Danjin44
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Also make it clear that u don't have to play the game 5 times to to get 5 endings.
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Also make it clear that u don't have to play the game 5 times to to get 5 endings.
Wishmaster92
Member
OMG yes. I love things like thisThis is the real reason it did so well!
xmajinjoshx
Member
One of the best experiences this generation, hands down. Hats off to Yoko Taro and everyone at Platinum. Nier Automata will stick with me for many many years.
I don't think a lot of people realize that Platinum is a work-for-hire studio, even after all these years. They might originate a lot of IPs themselves internally, but they don't have any means of supporting themselves without pitching to a publisher to give them the money to do it.
Professor Beef
Banned
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I thought it was boring, and because of that I didn't see the reason to go through the game another 4-5 times.
wild wild rice
Member
5 endings. I'm just starting this for the first time, what did I get myself into.
The game is incredible, took me a while to get into it but once it clicked It's fucking amazing.
It's like watching an anime for the first time, you went from ''what is this cringe shit? ( ′_ゝ`)'' to ''I have never been this engrossed in my entire life ლ(ﾟдﾟლ''
Eh, depends on the anime.
I never really liked when people phrase it like this lol, as it comes off as it being this optional thing that enhances the experience, as opposed to it being necessary to say that you've beaten the game.
Inaccurate, but fair enough.
This is exactly why the phrasing matters haha
Technically speaking, it has 26 endings, most of them are essentially joke endings. A/B/C/D/E are the major endings and have a tremendous impact on the overall story that the game is telling, and the good news is that they're not full playthroughs in a literal sense.
Professor Beef
Banned
If they didn't want people to think they were endings, then they could've not called them endings.
Danjin44
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Who the the hell told u that!!? After u finished Route A u play Route B as different perspective and Route C all new chapter. If u don't like the game thats fine but don't bring that BS here.
BRSxIgnition
Member
Quick non-spoiler summary of how the routes work for people who fail to grasp it:
You DO NOT play the game 5 times. Christ.
You DO NOT play the game 5 times. Christ.
wild wild rice
Member
Quick non-spoiler summary of how the routes work for people who fail to grasp it:
You DO NOT play the game 5 times. Christ.
Noted.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
I'm so happy that Nier got a sequel and everyone loved it. Maybe someday we'll get a reimagining of the original Nier with Automata combat.
Sammy Samusu
Member
:lol
Let me not get bannedt again.
But yeah play the game. If you feel like you want more after the first ending, keep going. I doubt most people go beyond the first ending anyway. The game is not fun enough, in fact it's very repetitive.
The story is bad too. I watched the other endings on YouTube and I'm glad I didn't waste another 20 hours on Nier.
But to each his own I guess. It's a popular game so I'm glad that I got to play it. Now I know it's not for me and I have my own opinion about it.
Let me not get bannedt again.
But yeah play the game. If you feel like you want more after the first ending, keep going. I doubt most people go beyond the first ending anyway. The game is not fun enough, in fact it's very repetitive.
The story is bad too. I watched the other endings on YouTube and I'm glad I didn't waste another 20 hours on Nier.
But to each his own I guess. It's a popular game so I'm glad that I got to play it. Now I know it's not for me and I have my own opinion about it.
Quick non-spoiler summary of how the routes work for people who fail to grasp it:
You DO NOT play the game 5 times. Christ.
This is accurate in principle but Route A would only be 25-30 hours if you really took your time or did all possible side content.
Most people I've talked to say it took them 10-15 hours.
EDIT: Alright yeah it says 100% in the title and I should probably learn to read.
BRSxIgnition
Member
I've been exposed!
Hahaha, seriously though, it really depends on how you play. I got a bit over 30 hours in trying to do as many side quests as I could, and I didn't even get to all of them in Route A.
Danjin44
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But most people did, thats why so many people loved it.
E_Darkness
Member
I'm glad Automata seems to have done so well, especially if it's saved Platinum. I just hope this means we get a Nier 3, because I want at least one videogame to surpass Automata.
Professor Beef
Banned
The game did, when it told me to play through again, in this screen:
Obviously I'm aware that it's not the case, but as I have said before the game was not fun to me and I didn't feel like playing it more than I already did. Phrasing, as it has been mentioned already, is very important.
