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Nucleus ps3 Game Reviews
Nucleus
Critic Score
Metascore: 56 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.0 out of 10
based on 8 reviews
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[Dowloadable Game] Nucleus is a shooter that tasks the player with ridding a human body of a spreading virus.

PUBLISHER: Sony Computer Entertainment
DEVELOPER: Kuju Entertainment
GENRE(S): Shooter
PLAYERS: 1
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: June 1, 2007

What The Critics Said

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82
Play UK
Innovative levels and a great soundtrack. [Issue#155, p.92]
70
Pro-G
A curious game that will seem a little uncomfortable to some factions of both the shmup fanboys and casual players. Still, it is a great piece of software that manages to offer plenty of variation through well-designed level objectives, and at a price you can afford with pocket change.
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65
Console Gameworld
Overly difficult gameplay for an arcade game. A solid title that the majority of people will simply find too hard. Anyone looking for a real challenge will find it more than enough.
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60
Boomtown
It’s certainly not the most incredible PS3 experience out to date, and if you’re going to buy just one PSN game, I’d say unequivocally go for Super Stardust HD, but if you’re a fan of that kind of shooter and fancy a challenge, Nucleus remains a unique, challenging, entertaining if simplistic shooter.
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60
EuroGamer
If you're used to the sensibilities of modern gaming, I can imagine this being a massive let-down thanks to its unforgiving nature and lacklustre audio-visuals. See past the limitations and embrace the challenge and you may well enjoy what's on offer here.
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57
PSM3 Magazine UK
It's not a very pleasant experience and there just isn't enough fun to persuade you that you're spending your time wisely. [July 2007, p.84]
40
Edge Magazine
Nucleus stands as a poorly executed game in a field where there are so many excellent others that it’s impossible to recommend. [Aug 2007, p.94]
30
Playstation Official Magazine UK
Avoid this like you would a back street endoscopy. [July 2007, p.114]

What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

E. S. gave it an8:
Maybe is not a great graphic spectacle, but the 2 player cooperative mode is really funny. It's also a deeper game than it looks at the first time, and the different ways to solve each level require a combination of tactic and good reflexes.

Stephane J. gave it a9:
How can Geometry Wars be rated above this title? It has the same control system but adds a lot of variety. Great fun at a sweet price.

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