Nex Machina is a high-octane, voxel-based twin-stick shooter created by Housemarque, the masters of modern arcade action, in collaboration with industry legend Eugene Jarvis (Robotron, Smash TV). Set in a “cablepunk” future where humanity has been enslaved by technology, you play as a lone hero battling through waves of mechanical invaders. The game is a relentless assault on the senses, defined by neon-soaked visuals, screen-filling explosions, and a pulsing electronic soundtrack.
What makes Nex Machina a masterpiece is its pursuit of “The Zone”—that state of perfect focus where you weave through bullet hell patterns with pixel-perfect precision. Unlike many modern shooters, it prioritizes pure skill and high-score chasing. You aren’t just surviving; you’re managing complex human-rescue combos, uncovering hidden paths, and optimizing your route through 100+ levels across six distinct worlds. With a voxel-driven engine that allows every enemy and piece of the environment to shatter into thousands of glowing particles, it is arguably the most visually spectacular arcade experience on Windows.
Key Features
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Arcade Pedigree: Designed in collaboration with Eugene Jarvis, the father of twin-stick shooters.
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Voxel Destruction: A custom engine where everything can be blown into thousands of glowing cubes.
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Six Intense Worlds: Battle through themed environments like Techno Forest and Future Labs.
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Complex Scoring: Deep human-rescue combos and secret-finding for hardcore leaderboard chasers.
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Secondary Weapons: Master tools like the Power Shot, Rocket Launcher, and the devastating Sword.
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The “Dash” Mechanic: Utilize invincibility frames to phase through solid walls of enemy fire.
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Epic Boss Battles: Face screen-filling mechanical gods with multi-phase attack patterns.
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Local Co-op: Team up with a friend to tackle the machine uprising in couch multiplayer.
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Arena Mode: Special challenges with unique mutators like “Faster Speed” or “Vengeance.”
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Global Leaderboards: Compete for the top spot in world rankings across multiple difficulties.
System Requirements
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OS: Windows 7, 8, or 10 (64-bit required).
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Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 or AMD FX-4300.
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Memory: 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended).
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Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon R9 270 (2 GB VRAM).
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DirectX: Version 11.
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Storage: 1 GB available space.
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Sound Card: DirectX compatible.
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Input: Twin-stick controller highly recommended (Mouse/Keyboard supported).
