NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 533 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 43 out of 533
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  1. DSouls_guy
    Apr 27, 2021
    9
    This is such an amazing game!!! The graphics are not great but that doesn't bother me at all, what I have to give credit too is the perfect game play and the fantastic soundtrack that Nier provides, also the story is very well laid out and I can see this series going places. Yoko Taro you're a genius.
  2. Dexter991
    Apr 27, 2021
    6
    This game is really outdated and its kinda hard to play it these days i was expecting some improvement from automata but it's a downgrade to me really its just not for everyone so keep that in mind before spending nearly 60$
  3. Kris_B
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    An absolute masterpiece of a game. While it does have a couple of issues, everything down to the atmosphere, music, and story far out way them. The combat is great too, much like automata's but with a nice parry mechanic. Would recommend it to anyone who's serious about video games.
  4. abowman
    Apr 27, 2021
    6
    This game is very average by all standards.

    While there is a decent soundtrack, it rarely correlates well with the scene going on in the background. There's been several times where the music has struck me as extremely odd with what's actually going on. The combat is mediocre at best. You can honestly hold R1 every fight and focus on some very basic dodging mechanics to beat every    This game is very average by all standards.

    While there is a decent soundtrack, it rarely correlates well with the scene going on in the background. There's been several times where the music has struck me as extremely odd with what's actually going on.

    The combat is mediocre at best. You can honestly hold R1 every fight and focus on some very basic dodging mechanics to beat every encounter in the game. Even on hard the game is extremely easy. I've died maybe twice during my entire playthrough, and it just has you restart the encounter. There is hardly a punishment for dying in general.

    The worst part about this game is how the re-use every environment several times throughout the game. You're constantly revisiting the areas that you've already been to several times.

    There is also some very odd pacing issues throughout the game, for what I can only assume its intended as some sort of artistic direction, but it fell flat for me every time. Emil's mansion is a great example of this. Why am I being forced to walk throughout the entire mansion with extremely odd music blasting in the background for no apparent reason.

    Automata is clearly the superior game, but both of these games come off as pretentious for no apparent reason. I struggled wanting to finish both games and ultimately rushed to the finish line before I got bored and gave them up.    … Expand
  5. noobmaster64
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    This is what a remake/remaster should look like. Amazing and unique game style as usual, the Yoko Taro + Keiichi Okabe combo is just right. Would like to see more from the Nier series.
  6. Aresanderu
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    One of the best 2021 game. Hardcore users who like some goods shall get new experience.
  7. obiwan_34
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    La mejor experiencia en lo que llevamos de 2021, un juego con una historia perfecta, una banda sonora increíble, prácticamente lo mejor que se ha hecho en la historia de los videojuegos y unos personajes con los que empatizaras desde el primer minuto.

    Si a todo esto le sumamos un nuevo apartado gráfico que luce de maravilla, y un nuevo sistema de combate con la ayuda de Platinum games    La mejor experiencia en lo que llevamos de 2021, un juego con una historia perfecta, una banda sonora increíble, prácticamente lo mejor que se ha hecho en la historia de los videojuegos y unos personajes con los que empatizaras desde el primer minuto.

    Si a todo esto le sumamos un nuevo apartado gráfico que luce de maravilla, y un nuevo sistema de combate con la ayuda de Platinum games para que se sienta mas como AUTOMATA, tenemos una delicia de juego que cuando lo empiezas ya no lo puedes soltar hasta el final. ( o los finales :)    … Expand
  8. Rohypnol
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    Brilliant, same as automata. Next proof yoko taro is a treasure of video games business.
  9. Nolan404
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    Tuy game không được hoàn hảo, nhưng nó đã làm rất tốt trong việc truyền tải thông điệp từ cốt truyện và âm nhạc đến cho người chơi. Mong sản phẩm lần này của Yoro Taro sẽ thành công.
  10. TalionSwift
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    This game is awesome so far, put in a good 20 hrs its just objectively better that the one we got originally. It looks better, the rerecorded voices are better and even fantastic where they need to be. And the music that they redid is phenomenal with some much emotion just gives me goosebumps every time i hear it. The story and music are what really steals the show overall and the combatThis game is awesome so far, put in a good 20 hrs its just objectively better that the one we got originally. It looks better, the rerecorded voices are better and even fantastic where they need to be. And the music that they redid is phenomenal with some much emotion just gives me goosebumps every time i hear it. The story and music are what really steals the show overall and the combat overhaul alleviated my biggest criticism of the original and is great this time. I cant wait to get all endings again i detect another game to Platinum :D (Also cant wait for the next game in this fantastic series, and tbh i would take another Drakengaurd as well please )… Expand
  11. L1ght_one
    Apr 26, 2021
    2
    Great game, terrible remake/reamster.

