YES, this is what they need to do to sell the game against the naysayers. Follow the Nier Automata route step by step.
Besides, if the game is as good as it looks (and testers confirm) it will keep a few outlets from review bombing, since most media just follow the trend.
Honestly myself I am not 100% sold on it.
Looks like a decent action game with a pretty protagonist. Combat looks entertaining enough.
I don't think it will be a ground breaking game or anything spectacular. But I am in mood for decent and not too long action game.
So curious to see it in action.