NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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  1. weskergamer
    May 8, 2021
    8
    I enjoyed this game
    Soundtrack 10/10 Just Brilliant
    Story: 7/10 I really liked ending A and B but i wasn't a big fan of any of the others tbh. Gameplay 9/10 I little repetitive at the end but fun nonetheless Characters 8/10 I loved all of them but i think i liked more the "bad" guys than the "good" guys. Nier wasn't that good imo and Kaine was a little disappointing by the end, even    I enjoyed this game
    Soundtrack 10/10 Just Brilliant
    Story: 7/10 I really liked ending A and B but i wasn't a big fan of any of the others tbh.
    Gameplay 9/10 I little repetitive at the end but fun nonetheless
    Characters 8/10 I loved all of them but i think i liked more the "bad" guys than the "good" guys. Nier wasn't that good imo and Kaine was a little disappointing by the end, even tho i really liked her backstory and development, is just that i thought that i would care more for her than what i ended up caring. Emil best character without a doubt.
    Visuals 10/10 The art style and the graphics are just beautiful and the world was really fun to explore    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. michaelb1928
    May 4, 2022
    8
    This game is great, If you liked Nier Automata then you will like this one, its an older game so it feels a bit dated at places but if you stick with it the story is fantastic plus Kaine is the best
  4. m7mmd_00
    Aug 21, 2021
    8
    I like this game and I wished to play NieR Replicant before NieR: Automata because they have a Beautiful links and get a real fantastic experience.
    I recommend to play NieR Replicant before NieR Automata that's doesn't means don't play NieR Replicant if you play NieR Automata, because each game of NieR doesn't contain any spoiler for other. But there is something you have to understand    I like this game and I wished to play NieR Replicant before NieR: Automata because they have a Beautiful links and get a real fantastic experience.
    I recommend to play NieR Replicant before NieR Automata that's doesn't means don't play NieR Replicant if you play NieR Automata, because each game of NieR doesn't contain any spoiler for other. But there is something you have to understand in NieR Replicant and than feel it when you play NieR Automata in some quests(side missions).

    Also this game has a perfect music, animation and a combat style. you must play it to feel a New and fantastic experience    … Expand
  5. Danka92
    Jun 19, 2021
    8
    It's a fun game. Very different in terms of story that most modern games with some nice atmosphere and presentation. The game can drag a little in the middle with having to do a couple replays just for some added context but overall it's a good time and the game looks good.
  6. dangyosabyss
    Jul 27, 2021
    8
    Tl:dr : A genuinely special game everyone ought to try.

    It really is an experience. While killjoys might call it limited or dated it hearkens back to when game designers had to make the most of what they had - not slap on 50hour cutscenes (Hi Hideo) or copy and paste an empty environment of irrelevant space (Hi Asscreed). It isnt a huge game but what it is is a game of relevant    Tl:dr : A genuinely special game everyone ought to try.

    It really is an experience. While killjoys might call it limited or dated it hearkens back to when game designers had to make the most of what they had - not slap on 50hour cutscenes (Hi Hideo) or copy and paste an empty environment of irrelevant space (Hi Asscreed). It isnt a huge game but what it is is a game of relevant largeness. It isnt all a world of emptiness and space for spaces sake. The soundtrack is brilliant. Combat is good but lacks a feel of weight. While there arent a million magical arts they do stay true to the original. The story is every bit as eclectic as one would expect. In a world where Hideo Kojima has disappeared up his own rear end the world needs more Yoko Taros.

    This game has soul. Many games lack it nowadays. Rather than ripping off the latest fad game designers ought to take spiritual inspiration from Nier and Taro.    … Expand
  7. djdizzy
    Jul 18, 2021
    8
    This game is a solid 9 that is padded with so many time-wasting fetch quests that the score gets dropped to a 7. So I split the difference and gave it a 8.

    The game differs quite a bit from Nier Automata. The pacing is different and the combat is different. The combat is good, really good, but not as good as Automata. The story is outstanding, the deeper you get into the game the    This game is a solid 9 that is padded with so many time-wasting fetch quests that the score gets dropped to a 7. So I split the difference and gave it a 8.

