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[BRSxIgnition]

Reposting FINALE SPOILER question from the last page:

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If I choose not to sacrifice my data to help anyone, will I be able to go finish quests and come back later to do so? I want to see everything before I go the whole noble route.

SERIOUSLY DO NOT CLICK UNLESS YOU'RE FINE WITH FINALE SPOILERS.

 

[Vazra]

So what would be the best way to get into the franchise and/or catch up for Automata? Is there a recommended order of play?

The OP has a video that helps you catch up if you cant play the games.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

So what would be the best way to get into the franchise and/or catch up for Automata? Is there a recommended order of play?

Ideal: Drakengard -> Nier -> Drakengard 3 -> Automata
Realistic: Watch/read an LP of Nier -> Automata
Viable: Play Automata, then go back to the previous games if you're interested

Reposting question from the last page:

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If I choose not to sacrifice my data to help anyone, will I be able to go finish quests and come back later to do so? I want to see everything before I go the whole noble route.

Yep you will.

 

[mollipen]

Doing the Lost Girl side quest and she appears to be stuck. I just beat the giant enemy and she's just standing there as if combat is still happening.

For me, there was a group of enemies on a rooftop very nearby. Soon as I killed them, she continued on.

 

[Deputy Dangle]

They're pushing the "

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The machines are actually sentient/gaining sentience, are misunderstood by others, and trying to create their own life

" angle really hard, in a really unsubtle on the nose way really early on

Does the game take a more nuanced approach, or is it like this throughout? Just a yes or no is good

I felt the same way early on. However, I think it finds better footing and becomes more nuanced the further you get.

 

[Musicmugen]

haven't played a Yoko Taro game since drakengard 2 it feels good to be back, i'm really digging this game

 

[Jiraiza]

Reposting FINALE SPOILER question from the last page:

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If I choose not to sacrifice my data to help anyone, will I be able to go finish quests and come back later to do so? I want to see everything before I go the whole noble route.

SERIOUSLY DO NOT CLICK UNLESS YOU'RE FINE WITH FINALE SPOILERS.

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Haha, I just sacrificed my data. I wasn't expecting all my save files to get deleted. No more debug room for me for awhile.

 

[TissueBox]

Reposting FINALE SPOILER question from the last page:

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If I choose not to sacrifice my data to help anyone, will I be able to go finish quests and come back later to do so? I want to see everything before I go the whole noble route.

SERIOUSLY DO NOT CLICK UNLESS YOU'RE FINE WITH FINALE SPOILERS.

Wish I knew,

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I sacrificed all my saves in the beauty of the moment a couple days ago and now as much as I loved playing the game I need a break before getting back to starting it from scratch lmao...let alone finishing the side quests I still needed to complete. Make no mistake, it's bittersweet, but damn does it leave an impact ever the more for it. I just got antsy and wanted to finish the story once and for all lol. >_<

I'd think you should be able to though yeah.

 

[Jiraiza]

Man I think I'm going to replay this game starting tomorrow so I can join you guys getting on US release. All your hype is hyping me up again.

Guess I'll be doing the same since I, you know, did the deed.

 

[Bossking]

So, anything with "can be exchanged for money" in its item description won't ever be needed for quests or upgrades, right?

 

[Sevyne]

So, anything with "can be exchanged for money" in its item description won't ever be needed for quests or upgrades, right?

Correct. They are safe to sell.

 

[TissueBox]

They're pushing the "

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The machines are actually sentient/gaining sentience, are misunderstood by others, and trying to create their own life

" angle really hard, in a really unsubtle on the nose way really early on

Does the game take a more nuanced approach, or is it like this throughout? Just a yes or no is good

I don't know if I'd call the story nuanced, tbh, it's more like a layered acid trip that hits hard when it hits but can also be very reserved in other areas...

I'll say it's both a yes and no. xD

 

[ZangBa]

I'm on my second route and I'm just wondering

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if I can switch to 2B? If not, do I have to wait a long time for chapter select or something? I want to go through the majority of the sidequests with her instead.

 

[Sevyne]

I'm on my second route and I'm just wondering

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if I can switch to 2B? If not, do I have to wait a long time for chapter select or something? I want to go through the majority of the sidequests with her instead.

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No, route B is specifically the point of view of 9S. You'll get chapter select eventually, but not after route B.

 

[ULTROS!]

I'm on my second route and I'm just wondering

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if I can switch to 2B? If not, do I have to wait a long time for chapter select or something? I want to go through the majority of the sidequests with her instead.

Spoiler

You can go back to the sidequests anyway. You need to finish your 3rd playthrough to get chapter select.