    I want to be clear here, I like the game, I also played a Nier Automata and have an original Nier on xbox 360. So I will say I have no complains about a game as an original , but what is this as a new version? It's just terrible... I can't understand why on Xbox series X it's 1440p and on PS5 it's 1080p because it's only original version of a    Great game, terrible remake/reamster.

    I want to be clear here, I like the game, I also played a Nier Automata and have an original Nier on xbox 360.
    So I will say I have no complains about a game as an original , but what is this as a new version?
    It's just terrible...
    I can't understand why on Xbox series X it's 1440p and on PS5 it's 1080p because it's only original version of a game...
    So it does look like they did a better version for xbox one x but didnt care about ps4pro version.

    And dont get me wrong , I have both ps5 and xsx , but I just got a ps4 version, cause I thought both of a consoles gonna have more or less same versions, but no. What a joke.

    You gonna say probably graphics is not a main thing in a game , and I totally agree with that.
    I still absolutely enjoying games on nintendo switch either tv or handheld.
    But its a lame remaster/remake...
    They didnt care to add much more details for a characters, world and so on.
    But why didnt you do anything with a picture itself ? What happening with this exposition , or fog effect or how you gonna call it? Why it does look awful in main location and does look better in an outer world?
    Why you decided to make a game easier compare to an original?
    I've played a day before an original game it it wasnt a hardcore, but now you need to much really less heats to kill an enemy. Why?

    I waited for this game, I wanted to play it again , but it's a total joke to realease a game in 2021 and to do a better version for one console and totally dont give a crap for another console.

    I would never buy a game from square enix , at the first days without checking all specs for all platforms.    … Expand
  12. shaeskyu
    Apr 26, 2021
    9
    This was an amazing game that only improved the original story in my eyes. With a new mixing of the soundtrack, added content, quality of life changes, and improved combat, it really was able to make the original game even better while also serving as a good accessible games for new fans who want to get into the NieR series. And this is where you start if you haven’t played Automata yet,This was an amazing game that only improved the original story in my eyes. With a new mixing of the soundtrack, added content, quality of life changes, and improved combat, it really was able to make the original game even better while also serving as a good accessible games for new fans who want to get into the NieR series. And this is where you start if you haven’t played Automata yet, considering it’s the first game in the series and also came out first, with the original coming out in 2010. Plus, now every character, including NPCs have now been fully voice acted, which really adds to the enjoyment of Replicant and its world. Overall a great game and I highly recommend playing it. Just make sure you play it more than once.… Expand
  13. Gamingking007
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    Simply amazing! This game is out of this world , literally! It’s so different and imaginative ! I played the first one too but the improvements on this game are simply stunning ! Thanks square ! As usual you always deliver !
  14. sscott0829tw
    Apr 26, 2021
    8
    While I do think the combat is more fun and the game locations are beautiful. And of course the fantastic music ost. Nier still suffer from some old gen design. like invisible walls, too many loading times. But still recommand to all Automata fans.
  15. Thegregobi
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    After 30 hours of playing Nier Replicant, I can safely say that this game is not for everyone. Then why exactly am I giving it a 10? Well just because it’s not for everyone doesn’t mean it isn’t a masterpiece. The original Nier has always been an amazing game story wise, with very mediocre combat weighing it down; which the version upgrade has greatly improved on. I say version upgrade andAfter 30 hours of playing Nier Replicant, I can safely say that this game is not for everyone. Then why exactly am I giving it a 10? Well just because it’s not for everyone doesn’t mean it isn’t a masterpiece. The original Nier has always been an amazing game story wise, with very mediocre combat weighing it down; which the version upgrade has greatly improved on. I say version upgrade and not remake, as the game is a 1:1 replicant (no pun intended) of the last gen versions, so if you’re looking for next gen enhancements please look somewhere else. This exact reason might be a turn off for new players coming in from Automata, and if you are one of them, I really recommend that you just keep going. Nier/Drakengard has never been a franchise about intricate combat systems or amazing visuals, Automata just happened to be an outlier. However if you’re looking for a story rivalling and debatably better than Automata’s, then I highly recommend picking up 2021’s version upgrade of Nier Replicant.… Expand
  16. HunterAvP
    Apr 25, 2021
    8
    Ok, the game is great, but is not a masterpiece, hold on my gamers. The combat is kinda repetitive (but I liked), the soundtrack is gorgeous as always, the history and the characters are incredible, BUT the world is really really... empty, the side quests are almost all boring, and the graphics are... Acceptable. You know what the game needs? Fast travel. It would solve the problem of theOk, the game is great, but is not a masterpiece, hold on my gamers. The combat is kinda repetitive (but I liked), the soundtrack is gorgeous as always, the history and the characters are incredible, BUT the world is really really... empty, the side quests are almost all boring, and the graphics are... Acceptable. You know what the game needs? Fast travel. It would solve the problem of the world being empty and the missions being too far away from each other. But, well, It's a good game, incredible history, as always, you should buy it.… Expand
  17. ace1325
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    I really loved the original nier . And this remaster is such perfektion . Soundtrack , story and gameplay is so amazing
  18. soulreaver1
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Whoever gives this game 6 or below is just a troll. Of course fanboys will give the game a 9 or 10, yoko taro is loyal to his fan base and he always delivers. Of course people that played nier automata (the best game ever) will give replicant a 9 or 10. It always happens with sequels, if the fanboys love the previous game, they will have high hopes for the next one, and replicantsWhoever gives this game 6 or below is just a troll. Of course fanboys will give the game a 9 or 10, yoko taro is loyal to his fan base and he always delivers. Of course people that played nier automata (the best game ever) will give replicant a 9 or 10. It always happens with sequels, if the fanboys love the previous game, they will have high hopes for the next one, and replicants delivers. There are exceptions like the last of us 2 for example, that game does deserve a below 6 lol. The game is worth 60 dollars. I would understand someone give it a 7, specially if the player is new to nier, because is true that the game has a slow start. But that is called character development trolls!. this is not call of duty. I will give this game a 10 because i am fan of automata, but why did I became a fan? BECAUSE yoko taro delivers, one of the few directors left that knows what a game should be like. He proved video games are also art. I hope it sells well, not sure why platinum games did not developed the game?, they are problaby busy with nier 3!… Expand
  19. bersi84
    Apr 25, 2021
    8
    After playing Nier Automata quite a while ago I was curious on the Nier Replicant Remake. After all the game has its strengths in the character story development, boss fights and cutscenes but I also still think the game lacks in other areas leading me to giving it an 8 to 8.5.