Danjin44
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The game did, when it told me to play through again, in this screen:
Obviously I'm aware that it's not the case, but as I have said before the game was not fun to me and I didn't feel like playing it more than I already did. Phrasing, as it has been mentioned already, is very important.
I mean, fair enough if you didn't like it enough to continue, but nowhere does that say that the next playthrough would be the exact same, in fact that message even specifies how the next route would not only incorporate different story elements but also different gameplay systems. That's definitely not just the matter of "oh it's all the same but like different ending kinda". I don't know. I feel like that message is more than perfectly fine and gets that point across.
BRSxIgnition
Member
The game did, when it told me to play through again, in this screen:
Obviously I'm aware that it's not the case, but as I have said before the game was not fun to me and I didn't feel like playing it more than I already did. Phrasing, as it has been mentioned already, is very important.
Phrasing sure is important, that's why they say:
- "This game has several different storylines that change each time you play."
- "...there are still many story elements and changes to the gameplay that you have not seen yet."
- "We highly recommend you play through again to withness the full 'NieR: Automata' experience."
- "We hope you enjoy the rest of the game!"
petethepanda
Member
Man, this game has been such a fantastic success story all around.
Meh, people could also not spread misinformation after they know how it works, yet here we are
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PR message also calls the first completed route "Route A". Honestly though, Route B literally starts out in a way where it's pretty hard to come out thinking nothing new would ever happen throughout the route, not to mention those that played Route A should be aware when something different would happen in Route B due to who you're playing as.
Lol, I suppose.
We'll likely get something, one day. That said, don't expect to play as 2B and co. yet again.
Professor Beef
Banned
My issue with the game wasn't in the story (which was alright, but I'd fail immediately if you quizzed me on it because I couldn't bother to pay much attention), but in the gameplay. I wasn't looking forward to playing more of what I did.
BRSxIgnition
Member
That's fine - if you disliked the game that much, that's your right as a player and purchaser of the game.
But I'd like you ask you not to be one of those people who spread the "You need to play it 5 times!!" false information, if you have the choice. Especially for those who otherwise enjoy the traversal/combat/gameplay.
Danjin44
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AGIAIN...WE got the part that u don't like the game. My issue here that u spreading false information about "u need to play the game 4-5 time." that PR massage said nothing like that.
Dreams-Visions
Member
easily.
Same.
Rickenslacker
Banned
I didn't realize Platinum was in such dire straits, but I'm glad it all worked out. Automata was a pretty swell game.
Danjin44
The nicest person on this forum
The actual combat and move set was great the issue is level balancing.
This video explains it perfectly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS3_DRX_Gm4
Automata is my GOAT at this point, but I can understand players who did not like how the game dealt with the endings or how the gameplay can be repetitive. This is fine. But those who link the success purely on 2B's assets could benefit from looking at it in a broader sense. Yes I am aware that 2B was designed to be very marketable, but the game itself would not be elevated to this level without the story, characters and thematic direction from Yoko Taro and Platinum. If you put 2B into a game like hyperneptunia it would not have been this popular for instance.
GKSilKamina
Member
It sounds worse than it really is. Getting the five major endings is not going to take anywhere near as long as you think.
Sure but if you don't like Route A then I would still recommend not bothering with the rest.Quick non-spoiler summary of how the routes work for people who fail to grasp it:
You DO NOT play the game 5 times. Christ.
Yea, about that, looking at PS4 trophies, about 80% of those who got the first ending also got the second.
Nah, this one of the few games where I'd urge someone to continue until the very end, assuming their concern is in regards to the game's story. If it's them not liking the gameplay or something, then yes, I would not recommend it either, unless they enjoy the story, then in that case put it on Easy mode I guess lol
HeresSomeWeapons
Member
I don't think I agree with this. I didn't think route A was anything special but routes B and especially C are where the game really clicked for me.
The game didn't called them endings
Rickenslacker
Banned
It does, it even says so right on the save file.
I thought they were talking about the routes
Glass Rebel
Member
This entire discussion about what they're called is stupid as hell. The only reason it's even a topic is because clowns that don't wanna understand how the game works keep pushing this narrative.
People shouldn't disregard royalties either. If a game is successful there is more money in it for them than just the contracted work. For example, obsidian almost died because they didn't get royalties for one game.