 

[Kthulhu]

God, some of these side quests are tedious. I'm half tempted to skip them all.

 

[TissueBox]

I'm on my second route and I'm just wondering

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if I can switch to 2B? If not, do I have to wait a long time for chapter select or something? I want to go through the majority of the sidequests with her instead.

Unfortunately not.

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After your third playthrough you'll unlock chapter select though, so I propose just getting through that first...plus the main questline starts cranking up.

 

[Inuhanyou]

So what would be the best way to get into the franchise and/or catch up for Automata? Is there a recommended order of play?

If you want to get into the franchise proper and not just play Automata...

You probably should not bother to go back and play them. THey are janky as fuck and DEFINITELY not for everybody, that's why they were previously so niche and cult. Only us poor sobs who are masochists can suffer through them to enjoy the crunchy goodness

I'd just watch this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__q_Nx9WbgY0 < D1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnwEbOHo7Aw < Nier

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM4rez0DnSk < D3

and this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE6n2KGbaZ0 < Valkyria's complete chronological timeline overview

 

[Brandon F]

haven't played a Yoko Taro game since drakengard 2 it feels good to be back, i'm really digging this game

Don't think Drakengard 2 was Yoko Taro...(he did 1 & 3)

 

[Sevyne]

God, some of these side quests are tedious. I'm half tempted to skip them all.

That would be a huge mistake. Some of them provide a lot of insight into the world and characters in it.

 

[ZangBa]

Ok, thanks guys.

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I think I will speedrun through 9S's part and check out route 3. He's cool and all, just not as fun to use.

 

[Samaritan]

I'm having a hell of a time finding

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Project Gestalt Report

7. It's the only one I need still and I feel like I've searched everywhere. :|

 

[CorgiSmiles]

They're pushing the "

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The machines are actually sentient/gaining sentience, are misunderstood by others, and trying to create their own life

" angle really hard, in a really unsubtle on the nose way really early on

Does the game take a more nuanced approach, or is it like this throughout? Just a yes or no is good

I admit I felt this way early on too, as Taro is approaching material that's a pretty common theme. But ultimately, Taro prevails and makes it his own without retreading.

 

[Sevyne]

Ok, thanks guys.

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I think I will speedrun through 9S's part and check out route 3. He's cool and all, just not as fun to use.

That would be a good call. Just make sure not to speed through dialogue.

 

[Inuhanyou]

Don't think Drakengard 2 was Yoko Taro...(he did 1 & 3)

Yeah, its fanfiction on the GT level.

Manah turning semi good however is something i always thought was interesting after being so mentally compromised in her youth

 

[Mezoly]

Just played for over an hour. All my concerns has been squashed. It's funny I enjoyed the demo area much more this time around.
I hope the time/distance between saving areas are not as long as the first time. is it?

 

[Coda]

Just played for over an hour. All my concerns has been squashed. It's funny I enjoyed the demo area much more this time around.
I hope the time/distance between saving areas are not as long as the first time. is it?

It becomes a lot more frequent, you basically unlock areas in which you can save in.

 

[Stalwart]

So how's everybody liking it? Loved the first NieR and just saw the extremely high reviews for this one.

 

[Mezoly]

It becomes a lot more frequent, you basically unlock areas in which you can save in.

Cool thanks.

 

[WickedLaharl]

Couple questions

Is there a launcher?
Is the connection to neir meaningful?

 

[Inuhanyou]

Couple questions

Is there a launcher?
Is the connection to neir meaningful?

The launcher is after a perfect dodge with light weapon yes.

This is a Drakenier game without a doubt. But you don't need to have played the previous games.

 

[Samaritan]

Couple questions

Is there a launcher?
Is the connection to neir meaningful?

Yes there is a launcher. If you jump and then immediately attack, you'll perform a launcher.

While I haven't finished the game completely, I've gotten two substantial endings and I'd say the connection to the first NieR is meaningful, but not in anyway necessary. It definitely flavors the experience of playing this game though, and the many musical callbacks to that first game are very welcome.

 

[DJChuy]

Just defeated the

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desert boss

. That section had me rolling at its weirdness. Love it!

Combat is pretty solid, but I find it somewhat on the easy side on normal. I'm scared to try it out on hard considering how the hard difficulty was in Nier. I found it a little boring since it took forever to kill enemies in that difficulty. Music is amazing.

I also like the little detail on how 2B stumbles on rocks, etc.

 

[Ourobolus]

FUCK YOU JACKASS I WASTED THIRTY MINUTES OF PROGRESS CAUSE OF YOU

lol

 

[CorgiSmiles]

FUCK YOU JACKASS I WASTED THIRTY MINUTES OF PROGRESS CAUSE OF YOU

lol

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Wasn't that fish delicious.

