GOG is offering Nexus: The Jupiter Incident, a highly-regarded sci-fi strategy game from 2004, for free as part of its ongoing Summer Sale. This promotion is available until July 6.
Nexus: The Jupiter Incident is described as a tactical fleet simulator featuring real-time combat in space. The game received an 83% review score from PC Gamer magazine in April 2005, according to Metacritic, and holds a 4.5/5 user rating on GOG. The narrative places players in the role of young Captain Marcus Cromwell, navigating a new conflict that erupts 60 years after a catastrophic event involving humanity's first colony ship. The game's story progresses through various mission types, with narrative elements designed to continue the plot even after a battle is lost, similar to the Wing Commander series.
The GOG release includes a mod kit with a model viewer, sample assets, and guidelines for creating custom content. Despite its age, the game has been noted for its visual appeal, drawing comparisons to the aesthetics of Homeworld and Freespace.
The free offer for Nexus: The Jupiter Incident is part of the larger GOG Summer Sale, which runs until July 9. GOG is also featuring numerous other titles available at significantly reduced prices, with some games priced at under $2.