Scarlet Nexus was quite a good and enjoyable trip. The artstyle and presentation is aesthetically pleasing. It reminds me of the PS2 JRPGs and it feels like the style will hold up years from now. It is also a very ambitious game that tries to mix character action and RPG elements. It succeeds to some extent as it is fun/satisfying, with plenty of moves and powers to including your main telekinesis. It has its issues tho like the lack of enemy variety which especially hurts at the final chapter and depending on some players, the level design. I personally do not mind how linear the game is because I felt really engaged with the characters, their voice acting, the lore and story which makes me want to keep further progressing and find out what happens. While it is not perfectly written and can become a bit tropey especially since the more fun plot points are separated from different playthroughs and are either shown or simply told to you depending on which of the 2 stories you choose, it is still definitely good. I also think the character's interactions and bonding moments are what make it special. The music is also fantastic and well varied that often complements the game's environment and vibe that you will probably not get tired of hearing it loop. To write it off as another ''anime game'' is a disservice and if you find it interesting in the slightest, do give it a try.