Nier Replicant: Remastered

I really tried to get into Automata, but the story just dragged out. I couldn't even finish the first playthrough. I really like knocking out side quests, and I think maybe that's not how that game is intended to be played because it made it super boring for me.

Was really happy for the "cheat code" method that recently came out so I could get a bunch of those achievements and knock out this month's Game Pass quest.

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didn’t know a sequel or whatever this is was coming out.

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The is a before Automata


A little preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkQxkh8VbZY

Looking forward to it

Thanks for that link. The storyline is interesting.

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Carson is going to frick you up in 3....2...1...

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I really tried. I think I spent a solid week just playing that game. The story was really interesting, but the sidequests all felt like "fetch quests" that had you traversing the entire map looking for small items, and I was also frustrated by the map. At times it looked like there were quicker routes I could utilize based on the map, but then I'd get to them and I guess I needed to advance the story more before I could use those. I got to the part where you're supposed to go underground before putting it down. Had cleared almost every side quest to that point.

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This isn't the type of game where you rush side quests 100% before the main story. They have things built into the game where you can finish them very easily. There is nothing missable in this game.

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If the game punishes you for doing sidequests, then it's just not going to be the game for me.

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the 2nd half of the game is a roller coaster ride of unforgettable sequences

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Can't be overstated.

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When does that second half start? I may fire it back up if I'm close.

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i'll try to explain without being spoilery

Route A is what you're playing now. After the credits roll, you will play Route B. This is basically Route A, but with 9S as your playable character. Mostly the same content (but you play as him instead of 2B during the divergent points), but you will gain a ton of new insights thanks to 9S's scanner-type android. He has a very OP ability that allows you to blaze through very quickly. You will learn much more about the backstory of the machines with him

After that, Part 2 begins. It has its own intro credit sequence (like the opening of a TV show). Here, you will alternate characters and experience entirely new content. This is where all the "congrats, you finished the prologue" comments come from online. This is a pretty staggering revelation when you don't know its coming (why i didnt want to explain) but maybe this will incentivize you.

Part 1 is very tropey by design - it's filled with stereotypical moments, predictable plot beats, "video gamey" stuff, etc

Part 2 takes all of the and turns it on its head. Total genre subversion that will have you doing " " multiple times.

Amazing game with the GOAT soundtrack to boot. Enjoy


Don't be scared to blast through Route B with only main missions. Nothing is missable as you get Mission Select once you finish.

So fricking ready for this game. NieR Automata was one of my favorite games I played last year. Loved the exploration and combat. I've kinda been avoiding a lot of trailers for this game since I want to have some surprise element here, so not sure what changes have been made.

Between this game and New Pokemon Snap, RIP my wallet

Just finished ending A on nier automata. I'm ashamed it took me this long to really dig into this game. On to ending B. How are you guys enjoying replicant?