NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139... (2021)

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It was a decent game, But it didn't pull me in the same as Automata. I'll play it again someday

10% of well-written story buried deep underneath 90% of just truly, honestly horrible game design

Incredible. Even when finding safespots for bosses and cheesing phases of them, on Hard mode it's STILL hard even when you find these minor exploits. I've never played Med/Easy, just playing a blind playthrough on Hard. 3 boss fights in I'm actually really impressed with how difficult it feels. I play on a keyboard without a controller which doesn't help with difficulty lol... but it's completely playable. The storyline and the ambiance of the different regions... especially the music... are going to be what gives this game a 4.5/5 for me. If the boss fights weren't cheesable at all, I would give it 5/5. Also, my computer is a very cheap 2025 model not built for gaming, and it runs perfectly on it with above average performance graphics.

C u next Nier <3

(NO SPOILERS) NieR Replicant Version 1.22474487139… is without question, the most epic story game I have ever played. I am posting this after beating Replicant AND Automata to clearly say that this game slightly surpasses its well-known sequel in my opinion. I originally picked up NieR Replicant because I was indicated I should play it before starting NieR Automata (which I thought was the “target" of this legendary franchise and how it all started for me). I figured I would get through NieR Replicant for the background details and the connections to learn more about the events of NieR Automata. Instead I ended up experiencing NieR Replicant as an emotional rollercoaster with the most interesting lore and music I could quickly snooze to. That does not mean NieR Replicant is flawless. The graphics in the game were made to adapt to the original NieR from 2010, so do not expect the most flagship graphics from a 2021 game. In addition, the combat can become repetitive, and certain areas are revisited frequently and some side quests can feel like filler. The pacing can also drag in places, but every other detail pays off and will become less of a problem throughout the game. The p…