- Publisher: Square Enix
- Release Date: Apr 23, 2021
- Also On: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
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Apr 22, 2021NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is one of the most carefully constructed re-releases in recent memory. I was delighted to see just how much of the original experience remained intact, with the bulk of alterations focused on its visuals and combat. While I am happy that NieR: Automata remains a resounding success, its influence over this updated release of NieR hasn’t robbed it of its unique identity; this is, by and large, the NieR that I fell in love with. I think all the new content that has been added to Replicant ver.1.22 is all worth seeing. Looking back at my journey once more with Nier, Kainé, and Emil, I am so happy that one of the most underappreciated games gets another chance to show why it is so special again.
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Apr 22, 2021Nier Replicant is a fabulous remaster of a lauded but messy cult classic, improving it without giving up on its essential strangeness.
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May 7, 2021Thanks to the extensive remaster, this extraordinary, albeit quirky game is now accessible for a wider audience. Nier: Replicant belongs to a rare breed of RPGs that grip you to the very end.
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Apr 22, 2021NieR Replicant ver.1.22 remains a unique experience and it is nice to find familiar faces under the aegis of a successful graphic facelift.
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May 17, 2021Despite the problematic PC port, NieR Replicant ver.1.22 is a great opportunity to experience the game released in 2010 with improved graphics, modern gameplay and excellent music.
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Jul 6, 2021NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 is an extremely well-thought-out remaster that puts our resilience to the test, with a fantastic story and captivating characters. It does not completely let go of its origins, which at times are somewhat painful. It's a difficult love affair, it demands a lot of our time but it rewards us with one of the most curious and interesting stories of its genre.
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Apr 22, 2021Nier Replicant is one of those games that we will forgive a lot of things for what it manages to bring us. Yoko Taro's title has that special "aura" that many gamers are looking for, something that makes it unique and unforgettable despite its flaws. With this remake, ToyLogic does not distort the original work in any way and even dusts off its gameplay with talent: if you have never dived into the world of Nier, this is clearly the best entry point available to date.
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Apr 22, 2021While the game takes a leap in graphical quality, it is more of a short step then a broad jump. Furthermore, Nier Replicant still suffers from the same dull sidequests and the redundant open world it did eleven years ago. However, once you put all this behind you, focus on the fluent combat and enjoy the amazing story, Nier Replicant is a unique experience rarely seen in videogames.
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Apr 22, 2021Improved visuals and smoothed out combat go a long way in Nier's update, but it's the story that's the star of the show.
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Apr 22, 2021Well-made, yet partially outdated remaster; captivating due to its fast-paced combat and touching story that unfolds over time.
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May 10, 2021A solid action-RPG with a thought-provoking story and fun combat that is held back by repetitive quests and some dated gameplay elements. It is well worth a playthrough but only the most devoted will have the stamina to replay it multiple times to get the full story.
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Apr 30, 2021Padded and tedious, but engrossing and enjoyable. NieR Replicant occupies a strange spot in the gaming pantheon.
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Apr 22, 2021Some creaky design concepts that don't hold up well and a slipshod PC port hold Nier Replicant back from greatness on PC.
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Edge MagazineApr 22, 2021It would be wrong to say there’s never a dull moment in Replicant then, even if at least some of that dullness is deliberate – a way to emphasize our heroes’ struggles. But at its best, you’ll come to understand why it deserves a second chance. [Issue#358, p.104]
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Apr 22, 2021Nier is a vindication of a kind of game that our industry desperately needs. A daring game that asked itself where is the frontier of the impossible in our medium and answered that question with ideas that still resonate in our memory. [Recommended]
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Apr 27, 2021After sifting NieR Replicant for golden nuggets of story for nearly 30 hours, the fifth and final playthrough is the big payoff. A glimmering chunk that's worth all that pain. The game becomes unpredictable again, as if you only had a second of time to celebrate your find before crashing through a sinkole into a throng of earth and cables. It was brief, but stirring stuff. That is, if you're into NieR's story. If you're not, then I highly doubt you'll have the patience to complete this game five times. There is no other way to describe it other than a big commitment. Almost all aspects of this game wore thin over time, until at one point the only thing that kept me going was sheer force of will. I'm very glad I hung on in there, but I do wonder how many people will bother.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 177 out of 234
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Mixed: 26 out of 234
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Negative: 31 out of 234
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Apr 26, 2021
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May 7, 2021game of the year without doubt
I really hope Square Enix give Drakengard 3 the NieR Replicant treatment -
Apr 25, 2021