    The game differs quite a bit from Nier Automata. The pacing is different and the combat is different. The combat is good, really good, but not as good as Automata. The story is outstanding, the deeper you get into the game the deeper the story gets. Lots of twists that will blew my mind. The pacing is the worst aspect of this game and that’s because of side quests and grinding for rare items.

    This game has 5 endings and you’re supposed to get them in order (Ending A, Ending B, and endings C-E). If you just want to do the first playthrough for the first ending (Ending A) then you can just do whichever side quests you feel like or none at all. What is left is a fantastic 9/10 experience.

    If you want to see the full story and get the true final ending, then you’ll have to spend many hours doing side quests where you traverse the world fetching items and taking them back and forth. Plus grinding (killing the same enemies ad nauseum) until you get the rare items you need. It’s like Chinese water torture in video game form. The payoff to this is that you experience the true depth of the story and indeed it does reward you handsomely story-wise for this trouble.

    I quit the game in frustration from the hours of fetch quests a couple times and regretted buying the game. Then I’d hit the main story and it was so good that all was forgiven.

    I highly recommend the game, it’s a gem of a game. But I recommend it with this caveat and advice: Play through the game as you see fit, doing as many or little side quests as you feel like. Get Ending A. Then decide if you want to keep going or not, doing many hours of grinding and fetch quests in exchange for the coveted Ending E.    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. Valiefor
    May 1, 2021
    8
    One of the best main stories, insane music and good characters
    Mediocre graphic and terrible open world with side quests
  10. YokoHugo
    May 6, 2021
    8
    La remasterización de una obra maestra de la época de Ps3, renovada con nuevos gráficos, modelados y un mayor rendimiento. Algo que creo que se debe aclarar es que el padre nunca fue el protagonista original, siempre fue el hermano de la versión japonesa. Algunos creen que la relación padre-hijo era mejor, pero creo que la relación entre hermanos puede ser igual o más fuerte.
    De nuevo,    La remasterización de una obra maestra de la época de Ps3, renovada con nuevos gráficos, modelados y un mayor rendimiento. Algo que creo que se debe aclarar es que el padre nunca fue el protagonista original, siempre fue el hermano de la versión japonesa. Algunos creen que la relación padre-hijo era mejor, pero creo que la relación entre hermanos puede ser igual o más fuerte.
    De nuevo, nos encontramos con un muy buen juego de la mano de Yoko Taro. Personajes complejos y entrañables, cada uno con su trasfondo (bastante tristes todos), música excepcional y un apartado gráfico que no revoluciona, pero da la talla. Un sistema de combate que se nota que no ha tenido la buena mano de platinum games pero que no molesta en lo absoluto. De nuevo, el primer final es sólo el inicio, y cada nueva ruta desgrana más historia que cada vez hace a la trama más interesante. Cometiendo el mismo error que siempre en esta saga, aunque las misiones secundarias aportan historia siguen siendo aburridas. El juego da lugar a muchas teorías y sus finales te dejan pensando, lo cual me gusta mucho. Es un juego que no puede faltar en las estanterías de los fans de la saga o de Yoko Yaro, y que tampoco dejaría de aconsejar a los recién llegados, aunque su arranque sea algo lento.    … Expand
  11. Genxor
    May 9, 2021
    8
    PS3 graphics and so many loading screens. But still playable and you can feel hollowed after finishing the game. Must play before Nier Automata.
  12. Avaton
    Jul 18, 2021
    8
    Undubletly the best part of the game is the OST.
    I'm coming from Nier Automata, and I've played this Replicant only with this Remake.
    And after all I can see the OST, and a good part of the plot, as the best thing that came from this. The gameplay of course work, but I find that the Nier Automata gameplay it's still much better than this one. (and the side quests aren't always so    Undubletly the best part of the game is the OST.
    I'm coming from Nier Automata, and I've played this Replicant only with this Remake.
    And after all I can see the OST, and a good part of the plot, as the best thing that came from this.

