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NieR: Automata |OT| "I wouldn't expect too much from this game if I were you."
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you cant save until after the intro (I struggle to call it a tutorial since it doesnt do much tutorializing). The game will tell you when you can save (like its doing you a favor which I thought was funny :3)
You have to beat the prologue. The saving system ties in with the game lore, and in general YT is just partial to old school manual saving systems in RPGs
Yes keep playing
You can't save during the entire beginning part, once you arrive at your
base
Evaaadddeeeee
Don't get the wrong impression here. The game's mechanics truely shine on hard mode, I guess (I'm playing on normal right now for relaxed enjoyment). This is not a watered down version of Bayonetta/DMC at all, it's something completely different. Keep in mind that the combat is designed to work in every thinkable perspective, with more active enemies and projectiles on screen than every character action game - and all of this in turbo mode. Nier Automata is the character action game equivalent to games like Resogun. Combat is like a rush with a very sandbox-like approach.
For example I have equiped faster movement speed + longer evade + rotating blades, so I go through enemies like a hot knife through butter. And oh, mad respect to the Devs for letting us use custom controls. This is not a simple case of QoL- It will impact the way you play. I have completely ditched the lock-on in my control setup, I switch between pods using L3 and R3, L2 for weapon switching, L1 fire, R2 pod, R1 evade now.
KO Traveling Hobo
Member
More or less. They're bizarre, sometimes wacky games, but there is an immense amount of thought and care put into them, down to even the seemingly insignificant details.
Is there any other point to self destruction via pressing both sticks other than to blow off your skirt and reveal that leotard bubble butt? (I'm not judging btw)
That sounds sweet! Sounds like it has a lot of room for experimentation, which I always love.
That sounds sweet! Sounds like it has a lot of room for experimentation, which I always love.
Self destruction will become a very essential mechanic on Route B.
Interesting interview but I might want to add that it contains SPOILERS for Nier 1
It could be something almost everyone knows, but going blind into Nier 1 is something I envy people for.
psychotron
Member
CertifiedFP
Member
So uh, out of curiosity...
Will
make me restart the game from the beginning like Ending
, or will I be able to reload my save with it's associated ending labelled as completed?
Will
removing the OS chip
W
If it is an ending (I haven't tried it myself), it'll reload from your previous save.
and C
rocketskates
Member
My friend currently doesn't have internet access at his place and can't beat E. Should I just invite him over?
That was one of the first things I did. So cool. I was a little disappointed though because I thought they would make some comment on it.
KO Traveling Hobo
Member
Nachtfalke
Member
Never thought that Okabe can pull such a masterpiece soundtrack again. NieR was GOAT material and this here nothing else. Incredible music.
There was an email telling you that
There was an email telling you that
you can get back picking up your sword.
KO Traveling Hobo
Member
There is only one truly missable piece of content in the game. There's a joke ending if you (extremely vague non-specific spoiler)
lose to the game's optional superboss in a certain way.
What I mean is that I thought
2B would say something like, "This is where we died." Maybe she didn't want to say anything because Nines didn't remember and she didn't want to bring it up around him?
I'm the opposite. I usually find the shmup parts boring or too easy with the tools you're given.
It was easy but just neat visually. I'm not used to shmups tho.
He should come back on transport.
You monster.
obviously I'm just getting started.Heh, yea I just had a similar experience. First time I died I figured I must've missed the save point or something. Second time I got pretty far, died and had to google wtf was going on and found out theres no saving at all and a bunch of people recommending just playing the intro on easy, which I'd prefer not to do.
You'll gain access to them later, as you progress through the story!
V
Vilix
Unconfirmed Member
What are you guys doing with the corpses you come across? I mainly pray and recover. Seldom do I repair.
They'll appear in the
Coast
I usually recover, but lately I'm wondering if I'm stealing dead player's stuff, and so I've been repairing.
Cool, thanks guys! Haven't unlocked that area yet. I was just making sure I did as many sidequests as I could before progressing the main quest again.
I never did it. Why is it essential?
I've heard praying for them -- if they are playing when you pray -- will recover their HP and possibly give them an item/buff? I didn't die enough to experience it myself, though. But that leads me to believe it probably wouldn't hurt or take things from other players with either choice you make. It's probably just an extra in line with
the overall theme of the game that helping each other will help you succeed.