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[Jiraiza]

Finally beat the stupid crab even with the bug, jesus.

 

[BRSxIgnition]

Gravity Rush 2 to get NieR: Automata 2B Collaboration Costume

Now we just need 2B to get Kat's costume & we're golden.

 

[LotusHD]

So this is happening apparently:

Gravity Rush 2 to get NieR: Automata 2B Collaboration Costume



Now we just need the other half.

Yup, already posted it. I will also accept 2B in Raven's outfit if necessary.

 

[BRSxIgnition]

Yup, already posted it. I will also accept 2B in Raven's outfit if necessary.

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... How long was I asleep?

Just consider this a bump then I guess.

 

[GwyndolinCinder]

Finally home, gonna have a short rest then lose my life to the game .

 

[N° 2048]

Walking around the

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space station after the demo part talking to every NPC until the dialogue repeats rofl

 

[YunFang1130]

So, I'm kinda at a crossroads between this and Horizon. I played the demo last night, and it was cool, but I didn't understand what was going on because I never played any of the previous games.

 

[LotusHD]

So, I'm kinda at a crossroads between this and Horizon. I played the demo last night, and it was cool, but I didn't understand what was going on because I never played any of the previous games.

You don't need to have played any of the previous games. As for the demo, it's more or less the beginning of the game, so don't worry on being confused.

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Get this over Horizon tho, wait for reviews if you must

 

[BRSxIgnition]

So, I'm kinda at a crossroads between this and Horizon. I played the demo last night, and it was cool, but I didn't understand what was going on because I never played any of the previous games.

What LotusHD said above me is completely true - though if you're interested in finding out the lore behind the games that lead to this installment, check out the links in the OP FAQ. (The Clemps Analyses Specifically)

Fun Fact: He's almost done the 3rd (+4th?) part of the NieR Analysis, so I'll be adding that tot he playlist once that's done too.

 

[cerulily]

How is the game? Are the areas interesting? Are the boss fights cool?

It's good. Length depends on how invested you are in side quests. i am 10 hours in and not done the first story ending on hard mode.

Bosses are the highlight of the game so far.

 

[Hektor]

Route B wtf moment

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When you set the settings with 2B, and 9S said this process is getting recorded, 9S isn't lying. in Route B they literally run a recording of what you did with 2B in Route A

Holy shit

 

[hughesta]

So is going for Route B cool and fun

 

[BRSxIgnition]

Three new questions:

1. Does anyone with importing experience know if saves from the HK/JP versions will be playable on an NA copy of the game? (Getting an NA version later as my physical)
2. Does NieR: Automata use the 'Ending' Structure (A la NieR) or 'Timeline' Structure? (A la Drakengard 3)
3. Is the 'Route' Structure different from those two?

 

[Slaythe]

Two new questions:

1. Does anyone with importing experience know if saves from the HK/JP versions will be readable on an NA copy of the game? (Getting an NA version later as my physical)
   

Not compatible.

 

[DevilDog]

So, I'm kinda at a crossroads between this and Horizon. I played the demo last night, and it was cool, but I didn't understand what was going on because I never played any of the previous games.

I don't think anyone understands what is going on.

 

[Gbraga]

I'll repeat the question, since we have more folks online now: How long does it take to go through all of the story relevant content in Drakengard 3? I'm wondering if I can do it before Automata comes out on PC.

 

[pezzie]

HNNNGGG 4 hours 20 mins til I can be playing this game again.

 

[GwyndolinCinder]

Omg even the bullets one hill kill on the boss

 

[StriderHND]

I need to get this....i need to wait but the JP version is saying Hello to me.

 

[Slaythe]

I'll repeat the question, since we have more folks online now: How long does it take to go through all of the story relevant content in Drakengard 3? I'm wondering if I can do it before Automata comes out on PC.

.... You have more than enough time !

Over two weeks come on.

 

[Hektor]

So is going for Route B cool and fun

So far it is

Three new questions:

1. Does NieR: Automata use the 'Ending' Structure (A la NieR) or 'Timeline' Structure? (A la Drakengard 3)
2. Is the 'Route' Structure different from those two?

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It's akin to NieR's so far, tho still a bit different

I'll repeat the question, since we have more folks online now: How long does it take to go through all of the story relevant content in Drakengard 3? I'm wondering if I can do it before Automata comes out on PC.

Roughly 20-30 hours, 30-40 if you gonna play all the story dlc

 

[FlyinJ]

Does anything carry over from the intro into the main game (gold, items)?

Wondering if I should just blow through the whole thing on easy without collecting anything (have to play through it again due to the save bug)

 

[N° 2048]

edit: nvm

 

[MasterOfNone]

Does anything carry over from the intro into the main game (gold, items)?

Wondering if I should just blow through the whole thing on easy without collecting anything (have to play through it again due to the save bug)

Everything does carry into the main game

 

[Coda]

Nice to see that the Japan Trophies are in English as well. Ended up just playing the game in Normal mode so far, I feel like Hard just doesn't feel as enjoyable.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

Can anyone help me with the

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YoRHa Betrayers

sidequest? There's a dot on my minimap, but it seems to be

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inside the Goliath wreckage

and I can't find anything outside.

 

[Gbraga]

.... You have more than enough time !

Over two weeks come on.

Roughly 20-30 hours, 30-40 if you gonna play all the story dlc

Good to know, cheers!

