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[Go_Ly_Dow]

My vote goes to Replicant because of how majestic the Shadowlord track is.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

The correct answer is both

 

[Zheph]

such a hard call man, I love both so much

I'm gonna go with Automata but....

 

[F31 Leopard]

Replicant/Gestalt because Automata has tracks from its predecessor.

 

[Angry_Megalodon]

I'd rather have the old version of Shadowlord and Gods Bound by Rules. Grandma is also slightly better in the original game.

I can't choose. Both are my favorite OST of videogames. If someone pointed a gun at me, I'd say Automata, only because it has more variety.

 

[Raven117]

Replicant, but only be the smallest of amounts.

 

[Punished Miku]

Both masterpieces but Automata is better.

 

[elbourreau]

 

[DaciaJC]

It's so hard to choose ... but if I had to pick one, I'd go with Replicant. So many iconic tracks, Automata ended up borrowing some of them.

Grandma


Song of the Ancients

 

[Jigsaah]

City oF Ruins might be my favorite OST song of all time.

 

[10v12]

I unironically started playing Nier Automata strictly for the music. I knew about the series for a while but had no interest in it. Then FFXIV had a collab raid with Nier which featured soundtracks from the series.

It was after hearing this remix I thought "yea I'm going to check out Nier"



Its 'Dark Colossus Destroys All' mixed with 'Torn From the Heavens' from FFXIV. But as it turned out this piece was actually from Replicant, so ya I'd have to go with Replicant

 

[NeverYouMind]

I unironically started playing Nier Automata strictly for the music. I knew about the series for a while but had no interest in it. Then FFXIV had a collab raid with Nier which featured soundtracks from the series.

Yes, the music... a true patron of the arts.

 

[BouncyFrag]

This goes into my soundtrack of the forever mix:

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Both are amazing and amongst the best in video games, but the Shadowlord theme I posted is another level and I don't think anything in Automata comes close to it.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I can't really choose one over the other since they're both exceptional OSTs. That said, I'll leave this NieR Chill Mix here which consumed me over Xmas.

 

[Danjin44]

 

[cireza]

I will pick Replicant. Automata is of course fantastic, but Replicant really haunted me for months. It was both a blessing and a curse.

 

[Bartski]

Both amazing but Automata is God Tier

 

[Danjin44]

Drakengard 3 also has amazing OST as well.

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[killatopak]

Making me choose between my children.

I chose Replicant but ask me another day and I might pick Automata.

The 8 bit soundtrack are amazing.

 

[deriks]

Automata, but holy shit

 

[Mozzarella]

Automata has the better soundtrack, but i dont consider any of them GOAT, just a really good soundtrack.

 

[Danjin44]

but i dont consider any of them GOAT

 

[Shifty1897]

This is like asking who your favorite kid is. I guess I would pick Replicant, because of Kaine and Song of the Ancients. I listen to both on Spotify but Replicant gets more plays.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

 

[Melfice7]

The answer is YES

 

[linko9]

Original by miles, not even close. There are some good tracks in Automata, but it mostly comes off as B-side material compared to the first game. They caught lightning in a bottle, and understandably couldn't replicate it. I'm curious how many people that prefer Automata's soundtrack played that game first. Certainly it's a better game in lots of ways, which I know for me always has a (maybe subconscious) effect on how I rate a game's music.

I also can't say I love the redone soundtrack for the remake; still very good, but not a single track is improved from the original IMO.

 

[Clear]

Gotta go with the 2010 original and the various mixes derived from that. The remastered/redone soundtrack has some fantastic pieces, but others really don't work so well for me.

Automata's OST is great too, but its hurt a little by it being so layered for use within the game and as a result can be quite repetitive and indistinct. Its also extremely long which obviously has an impact on its impression as a piece of standalone music.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Original by miles, not even close. There are some good tracks in Automata, but it mostly comes off as B-side material compared to the first game. They caught lightning in a bottle, and understandably couldn't replicate it. I'm curious how many people that prefer Automata's soundtrack played that game first. Certainly it's a better game in lots of ways, which I know for me always has a (maybe subconscious) effect on how I rate a game's music.

