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[BriGuy]

Goddammit. There are characters listed in the OP that would have come as genuine surprise to me. Whelp! I guess I'll just have to pretend to be surprised now.

 

[Dangansona]

Eventually, but there's a chance I'm going to have to pass on it, Gravity Rush 2, Horizon, Zelda, Mass Effect, and Yooka Laylee in the next 2-3 months with Persona 5 being my only purchase. Unless I get hired soon.

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Also I haven't beaten the first Nier yet...

 

[matmanx1]

I've got the PS4 Collector's Edition pre-ordered and it's fair to say that (with Persona 5) it is my most anticipated release of 2017. I absolutely adored the first game and I am thrilled that we are getting a sequel.

 

[Movalpolos]

when its out on pc yes

Sucks to be a PC only gamer in 2017.

 

[BRSxIgnition]

Goddammit. There are characters listed in the OP that would have come as genuine surprise to me. Whelp! I guess I'll just have to pretend to be surprised now.

To be fair, they haven't come out and said that those're the only characters or the only returning characters.

 

[Derkon]

I am interested in picking this up just not at launch -- too close to Zelda BotW and Horizon:Zero Dawn.

 

[Tricky I Shadow]

Yes. Limited Edition. Day 1.

 

[Curufinwe]

Waiting till October will be tough.

 

[LifeBrandRobot]

I bought it last year.

 

[BRSxIgnition]

Yes. Limited Edition. Day 1.

Damn, I wish EB had that steelbook here.

 

[MattPeters]

PC version day one, whenever that may be.

 

[batman2million]

ideally. how long is this game?

 

[Hektor]

ideally. how long is this game?

It's right there in the OP
Length: 25 Hours (True End), 55+ (Completionist)

 

[Movalpolos]

If it releases on the Switch, then yes.

Looks like you will be missing out then.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

Sucks to be a PC only gamer in 2017.

Or people just prefer to game on PC, but also have a PS4 (Pro), like me.

 

[AuthenticM]

I will, eventually.

 

[Xliskin]

Sad I might miss the day one

 

[Mr.Fresh]

Two words. Hell Yes.

 

[Movalpolos]

Or people just prefer to game on PC, but also have a PS4 (Pro), like me.

Good thing you have a PS4. I feel sorry for anyone missing out on Nioh, Yakuza Zero, Gravity Rush 2, Persona 5 and Horizon Zero Dawn.

 

[lukeskymac]

Will probably wait for PC because a) I'm tight on money and b) my PC's quite stronger than my PS4Poor.

But I sure wish I could jump in day one like the ones who can do so. I was pleasantly surprised by the demo and niche games like this need (and deserve) full price buys much more than any AAA. So rock on, you people.

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

Yeah, wish the OP didn't have the returning characters so far listed ; ;

 

[Atomicfireman]

I'll buy it. The question is do I buy on ps4 or wait for pc? If only Square would give us a pc release date...

 

[tiebreaker]

Square Enix EU has an Emil T-shirt as pre-order bonus for the day 1 edition. If I pre-order the black box edition, would I get the shirt too??

 

[BRSxIgnition]

Yeah, wish the OP didn't have the returning characters so far listed ; ;

Sorry, I didn't/don't really see it as an issue since that info has been in quite a few of the trailers & press for the game recently.

 

[Kureizu]

Day 1 on the Pro. I'll get it on PC when it's really cheap too.

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

Sorry, I didn't/don't really see it as an issue since that info has been in quite a few of the trailers & press for the game recently.

Nah, you're spreading the good word about an awesome fucking game; you do you boo!

 

[De_Legend]

Day one on PS4 Pro baby!

 

[TheSaddestSort]

Maybe some time in the future when it's out on PC (don't have a PS4).

 

[Shifty]

Just as soon as that PC version is out.

I have a PS4, but there's plenty of other good content to enjoy while I wait.

 

[K.Jack]

Will depend on the quality of the PC port, and its release date.

The delay does work in NieR's favor, because there's no way I'd buy it at launch price, if it was coming out around Mass Effect.

 

[Salty Rice]

Oh hell yeah totally gonna buy it Day 1.

 

[Malus]

I'm waiting on the NES port.

 

[RubberLuffy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8XTbluLDyE

Starting up the first game semi-blind and being treated to this was fucking amazing.

The first NieR is one of the few games I double dipped on, when I stopped using my 360 (which I beat it on), and bought a PS3, one of the first games I bought was NieR just so I could have it at the ready.

Trying to sell a sealed PS2 game on Amazon (Chulip) to help pay for Automata, will see how that goes (not holding my breath).

 

[jdstorm]

Most of my money this month is going to a Switch + Zelda + indies. Possibly Horizon.

If i dont end up keeping the Switch, this game is Nier* the top of my list of games to pick up

Sorry couldnt help myself

 

[ASilentProtagonist]

Day 1

 

[guyssorry]

The game looks great and MUCH better than Nier (really mediocre game, IMO), so I will wait and see, but I will probably get it on PC someday, maybe sooner if the soundtrack is as good as Nier's.

 

[BRSxIgnition]

Fantastic thread and yes I'm going to buy it.

This thread is beautiful.

I love that this seems to be a trend now.

Also good that you included Clemps' video analysis of the previous game and Drakengards. Very useful.

Beautiful thread!

Liking these threads.

how is this not an OT?

Good call OP!! These threads are a pretty cool idea. ^^'

Great Thread OP!

fuck yeah!!!!! is this the ot?

You did a great job with this thread, BRS!

Great thread OP. Thanks

Nah, you're spreading the good word about an awesome fucking game; you do you boo!

Thanks a ton, everyone. First time doing a thread like this, hopefully it helps them out even a little & gets more people into the series.

All the more reason to buy Automata now

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I CAN'T BELIEVE I FORGOT THIS.

Added it to the OP.

 

[Irnbru]

Day uno

 

[Luminaire]

You betcha! I even beat the first one a couple weeks ago!

 

[baberunisei]

I'm certainly gonna buy it day one. This game's existence still feels like a dream to me. It's my favorite author, Yoko Taro, together with my favorite 'game maker', Platinum. I would even pay a thousand dollars to be able to play it if it was necessary.

 

[Elginer]

Yes. Limited Edition. Day 1.

Same. Day Uno for me

 

[Gai Murakumo]

Hell yeah I am. Day one in a heartbeat.

 

[HyperCroutons]

I definitely buying it but I'm going to wait until it releases on PC, with Zelda BOTW and Mass Effect coming later that month I could wait.

 

[killatopak]

fuck yeah.

 

[J@hranimo]

I'll probably get it on PC if it releases before I get a PS4 in the Fall.

 

[kewlmyc]

Of course. I want to wait for the PC version, but I know I don't have the patience for it.

 

[Evil Monkey DTT]

Well ya see, I already sold my children and left my job so nothing could distract me from another Yoko Taro classic.

 

[dr_p0p7ar7_]

Does anyone know which version of Nier we should buy (Japanese / HK / etc) if you want to import? I just want clarification on which versions include English subs. Thanks!

 

[Alastor3]

I finished Nier 100% and it's the first ever game im doing that.

It's the first time I saw gifs of the game......... wow.... just wow.....

Im changing my OG PS4 right now

 

[MoonFrog]

I might, pending reviews and impressions and what those suggest to me. I didn't play the original.

If I do get it, it'll probably be in April, after I'm through Persona 5; working on a bunch of my games/anticipating certain new arrivals atm.