 

[LotusHD]

How are the sidequests in this game

 

[kazooycar]

Did anyone try preordering the HK physical edition that was set to release today from Play-Asia? I did and ate the most expensive shipping cost assuming it would get here within a few days of release, and so that I could sell it to my roommate once my Black Box edition comes, but they're still preparing my order and it's after release day.. Not sure what their usual timing is for an order like this, just wondering what other people's experiences are.

 

[Jiraiza]

The worst thing about retrieving your body is how you're still vulnerable through the entire damn thing.

 

[Satch]

Can anyone help me with the

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YoRHa Betrayers

sidequest? There's a dot on my minimap, but it seems to be

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inside the Goliath wreckage

and I can't find anything outside.

i watched a stream of this part yesterday and

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theyre not in that spot, theyre in a different spot deeper into the city, which is also marked on your map

 

[Dartastic]

Thought I'd pop in and ask questions for those who have beaten it. So, I know the game has multiple endings, but I'm not really interested in playing the game more than once. How different is it once you've beaten the game the first time? Are there new quests, areas, etc., or is it a typical Platinum experience where your move sets and what not carry over? Also, is about 8 hours for the first playthrough about right?

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

How are the sidequests in this game

There's a little too much backtracking, but a lot of them have great flavor.

i watched a stream of this part yesterday and

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theyre not in that spot, theyre in a different spot deeper into the city, which is also marked on your map

Thanks!

 

[Uubumaster]

Thought I'd pop in and ask questions for those who have beaten it. So, I know the game has multiple endings, but I'm not really interested in playing the game more than once. How different is it once you've beaten the game the first time? Are there new quests, areas, etc., or is it a typical Platinum experience where your move sets and what not carry over? Also, is about 8 hours for the first playthrough about right?

You would miss out on a lot should you choose to finish the game only once.
Not sure about movesets carrying over though.

 

[Hektor]

Thought I'd pop in and ask questions for those who have beaten it. So, I know the game has multiple endings, but I'm not really interested in playing the game more than once. How different is it once you've beaten the game the first time? Are there new quests, areas, etc., or is it a typical Platinum experience where your move sets and what not carry over? Also, is about 8 hours for the first playthrough about right?

Yoko Taro builds his entire narrative around branching stories and different endings, if you're not interested in experiencing those there is no purpose in following the story at all.

In regards to your more specific question:

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In Route B you play through the entire game again as a different character with different movesets and new as well as altered stry content.

It took me 16 hours to finish Route A.

 

[ASilentProtagonist]

What difficulty are you guys playing on?

 

[Anoxida]

I'm starting to cave. Need another

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C/D impression if they feel fresh after A/B

before pulling the trigger. I can't afford all these games, man..

 

[Philippo]

Re: sidequests: are they all "collect 10 x/ kill 10 y"?

 

[Coda]

What difficulty are you guys playing on?

I'm playing on Normal for now. I played the intro sequence a few times on Hard but then switched it to Normal because I kept dying in weird ways like when the camera swings in the shmup sections.

I want to play on Hard because Normal can feel a slight too easy at times but I also feel like you can just shmup your way through sections too much. The up close combat has a lot of risk associated with it so far as you have to mash the evade button to hit critical combos. I obviously need more time, I only played the game for 2-3 hours but Normal makes the game look flashier because of having the lock on.

 

[Slater]

I'm starting to cave. Need another

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C/D impression if they feel fresh after A/B

before pulling the trigger. I can't afford all these games, man..

Did you not play the original Nier? It was the same deal there the firs two endings were pretty similar then shit goes nuts in the others

 

[BRSxIgnition]

Not compatible.

Damn.

 

[Spirit Icana]

How's the cursing/cussing in this game? Is it very excessive?

 

[Gbraga]

Did you not play the original Nier? It was the same deal there the firs two endings were pretty similar then shit goes nuts in the others

It was the opposite

B had a bunch of new content, but C and D only changed in the very ending, might as well youtube them after experiecing B for yourself.

 

[XANDER CAGE]

Are side quests random? (Very mild first mission spoilers)

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last night I ended up playing a bit on the wrong account and restarted today on my main. The first time I went to the hangar, someone was there to ask me to help with a side quest, but that didn't happen this time.

 

[Jiraiza]

Guess I just got ending A. I logged about 20 hours (due to screwing around and getting stuck on bosses) but it definitely doesn't take long to beat if you just focus on story quests.

 

[Hektor]

How's the cursing/cussing in this game? Is it very excessive?

Surprisingly non-existent for the most part

Re: sidequests: are they all "collect 10 x/ kill 10 y"?

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There are also some that are puzzles or minibosses, as well as some escort quests

What difficulty are you guys playing on?

Playing on Hard and trust me, this really is hard. Most bosses in the second half one-shot you.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

I love the sense of humor in this game. Nier and D3 had some comedy as well, but this one is much wackier than Nier and better executed than D3. I just attempted the

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anti-violence parade escort

and I couldn't stop giggling.

 

[Jiraiza]

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I'm assuming this is going to spell out some word after getting all the endings?

Time for route B now.

 

[MyNameIsRye]

Without spoiling anything, is there an actual story narrative to why you have to keep replaying it?

 

[Jiraiza]

Without spoiling anything, it's there an actual story narrative to why you have to keep replaying it?

I'm seeing new content on my second playthrough already, so yes.