NIER

1. Steyraus

   Mar 30, 2020

   10

   The game looks average , is a bit long and can be a bit dry at times, but so what . A game should not be judged on it individual parts, butThe game looks average , is a bit long and can be a bit dry at times, but so what . A game should not be judged on it individual parts, but the experience as a whole. And as a whole Nier is amazing. I've heard people complain about hte combat, I don't know why, there's dozens of weapons and abilities to mix and match and smash the enemy to dust Feels good, variety and satisfaction, what's missing???
   The crowning achievement is of course the mature, non compromising story, or stories, because as you play through Nier you uncover many fascinating characters and get drawn into their live and their stories and every one is enjoyable and compelling. The character have unfortuatly been tainted a bit by centain fans of the games over the years , making them out to be something they are not in the game and for this reason I really hope the game is never updated or remade. This is a game that was playable and great when it was released and will still be 20 years from now. If people want to experience this masterpiece they should experience the original vision , it's a game that was bold for its time and times have changed for the worse, censorship and offended snowflakes would destroy what makes Nier great.… Expand

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2. bwettfett

   Jan 15, 2013

   10

   Nier is one of those games that will require some time and effort to fully enjoy it. I admit, the gameplay is pretty generic at times, and theNier is one of those games that will require some time and effort to fully enjoy it. I admit, the gameplay is pretty generic at times, and the graphics, while fine to me, look dated. Nier looks like what a maxed out PS2 game would look like, and I don't think that's a bad thing. The story, music, characters and locations are all absolutely fantastic. Easily the most detailed linear story based game I've ever played. While not spoiling anything, replaying the game's 2nd portion atleast once makes the overall experience much better, which adds a bit of replayability to Nier, as there are 4 endings. The storyline itself may seem dull or confusing at first, but when you reach the many twists and turns, and finally uncover the truth, you'll find that the game's very few low points were worth trudging through.
   
   I highly recommend this game.… Expand

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4. Traeyu

   Mar 27, 2012

   10

   One of my favorite stories in video game history, I have never been impacted so strongly by a story before, this game has characters that youOne of my favorite stories in video game history, I have never been impacted so strongly by a story before, this game has characters that you can really bond to and care about unlike many games where you don't really care whether they die or not. The second time you play through the game it gives you such a different look on everything, I have never wanted to just let a boss kill me in a game before because I felt so bad about what I was doing. The sound is amazing in this game, if you take the time to listen to the soundtrack it is one of the best I have ever experienced in a game. In-game the songs can get a little repetitive but when actually listened to in full they are beautifully written. This game may not have the best graphics but I do think they fit the setting well. The gameplay is pretty good, I never really found myself mad about the controls or anything and the boss fights are generally pretty fun. Yes, the fishing part was stupid as hell but if you get past that one part you are good to go the rest of the game. The replayabilty is pretty high I would say, if you want to get the full story at least play it quick a second time, it will change you feeling about the entire game and you only have to play the second half again. Overall this is a great game and deserves a much better score than it has. Don't listen to the bad ratings when a lot of them gave up after an hour at the fishing part, if you give this gem a chance you will be thoroughly glad you did!… Expand

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5. Bruninho1997

   Oct 13, 2021

   9

   Apesar do brilho que esse jogo possui, é inegável que algumas mecânicas não envelheceram tão bem, mas o que mais desgostei do jogo foi a trocaApesar do brilho que esse jogo possui, é inegável que algumas mecânicas não envelheceram tão bem, mas o que mais desgostei do jogo foi a troca de protagonista de acordo com a região de lançamento, com isso há alterações pequenas mas desagraveis na minha opinião.
   Porém o jogo é belíssimo, possui uma ótima jogabilidade e um enredo fantástico, ele brilha na qualidade da trilha sonora e no universo apresentado.… Expand

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6. pommegenozide

   Dec 10, 2010

   8

   Nier isn't a best looking game alright. But if you can forgive the look of this game and get through the somewhat slow story-telling (andNier isn't a best looking game alright. But if you can forgive the look of this game and get through the somewhat slow story-telling (and tedious quests) through a third of the story... you'll find yourself one great game of 2010. The story is interesting and never given anything out before the right time, you'll be adventuring in the shoes of the hero and his companions trying to save his daughter and his village without the clear knowledge of what's is happening in this cursed world, the truth will unfold itself slowly but interestingly and that's the beauty of this game.
   
   The gameplay mechanic is fine (standard control scheme for action/adventure game. the buttons layout is right and working fine) There are some jumpy and stiff animations and stuffs but the overall experience of the combat system is quite fluid and somewhat challenging when you face bosses or the more complicated enemies later in the story. There are some dumb platforming sections which are not really challenging but kind of annoying because you have to perform the jump and run in right spots and yes, you will fail. (but good thing is that the game doesn't have enough of them to make you quit)
   
   Art direction is the gem here. In some parts of the game when you entered building or structures, instead of a normal behind-the-character view... the camera will switch to fixed position (or fixed distance) while showing the interior from a cross-sectional view. This might look weird for gamers who grew up with FPS or TPS style of camera. But I found that it is a very nice decision and attempt to give players something fresh and different (but old-school RPG gamers will recognize this camera use is similar to old school Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest games)
   
   Nice voice casts and it has one of the most interesting set of characters too.
   
