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NieR Automata PS4 demo available now
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I won't post them and contribute to a dog-pile, but just check out some of his previous posts...
Lmfao.
Lilalaunebaer
Member
Ahhh, mmmmhhmmmm, this was delicious.
Now i have to get this on PS4 on launch day. Wanted to wait for steam but i can´t do it man. At least it´s running (pretty consistent i might add) 60fps so i´ll deal with it. Japan is back this gen after a bit of a rough stretch last gen. And it´s glorious.
Now i have to get this on PS4 on launch day. Wanted to wait for steam but i can´t do it man. At least it´s running (pretty consistent i might add) 60fps so i´ll deal with it. Japan is back this gen after a bit of a rough stretch last gen. And it´s glorious.
Probably the cool cinematic ones by Sunhi.
Wow! I'd never even heard of this series before yesterday, other than people gushing about the first game's soundtrack. I didn't know Platinum developed it too.
So, so good, most fun I've had with a game in a really long time. What is this series about? Is it worth going back to the first?
So, so good, most fun I've had with a game in a really long time. What is this series about? Is it worth going back to the first?
YankeeDonB
Member
Oh, I know, not a major concern. But I always appreciated the balance of progression in traditional RPGs, where they tend to be built w/ a level-specific difficulty sweet spot, that you can game either way by under- over-leveling. With true skill-based action RPGs like this, that sort of goes out the window. Stuff like perfect-dodge counter being built in is almost like having a 0 MP super powerful nuke spell from Lv. 1 in a traditional turn-based RPG. Sure, you don't have to use it, but it's right there in your spell list, just staring at you...
From what I've heard, yes. The combat won't be anything like this, but it's a cult classic for a reason I suppose.
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I just realized this game has a bestiary (or whatever the machine version of it is) for this game. Also for those who played the first one, what are Weapon Stories exactly?
Had to do a double-take myself lol.
Avenger54321
Member
Just noticed that if you double jump and hold down X, 2B will hold on to the bot while descending. I wonder if that will be used in full game as glide or something you can use for more combos.
EDIT: You can do attacks while holding on to the bot, I'm just loving how much thought is put into this game.
EDIT: You can do attacks while holding on to the bot, I'm just loving how much thought is put into this game.
Little story's and poems you unlock gradually as you upgrade a weapon (Every weapon got 4 level) telling you a usually tragic stoy about how the former owner died or left his weapon.
Level 1
Juices oozing from tender, succulent flesh, the sweet aroma of fine herbs... The master cook made dishes of meat that none in the city could resist.
Level 2
Every day, customers lined up outside his inn, waiting for their chance to partake. Even the king himself would sneak down from his castle to sample the master's art.
Level 3
But once he entered his kitchen, the smiling cook's face would grow stern. The meat he used was no ordinary meat...
Level 4
The years passed, and the cook and his inn disappeared from the town. But his cleaver remains as gleaming and sharp as ever, waiting for its next master.
http://drakengard.wikia.com/wiki/Butcher's_Joy
For example.
You're right with that, in that case you can see it purely as an action game. But it'd probably help those that aren't very good to make at least some things easier for them, other then using an easier difficulty.
Just pre-ordered the game digitally on the PS4. It comes with a forest theme which honestly I wish they put more effort into. It's not dynamic and doesn't have any custom SFX. I like the background image but they could've made it better. I don't understand why they couldn't put a little more effort into the theme. I currently use the Rez Infinite Area X theme and it's so amazing.
First Nier has not terrible combat but the story shines in good and unique ways, for some it's too big a hurdle to get there. It can get super fucking weird though, in a not immediate way like Suda 51 but the more you play. I'd rather watch/read a playthrough since getting everything is really tedious but gets you more of the story.
Strangelove77
Member
Wow. This demo was great. If the content is there in the final game it's going to be something special.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
Enjoyed the combat but not enough to justify paying $90 Canadian for it. Can't see it selling well so maybe I'll pick it after w significant price drop.
Well how can it when you're waiting for it to drop in price? ;D
You don't have Amazon Prime or Student Prime?
I think people misunderstood PG developing this game , I don't believe this game even being developed in at PG studio
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
It is Yoko has even been staying at the Platinum HQ.
Really enjoyed it. Her walking animations are amazing and it's a lot of fun. I also like the 2D sections. OST gonna be godlike.
"Complaints":
- I feel like pressing R1 in 2D sections to shoot is unnecessary. Just pressing the stick would be better.
- the shooting in the boss fight kind of sucked because it was semi-locked on his upper body.
- those transparent black bars (which are different sizes...) are awful. Either go all the way or get rid of them.
"Complaints":
- I feel like pressing R1 in 2D sections to shoot is unnecessary. Just pressing the stick would be better.
- the shooting in the boss fight kind of sucked because it was semi-locked on his upper body.
- those transparent black bars (which are different sizes...) are awful. Either go all the way or get rid of them.
fvng
Member
uh yeah but it still should be noted by the OP... if for no other reason to reduce confusion in the thread. It has nothing to do with whether or not someone should have a japanese psn account. I know plenty of people who have no interest in having one, i know that's hard to fathom, but it's true. It's up on NA PSN now so we're good
I think it's hard to describe Nier without going into spoiler territory, but you might get an idea of what the game is about by knowing that Nier was heavily inspired by 9/11 and the possible motivations behind such an incident.
It was already pointed out that Nier got its status as a cult classic mostly due to the fact that the music is amazing and that it has a unique story, but it's also the most playable Yoko Taro game in comparison to his other currently released games.
YankeeDonB
Member
I love Drakengard and Nier's weapon stories! Makes finding new weapons and leveling them up really engaging.
Re leveling v skill, good point. It's weird for me to think of leveling as a sort of built-in "easy mode" for an action game, but, of course, it's always functioned that way to an extent!
Spazgadget
Member
Sweeeet. This one has been on my list for a while. Downloading now.
Isn't there one with the collector's edition?
I don't get how people says the music is poor. Battle theme is basically Okabe again, soo goood.
shadow2810
Member
Dragon1893
Member
Finally home! Having demos of both this and Gravity Rush 2 waiting for me is amazing.
How?
I'm unfamiliar with Nier, but I tested this demo and I have sort of mixed feelings about it. I did like the gameplay itself quite a lot and how smoothly the game plays over all but the enemies and the scenery looked so freaking dull in my opinion. Also not a fan of the top-down perspective parts. I don't know, could be just me but this demo sort of killed my interest for the game, at least for now.
Really!! hmm strange I mean I can see Yoko touches all over the place even the combat of course PG has an influence
Astral Dog
Member
Nothing here 
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
So... this sold me.
I ordered NieR (PS3) always wanted to play it and some Drakengard game (Amazon suggestion) which iirc reviewed and ran poorly (whatever it was cheap) and hopefully I can get through at least NieR before this lands.
Pretty excited.
I ordered NieR (PS3) always wanted to play it and some Drakengard game (Amazon suggestion) which iirc reviewed and ran poorly (whatever it was cheap) and hopefully I can get through at least NieR before this lands.
Pretty excited.
Com Truise
Member
Well, that was glorious. Dat 2B.