The Dual Dragons Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I just like to say, this game is truly a beautiful experience, and I absolutely love it. That's all. EDIT: This thread is not necessarily about selling the game to trolls. It's about starting a mellow discussion among those who've played it, and if others are interested in it, read a few posts down for the review you can't read due to the fact that you are an-alphabet lol (Probably? If you're not, I am sorry - you're one of the good guys). Don't be a hussy, open the book of magic... ... and experience something entirely different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwaltzvald Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 But is it a fun experience as well..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixto Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I've only read bad reviews about the game so I stayed away from it. Here's ZP's review of it. http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/1703-Nier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyanCe Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 didn't this come out forever ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tensei Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 there was obviously a need to remind people of the existence of the beautiful work of art that is NIER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dual Dragons Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 This game is a lot of fun as well. The music is ace, the characters are out of the box and very interesting. There's a lot of well written dialogue and excellent moments in the story. Check out RPG fans newest review, they even gave it editors choice: http://rpgfan.com/reviews/Nier/index2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Isn't this a sequel to Drakengard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I just like to say, this game is truly a beautiful experience, and I absolutely love it. That's all. Yeaaah! One of the best new games Square's made. I was surprised. Totally out of character for them. Incredible music. If you don't believe me, buy or find the OST.. It's pure genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoHamster Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I really wanted this game to be good. Seems to have a dark MegaTen style vibe, and the protagonist isn't 12 in an RPG for once. I've always been on the edge of buying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dual Dragons Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 The opening post of this thread is the kind of low-content garbage that destroys and desire I might have to post on this forum, despite being a frequent lurker. Are there no longer any standards here? Sometimes fewer words means more than many. You should play Nier lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaki-LEGEND.sys Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 But is it a fun experience as well..? As Jeff Cannata of Shacknews.com would say, it's more fun than it is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Souliarc Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Just checked out the OST. Excellent. That discovery alone is a testament to the productivity and depth of this thread for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dual Dragons Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Just checked out the OST. Excellent.That discovery alone is a testament to the productivity and depth of this thread for me Indeed! Self exploration is key. The music is astounding, and a lot of the tracks compliment the events in the story as detailed and beautifully . Listen to the Kaine / Salvation track, it's one of the most emotional pieces I've heard in years! The singer, the foreign words and notes are all spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 This game didn't really release to a lot of fanfare, did it? I remember reading about it though. The soundtrack really is amazing. Anyway, talking about the forums on the forums is stupid. Offending posts have been moved. Let's stay on-topic, which in this thread means talking about Nier. If you don't know what Nier is, there is a link to a review of the game in the fifth post of the thread. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tensei Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Why did you delete the link to the SA thread? It contained tons of information on the game. Anyway, here it is. you are an-alphabet lol. It's spelled "analphabet". "Illiterate" is more commonly used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necrotic Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I remember being curious about this game. From what I'm reading in the SA thread Tensei just linked, it sounds somewhat appealing, but I'm reading and have read a whole crap-load of game reviews calling it mediocre at best. I dig what I'm hearing from the soundtrack so far. Beautiful stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalzon Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Nier? Niiiiierrrrrr. Nyaaaaaaah. I've heard all sorts of stuff about this game. The best is that the hero in the Japanese version is an effeminate 16-year-old youth, and the hero (and plot) was changed for the western version (sister becomes daughter, and that's about it). I might pick it up next time I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 oops I quoted the wrong guy, my bad A lot of sites didn't give Nier a chance, some downright set out to bash it from the start. There's a particularly embarrassing "review" from one site where the guy is trying to catch a fish for like 4 hours but was completely oblivious to the quest, which by the way had a quest marker, which told him to go to a completely different spot to catch his fish. So he spent 4 hours trying to cash a fish at the wrong spot, probably expert level fish with no bait, because he ignored an aspect of games that's been around for years now... But seriously, don't take reviewers' word for it. They're just people who get free copies of games and really don't put that much care into the process. Much like music journalists who get a CD to review and listen to it maybe 2 or 3 songs through before making up their mind about it. *self burn* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zircon Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 The soundtrack really is amazing, though I haven't played the game. It has even inspired a track on Jill's upcoming album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyanCe Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 checked out some gameplay/story vids, and it looks somewhat interesting. the combat/creatures/soundtrack in particular is awfully reminiscent of Chaos Legion in style. I'd probably enjoy it if i ever bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedFusion Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Even though I have yet to finish FFXIII (well, I'm up to Chapter 13 at least), and have too many games on my PS3 that I need to finish (and probably won't), I checked out the OST of this game, and was blown away. Following this, I promptly found a bargain copy of this game (for $25 AUD) online, and impulse-bought it. Thanks OCR! Let's hope it will be worth it haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dual Dragons Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 A lot of sites didn't give Nier a chance, some downright set out to bash it from the start. There's a particularly embarrassing "review" from one site where the guy is trying to catch a fish for like 4 hours but was completely oblivious to the quest, which by the way had a quest marker, which told him to go to a completely different spot to catch his fish. So he spent 4 hours trying to cash a fish at the wrong spot, probably expert level fish with no bait, because he ignored an aspect of games that's been around for years now... But seriously, don't take reviewers' word for it. They're just people who get free copies of games and really don't put that much care into the process. Much like music journalists who get a CD to review and listen to it maybe 2 or 3 songs through before making up their mind about it. *self burn* Yeah, the fishing and quests got a lot of bashing from reviewers, I may be wrong, but I think JRPG's are getting bashed just for being a JRPG these days. I think NIER is a lot more mature in its representation and is based on real and pure emotions. Quests are 100% optional, so don't pay much attention to how they hack it in reviews. I think the RPGfan reviews and the gamecritics review are the best ones. http://www.gamecritics.com/trent-fingland/nier-review Although the actual combat gameplay isn't the best around, it's well rounded and the magic is very unique. I just finished my second playthrough last night, and I am very pleased. I'm pretty sure I'll be back for another go in the future. And oh boy the music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uj_9D31ug0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaki-LEGEND.sys Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Now that Cavia is gone, I wonder if they'll continue to print the game, which makes me wonder if I'll be able to grab a copy on the cheap later on. I AM pretty interested in the game though(yes mostly because of the soundtrack ), and I actually appreciate them sticking with a father looking out for his sick daughter rather than a brother. I don't know how many westerners can relate to the whole brother/sister shtick as well as the former. Also shit hog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anosou Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 FUCK I LOVE CAVIA SO MUCH! That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dual Dragons Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 FUCK I LOVE CAVIA SO MUCH!That is all. Hell yes! Too bad they had to go I bet they had some awesome plans under their sleeves that will never see the light of day. Well, we can always hope the main man behind the project, whoever that is, will resurface in the future in another company. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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