out and buy. Be warned however, it’s going to make your thumbs sore.
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Destructoid.com
Jun 23, 2017
It takes a special type of high-score game for me to want to actually stick with it and start rivalries on the leaderboards. Pac-Man Championship Edition was one such game. Trials HD was another. Now, Nex Machina is my new obsession.
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Gameinformer.com
Aug 8, 2017
Immaculate level design, devilish enemy placement, and a steady but always punishing difficulty curve help Nex Machina stand head and shoulders above most competing shooters, not to mention the early arcade titles that inspired it, like Robotron: 2084. That’s meaningful, as Nex Machina was created in cooperation with Eugene Jarvis, one of the designers of that early classic game. Nex Machina is far deeper than first impressions might suggest, and can offer many hours of searing challenge, presuming you’re willing to face a little eye strain. Blinking is not encouraged.
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Thegamesmachine.it
Jun 23, 2017
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Atomix.vg
Jun 27, 2017
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Cogconnected.com
Jun 24, 2017
Despite its utterly insane difficulty curve, Nex Machina is a pure joy to play.” Nex Machina’s sound design is also something that cannot be overlooked.
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It.ign.com
Jun 21, 2017
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Metro.co.uk
Jun 19, 2017
The spiritual sequel to Robotron becomes the definitive dual-stick shooter, and one of the best arcade games of the modern era. Pros: Perfectly crafted stage design, flawless controls, and an amazingly consistent flow of action.