    The gameplay of course work, but I find that the Nier Automata gameplay it's still much better than this one.
    (and the side quests aren't always so interesting to do)

    But, overall, (even with some flaws) it's always a pretty cool game anyway.    … Expand
  13. PMG-Writer
    Aug 8, 2021
    8
    Thus, the revised version "NieR Replicant" is a lot of fun. The storyline can keep you glued to the console for a long time. While the missions are good, the side quests could have used more variety. Thanks to the exciting battle system and excellent boss fights, you get a lot for the money. The graphical performance could simply have been more. In return, the reworked music tracks justThus, the revised version "NieR Replicant" is a lot of fun. The storyline can keep you glued to the console for a long time. While the missions are good, the side quests could have used more variety. Thanks to the exciting battle system and excellent boss fights, you get a lot for the money. The graphical performance could simply have been more. In return, the reworked music tracks just sound great. If you like to experience a classic on the console, you should take a look at "NieR Replicant".… Expand
  14. AntonioDS94
    Dec 13, 2021
    8
    Per me è 8 bella la trama e le quest principali la cosa più brutta sono le missioni secondarie troppo strane per il suo genere di gioco e bello il comparto sonoro.
  15. gamingdork
    Dec 14, 2022
    8
    Story ,characters are well written and it perfectly takes the combat system of nier automata and applies it to 2010's Nier Gestalt . Environment is great and characters are memorable .
    My issues with this game are that fetch quest are not as simple as that of in automata and requires a little grind and also you have to play through the game 3 times in total to get to Ending D and Ending E    Story ,characters are well written and it perfectly takes the combat system of nier automata and applies it to 2010's Nier Gestalt . Environment is great and characters are memorable .
    My issues with this game are that fetch quest are not as simple as that of in automata and requires a little grind and also you have to play through the game 3 times in total to get to Ending D and Ending E is not even hinted anywhere which is a significant portion of the game. Reason I deducted 2 points otherwise it's a fantastic Action RPG    … Expand
  16. Empyrea
    Mar 13, 2023
    7
    I think this game would deserve a 7'5-8 but I'm giving it a 7 because players tend to overrate this game. It took me 19 hours doing only a few quests. I might watch the extra scenes on youtube as I don't feel to play this game over and over, only to see a few new things. I continued for one hour after finishing the first game and it's not worthy to me (plus, what's with the lenght of KaineI think this game would deserve a 7'5-8 but I'm giving it a 7 because players tend to overrate this game. It took me 19 hours doing only a few quests. I might watch the extra scenes on youtube as I don't feel to play this game over and over, only to see a few new things. I continued for one hour after finishing the first game and it's not worthy to me (plus, what's with the lenght of Kaine story? Videogames are not books. It's just not the moment nor the place to do that). I also feel the influence of Evangelion on monsters, blood and drama. Not a must have game and not a game for everyone but it's a good choice if you like rpg with plenty of action. I also like to point out the good soundtrack of this game.… Expand
  17. Neatqt
    May 5, 2021
    7
    Cast: 8/10
    Story: 8/10
    Fun: 4/10
    Gameplay: 9/10

    Recommended
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  18. kevlarkev
    May 1, 2021
    7
    It was suprisingly underwhelming... Automata is one of the best games I have ever played and this falls short in every aspect compared to it. Maybe I had to high expectations coming from automata but this one did not impact me as much as I hoped. It is a fun game, but extremly repetitive and tedious back and forth ruins the experience alot. Story did not capture my like automata did asIt was suprisingly underwhelming... Automata is one of the best games I have ever played and this falls short in every aspect compared to it. Maybe I had to high expectations coming from automata but this one did not impact me as much as I hoped. It is a fun game, but extremly repetitive and tedious back and forth ruins the experience alot. Story did not capture my like automata did as well. It is by all means an ok game but do not expect a masterpiece like automata.… Expand
  19. knur
    May 1, 2021
    7
    Only recommended for fans of the franchise. If you didn't play Automata it's better to start with Automata and play this remaster only if you (very much) enjoyed Automata.
    - Soundtrack 10/10
    - Story 9/10 but you'll start to appreciate it very late in the game. - Everything else is average or just bad, especially sidequests which were painfully outdated even 10 years ago. Btw. so much    Only recommended for fans of the franchise. If you didn't play Automata it's better to start with Automata and play this remaster only if you (very much) enjoyed Automata.
    - Soundtrack 10/10
    - Story 9/10 but you'll start to appreciate it very late in the game.
    - Everything else is average or just bad, especially sidequests which were painfully outdated even 10 years ago.

