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{{Importartikel}} {{Infobox video game |title = Nexus: The Jupiter Incident |image = Nexus The Jupiter Incident cover.png |developer = [[Mithis Entertainment]] |publisher = [[Vivendi Universal Games]]{{efn|Released under the [[Sierra Entertainment]] brand name}} <br /> [[THQ Nordic]] (Steam) |engine = Black Sun Engine |released = {{vgrelease|EU|November 5, 2004|NA|February 24, 2005}} |genre = [[Real-time tactics]], [[Space combat simulator]], [[Science fiction]] |modes = [[Single player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] |platforms = [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] }} [[File:Nexus fighterpatrol.jpg|thumb|''Nexus: The Jupiter Incident'': A supply ship with destroyer escort.]] '''''Nexus: The Jupiter Incident''''' is a [[List of science fiction themes|science fiction themed]] real-time tactics computer game developed by the Hungarian-based [[Mithis Entertainment]]. The game focuses on [[Military tactics|tactics]] and ship management instead of resource collection and base construction. ==Gameplay and features== In each of the game's missions, the player is given a small number of large space ships (always less than ten, and sometimes just one or two), along with accompanying fighters and bombers. The ships are large and cumbersome, and the battles between fleets protracted, giving the game a noted cinematic feel.<ref name=gamespot>{{cite web |author=Jason Ocampo |date=March 9, 2005 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nexus-the-jupiter-incident-review/1900-6120086/ |title=Nexus: The Jupiter Incident Review |website=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=November 17, 2017}}</ref> Nexus uses the Blacksun Engine, made specifically for the game. Based on [[DirectX 9]], it makes extensive use of vertex and pixel shaders, a parametric particle system, and other visual effects. ==Story== The game is set in the 22nd Century. The player is Marcus Cromwell, a famed spacecraft captain whose father, Richard Cromwell, the first spaceborn human, captained the colony ship ''Noah's Ark'' through a wormhole near [[Mars]] that was presumed destroyed when the wormhole collapsed. The game begins with Cromwell setting out on the heavy corvette named ''Stiletto'', manufactured by the company Spacetech, for [[Jupiter]] as standing escort for a pair of freighters. Upon arrival at a pair of Spacetech-owned space stations in orbit around [[Callisto (moon)|Callisto]], Cromwell is retasked with intercepting a Kissaki Syndicate (a rival corporation to Spacetech) freighter that had been tagged for inspection, and later responding to an SOS call issued by Kissaki-owned station, fighting other corporations' ships and the station's automated defences. Inside the station was a cruiser-sized alien vessel, nicknamed the ''Angelwing'' by the Kissaki Syndicate, as well as information regarding another Kissaki station orbiting [[Pluto]]. After a battle with a Syndicate fleet for the control of the ''Angelwing'' back at the Spacetech Callisto stations, Cromwell is given command of the cruiser and ordered to investigate the secret Kissaki base. At Pluto, an [[artificial intelligence]], named Angel, uploads herself into the ''Angelwing'' and advises Cromwell to escape from an alien, orb-like entity - later known as a Mechanoid - through a nearby [[wormhole]], which was the exact same wormhole as the one which collapsed near Mars. Cromwell exits the wormhole and finds a system (named Noah) populated by the colonists from ''Noah's Ark'', who survived the wormhole collapse and started a colony. The '''Noah Colony''' fights as mercenaries for an advanced but pacifist alien race, called the '''Vardrags''', whose technology was given to colonists, against another powerful race, the bloodthirsty, reptilian '''Gorgs''', and a local group of renegade Vardrag elites, known as the '''Raptors'''. After aiding successful raid against a Raptor base, Cromwell is enlisted to fight against the Gorg Empire. In fights against the Gorg, the Ghosts occasionally seem to help the ''Angelwing''. However, all the races would soon find themselves facing their greatest threat: a virulent race of [[nanomachines]] called the '''Mechanoids'''. Nothing seems capable of stopping the Mechanoid invasion, and the Vardrag homeworld and Earth are overrun. Only an organic, insectile race, known as the energy-consuming '''Locusts''', are immune to the Mechanoids. With technology adapted from the Locusts, Cromwell is able to rescue Earth and all the other solar systems and shut down the main control system of the Mechanoids, the '''Entity'''. The fate of Angel, who fought the Mechanoids, is left ambiguous, as she was not shown leaving the Entity and returning to the Angelwing. ===Aliens=== '''Vardrags''' One of the most advanced races in the game. Their main home system is Chakaris (which was eventually evacuated after the attack of the Mechanoids on Chakaris III). They are very peaceful and have many strong allies. Their squadrons are led by the fearful Raptors. Though they do not know much of war tactics, they could gather very useful information on the enemy and could subsequently defeat them. The Catacalysm