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NieR: Automata |OT2| You're thinking how much you want to **** this game aren't you?
- Thread starter BRSxIgnition
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I finally started playing this last night and the intro sequence was incredible!
Perspective shifts on foot or in the Gundam ship were blowing my mind.
Really refreshing game so far (feels like a mad indie AAA experiment no publisher would ever approve).
Decided to pause after beating the spat out Android guy in the desert.
I'm kinda saddened I've been spoiled a little that there are different routes after beating the game the first time.
I've already figured I'll control 9S to help out 2B with the opening factory fight so that route will not be a surprise which kinda sucks.
Hopefully the game has more tricks up it's sleeve for me.
Perspective shifts on foot or in the Gundam ship were blowing my mind.
Really refreshing game so far (feels like a mad indie AAA experiment no publisher would ever approve).
Decided to pause after beating the spat out Android guy in the desert.
I'm kinda saddened I've been spoiled a little that there are different routes after beating the game the first time.
I've already figured I'll control 9S to help out 2B with the opening factory fight so that route will not be a surprise which kinda sucks.
Hopefully the game has more tricks up it's sleeve for me.
Ok I'm on my second playthrough some comments
im kinda annoyed that fast travel isn't unlocked at the start of a second playthrough? Annoying
Also what's up with side quests. They all disappeared and some are repeating? Or are those I didn't complete the first time? I'm kind of just focusing on the main missions. I figured activated side quests would have stayed open but they're all gone.
Also what's up with side quests. They all disappeared and some are repeating? Or are those I didn't complete the first time? I'm kind of just focusing on the main missions. I figured activated side quests would have stayed open but they're all gone.
Why would it be, you're essentially doing the first playthrough again (Btw, yes, there are differences in Route B, in case you're wondering), only from a different perspective after all 
As for side quests, they've reset, only the ones you've completed won't come back.
Anything you didn't complete and left open, you have to redo them. That said, not every sidequest in Route A will be present in Route B and onwards, like the Operator 6O sidequests for example. That said, do not fret, as no sidequest is permanently missable.
Also, here's a recommended list of sidequests, because why not:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=235924498&postcount=18814
As for side quests, they've reset, only the ones you've completed won't come back.
Anything you didn't complete and left open, you have to redo them. That said, not every sidequest in Route A will be present in Route B and onwards, like the Operator 6O sidequests for example. That said, do not fret, as no sidequest is permanently missable.
Also, here's a recommended list of sidequests, because why not:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=235924498&postcount=18814
Haha I remember this "Arthur" fist scene.
I guess you mean I am talking out my arse and there are a heck lot more surprises down the line?
OléGunner;249406065 said:Haha I remember this "Arthur" fist scene.
I guess you mean I am talking out my arse and there are a heck lot more surprises down the line?
I guess it is mostly seen as an Arthur meme, I was hoping to convey that I'm excited for you to see the game's "tricks up its sleeve". Sorry you got spoiled, but yea, it's basically something you kinda have to tell people, because when it comes to the whole multiple routes things, some people are very dense and won't finish the game unless it's been made explicitly clear that they're not done lol
So people more or less don't consider that a spoiler.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Nier arthur meme is still the best meme.
Why would it be, you're essentially doing the first playthrough again (Btw, yes, there are differences in Route B, in case you're wondering), only from a different perspective after all
As for side quests, they've reset, only the ones you've completed won't come back.
Anything you didn't complete and left open, you have to redo them. That said, not every sidequest in Route A will be present in Route B and onwards, like the Operator 6O sidequests for example. That said, do not fret, as no sidequest is permanently missable.
Also, here's a recommended list of sidequests, because why not:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=235924498&postcount=18814
It's still stupid fast travel isn't unlocked. Your argument doesn't hold because why am I level 35. I should be level 1.
Ahh fair enough, I getchu.
I'm probably being too melodramatic about the spoilers tbf.
But yeah it's nice to know there's a whole lot more surprises even with my knowledge about the routes and how one in particular goes.
I'm excited to get back to it tonight.
This game so far feels like it could be a meme factory lol
In a good way.
You don't know about that feature, huh?
You can literally buy trophies in the resistance camp
However, if you really want to do it this way, you can try going to the part where
you made the decision about his fate and delete his memories. I think he should open his shop not shortly after.
Avallon
Member
I am aware of that feature, but I enjoyed the game enough to decide to do everything legit.
ShadowSoldier89
Member
I did the same. I wasnt done with the game so I just kept going.
Its been a while though and I had the same issue you did with that shop. Unfortunately I cant remember the solution i used, however I'm pretty sure I had to select the nearest checkpoint to the decision, which included redoing that goliath fight.
Also the PS4 shows a screenshot of the moment you got it, so people will know if you got it that way.
Screenshots for What Are You Doing are pretty funny.
Sales + shipments of all versions of the game have hit 2 million copies.
https://twitter.com/NieR_JPN/status/910787458421235712
https://twitter.com/NieR_JPN/status/910787458421235712
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
BTW if anyone wants a sweet wallpaper for their dual monitors (or single monitor, I'm not judging >_> <_<) someone on reddit combined the OST cover art with the upcoming unreleased tracks cover art.
Oh man...... welp i know what I'm buying
You got Routes C-E left, which is about 6-8 hours I guess, depends how invested you get regarding the sidequests.
You're roughly 2/3rd through
Got the game last week, started on hard but kept getting wrecked at the start.After that tried normal, went through all of the scenarios.
Superb game nonetheless
Restarted the chapter where you choose between Nines and A2.Chose the former, did the credits thingy and stupidely opted for the option to delete all data...Back to square one with finishing all quests,weapons and lunar tears in order to get all trophies.
Superb game nonetheless
There's gonna be a 2B and a 9S Timepiece.