    For example the main areas are well detailed but the open world is very boring lifeless and low detailed,    After playing Nier Automata quite a while ago I was curious on the Nier Replicant Remake. After all the game has its strengths in the character story development, boss fights and cutscenes but I also still think the game lacks in other areas leading me to giving it an 8 to 8.5.

    For example the main areas are well detailed but the open world is very boring lifeless and low detailed, which is a shame considering how well done the main story areas are. Also I was very disappointed by the quality of sidequests. It is obvious that the original game is older and follows some JRPG weaknesses but emphasizes them negatively in certain parts. A simple example are quests were you continously run between A-B-A-B-A just for the sake of talking to a person. The lack of more areas, dungeons or greater connectivity between quests is hurting a lot in my opinion.

    Playing on a PS5 I was also a bit disappointed by the loading performance. In general the times are fast with maybe 5-10 seconds of loading time on average but there are so many loading sequences, elevator points or level designed loading structures that it hurts the overall game flow a lot. If loading times would ve been optimized to 1-3 seconds the game would benefit greatly. Here again it is quite obvious that the original engine is older and not perfectly optimized.

    The strengths of this game are pretty clear. The story might be strange yet it is interesting and has a strong bonding and continuity. Character and item buildup is not special but still good. Together with all the magics and weapon classes it makes up for a decent complexity. The sound design is very flat and simple whereas the OST in general is fantastic and enhances the overall atmosphere greatly.

    For the first regular ending you will need around 15 to 25 hrs depending on speed, sidequests and difficulty. The consecutive endings will take around the same on top plus some completetionist grinding tasks you have to do in order to unlock them.

    To me Nier Replicant is a very nice game that I would recommend but not at full price. As described the game has to me some ups and downs but in general is a very good and unique game. Some art and level design in this game wont be found anywhere else and make this journey worth it. I can only congratulate the developers for so much creativity.    … Expand
  20. davygravy93
    Apr 25, 2021
    6
    Actual Honest Review

    lol @ the people calling this a "masterpiece". Its an ok game especially if you were into Automata but its not the second coming of jesus like fanboys are making it out to be, its the same game as before just with a few changes to make combat more fluid plus some visual upgrades. The voice acting is really bad and it doesnt help that the dialogue is your typical    Actual Honest Review

    lol @ the people calling this a "masterpiece". Its an ok game especially if you were into Automata but its not the second coming of jesus like fanboys are making it out to be, its the same game as before just with a few changes to make combat more fluid plus some visual upgrades.

