MADNESS: Project Nexus is a third-person Run n' Gun / Beat'Em Up filled with arcade-style action and button-mashing brutality. Gun your way through droves of bad guys in the Story Campaign, or build your perfect killing machine in the neverending onslaught of Arena Mode.
Gamers can gun down hordes of enemies or engage in up-close, bone-crunching melee combat, seamlessly transitioning between the two. The frantic, arcade-style action challenges players' wits and nerves, with button-mashing brutality that never lets up.
Players take on the roles of the Madness universe's antiheroes, infiltrating heavily guarded installations, surviving cultist-ridden tunnel networks, and facing off against dynamite-wielding bandits and armor-plated behemoths over 8+ hours of gameplay. Gamers can go it alone or team up with up to 3 local co-op partners.
In the Arena mode, players build their ideal fighter from the ground up, advancing through skill tiers and outfitting them with the latest technology. These custom warriors must then endure wave after wave of unrelenting enemies in environments ranging from killer game shows to haunted houses.
The Playground mode allows players to take control, pitting squads of enemies against one another or jumping into the fray themselves. Combatants can be equipped with any weapons the player desires, allowing them to create their own unique spectacles of violence.
Reviewers consistently laud the game's responsive controls and the satisfying, bone-crunching impact of its combat. The ability to seamlessly shift between ranged and melee attacks creates an intensely immersive experience.
With New Game+ functionality, extensive customization, and unending waves of foes, the game offers tremendous replayability. Striving to perfect a custom warrior and uncover all the game's secrets will keep players coming back to overcome its formidable challenges.