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[Satch]

WAITING FOR MARCH 7TH IS SOOOO HARDDDDDD


I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT IT ALREADY IF I DIDNT HAVE TO BUY FUCKING ZELDA WITHIN THE WEEK

IM GOING TO DIE WAITING.... remember me

 

[jiggles]

But guys.

Is it aw-TOM-ah-tah

Or Aw-toe-MAH-tah

 

[TissueBox]

Did you like the game?

I do like it, even if there are some iffy aspects. It controls nicely, its soundtrack is mostly stellar, and that oppressive, darkly humorous tone is definitely in wecome force. Side missions are mostly good, though I do wish enemies were a bit more interesting. RPG elements are strong and that Platinum polish is first-rate. But let's just say it may be too early to give my final verdict just yet, for the face still has more to turn -- but once it's time I'll share what I think on the whole indeed. As to be expected the game gets better and more interesting the further it goes.

 

[Elfstruck]

J'Nique Nicole.

http://nier2.com/blog/2016/10/15/exclusive-interview-jnique-nicole/

So good! ;_;

 

[TissueBox]

Spoiler

Self destruct in the spaceship hub. Loved that one.

Lol haven't tried that one, will rectify that when I get the chance!!

 

[Slaythe]

I wanted the PC version because I kept hearing ps4 performance is poor.

I have a ps4pro, is that version okay ? :/

 

[BRSxIgnition]

I have a ps4pro, is that version okay ? :/

I have one too, it's absolutely fine.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

WAITING FOR MARCH 7TH IS SOOOO HARDDDDDD


I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT IT ALREADY IF I DIDNT HAVE TO BUY FUCKING ZELDA WITHIN THE WEEK

IM GOING TO DIE WAITING.... remember me

RIP

 

[Zero Kyori]

How do you get past the install screen after the first stage? I take it you have to restart all over again?

 

[Big Green Anus]

Although I really enjoyed the demo, one of my main worries is how the open world is in this game. The combat looks and feels great, but I'm not sure if the open world for Nier Automata is good.

 

[BRSxIgnition]

Although I really enjoyed the demo, one of my main worries is how the open world is in this game. The combat looks and feels great, but I'm not sure if the open world for Nier Automata is good.

It's empty because it suits the story, but there's still a ton of reason to explore and rewards to find while doing so.

As a result, I think it works out just fine.

 

[Withnail]

But guys.

Is it aw-TOM-ah-tah

Or Aw-toe-MAH-tah

Of course it's aw-TOM-ah-tah

Surely nobody says it the other way?

 

[Norwegian_Imposter]

how long is the game?

 

[Slaythe]

I have one too, it's absolutely fine.

Alright, thanks.

 

[Philippo]

Annnnndddddddd done.

mmmmmm that's some sweet pain from good story

Ahah yeahhh this is what i wanted!
Feed me some heavy feels Yoko!

 

[raven777]

ok got my copy finally.

What control scheme you guys use? I always found the default control scheme a bit hard to adjust to, having R2 as dash/dodge never felt natural, but not sure if I want to replace that with Jump..

 

[Yu Narukami]

Nvm

 

[artsi]

Although I really enjoyed the demo, one of my main worries is how the open world is in this game. The combat looks and feels great, but I'm not sure if the open world for Nier Automata is good.

So far IMO it's the most uninteresting open world I've seen in a long time, but the game is still okay.

 

[jonjonaug]

How do you get past the install screen after the first stage? I take it you have to restart all over again?

Yes.

Also delete your save file entirely and start a new one. People are running into game breaking bugs with save files started with a partial install.

 

[pillowtalk]

ok got my copy finally.

What control scheme you guys use? I always found the default control scheme a bit hard to adjust to, having R2 as dash/dodge never felt natural, but not sure if I want to replace that with Jump..

You'll be dodging a lot. I think it's in a perfect spot.

 

[jiggles]

Of course it's aw-TOM-ah-tah

Surely nobody says it the other way?

I can't help reading it the other way. Like, as much as I want to pronounce it like "automaton", my brain goes to "automation" instead.

 

[ChrisD]

But guys.

Is it aw-TOM-ah-tah

Or Aw-toe-MAH-tah

Between those two, I say the latter. Though personally I say:

Nee-yehr
Ah-duh-maa-duh

I know it's all wrong, idc. :X

 

[Kain-Nosgoth]

so i found POD C in

Spoiler

in the desert

so i'm guessing there's a POD B i'm missing! Any idea where it is?

 

[GarciaHotspur]

9S speaks a lot, 2B doesn't like to talk to NPC lol

 

[Jiraiza]

That song insert when you finish the Father Servo quest chain. Feels bad man.