Missile is one of the deadliest creations of this alien group. '''Gorgs''' Terrific and bloodthirsty and enemies of Vardrags and their allies. Though most of the clans of the Gorgs are brave, some, like the Raghara clan, execute many cowardly attacks. They do not even fear the Black Moon. The siege laser is one of the deadliest weapons of this alien group. Notable ships are ''Titan'' base and ''Warcry'' (Gorg Emperor's ship). '''Ghosts''' Terribly intelligent creatures. Their home system is Mist and generally perform stealth missions for the Vardrags. Their ships have the special ability of camouflage. '''Locust''' Insect like creatures. Like ants or honey bees, their community is divided into warriors, workers and queen. The Energy Skeeter is their most powerful weapon. '''Raptors''' They are actually the fearsome allies of Vardrags, but some turn rogue against their masters and revolt against them. They are subsequently massacred by the Noah colonists. ==History== ''Nexus: The Jupiter Incident'' was developed by the Hungarian-based Mithis Entertainment, intended by the publisher [[Cdv Software Entertainment|CDV]] originally as ''[[Imperium Galactica]] 3''.<ref>{{cite web |author=James Yee |date=October 10, 2012 |url=http://www.kickstarter-conversations.com/2012/10/nexus-2-interview.html |title=Nexus 2 Interview |publisher=[[Kickstarter]] |quote=''Nexus had a long history already before it was published. The game was developed by Mithis, a Hungarian games development studio in Budapest. They had signed the game at the time with German publisher CDV. CDV decided that they wanted a license for the game and they acquired the license for Imperium Galactica. So, the game we know as Nexus would have been Imperium Galactica 3 as far as CDV was concerned.'' |accessdate=July 26, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131118102020/http://www.kickstarter-conversations.com/2012/10/nexus-2-interview.html |archivedate=November 18, 2013}}</ref> After the business relationship between Mithis and CDV broke apart and also the Imperium Galactica license got lost, the game was revised together with Most Wanted Entertainment as tactical strategy game. The game was finally released in Europe in 2004<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Stew Shearer |date=April 26, 2014 |url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/goodoldreviews/11352-Nexus-The-Jupiter-Incident-Rigid-Space |title=Nexus: The Jupiter Incident - Rigid Space |magazine=[[The Escapist (magazine)|The Escapist]]}}</ref> and in North America in 2005 for Windows. ===Sequel=== A technical demonstration video for the sequel, ''Nexus: The Jupiter Incident 2'', was "[[Internet leak|leaked]]" to the Internet in 2006. On August 16, 2011 Most Wanted Entertainment announced a sequel, named ''Nexus 2'', on the [[crowdfunding]] website ''GamesPlant'' with a funding goal of €400,000.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bluesnews.com/a/2457/most-wanted-team-up-with-gamesplant-to-bring-nexus-2-to-fans|title=Most Wanted team up with GamesPlant to bring Nexus 2 to fans |publisher=Blue's News |year=2011 |accessdate=August 13, 2013}}</ref> The €104,867 pledged fell short of the €400,000 goal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.games-plant.com/nexus2/ |title=Nexus 2 |publisher=GamesPlant |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120104204447/http://www.games-plant.com/nexus2/ |archivedate=January 4, 2012}}</ref> In 2012 the original Nexus was [[Digital distribution|digitally]] re-released on [[GOG.com]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Fallout-Junge |date=September 26, 2012 |url=http://www.gamersglobal.de/news/59156/gog-nexus-the-jupiter-incident-60-prozent-guenstiger |title=GOG: Nexus - The Jupiter Incident 60 Prozent günstiger |language=German |publisher=Gamers Global}}</ref> On September 28, 2012 a second campaign on [[Kickstarter]] was launched to fund the development of a sequel named ''Nexus 2: The Gods Awaken'', but ultimately failed to raise the required amount, with only $161,731 of the $650,000 goal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mostwanted/nexus-2-the-gods-awaken |title=Nexus 2: The Gods Awaken (PC & MAC) |publisher=[[Kickstarter]]}}</ref> ===Legacy=== [[Nordic Games GmbH|Nordic Games]] announced that they acquired the [[intellectual property]] on September 16, 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/253716/Nordic_Games_acquires_Nexus.php |title=Nordic Games acquires 'Nexus' |website=[[Gamasutra]] |date=September 16, 2015}}</ref> In March 2016 a [[Patch (software)|patch]] was released for the game fixing long standing issues, like [[widescreen]] support.