    Btw. so much 10/10's just prove that Automata is one of the best games ever made ;) I'm a big fanboy as well but... c'mon... objectively it's a below average game that only has story and music to stand out for itself.    … Expand
  20. TSoultz1995
    May 5, 2021
    7
    Nier: Automata is one of my favorite games of all time. Everything about that game had me hooked where I couldn't get enough. While a decent game, unfortunately I didn't quite have the same experience with Replicant.

    Pros: -Great music -Fun characters -Solid story...... once you get to it. -Most of the voice acting Cons: -Fetch quests...endless fetch quests -Constant back    Nier: Automata is one of my favorite games of all time. Everything about that game had me hooked where I couldn't get enough. While a decent game, unfortunately I didn't quite have the same experience with Replicant.

    Pros:

    -Great music
    -Fun characters
    -Solid story...... once you get to it.
    -Most of the voice acting

    Cons:

    -Fetch quests...endless fetch quests
    -Constant back and forth
    -EXTREMELY slow start
    -Endless repetition
    -Hammy dialogue

    The main problem with Replicant is its litany of repetitive fetch quests that have you running back and forth between the same areas just to talk to another NPC that will send you back again to that previous area... rinse, repeat. Many of these quests require lists of rare drop items that can leave you grinding for hours upon hours. At one point in the game, you get the same exact quest twice in a row!

    Ultimately, it is a shame because the core combat is fun enough and the story and world is interesting, once it gets going...... which for me was about 30 hours in. Alot of the things that made Automata great are here (albeit in their infancy) but the execution and pacing aren't quite there. The game seems to know it can be a slog, because it a character keeps mentioning how annoying much of the back in forth is... I realize Yoko Taro has an eccentric sense of humor, but this is just one troll that didn't really land.

    It's a game I can only recommend if you are a fan of Automata and you go in knowing that the good goes hand in hand with some slog. When its good, its a great experience, but its certainly not for everyone.    … Expand
  21. Vaeu
    Dec 25, 2021
    7
    It was intriguing to play the game that preceded the masterpiece that is Nier: Automata. Others that played Automata before Replicant would easily discern the story beats that both share, of which are emotionally packed - something that is lacking from games nowadays. The characters here are also interesting, we have an outcast, a shut-in, and a great older brother, the stories theseIt was intriguing to play the game that preceded the masterpiece that is Nier: Automata. Others that played Automata before Replicant would easily discern the story beats that both share, of which are emotionally packed - something that is lacking from games nowadays. The characters here are also interesting, we have an outcast, a shut-in, and a great older brother, the stories these characters have add to the emotion of the story.

    While the music is top tier and sound effects solid and the graphics and animation too, the aspect I disliked the most was the gameplay. It is understandable for an older game that this aspect wouldn't necessarily live up to modern standards with just a remaster. However, the weakness is still relevant. The combat is smooth and satisfying but despite the variety of spells and weapons to use, you are unlikely to switch often as there isn't any incentive to. The main drag about the gameplay is the mundane quests, most are simple fetch or slay quests but there are tedious and boring escort and talking quests. The story for the quests are worth paying attention to, but this is undermined by how much back and forth one needs to do which is annoying as there is no fast travel (until part 2, but the fast travel system is still rather poor) and also the long load times that will take you out of the immersion. Not to mention how some quests demand a ridiculous amount of resources that require immense grinding, but the game doesn't have a good system to allow one to without boring the player to death.

