Plug into Nex Machina, Housemarque’s 2017 twin-stick shooter juggernaut that stormed PS4 and PC on June 20, 2017, born from a collab with arcade legend Eugene Jarvis (Robotron 2084). This isn’t just a game—it’s a cablepunk bullet hell where you, a lone gunner, shred robot hordes to save humanity in a neon-drenched future gone rogue. With over 1,425 Steam reviews at 89% positive and a cult following still buzzing in 2025, Nex Machina is a relentless, score-chasing beast that’ll fry your reflexes!
Dual-wield joysticks to dash, blast, and dodge—unleash triple-shot bursts, sword slashes, or smart bombs on swarms, turrets, and bosses across 100+ levels in six voxel-crafted worlds, from Crystal Mines to Techno Forest. Collect power-ups—shields, spread shots, speed boosts—and chain human rescues for sky-high combos, all while the Signed Distance Field tech explodes enemies into pixel dust. Local co-op doubles the chaos (no online, but Steam Remote Play hacks it), while Arena mode and leaderboards dare you to topple your friends’ dreams—1.2 million peak scores flex on Steam in ‘25. No DLC, just pure, distilled arcade fury—Housemarque’s swan song to the genre before Returnal.
The vibe? Retro arcade meets cyberpunk grit—think pulsing synths, voxelized ruins, and a thumping OST that syncs with every blast. The story’s lean—tech-addicted humans get smoked by sentient machines—but it’s the twitch gameplay and hidden paths that hook you, not the lore. Critics (89 on Metacritic) and fans on X still rave its precision—PS5 runs it crisp via compatibility, PC mods hit 4K, and Steam’s Spring Sale (March 13-20, 2025) slashes it 60% to $7.99. Nex Machina dares you to master the chaos—grab your sticks and chase the high score!