
The PlayStation Essential Picks sale highlights hits that range from the latest releases to those from two years ago —like Scarlet Nexus. Bandai Namco’s anime-inspired action RPG stars adolescent soldiers in a futuristic world run by psychic powers. It earned a 2021 Game Awards nomination for the Best Role Playing Game category, something especially fitting because of its stellar combat and world-building. There’s a reason why Bandai Namco’s development team called it “brain punk.” It’s not quite cyberpunk, but something new. Here’s why you should buy it while it’s only $20.