    Overall, Nier Replicant is a good game, but it is clear that the flaws Nier Automata left were done for good reason.    … Expand
  22. chrisdan23
    Jan 25, 2023
    7
    NieR Replicant ist purer Fan Service at it's best. Nach dem großen Erfolg des überraschenden Nachfolgers NieR: Automata, hat Square Enix mit NieR Replicant nun eine Remaster Version des Original NieR Spiels der PS3 Ära entwickelt. Neben verbesserter Grafik und Präsentation hat Square sich hier vor allem nochmals an Steuerung und Kampfsystem gemacht, damals tatsächlich die Spielspaßkiller,NieR Replicant ist purer Fan Service at it's best. Nach dem großen Erfolg des überraschenden Nachfolgers NieR: Automata, hat Square Enix mit NieR Replicant nun eine Remaster Version des Original NieR Spiels der PS3 Ära entwickelt. Neben verbesserter Grafik und Präsentation hat Square sich hier vor allem nochmals an Steuerung und Kampfsystem gemacht, damals tatsächlich die Spielspaßkiller, und diese nahezu auf das Niveau heutiger Action Titel gebracht. NieR hat sich noch nie so gut gespielt. Wenngleich dem Spiel natürlich immer noch sein begrenztes Budget anzusehen ist und Gameplay und Spieldesign ihrer Wurzeln in der PS3 Ära nicht abschütteln können, für Fans ist das Remake von NieR sicherlich die Erfüllung eines Traums. Aber auch Spieler, die NieR erst mit dem Sequel NieR:Automata kennen gelernt haben, finden im neu aufgelegtem Original NieR bereits viele der Spieleelemente und kreative Ideen wieder, die NieR so speziell und einzigartig im Japano Action RPG Genre machen.… Expand
  23. strangebrew123
    Aug 2, 2022
    7
    A gentle game with a great back story for Nier Automata fans. Some good humour and some very good voice acting. However, there are too may tedious side quests meaning that you easily overlevel, which detracts from the game. Great for a PS3 game, though pretty dated in gameplay for a PS4 game.
  24. J-O-DoubleZ
    May 29, 2021
    7
    As a massive fan of Nier Automata, this game had a tough job ahead of it, I haven't played the original Nier Replicant, I can say this game did not disappoint at all once the story started kicking. but its age certainly is very clear on the style of play, the game starts very slow and in a basic RPG style of the early 2000s, which might put some people off, but i encourage you to goAs a massive fan of Nier Automata, this game had a tough job ahead of it, I haven't played the original Nier Replicant, I can say this game did not disappoint at all once the story started kicking. but its age certainly is very clear on the style of play, the game starts very slow and in a basic RPG style of the early 2000s, which might put some people off, but i encourage you to go through the first 2 to 5 hours of the game and things will get interesting, as Nier Automata, the story is the best part of the game. but, for me at least, it is not up there with Automata which is superior in every aspect… Expand
  25. Underpants158
    May 31, 2021
    6
    I played it for about 12 hours and put it down. The gameplay got pretty boring pretty quickly. I know the story is supposed to be where the games bread is buttered but I do not feel invested at all in any of the story or characters. I am supposed to care for my sister but I just don't. I feel like this happens a lot in anime things. Like the theory of the story and everything going onI played it for about 12 hours and put it down. The gameplay got pretty boring pretty quickly. I know the story is supposed to be where the games bread is buttered but I do not feel invested at all in any of the story or characters. I am supposed to care for my sister but I just don't. I feel like this happens a lot in anime things. Like the theory of the story and everything going on sounds good but the story telling/emotion just falls so flat for me. Another character has a really sad story but again. It's sad in theory but in practice I am not moved one bit by it. And I am not an emotionless person. I cry from movies and games. But... anime man. Idk.… Expand
  26. 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
  27. kelonne
    Jun 24, 2021
    6
    This is not a REMAKE. This is not a REMAKE. This is not a REMAKE.
    One thing for sure, this was a great game back in the PS3 era. NIER REPLICANT VER.1.22474487139...the music is great, as good as Nier Automata. The gameplay mechanic a bit outdated if it put on ps4 platform. The game appeared to be extremely dull and took a very long time in grinding (repeat, repeat, and repeat) on ps4.    This is not a REMAKE. This is not a REMAKE. This is not a REMAKE.
    One thing for sure, this was a great game back in the PS3 era. NIER REPLICANT VER.1.22474487139...the music is great, as good as Nier Automata. The gameplay mechanic a bit outdated if it put on ps4 platform. The game appeared to be extremely dull and took a very long time in grinding (repeat, repeat, and repeat) on ps4. Players might get bored fairly quickly at about 40-50% of the game. Not quite recommended for a new player. However, you may consider giving it a try during the PSPlus promotion. I and my friends all agreed that we had to grind for a super long time for the trophy and it is kind of pointless.    … Expand
  28. Maugaran
    May 3, 2021
    6
    Its ok. OK Story, ugly world, funny fights, unfunny sidequests, low immersion, boring characters. Looking at this game, Automata is a Masterpiece.
  29. 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$
  30. 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
  31. AndreyCloud
    Sep 21, 2021
    6
    As much as I wanted to love this game and had high expectations for it because I loved nier automata, I did not really vibe with it. I found all the elements of this game lacking: combat, story, map size, side quests, etc. I like some parts of the game and the multilayered story, I just found it a bit unappealing and lack luster. The combat was way too easy, had no problem with any fightAs much as I wanted to love this game and had high expectations for it because I loved nier automata, I did not really vibe with it. I found all the elements of this game lacking: combat, story, map size, side quests, etc. I like some parts of the game and the multilayered story, I just found it a bit unappealing and lack luster. The combat was way too easy, had no problem with any fight ever; literally never died. The world overall felt small (not many areas) with no real unique npcs or side characters. The story gives interesting perspectives from the A and B side of the stories from replicants and shades and gives some big surprises, just lacks any real appeal about the main characters and the straightforward/linear journey. Gathering all the weapons just to get the chance to see the final endings is a pain in itself that requires time, research, and replaying stuff you already did. Overall, I found this game lacking, for people that liked the original nier and the lore/world, then I believe they can enjoy this game.… Expand
  32. PeperoniOwl
    May 19, 2021
    6
    It is very good that gamers can now get acquainted with the Nier Automata prequel.
    But on PS4Pro and PS5 the game looks mediocre: soapy textures and 1080p, which spoils the visual experience of the gameplay. I would like to get a resolution of at least 1440p, it would improve the situation. On PC and Xbox game so far deserves a higher score.
    P.S. Square Enix, please start adding Russian    It is very good that gamers can now get acquainted with the Nier Automata prequel.
    But on PS4Pro and PS5 the game looks mediocre: soapy textures and 1080p, which spoils the visual experience of the gameplay. I would like to get a resolution of at least 1440p, it would improve the situation. On PC and Xbox game so far deserves a higher score.
    P.S. Square Enix, please start adding Russian to your games (only subtitles are enough). There are a lot of fans of your games in CIS, they will definitely appreciate it. Take an example from your colleagues from CAPCOM.    … Expand
  33. RuriGokou
    Apr 30, 2021
    5
    This game is really average. I played Nier Automata and that is one of my top tier favorite games. But this game is such a turd. It's unbelievable to me that Automata was even made. How did THIS sell back in 2010 to get a sequel?

