FredEffinChopin Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 It's good to see that you don't need to be a blockbuster success with cliche-ridden, hooded douchebags posing all over the place to get a sequel. Sometimes. Nier was one of the coolest neglected games of last gen, and I'm really glad to see that enough people agreed to warrant this title. The game's visual aesthetic seems to have made the transition to this generation beautifully, and the gameplay seems to be largely intact and with some enhancements. In other words, as far as trailers go I'd say this is about as encouraging of a trailer as I could possibly hope for. I was surprised to see the protagonist wielding dual Odachi, but it's been some time since I played Nier, and maybe there were some sort of Japanese (or more broadly/vaguely Asian) quality to the decor that I just don't remember. Automata seems not to be terribly far into development though, so they may even be placeholders. Either way, they look pretty badass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 this looks like a hack and slash to me, I thought the first one was an RPG? Was it more actiony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Sort of actiony RPG. Was a Japanese RPG, but not like FF vein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Disappointed to see this look like just another Platinum game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Here's hoping it lives up to or surpasses the first game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Coming to Steam. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicitizen Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Good, now I just need to know whether it's necessary to have finished the first one or not. I never finished it and have no desire to go back to it. Maybe if they remaster it but that's a big if. Also, good to see S-E finally announcing a PC port prior to launch (and releasing day and date, too). Hopefully that'll be how they do things going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Forgot the method of announcement: https://twitter.com/MarvyMagpies/status/765907131350474753 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 It's always good to toss in some gameplay videos. One odd thing I've noticed is that while regular enemies do have feedback from getting hit the boss doesn't. Got to wait till release to know for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicitizen Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 (edited) Release date is Feb 23rd 2017. Not sure if that's worldwide or Japan only, though. Also, it's been confirmed for a Steam release! Move this to multiplat already, Ethan! Edited September 13, 2016 by FLD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 I looked into the the story of Nier. Shit is batshit insane. It's the continuation of a really weird ending to Drakengard. As for Nier itself... it seems fine. We'll be running into some characters in Automata. It shouldn't be bad. Also TGS trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 If by fine you mean the best game on PS3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicitizen Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 If by fine you mean the best game on PS3. If by best game on PS3 you mean game I quit halfway through because it just wasn't fun. Also, apparently the game has an auto mode that takes care of the fighting for you, so that anyone can enjoy it for the story even if they can't handle Platinum's glorious combat. I wonder if this game is niche enough to fly under the radar and avoid the idiotic outrage this kind of news usually causes. There's already some rustled jimmies on NeoGAF but those guys can be... let's go with "special". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I don't understand why people care about that kind of thing. If it bugs you then don't use it, why do you care how other people play their electronic toys? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I remember after having Nier recommended to me, and I think picking it up kinda cheap, that I kinda drifted off from it part way through. I think it was the travel that did me in. Oh n some weird text-based mission that was kind of annoying n obscure. I dunno, I could give it another spin some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 @Dean and FLD: It's okay. No one's perfect. V: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicitizen Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I don't understand why people care about that kind of thing. If it bugs you then don't use it, why do you care how other people play their electronic toys? Because they're Real Gamers™ and anything that compromises the integrity of their sacred hobby by being inclusive to less skilled players (or, you know, people with fucking handicaps) is Sacrilege™ of the highest order. I remember after having Nier recommended to me, and I think picking it up kinda cheap, that I kinda drifted off from it part way through. I think it was the travel that did me in. Oh n some weird text-based mission that was kind of annoying n obscure. I dunno, I could give it another spin some point. Yeah, picked it up after folks from here were raving about it. Unlike you, though, I loved the more experimental elements of it. That stuff was great. It was the moment-to-moment gameplay that killed it for me. I remember the exact moment I stopped, too. It's one of the only games I can remember actually making a conscious decision to drop. I lost against a boss and had no desire to replay the entire dungeon that led to it, which made me realize I wasn't enjoying the game all that much. I kinda want to give it another shot, though. Especially given what I've heard about NG+. It's why I'm kinda hoping they'll remaster it. I'd really like to know how necessary it is for the sequel. Given how fantastic Automata looks, it would make the difference between waiting and hoping for a remaster vs looking for my disc and actually turning on my PS3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) I can see why that rubbed you the wrong way. I didn't have a problem with it, but it's hardly perfect. And God those blurry textures were the one thing I'll never argue in favor of. As far as NG+ is concerned, there are four different endings you can get (one of which will result in your save file being deleted, so you may want to make plans for that one being last). The NG+ content provides some gnarly new perspectives on the path you follow to saving your daughter, that's for sure. Oh, if you can't stomach the game, you should give the soundtrack a listen. Edited September 20, 2016 by Saturnine Tenshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Popped my disc in (paid £6 for it if anyone is curious). I'm 22hrs in, level 20. Currently at the town in the desert. Current goal is on the other side of the map in some mountains, though no idea what that goal actually is, or the relevant quest. I'd totally have to start over again at this point . I do remember the combat being kind of clunky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 Demo coming on December 22nd. PC release not going to be simultaneous. March 7th/10th 2017 release date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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toxicitizen Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 An important special message from Yoko Taro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 I haven't been able to find that in any of the Day One editions in NA. Only the EU sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Finally got a date on the PC release: March 10th. The rumors of deliberate double dipping is false. As for DRM, it's probably still Denuvo. Maybe it's nastier now or whatever. We'll see soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Deliberate double dipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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