Nectaris - NeXuS23 Brøderbund

Last updated on January 30th, 2026 at 01:02 pm

Nectaris is a turn-based strategy game that was originally released by Hudson Soft in 1989 for the TurboGrafx-16 console. The game has since been ported to various other platforms, including the PlayStation, and has gained a cult following among strategy game fans.

Nectaris is a classic turn-based strategy game that offers a challenging and rewarding experience for fans of the genre.
The game’s hexagonal tile system adds a new level of strategy to the gameplay, as players must carefully consider their unit placement and movement in order to gain the upper hand on the battlefield. The game’s difficulty level is high, and players will need to use all of their strategic skills to emerge victorious.
The graphics and sound are somewhat dated by today’s standards, but they still hold up well and add to the game’s overall charm.

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The game was originally released in Japan under the title “Military Madness”.
Nectaris was one of the first strategy games to use hexagonal tiles instead of the more common square tiles.
It features a two-player mode that allows players to compete against each other on the same screen.
Nectaris has been praised for its challenging gameplay and strategic depth.