There's apparently also gonna be a new shortnovel about A2 and a stageplay about "YorHa Boys"
http://nier2.com/blog/2017/09/19/919-live-broadcast/
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Got my Concert Blu ray in. It actually comes with a script booklet! Untranslated of course.
Quality of the casing is top notch though. It kinda has a glitter effect?
Script readings aren't translated though.
F.
Ah well, the whole script was already translated online anyway if I ever wanted to follow along.
Quality of the casing is top notch though. It kinda has a glitter effect?
Script readings aren't translated though.
F.
Ah well, the whole script was already translated online anyway if I ever wanted to follow along.
Goddamn some of the checkpointing in this game is incredibly frustrating. Started Route C and fought a bunch of shit, died to a boss and now I'm back to where I last saved 20 minutes ago instead of at the beginning of the fight. Bleh
Edit: Definitely would have beaten this game by now if the checkpointing wasn't so erratic. Still pushing onward but taking breaks in-between.
Edit: Definitely would have beaten this game by now if the checkpointing wasn't so erratic. Still pushing onward but taking breaks in-between.
Merchandise
Member
Shit update for today:
Why is it tht every three minutes this game removes the gameplay? I'm now infected with a virus and it wants me to go across the entire map to the commercial facility (somebody please tell me what the fuck that is and the quicket route please) but every few seconds the virus hurts me and I can't run or jump or dodge so I get locked in a fucking hit stun cycle so I can't even move?
The gameplay is just soooooo poorly designed, it's unfathomable.
Why is it tht every three minutes this game removes the gameplay? I'm now infected with a virus and it wants me to go across the entire map to the commercial facility (somebody please tell me what the fuck that is and the quicket route please) but every few seconds the virus hurts me and I can't run or jump or dodge so I get locked in a fucking hit stun cycle so I can't even move?
The gameplay is just soooooo poorly designed, it's unfathomable.
Clear
CliffyB's Cock Holster
If I'm not mistaken the sequence you describe is a one-time only thing where the progress of the virus infection is in fact scripted. So even if you travel always taking the best and most direct route to your destination, the virus will simply match your speed because its there for dramatic effect.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Because it's not a game that's constantly trying to fellate you to feed your power fantasy.
I know it's crazy but there are games that tries to do something more with their gameplay than that.
There's a reason why that hastens in that sequence.
BRSxIgnition
Member
Anyone in Canada want to try & save on shipping costs by doing a group buy if it's allowed?
Is it even worth responding to if he judges the gameplay based on a set piece integral to the story?
There's asking for help/discussion and there's just bitching for the sake of it.
I dunno why you keep torturing yourself lol
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Because it's fun to respond to poorly thought out arguments.
How About No
Member
Just stay away from the crater lol
StrangeRoboMemory
Member
Just beat route E. Wow. Of all the stuff in the game, that last section was one of the most interesting things for me.
All of those players who helped me...did they also make the choice to delete their save and send their will out into the world? I really like the idea of doing that. Will I also show up in the future as a random cursor ship to help someone who can't survive all that bullet hell?
Yes to both of your questions
Yappadappadu
Member
Looks like SE will release a 9S figure, same scale as the 2B Black Box one.
https://store.na.square-enix.com/pr...a-character-figure-yorha-no-9-type-s-figurine
Still no 2B figure for those of us who missed the Black Box edition.
https://store.na.square-enix.com/pr...a-character-figure-yorha-no-9-type-s-figurine
Still no 2B figure for those of us who missed the Black Box edition.
Square Enix is publishing a BD of the Nier concert that included the reading performances with English subtitles.
https://store.na.square-enix.com/product/458699/nier-music-concert-the-memories-of-puppets-blu-ray
65 bucks
https://store.na.square-enix.com/product/458699/nier-music-concert-the-memories-of-puppets-blu-ray
65 bucks
So i'm new to this game and just learned the harsh reality of the death-system when i died two times on the third boss and lost all my good plug-ins.
What should be the strategy for not having that happening again? Should i unequip my best stuff before potential boss-areas? Dont really want to reload saves after beating a boss.
What should be the strategy for not having that happening again? Should i unequip my best stuff before potential boss-areas? Dont really want to reload saves after beating a boss.
Well, for one, if you save just before a boss, you can always reload after each death. You can even save after you've died once if your previous save happens to be somewhat away. Just do so on a new slot instead of the previous one to keep a back-up and then keep reloading every time you fail to recover your chips.
Honestly, there is no reason to eat the result of losing your chips since you can just reload the result away anytime if you just keep your saves up to date.
Edit: Really, there is no "harsh reality" withing the death system. At the end of the day, it is exactly like any other save/load mechanism without autosaving, only with the additional chance of trying to recover your shit (and keep whatever drops you've acquired since saving) without reloading first added in as a secondary feature.
ShinoguTakeruKoeru
Member
The thing about this listing that trips me up is that it says that the disc is a Japanese import product. I've ordered the Japanese release that came out just this past week, will update as to whether it has English subtitles or not.
If it does, then it is arguably cheaper to import than preorder this particular listing,
even after factoring in shipping.
even after factoring in shipping.
ShinoguTakeruKoeru
Member
Yoko tweeted this earlier today
Hmm, interesting!, I wonder why the NA store says it's an import then. Just denoting that the product is coming from Japan?
If they're gonna get started on translating the live-read drama now for the newer discs, that does explain the months-long wait. I'll be keeping my import as a collector, plus it's a first-print edition with a script for the drama.
Remembrance
Member
This is weird, but I guess there's a good reason to buy domestically for once!
Merchandise
Member
Now I've been mashing triangle for 15 minutes to hack this tower open. Thrilling gameplay.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
The segment was pretty thrilling yes.