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://spacesimcentral.com/ssc/topic/5480-nexus-just-got-really-nice-update/ |title=Nexus just got really nice update |publisher=SpaceSimCentral.com |date=March 21, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913044437/http://spacesimcentral.com/ssc/topic/5480-nexus-just-got-really-nice-update/ |archivedate=September 13, 2016}}</ref> ==Reception== {{Video game reviews | MC = 77/100<ref name=mc>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/nexus-the-jupiter-incident |title=Nexus: The Jupiter Incident for PC Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=November 18, 2017}}</ref> | EuroG = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |author=Rob Fahey |date=November 3, 2004 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_nexus_pc |title=Nexus - The Jupiter Incident |website=[[Eurogamer]] |accessdate=November 18, 2017}}</ref> | GI = 8.25/10<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Adam Biessener |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/148057C2-E34A-4264-90B5-863115EB080A.htm |title=Nexus: The Jupiter Incident |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |issue=143 |date=March 2005 |page=138 |accessdate=November 18, 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090923210421/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/148057C2-E34A-4264-90B5-863115EB080A.htm |archivedate=September 23, 2009}}</ref> | GamePro = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Deuce Magnum |date=March 10, 2005 |url=http://www.gamepro.com/computer/pc/games/reviews/43070.shtml |title=Nexus: The Jupiter Conspiracy [sic] Review for PC on GamePro.com |magazine=[[GamePro]] |accessdate=November 18, 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050320041342/http://www.gamepro.com/computer/pc/games/reviews/43070.shtml |archivedate=March 20, 2005}}</ref> | GSpot = 8.3/10<ref name=gamespot/> | GSpy = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web |author=Allen Rausch |date=March 4, 2005 |url=http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/nexus-the-jupiter-incident/593799p1.html |title=GameSpy: Nexus: The Jupiter Incident |publisher=[[GameSpy]] |accessdate=November 18, 2017}}</ref> | GameZone = 7.5/10<ref>{{cite web |author=Matt Eberle |date=March 31, 2005 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/nexus_the_jupiter_incident_pc_review |title=Nexus - The Jupiter Incident - PC - Review |publisher=GameZone |accessdate=November 18, 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081002000330/http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r24844.htm |archivedate=October 2, 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref> | IGN = 8.2/10<ref>{{cite web |author=Dan Adams |date=March 21, 2005 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2005/03/22/nexus-the-jupiter-incident |title=Nexus: The Jupiter Incident |website=[[IGN]] |accessdate=November 18, 2017}}</ref> | PCGUS = 83%<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Nexus: The Jupiter Incident |magazine=[[PC Gamer]] |date=April 2005 |page=74}}</ref> | VG = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |author=Adam Jarvis |date=November 25, 2004 |url=https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/nexus-the-jupiter-incident-review |title=Nexus - The Jupiter Incident Review |publisher=VideoGamer.com |accessdate=November 18, 2017}}</ref> | XPlay = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web |author=Greg Bemis |date=March 7, 2005 |url=http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/features/51268/Nexus_The_Jupiter_Incident_Review.html |title=Nexus: The Jupiter Incident Review |publisher=[[X-Play]] |accessdate=November 18, 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050309032441/http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/features/51268/Nexus_The_Jupiter_Incident_Review.html |archivedate=March 9, 2005}}</ref> | rev1 = ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'' | rev1Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite news |author=Bennett Ring |date=January 29, 2005 |url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/Games/Fight-leader/2005/01/26/1106415606362.html |title=Fight leader |newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |accessdate=November 18, 2017}}</ref> }} The game received "generally favorable reviews" according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name=mc/> It was praised particularly for its visual effects, but criticized for its steep learning curve, trial and error gameplay, and poorly designed stealth missions.<ref name=gamespot/> According to [[NPD Group]], ''Nexus'' sold 11,500 copies by June 2005.<ref name=cnnsales>{{cite news | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050702011558/http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/fun.games/06/17/bargain.games/index.html | url=http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/fun.games/06/17/bargain.games/index.html | title=Top PC games can end up in bargain bin | newspaper=[[CNN]] | date=June 18, 2005 | author=Saltzman, Marc | archivedate=July 2, 2005 | url-status=live }}</ref> {{clear}} == Einzelnachweise == <references /> {{notelist}} == Weblinks == *{{moby game|id=/windows/nexus-the-jupiter-incident}} *[https://web.archive.org/web/20131118102020/http://www.kickstarter-conversations.com/2012/10/nexus-2-interview.html Nexus 2 Interview] (October 2012, archived) <nowiki> [[Category:2004 video games]] [[Category:Real-time tactics video games]] [[Category:Science fiction video games]] [[Category:Space combat simulators]] [[Category:Video games developed in Hungary]] [[Category:Windows games]] [[Category:Windows-only games]] [[Category:THQ Nordic games]]