    I have high expectations of course. I went into Nier Automata only with the knowledge that "It's a good game." and "It's worth playing." So, I wasn't expecting    This game is really average. I played Nier Automata and that is one of my top tier favorite games. But this game is such a turd. It's unbelievable to me that Automata was even made. How did THIS sell back in 2010 to get a sequel?

    I have high expectations of course. I went into Nier Automata only with the knowledge that "It's a good game." and "It's worth playing." So, I wasn't expecting this mind-blowing experience the game turned out to be, but even if it didn't at least the gameplay, music, and characters kept me interested. I can't say so much for Replicant. Currently, I am just trudging through with the thought "It will get better. That big reveal will come!" but if I didn't have that I'd shelve this turd. This just isn't good for a game.

    The characters are very uninteresting and I'm not sure why I should care about them all that much. They all just seem to join for whatever reason and suddenly they all seem to have these tight bonds despite only knowing each other for a few hours. Don't get me wrong they are interesting characters and the banter and dialogue is very well written but it really doesn't get me to care about the characters in the same way as 2B and 9S.

    The music is disgusting and horrible to listen to. I would never listen to any of the music from this game. It's mostly nonsensical chanting. The tracks that ARE good I heard before in Automata already at certain key points. But because those tracks like Kaine's theme are so OVERUSED in Replicant they have lost all sense of charm.

    The only highlight of this game is how it parodies so many other genres. One minute you're in an action RPG but the next you might be in a top down dungeon crawler. I thought this aspect of the game was interesting. But maybe a little gimmicky too.

