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Scarlet Nexus

Developer BaNdai Namco Studios, Tose

Publisher BaNdai Namco ENtertaiNmeNt

Format PC, PS4, PS5 (tested), XBox One, XBox Series

Release Out now

Psychokinesis may well be the quintessential videogame power. Certainly, games are uniquely placed to communicate the physical exertion involved in controlling objects with your mind, and that particular sensation is at the heart of ’ wildly entertaining combat. As the aloof Kasane (one of two playable protagonists you choose between at the start; she gets the nod ahead of the blandly heroic Yuito on our first playthrough), we lift and throw barrels, boxes and even cars. By holding the right trigger, we automatically launch these at our target. With a longer squeeze

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