 

[Ourobolus]

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Wasn't that fish delicious.

YES

 

[depths20XX]

Why am I waiting over an hour at the checking system screen? Just completed demo area and it says if I quit I have to do it all over again?

This is some dumbass shit. I have no clue how long this will take or if it's downloading or what.

 

[Crayon]

I just got to play thru the first set of action sequences. I have to go to bed now. That was incredible.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

One pointless detail that I enjoy is the accept/decline text for subquests, like "Lend Jackass a hand"/"Keep your hands to yourself."

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Couple questions

Is there a launcher?
Is the connection to neir meaningful?

There are two ways to do a launcher

1. Dodge follow-up with short sword
2. Jump then hit Heavy attack quickly

There are connections to the first, but not that major. This works as a standalone game more or less.

 

[WickedLaharl]

Yes there is a launcher. If you jump and then immediately attack, you'll perform a launcher.

While I haven't finished the game completely, I've gotten two substantial endings and I'd say the connection to the first NieR is meaningful, but not in anyway necessary. It definitely flavors the experience of playing this game though, and the many musical callbacks to that first game are very welcome.

That's unfortunate to hear. Neir is one of my favs solely because of the characters and story.

Gameplay seems good so far but I'd trade it in a heartbeat for an emotional rollercoaster like OG neir was.

 

[More_Badass]

Just know the game is not intending for it to be a secret. This is the general worldview of the setting as it exists in the year 11945

Your on route A, you haven't even started yet.

That is the fastball.

There are more pitches to come

I felt the same way early on. However, I think it finds better footing and becomes more nuanced the further you get.

I don't know if I'd call the story nuanced, tbh, it's more like a layered acid trip that hits hard when it hits but can also be very reserved in other areas...

I'll say it's both a yes and no. xD

I admit I felt this way early on too, as Taro is approaching material that's a pretty common theme. But ultimately, Taro prevails and makes it his own without retreading.

Thanks. After

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SOMA, Westworld, Ex Machina

, I guess I'm just really attuned to that plot

 

[depths20XX]

Nice. So I play through the opening. Then wait at a loading screen that says it's installing for almost 2 hours and lose all progress.

 

[Samaritan]

That's unfortunate to hear. Neir is one of my favs solely because of the characters and story.

Gameplay seems good so far but I'd trade it in a heartbeat for an emotional rollercoaster like OG neir was.

Don't take what I said to mean, in any way, that this game isn't a NieR game. It is 100,000% a NieR game in every meaning of the word. It just isn't a direct sequel to NieR in the way one might expect. Keep playing, you'll see.

 

[Inuhanyou]

That's unfortunate to hear. Neir is one of my favs solely because of the characters and story.

Gameplay seems good so far but I'd trade it in a heartbeat for an emotional rollercoaster like OG neir was.

I would say this game's story was just as good although in different ways. Just don't go in expecting it to ape the first game for obvious reasons.

YT rarely does things twice and especially in the same way

 

[BRSxIgnition]

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Haha, I just sacrificed my data. I wasn't expecting all my save files to get deleted. No more debug room for me for awhile.

How can you

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sacrifice and not expect them to do exactly what they're saying they'll do

?

Wish I knew,

Spoiler

I sacrificed all my saves in the beauty of the moment a couple days ago and now as much as I loved playing the game I need a break before getting back to starting it from scratch lmao...let alone finishing the side quests I still needed to complete. Make no mistake, it's bittersweet, but damn does it leave an impact ever the more for it. I just got antsy and wanted to finish the story once and for all lol. >_<

I'd think you should be able to though yeah.

I'll try

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saying no and then replaying the end to get to that part & doing the noble thing

.

Yep you will.

Thanks, I'll do that then.

 

[Jiraiza]

How can you

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sacrifice and not expect them to do exactly what they're saying they'll do

?

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I figured they'd delete only the loaded save file, not all three save files.

 

[CorgiSmiles]

That's unfortunate to hear. Neir is one of my favs solely because of the characters and story.

Gameplay seems good so far but I'd trade it in a heartbeat for an emotional rollercoaster like OG neir was.

It's very much a sequel to NieR and without saying much more, you'll see more ties that you'll appreciate having experienced the prior title.

 

[Kalentan]

Very much wish the game had fast travel. Very annoying walking back and forth back and forth.

 

[Exentryk]

Very much wish the game had fast travel. Very annoying walking back and forth back and forth.

It does have it, but unlocks later.