    Overall I would avoid Replicant. It's not worth playing if you don't have the time. Maybe it has some big reveals later. I'm going to play to the end, but it's a real slow burn. But it doesn't have the early on strong story elements or interesting characters and exciting music to facilitate that slow burn. I wouldn't blame you if you just stop playing.    … Expand
  34. shiki_mimi
    Jul 11, 2021
    4
    Alright story, excellent music, combined with awful gameplay. It is like an average visual novel under a terrible action game skin.
  35. yavalocu
    Sep 26, 2021
    3
    La jugabilidad es relativamente mediocre. Los escenarios son muy planos, carentes de interés para explorar y se repiten una y otra vez a lo largo de sus más que repetitivas misiones. Las secundarias son el clásico ejemplo de cómo no hacer secundarias. Me he aburrido muchísimo. Me he acabado el juego la primera vez pero ni por todo el oro del mundo me lo acabo otras 3 veces para ver todosLa jugabilidad es relativamente mediocre. Los escenarios son muy planos, carentes de interés para explorar y se repiten una y otra vez a lo largo de sus más que repetitivas misiones. Las secundarias son el clásico ejemplo de cómo no hacer secundarias. Me he aburrido muchísimo. Me he acabado el juego la primera vez pero ni por todo el oro del mundo me lo acabo otras 3 veces para ver todos los finales.

    Una pena porque el Automata me gustó mucho y tenía ganas de este, pero se ha quedado viejito.    … Expand
  36. 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
  37. ji0ku
    Feb 14, 2022
    2
    Square Enix, why is it so difficult to add Russian letters to your games, is it really that hard? No localization - no purchase
  38. RealityShift
    Sep 16, 2021
    1
    60$ for this is an absolute joke. Don't buy this. Very tedious, repetitive structure, graphics look like a ps3 game at best. Awful side quests and cringe inducing dialogue. Enemy AI is stupid and presents no challenge, while hard difficulty just makes everything a massive dmg sponge by giving them 10X health multplier and no new mechanics whatsoever. The only redeeming quality i found60$ for this is an absolute joke. Don't buy this. Very tedious, repetitive structure, graphics look like a ps3 game at best. Awful side quests and cringe inducing dialogue. Enemy AI is stupid and presents no challenge, while hard difficulty just makes everything a massive dmg sponge by giving them 10X health multplier and no new mechanics whatsoever. The only redeeming quality i found about this game is the music, however they end up reusing some tracks so much they get stale (Kaine Salvation plays like 20 times). Not a fan of the character design either, the entire main cast have this uncanny feel about them, with weird pristine doll like faces and awkward face animations.… Expand
  39. Ukrainec2014
    May 7, 2021
    1
    The Nier Replicant is an epic disgrace of 2021. This remaster/remake defiles the 2010 game with PS3 and Xbox 360.
    To begin with, the game has changed its design for the sake of similarity to the Nier Automata. But at the same time, he does not try to be very similar. This is just a terrible rethinking of the cult game in a new ill-favored cover. The characters have become ugly, the    The Nier Replicant is an epic disgrace of 2021. This remaster/remake defiles the 2010 game with PS3 and Xbox 360.
    To begin with, the game has changed its design for the sake of similarity to the Nier Automata. But at the same time, he does not try to be very similar. This is just a terrible rethinking of the cult game in a new ill-favored cover. The characters have become ugly, the graphics in general look even worse than in the original 2010. In 2021, at PS5 and Xbox Series X, OMG. This is very clearly visible on Grimoire Weiss, it became like a fan-made papier-mâché craft, and not an ancient holy book in a shiny silver binding. Kaine from an extremely beautiful person also became like a cheap fake. Was it impossible to make a remaster/remake faithful to the original, as in the case of Ninja Gaiden Sigma and No More Heroes Heroes' Paradise? Where they just improved the already very good graphics, without changing the design and small details.
    In this game, the gameplay was also changed, making it faster and more understandable for the mass player. This is a dubious innovation, as it spoils the feeling of melancholy and immersion in the world of Nier. But at the same time he did not look like Nier Automata.
    So ... I don't know who this game was made for. To me, as a fan of the old game, this is a spit in the soul. And fans of Nier Automata won't like this version either.
    Why not at least release the original as it is? So do Nintendo with their games, and Sony with PS2 games. I guess it wouldn't take so much wasted energy and would please both fans and new gamers looking to experience the classics.
    1/10 for being able to remember the name of an old game and buy yourself a version on PS3.    … Expand
  40. MasonRapozo86
    May 2, 2021
    0
    Complete Ripoff from the original Nier. All they did was change the father character to the kid from the Nier automata... and kept everything from the original game the same. Completely screwing people over who paid good money for something that they where so lazy to just change a character and resale the original game.. such BS...
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 91 Critic Reviews

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  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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