   The musics in Nier define one of the best scores in 2010 video games. The mixture between traditional JRPG style musics with somewhat New Age-esque tunes with touches of tribal vocals will draw you deeper into the world of this game (of course if you are the kind of gamers who think music is an important part of story-telling). Although this is not gonna happen but I strongly think that musics of Nier should put the game up as one of the candidates for 'Best Original Sound Track of 2010', that's how good the musics in this game are.
   
   If you're always on the look for hidden gems, Nier is one of them.… Expand

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7. SinisterVortex

   Sep 23, 2011

   8

   Nier is a solid action game with a decent combat system, a compelling story, and only a few significant flaws.
   
   The gameplay itself is nothingNier is a solid action game with a decent combat system, a compelling story, and only a few significant flaws.
   
   The gameplay itself is nothing special: use melee weapons and magic attacks to hack, slash, and/or shoot your way through hundreds of enemies to victory. The melee part of combat is the sort you would expect from games like Elder Scrolls 4, where you repeatedly attack enemies as quickly as possible in hopes of dealing out the most damage the soonest. It's really the magic attack part of the combat that truly shines. Using a rebounding energy bar, the damage range of magic attacks is quite large, spanning from machinegun like projectiles to giant black spears to a ginormous band of fists, all of which can be summoned at your beck and call, provided you've discovered the ability and have enough reserve energy. Many of these attacks seem brilliantly overpowered, though this will only add to your enjoyment as you blast and/or pummel your way through hordes of enemies in quick succession. Most of the magic abilities you have must first be found by going throughout the game's several environments and unlocking spells called Sacred Verses during certain missions in the first half of the game's main story.
   
   Which leads me to my next subject: the environments. While Nier is heavy on backtracking (the second half of the game has you returning to locations introduced in the first half) the locations themselves are lifelike and diverse. Most mission levels are well thought out enough that such backtracking is not a problem, but one location in particular (a robot factory) will always take you about five times too long to get through, and you end up going there not one but four times. But aside from this, the game is wonderful to explore, with other levels such as a desert, a dream forest, a village on the side of a massive cliff, and a few others.
   
   The storyline of the game is nothing truly stellar, but definitely engaging enough to provide the incentive you need to get through the game. Taking place 1312 years after the fall of human civilization, a horde of monsters called Shades are wrecking havoc on the last remnants of those who managed to survive. You take the roll of a middle aged father named Nier, who's daughter has fallen victim to a strange illness called the Black Scrawl, and unless he can find a cure his daughter will be lost forever. His quest leads Nier upon the aforementioned environments and sets the premise for the first half of the game. The story is far from predictable however, and at both the halfway mark and the ending you will stumble upon twists that will be truly unexpected. The ending sequence, unfortunately, is a bit much to get your head around, and in order to understand all of what's going on you will have to use the New Game + feature to complete the game not twice but four times to unlock the three bonus endings. The storyline is compelling, but unfortunately not so much as to warrant that much replayability. Regardless, it does work well enough for one playthrough, and at between 15 and 20 hours in length that is enough to satisfy myself, as well as most other players.
   
   To sum up, I do recommend this game to anyone who loves JRPGs. It is a decent game with only a couple of noteworthy flaws (primarily its reliance on backtracking) that are balanced by engaging gameplay, a lush and believable world, and a compelling story. You will find it a worthy addition to your gaming collection.… Expand

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8. Broyax

   Feb 15, 2020

   0

   Une espèce de jeu de rôle à la japonaise qui cumule de surcroît les défauts qu'on peut trouver parfois dans les jeux de rôle à l'occidentaleUne espèce de jeu de rôle à la japonaise qui cumule de surcroît les défauts qu'on peut trouver parfois dans les jeux de rôle à l'occidentale comme notamment les sales quêtes de garçon-coursier-livreur et autres conneries de remplissage de contenu inepte et lamentable...
   
   Il s'agit de toute façon surtout d'un "Action-RPG" qui suit toujours le même schéma, à se demander si ce "Nier" ne serait pas en fait une sale putain de saloperie de "Hack-and-Slash" à la con (pléonasme répété) puisqu'on dézingue comme un presse-bouton des **** ennemis avant de finir sur un boss plus ou moins con et casse-bonbons. Le schéma se répète donc ainsi, entrecoupé de quelques dialogues censés faire avancer une histoire... qui n'avance pas ou si peu !
   
   Les allers et retours sont d'ailleurs légion et symptomatiques de cette allure très supecte qu'a le jeu, cette sale allure de saloperie de merde de "Hack-and-Slash" à la con de mes deux. La musique ne propose que de petites ritournelles certes assez jolies mais qui tournent et retournent en boucle à rendre complètement fou n'importe qui.
   
   C'est graphiquement pas vilain mais un mauvais goût certain soit curieusement dégueulasse soit bizarrement pervers habite le jeu de temps à autre... de toute manière, on se lasse vraiment de faire la fedex **** avec toujours cette répétition dans le gameplay décidément trop médiocre pour maintenir ne fût-ce qu'un semblant d'intérêt...
   
   Une daube particulièrement pénible donc qu'on ne saurait trop recommander de rouler dessus en marche avant et en marche arrière avec un gros 4x4 Toyota.… Expand

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