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Nexus: The Jupiter Incident
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Nexus: The Jupiter Incident

Developer: Mithis Entertainment · Published by HD Interactive · 2004
A 2004 tactical space-combat gem that still dazzles.
Space CombatTacticalStrategySci-Fi
4.5
Excellent
POCG VERDICT
Eight years on, a tactical space gem that still dazzles.
A 2004 tactical space-combat game with an engaging campaign, stunning visuals and flawless audio that still outshines many modern rivals.
About This Game

Nexus: The Jupiter Incident is a 2004 tactical space-combat game by Hungarian studio Mithis Entertainment, published by HD Interactive. It centres on a story-driven single-player campaign of fleet command, with module-targeting tactics rather than twitch dogfighting, and was praised for its visuals, audio and writing. It released on PC.

POCG ReviewOriginal: August 21, 2012
4.5
Excellent
Review Verdict
Nexus: The Jupiter Incident
A 2004 tactical space-combat game with an engaging campaign, stunning visuals and flawless audio that still outshines many modern rivals.
In the News1 mentions
Sep 282012
Help Kickstart Nexus: The Gods Awaken
HD Interactive and Most Wanted Entertainment launch a Kickstarter for Nexus: The Gods Awaken, a sequel to the cult tactical space-combat game Nexus: The Jupiter Incident.
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Original Hardware
A Windows PC with the disc.
Modern Re-release
Sold on GOG and Steam; older resolution caps can be worked around via the registry.