    The voice acting is really bad and it doesnt help that the dialogue is your typical anime cringe fest of weird grunts and out of place emotion, do yourself a favor and change the setting to the japanese audio.

    The graphics are sub par at best, everything has this dull washed out color filter and the areas are dull and lifeless. The enemy designs are pretty bland compared to Automata, the shades are just boring typical shadow enemies and the game never really gives you any variety in that area.

    The gameplay is essentially the same thing from Automata except the only difference is that your robot is a book now. The side quests are still just boring fetch quests so the time in between the good parts are a slog at best, even the main quests leave a lot to be desired.

    Ignore the fanboys on this one, its not even close to Automata in terms of quality or production value. The gameplay is mediocre at best and the only redeeming qualities are the soundtrack and story, wait until its on sale.    … Expand
  21. Vatt1ghern
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Thanks to NieR Automata. Players can experience the original NieR Replicant. But that's not the ultimate experience. Drakengard series is what gave birth to NieR series. Hoping to see a new Drakengard someday or at least upgraded version of Drakengard 1 and 3. YOKO TARO should be praised more
  22. Shini-sensei
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Pretty amazing game, very beautiful music and story. Played the original and this feels the same. Could've done better with graphics and scenery but I dont really care much about that.
  23. Tatsumik
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    I like the story sooooo much, and now I have a possibility to play it for my own. Yeah, it’s game from 2010, so you need to understand that it has some “old” gameplay mechanics, but developers did the best to make this game feel more fluid. You shouldn’t miss this title!!
  24. gemeinder
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Amazing soundtrack/combats. Much better than the original game... The graphics are Okay!
  25. Zav80
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Hey you critics, sites and magazines with all your votes 10 today to this awsome game where the PHUQ where you ten years ago when you criticized and said **** about this awsome story, game and soundtrack??
    My luck is that I follow my heart and I fell in love with Nier ten years ago...
    And I’m still loving it and enjoing it while you critics go deleting your ten years ago reviews... FOLLOW    Hey you critics, sites and magazines with all your votes 10 today to this awsome game where the PHUQ where you ten years ago when you criticized and said **** about this awsome story, game and soundtrack??
    My luck is that I follow my heart and I fell in love with Nier ten years ago...
    And I’m still loving it and enjoing it while you critics go deleting your ten years ago reviews...

    FOLLOW ALWAYS YOUR HEARTS, NEVER SOMEONE ELSE’S MIND...
    THIS GAME IS A MUST TO PLAY..!    … Expand
  26. LemonKing10
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    If your a fan of nier automita then you'll enjoy this game. Sure the combat isn't quit as polished and there is a alot of backtracking, but if you can push past that what is left is a masterpiece story and delightful characters brilliant voice acting and a wicked soundtrack!!
  27. Cloudhayashi
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time (since the beginning of humanity).
    If you miss this game, it is as if you haven't lived your life the its fullest potential.
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    Story: 10/10
    Soundtrack: 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Emotion: 10/10
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    Overall: 10/10
  28. voidkeeper
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    I played, I enjoyed.
    If you are not a fanatic and do not guard the game unnecessarily, you will realize that as an upgrade for a game from ten years ago, you are on the side of a masterpiece.
  29. zeresa
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    If you liked nier automata, you will like replicant, specially if you have never played it before like me. It starts slow, just as automata but it is worth the 60 dollars. After a couple of main missions you will notice how yoko taro is starting to play with your feelings, and the side missions start to get interesting too. The music is great, but I think nier automata sounds betterIf you liked nier automata, you will like replicant, specially if you have never played it before like me. It starts slow, just as automata but it is worth the 60 dollars. After a couple of main missions you will notice how yoko taro is starting to play with your feelings, and the side missions start to get interesting too. The music is great, but I think nier automata sounds better (You can unlock the ost of automata after beating the game). there is also skins to put the blindfolds for the characters. Don't expect drastic changes in gameplay like automata( aerial, hacking), replicant is only ground battle, and the ground battle does feel like automata. I do think that replicant is harder in difficulty.

