Kaine/Rain of Light sounds like it could have appeared on the SE christmas remix album. Certainly one of the cheerier sounding pieces of music created for the game; says a lot that it was never used hahaha.
Same. With dual stick controls, I just find I automatically adjust the right stick in proportion to what I'm doing with the left stick. Automated or fixed camera systems I find irritating and disengaging.
I suppose it's because I'm used to a camera system that either automatically centers behind the character, or a lock on system ala Zelda, DMC etc and most games of that sort feature a dedicated look button and don't allow you to adjust the pitch and yaw of the camera on the fly unless you're "looking". It just felt really loose and I had to constantly recenter the controls and found myself looking at the sky or something while I was running around the village section. I'm sure I'll acclimate so it's not a dealbreaker.
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Reading this thread completely sparked my interest in this game, since I heard so many negative things about it and never bothered to try it. It hooked me at the beginning despite a rough start, but it really starts steamrolling along after a few hours.
The boss battles are fantastic! I just beat the multi-titted boss with Kaine the second time, what an epic. Really well-directed, can't wait to see the rest of them.
Reading this thread completely sparked my interest in this game, since I heard so many negative things about it and never bothered to try it. It hooked me at the beginning despite a rough start, but it really starts steamrolling along after a few hours.
The boss battles are fantastic! I just beat the multi-titted boss with Kaine the second time, what an epic. Really well-directed, can't wait to see the rest of them.
What do you guys think accounts for the average scores this game received? Rough visuals and presentation is all I can really think of. Everything else (story, characters, music) were excellent I thought.
What do you guys think accounts for the average scores this game received? Rough visuals and presentation is all I can really think of. Everything else (story, characters, music) were excellent I thought.
Playing 4 hours of the game and judging it on that, playing far too many games (if you start reviewing games for a living they no longer become fun after a while like anything else), etc.
It just basically didn't get a proper chance because it's not one of those games that had 50 million dollars behind it.
@Dynamite: Weiss will be your favorite or one of your favorite characters before long
This is the generation that has 100% made me lose faith in reviews and all that. It's happened with more than just this game. I pretty much only go to reviews for shooters since that's all they seem to know and are willing to spend time on.
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Just got my B ending right now. Didn't take that long and am kinda kicking myself I didn't do it sooner.
I didn't know the small round shades were babies. That was pretty creepy and made me feel bad when they appeared after the room with the dancers. Also, I shed well-deserved tear when it shows Shadowlord/original Nier back in the place at the beginning of the game with his daughter. That brought it all full circle for me. And looking up as I type this WTF at Emil's head rolling around?! That was a pleasant surprise to see that he survived.
I doubt I will continue and play towards endings C&D though (but I will youtube them). Nier has been one of the most memorable games I have played in recent years and has a story and soundtrack that moved me in ways that games rarely do.
Am I the only one who hears James Mason (North By Northwest, Lolita) when Weiss talks? The actor does an uncanny impression.
So I meet Kaine and get to fight off a giant salamander with throat tumors resembling giant clay pots? 2010 GOTY I say! Also, Laura's voice is quite the departure from Rise in Persona 4, this, I like.
Just got my B ending right now. Didn't take that long and am kinda kicking myself I didn't do it sooner.
I didn't know the small round shades were babies. That was pretty creepy and made me feel bad when they appeared after the room with the dancers. Also, I shed well-deserved tear when it shows Shadowlord/original Nier back in the place at the beginning of the game with his daughter. That brought it all full circle for me. And looking up as I type this WTF at Emil's head rolling around?! That was a pleasant surprise to see that he survived.
I doubt I will continue and play towards endings C&D though (but I will youtube them). Nier has been one of the most memorable games I have played in recent years and has a story and soundtrack that moved me in ways that games rarely do.
Yeah he does sound a lot like James Mason now that you mention it.
Yeah, I also kicked myself for delaying my ending B as long as I did. I usually don't replay games, but Nier makes NG+ easy to get through and WORTH it. I enjoyed all the new content and finally felt like the story was complete after getting ending B.
So I meet Kaine and get to fight off a giant salamander with throat tumors resembling giant clay pots? 2010 GOTY I say! Also, Laura's voice is quite the departure from Rise in Persona 4, this, I like.
Yeah, I also kicked myself for delaying my ending B as long as I did. I usually don't replay games, but Nier makes NG+ easy to get through and WORTH it. I enjoyed all the new content and finally felt like the story was complete after getting ending B.
Do I have to focus on doing anything out of the ordinary to get that ending? Or should I just play through as I normally would? I am not a rabid completionist kind of guy but I don't want to get a bad ending or anything either.
Do I have to focus on doing anything out of the ordinary to get that ending? Or should I just play through as I normally would? I am not a rabid completionist kind of guy but I don't want to get a bad ending or anything either.
Just picked this up yesterday, did not expect the Fbomb to be dropped right when the title screen loads in ..lol
If I had known I would have turned the volume down what and made sure the kids were bed.
Like the game so far.. but I am in the very early stages (about 1.30 hrs in)
Hate the usual go find a save point before you can quit for the night setup , but hey,,
Just picked this up yesterday, did not expect the Fbomb to be dropped right when the title screen loads in ..lol
If I had known I would have turned the volume down what and made sure the kids were bed.
Yeah, I recommended this game to a coworker and I made sure to tell him that because I was kinda shocked how soon it starts with the language.
My only gripe regarding this game is how it kinda mellows out in the second half of your first playthrough, there just seems to be less of Kaine talking, which sucks, just not as much voice acting in the second half, but no matter, still a great game.
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Couple of questions: Where do I start planting all these seeds I'm finding? I figured there would have been a tutorial by now. And since the word system can be kind of overwhelming, am I doing myself harm by just using the 'equip best' option?
(I just started the Forest area, the text stuff is awesome! Very unique.)
Couple of questions: Where do I start planting all these seeds I'm finding? I figured there would have been a tutorial by now. And since the word system can be kind of overwhelming, am I doing myself harm by just using the 'equip best' option?
(I just started the Forest area, the text stuff is awesome! Very unique.)
I think you need to finish some sidequest before you can start planting. And then it is just like "you can plant stuff. Whoo." Not that planting is ever actually worth it.
The way the game tells you some stuff in tutorials is just hilarious. The one I remember is the tip "You can pick up shiny items on the ground!" that it gives you ten hours in.
Gamasutra: It's interesting to see that Nier has become a cult hit in America; it's not exactly a huge game, but it's got some buzz. The New York Times wrote a review calling attention to how great the story is. Did you expect that kind of reaction, and are you satisfied with the title?
Yoichi Wada: Yes, I thought it would be a cult hit, but I'm saying this as a gamer -- not as the president of the company. As a CEO, my instruction was to make it a major hit. But this Nier team, they just do cult hits. (laughs)
Make sure you're fishing in the right spot. The only person I remember having trouble with fishing was the Joystiq guy, who was not fishing on the X and so was fishing multiple levels above where he should be.
Make sure you're fishing in the right spot. The only person I remember having trouble with fishing was the Joystiq guy, who was not fishing on the X and so was fishing multiple levels above where he should be.
Nier sold comparably to Valkyria Chronicles, not great but probably enough to justify a PSP (or other low-cost platform) sequel/spin-off.
I can't imagine Nier was a particularly expensive project either, so I doubt its sales expectations were ever in the same bracket as a big SE release. Putting out a second soundtrack shows it definitely didn't bomb.