I also can't say I love the redone soundtrack for the remake; still very good, but not a single track is improved from the original IMO.

I really liked the remasters music, particularly Shadowlord, Castle, Roar and a few others too.

 

[Muffdraul]

No idea. All I know is that I finally played Replicant and Automata two years ago and Replicant was OK on the first playthrough. I dutifully drudged through it over and over to get all of the endings and by the time I was done I wanted to snap the goddamn disc in half and burn it. Whereas Automata stayed fresh and fun throughout the process of getting all of the endings, and then some. Replicant's story and characters left me cold. Automata felt like it had way more heart and soul to me, ironically. I barely remember the music for either one, except for the robot carnival in Automata.

 

[cash_longfellow]

Impossible to choose.

 

[Robbit_80]

I like both but prefer Automata, which I played first.

 

[Shifty1897]

I know I said Replicant earlier today but then I thought about how freaking good Weight of the World is. Still would pick Replicant. Maybe.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Really tough choice, good thread.

Automata:
Weight of the World (ending E most, all versions though)
Pascal
Voice of No Return
City Ruins

Replicant
Song of the Ancients (Fate)
Kaine/Salvation
Emil/Sacrifice
Shadowlord's Castle
Snow in Summer

Really really close, probably need to hand it to Replicant though.

 

[iHaunter]

Automata and it's not even close. Both are amazing.

 

[bender]

I love this song so Automata wins.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

It seems Automata wins this one

 

[emivita]

Automata > Gestalt/Original Replicant >> Replicant 1.22. Simple as that.

On top of my Nier playlist:

 

[Shut0wen]

Replicant is a better game then automata in every way, maybe its cause of nostalgia but it definitely had the best endings and boss fights

 

[Hudo]

Let me put it this way: The credits song during the credits of Ending E in Automata made me cry. Especially when the devs started to sing in the background as well.

 

[Juza]

Emi Evans

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Go_Ly_Dow In case you're interested, Square Enix Music has uploaded on their channel this new piano cover for the Song of the Ancients.



I also decided to vote for NieR Replicant to balance things out a bit.

 

[MagiusNecros]

NieR Gestalt

 

[Northeastmonk]

Replicant. I see more examples of Replicant being OP. I don’t remember Automata as much as I do Replicant. I own Replicant’s OST.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Chocolate or vanilla?
Brunettes or blondes?
Replicant or Automata?

I don't know man. But one thing is clear andt It's that both are very, very good.

 

[N30RYU]

Emil Theme FTW

 

[Gambit2483]

Really tough choice, good thread.

Automata:
Weight of the World (ending E most, all versions though)
Pascal
Voice of No Return
City Ruins

Replicant
Song of the Ancients (Fate)
Kaine/Salvation
Emil/Sacrifice
Shadowlord's Castle
Snow in Summer

Really really close, probably need to hand it to Replicant though.

Great list, I would personally also add Alien Manifestation (vocals) to the Automata list. Hopefully the "Nier" series continues on.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Go_Ly_Dow In case you're interested, Square Enix Music has uploaded on their channel this new piano cover for the Song of the Ancients.



I also decided to vote for NieR Replicant to balance things out a bit.

I'll take that as a new NieR game tease.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Great list, I would personally also add Alien Manifestation (vocals) to the Automata list. Hopefully the "Nier" series continues on.

Around 8mil copies sold for Automata and now a cult classic. I think it's a given. I think the hold up is probably for artistic/development reasons than commercial. Maybe it'll be made in house this time.

 

[EverydayBeast]

People like autorama for non gaming reasons, replicant was ahead of its time with a very prominent soundtrack and semi open world.