 

[RuinerPrime]

Play-Asia is playing with my heart

I ordered on the 18th
It says "Status: Preparing order"
Ship date on or before Feb 23

Now it's says "Status: Preparing order"
Sold Out and it has no ship date listed.

Wtf

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

That song insert when you finish the Father Servo quest chain. Feels bad man.

I wish to know this feel.

Spoiler

It took me like a half an hour to kill him at level 28, then he rezzed and five minutes later he killed me because I ran out of heals 15 minutes into the fight. 40 minutes and a shitload of consumables down the drain.

Edit: it's 5AM and I can't math anymore

 

[GarciaHotspur]

This fucking remix...

 

[Xadjim]

Are there any impressions already? People seem to play it on youtube already

 

[Jiraiza]

I wish to know this feel.

Spoiler

It took me like a half an hour to kill him at level 28, then he rezzed and five minutes later he killed me because I ran out of heals 15 minutes into the fight. 40 minutes and a shitload of consumables down the drain.

Edit: it's 5AM and I can't math anymore

He's like infinitely easier on NG+.

But still, these side quests are pretty amazing. The way they end with a song that fits the mood of the quest really gets you going. The

Spoiler

Type-E quest

was something else.

Edit: ...And another quest with a different song ending. God damn son.

 

[GarciaHotspur]

Those side quests are so funny ahaha

The parade quest really made me laugh

Please tell me side quests don't disappear after a certain point.

 

[Experimenter]

Just bought it from the HK store. Just want to start playing it

 

[Strings]

Man, I'm kinda underwhelmed

Roughly five hours in, and a little bored. The combat is fun enough (although it feels lacking in terms of 'oomph' if that makes any sense?), dialogue is great, but it's just not coming together in a satisfying way.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

I'm supposed to be finding the Forest King. Can anyone tell me how far into the first playthrough I am?

 

[Shahadan]

"oh I wonder if the OST is up on youtube...."

*gets spoiled before listening to anything*

......


D:

 

[Hektor]

Look what the mail man just got me~~

There's even a podskin dlc in there

p-pls respond
I have to give this bastard 100k gold and I'm sitting on 70k in cores.

I have sold all items that mention that they can be exchanged for good money, so far i haven't had to regret that decision yet

Is there any part of the game where share function is blocked?

Nothing in the first two Routes is blocked, don't know about later

I'm supposed to be finding the Forest King. Can anyone tell me how far into the first playthrough I am?

Spoiler

Roughly 60-70 percent

 

[calipha]

Cool, I found a chip that enables dodge offset and another one for witch time.

 

[GarciaHotspur]

The song in the music box.. can't remember where it comes from, Emil's song ?

 

[addik]

Man just finished the game's 3rd boss.

Spoiler

That was some messed up thing it did with the Yorha units. Also, I love the hacking mini-game.

Game has been incredible so far. The music is legendary.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

Look what the mail man just got me~~

There's even a podskin dlc in there



I have sold all items that mention that they can be exchanged for good money, so far i haven't had to regret that decision yet



Nothing in the first two Routes is blocked, don't know about later

Spoiler

Roughly 60-70 percent

Thank you!

 

[Domaje]

Is this still true for Automata: "Ever wanted to see how an Action RPG can go from Boar Racing to Top Down Shooter to Side Scroller to Bullet Hell Game to Text Adventure and back to Action RPG again?"

Just answer yes or no.

 

[Exentryk]

Is this still true for Automata: "Ever wanted to see how an Action RPG can go from Boar Racing to Top Down Shooter to Side Scroller to Bullet Hell Game to Text Adventure and back to Action RPG again?"

Just answer yes or no.

Yes.

 

[addik]

Is this still true for Automata: "Ever wanted to see how an Action RPG can go from Boar Racing to Top Down Shooter to Side Scroller to Bullet Hell Game to Text Adventure and back to Action RPG again?"

Just answer yes or no.

Spoiler

Y

-EDIT: oh damn that got answered unspoilered lol

 

[Exentryk]

Spoiler

Y

-EDIT: oh damn that got answered unspoilered lol

Lol, most of this info is in the demo and interviews already.

 

[KooopaKid]

Ouch, it's not going to review well

 

[Sioen]

Ouch, it's not going to review well

No idea why. It's a lot of fun imo.

 

[GarciaHotspur]

Don't care about reviews. NieR is 68 on Metacritic

 

[Moaradin]

Yeah, this is the last game I'd judge the quality based on review scores.

 

[GrayChild]

Ouch, it's not going to review well

Have we seen any indication for that somewhere (i.e. some initial impressions from the press)?

Not that this would change anything for me.

 

[Dio]

Have we seen any indication for that somewhere (i.e. some initial impressions from the press)?

Not that this would change anything for me.

One indication is that some reviewers might stop playing after Ending A not realizing they still had a shitload of the game's story to go, like some people did with Drakengard 3 and Nier 1.