    The only con I could find is that while the gameplay has improved, I havent encountered an enemy that I can use the full improvement on, but I could be wrong since I only played it for a couple of hours and have done like maybe 6 main missions.

    The pros well you already know
    Story 10
    character development 10
    music 10
    graphics 7
    gameplay 10
    Difficulty 8
    So far

    I havent taken into account the add ons from automata (oh and the sword of 2b is in the game!)

    Support yoko taro, and please square enix let platinum games do the third one!    … Expand
  30. Yorwhor3
    Apr 24, 2021
    9
    There's a few things like the sidequests being very fetchy and having to collect all weapons to get all endings to the game that irk me a bit but compared to the ups like the characters ,story , music and combat that is nothing this game is truly another amazing nier game and I hope this series can keep on going for a long time it's one of my favourites and something unique that gamesThere's a few things like the sidequests being very fetchy and having to collect all weapons to get all endings to the game that irk me a bit but compared to the ups like the characters ,story , music and combat that is nothing this game is truly another amazing nier game and I hope this series can keep on going for a long time it's one of my favourites and something unique that games really need while it's not as good as automata it's still better than most games… Expand
  31. ADeNy
    Apr 24, 2021
    9
    Хороший ремастер, отличной игры. К сожалению оригинал игрался через боль и только лишь история держала до конца. Сейчас порог погружения изменился в лучшую сторону, графика подтянута(но конечно можно было и лучше), боевая система стала разнообразнее(но можно было и лучше).
    Неизменным остались история и к сожалению геймдизайн, который устарел.
    Toylogic проделали хорошую работу, хоть я и    Хороший ремастер, отличной игры. К сожалению оригинал игрался через боль и только лишь история держала до конца. Сейчас порог погружения изменился в лучшую сторону, графика подтянута(но конечно можно было и лучше), боевая система стала разнообразнее(но можно было и лучше).
    Неизменным остались история и к сожалению геймдизайн, который устарел.
    Toylogic проделали хорошую работу, хоть я и любил их happywars, но сомневался в правильности выбора. Молодцы.
    Nier хорошая игра и она заслуживает большего внимания, чем получила в свое время. Однако, можно было и лучше. Обидно, что Йоко Таро превратился в бренд, пусть творит, а не выгорает. Без спойлеров, если вам понравилась Автомата, то стоит поиграть в Репликант и вы знаете чего ждать. Если вы знаете о Автомате только по жопке 2В, проходите мимо.
    Готовьтесь, бэктрекинг и история сведут вас с ума!    … Expand
  32. Dabest23
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    Just an incredible story, one of the best story telling ever. Combat is fun graphics are great, runs very smooth, voice acting is great. Hard to point out any negatives unless I nit pick
  33. rahimrj
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    Just a masterpiece story. Gameplay is ok, graphic is not 2021 level, but solid.
  34. edgarnier101193
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    As expected, yoko taro as creative director. 20 minutes into the game and I already have a feeling was going to happen to the characters oh my gosh yoko taro is sooo evil
  35. RATH23
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    Story,soundtrack,game play and character are masterpiece I recommend this game
  36. Ac9090
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    Love the story telling , music is phenomenal and combat it’s very solid I have laugh and cry so far . I Would totally recommend.
  37. dvacche
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    Just a masterpiece story. Gameplay is ok, graphic is not 2021 level, but solid.
  38. LUMRED
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    very nice ，just started playing about few hours but i can already rate this game for 10/10. But the ost i still think automata is more nice
  39. BaconPancakes
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    Perfect. Music is fantastic, voice acting is great, and the story actually makes you feel something.
  40. uncharted4
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    gameplay/combat is amazing, graphic is solid.. story is very good.. it is hell fun to fight against enemies, i am enjoy playing it..
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 91 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 91
  3. Negative: 0 out of 91
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 15, 2022
    80
    Nier: Replicant is a game for true fans of action JRPGs. For those who have the patience to overcome the slow start and generic environments. And who are willing to play the game several times to fully understand what it was about. They will definitely be rewarded.
  2. CD-Action
    Nov 19, 2021
    80
    As a remake, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... is a bit disappointing, because in terms of graphics it only reached the level of NieR Automata, which means it doesn’t look great. The content, however, is still brilliant. It’s an amazing adventure you must experience. [06/2021, p.36]
  3. IGN Japan
    Jul 6, 2021
    90
    If anything, the amazing story of the original Nier has only become more valuable today than it already was back in the day. While many elements have received a significant update, some remain the same, but the story more than makes up for it.
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