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[shenmue mugen]

I understand that the art direction is different and the original makes heavy use of that overstaturated HDR-simulating bloom effect that was very commom in games during the PS3/360 era (and even late PS2 games like Shadow of the Colossus and Onimusha Dawn of Dreams) that is lessened in the Nier Replicant Remake. The only other change is a different choice of color in many environments but that's about it. Those are art direction choices one may or may not like.

But on a technical level the Remake has graced all of us with:

- A very welcome and necessary notable resolution increase
- Textures that are much more detailed both up close and especially in the distance
- Much denser geometry both in scenery and characters
- Larger number of shadow cascades and better defined ones too
- Performance that is clearly more stable during particle/alpha heavy scenes

And all that is delivered in 60 FRAMES PER SECOND, double the original's framerate. (Though I think that base PS4 and XONE may have some trouble and the PRO and X will offer better performance)

What's really not to like here guys???

 

[Sakura]

The outside environments looked better in the remake, but when it got to the combat area, the original version looked a lot better. Obviously the framerate and resolution was much lower as well, but why does the remake look so washed out? Where are the shadows?

 

[Captain Toad]

The PSN store (US), lists this as releasing tomorrow (4/22). Everywhere else I've seen says it releases Saturday (4/24). Do we know which is correct (looking to get digital)?

 

[John Bilbo]

The PSN store (US), lists this as releasing tomorrow (4/22). Everywhere else I've seen says it releases Saturday (4/24). Do we know which is correct (looking to get digital)?

My Steam says:

Coming 23 April​

This game will unlock in approximately 1 day and 22 hours

 

[Captain Toad]

My Steam says:

Coming 23 April​

This game will unlock in approximately 1 day and 22 hours

That makes the most sense being a Friday. Confusing how I keep seeing different dates. I know it releases tomorrow in Japan, so maybe PSN just lists the wrong date. I'm hoping it does actually release tomorrow in NA though.

 

[PrimetimeKnight]

As someone who has only played Automata is Replicant on the same level? I really loved Automata and was curious if this is worth playing. I loved the soundtrack and story of Automata, how does Replicant compare?

 

[JORMBO]

As someone who has only played Automata is Replicant on the same level? I really loved Automata and was curious if this is worth playing. I loved the soundtrack and story of Automata, how does Replicant compare?

The original is almost as good as Automata and has an amazing soundtrack also. With the upgrades and redone combat this has potential to surpass Automata. The janky combat held back the original a bit.

 

[Mister Wolf]

The original is almost as good as Automata and has an amazing soundtrack also. With the upgrades and redone combat this has potential to surpass Automata. The janky combat held back the original a bit.

Which one has the better story?

 

[Danjin44]

Which one has the better story?

That’s mostly depends on you, some people like Gestalt story more and some like Automata. I personally like both equally.

 

[johntown]

I thought the PS3 version looked better a few times with some different models and textures.

 

[Kimahri]

Which one has the better story?

To me Automata's story was a massive let down after Nier. Nier's is far more personal and emotional.

 

[JORMBO]

Which one has the better story?

They are both solid. I think I liked Nier a little bit better though.

 

[Quezacolt]

Mine is arriving tomorrow. im super hyped for it!

 

[Mister Wolf]

They are both solid. I think I liked Nier a little bit better though.

That's what I hear from most people.

 

[N30RYU]

How are you naming your main character? Is there a canon name?

 

[Danjin44]

How are you naming your main character? Is there a canon name?

The canon name is Nier.

 

[mcjmetroid]

I'm new to the NIer World. Only played Automata and fell in love.

I played the Gamepass version of Nier automata. I know it's not perfect on PC but it's fiiiiiine.
My only wish is a decent performing PC version of this.

 

[Lethal01]

I understand that the art direction is different

What's really not to like here guys???

I thought you understood, some people don't like the new art direction and that keeps them away every if the resolution is higher. Playing something you think is ugly in 8k doesn't make you suddenly love it.

 

[Punished Miku]

Which one has the better story?

I personally prefer Automata story. But they're both masterpieces. I actually cried at one point during the original Nier, maybe the only time with a video game I've had that happen.

The best thing though if you're into both games and like lore and mythology is that both games are actually connected.

 

[the_master]

They removed the stop hit frames? What a shame, the gameplay looks now weightless.

 

[Punished Miku]

They removed the stop hit frames? What a shame, the gameplay looks now weightless.

Yeah, that sucks. The combat was solid before if you played on hard. Old man with heavy hitting blows, tons of magic, and a 360 dodge behind the enemy, and an counter block.

It was never bad in the original version.

 

[xellos2099alpha]

The outside environments looked better in the remake, but when it got to the combat area, the original version looked a lot better. Obviously the framerate and resolution was much lower as well, but why does the remake look so washed out? Where are the shadows?

That would be most unpossible. People have completely forgotten how bad the original look back on 360 and ps3.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Could have gone another 20 years before a remake but gamers are going out to get this game, the eyes are focused on graphics in the video Nier was a low key game considered a dud by many but once you get into it, it’s one of the best.