New Nier: Replicant remaster info from Famitsu

[Deleted member 12555]

Conflicting reports aside, I would hope that if the new characters that are added are important ones that they got D.K. to design them. Love their work in the original game.

Also hope they're reworking geometry and textures as those are pretty bland in the original but it's kinda hard to know how they're going about it at this point.

 

[Chrno]

I've never played any Nier game - is this a prequel to Nier Automata? Should I wait for this to come out, play it, and then play Automata?

 

[mugwhump]

Oh, sounds like the automata gameplay thing may have been overstated.
Well, I'm still looking forward to it.

 

[Mentalist]

Just give me a release date. I'll probably pre-order.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

i just need more liam o'brien. please. Im unlikely to get a dub, but please.

 

[Monster Zero]

Looking forward to trying this now.

 

[ArkhamFantasy]

I've never played any Nier game - is this a prequel to Nier Automata? Should I wait for this to come out, play it, and then play Automata?

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It takes place thousands of years before, there's some characters and certain story beats that you'll appreciate more if you've played replicant, but if you're itching to play Automata then go for it.

 

[Weiss]

I've never played any Nier game - is this a prequel to Nier Automata? Should I wait for this to come out, play it, and then play Automata?

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Ideally yes, if you haven't played Automata yet pick this one up when it comes out, then go into Automata. It'll make certain scenes and characters make more sense.

 

[Mr Spasiba]

Platinum threatens OG Nier fans with good gameplay

 

[Vitamin_B_Complex]

Probably not. Brother Nier was always the focal point of the extra material, and is for all intents and purpose the "canon" version.

It'd be nice if they somehow packed in Father Nier, though, for sure.



PS4, XBO and Steam.

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Thanks Weiss, YOU DUMBASS!

 

[Accoun]

I've never played any Nier game - is this a prequel to Nier Automata? Should I wait for this to come out, play it, and then play Automata?

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IIRC It takes place like 8000 years before Automata or something like that. It's not your typical direct sequel, can be enjoyed separately, but there are some direct references to the original. I guess Hobbit to LotR would be the most relatable comparison?

 

[TechMetalRules]

I missed out on it the first time around, so all this has me HYPED!

 

[Deleted member 48828]

Ideally yes, if you haven't played Automata yet pick this one up when it comes out, then go into Automata. It'll make certain scenes and characters make more sense.

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On the flip side, there are some twists that just won't be twists anymore. Either one works really well as their own thing.

 

[NightmaresHunter]

You're going to be in a very, very, very small minority on that one.

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I already know that. Each of them have a bad side, Original's combat needed more polishing and minor additions

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

I really hope they do this game justice, Nier is incredible.

 

[Hikari]

This is sounding a lot better than I expected tbh. I'm actually excited!

 

[hideousarmor]

Im expecting this to run using the same engine as automata which is why some of the platinum devs are helping in the project, I hope it has at least the same budget as that one too.
Im all in for Taro and excited to see what his current project is outside of this remaster and the phone game, square was probably pleased with automata.

 

[poofynamanama2]

Ah yes poor Automata. People say far more negative about OG NieR than they ever do regarding Automata.

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What are you, insecure or something? We are getting a NieR remaster and plenty to people will be experiencing it for the first time. That can only be a good thing

 

[Chrno]

It takes place thousands of years before, there's some characters and certain story beats that you'll appreciate more if you've played replicant, but if you're itching to play Automata then go for it.

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Ideally yes, if you haven't played Automata yet pick this one up when it comes out, then go into Automata. It'll make certain scenes and characters make more sense.

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IIRC It takes place like 8000 years before Automata or something like that. It's not your typical direct sequel, can be enjoyed separately, but there are some direct references to the original. I guess Hobbit to LotR would be the most relatable comparison?

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ty, I'm in no rush so I'll just wait for this to come out and then marathon the series.

 

[Alexx]

If they really update the combat to Automata-level then this would be worth picking up. Combat in the original Nier was definitely a low-light.

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Hope they keep her VA then.

 

[Otherist]

At the end of the day, there's no way Taro does something like "a Nier remaster" without injecting some crazy-ass secret meta element or twist to the whole thing, so frankly this is as exciting and interesting as a new game IMO. Can't wait.

 

[Peradam]

Kainé's "buncha dancin' bastards" line had better still be in there, but I can't wait to see what they've added. They can keep the gameplay exactly the same for all I care, the story and characters are what made the original so good; Automata's combat was fine but not so impressive that it would determine whether a game was worth buying.

 

[D-Soo]

After completing Automata several times, all I want is more nier lore! Can't wait for this!

 

[Fukuro]

The combat in the original wasn't the best but the basis was fine, it just needed to be better polished. I hope the improved combat doesn't end up as over-the-top as Automata's. Nier isn't a combat android.

 

[HououinKyouma]

The Return of the King baby.

 

[Mechaplum]

I'm going to be so hyped if they managed to get Yui Ishikawa on board.

 

[atlans89]

I remember hints of A2 was vaguely based on Kaine (a girl living with her grandma), so I think we will see who 2B and 9S are actually based on this time.

 

[AnansiThePersona]

Oh god is this a fucking sequel? Lol

 

[lucablight]

Some of the tidbits here are a bit worrying. The ending to NieR was already perfect. I hope the new ending doesn't undo all that. Also I hope they can get the old cast back for the dub. Would feel weird to have new voice actors.

 

[Hecht]

Changing the combat? Oh hell yes

 

[Weiss]

Some of the tidbits here are a bit worrying. The ending to NieR was already perfect. I hope the new ending doesn't undo all that. Also I hope they can get the old cast back for the dub. Would feel weird to have new voice actors.

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Apparently the bits about a new ending were a mistranslation.

 

[lucablight]

Apparently the bits about a new ending were a mistranslation.

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Thanks! I don't mind change but only if it's for the better.

 

[kurahador]

So it's actually Nier: You Can (Not) Gesthalt?

 

[Hybrid Rainbow]

Ugh. I was kinda hoping they would revamp, but keep the old system intact. Automata lost a lost of the charm of the original game with all of their flashy, no substance gameplay.

 

[Viale]

Glad platinum still getting to work on this, didn't like how square seemingly threw them aside.

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...? I mean they were contracted to do a job and they did it? Platinum also wants to do their own IP's anyway. What is this "throwing them aside"?

 

[Chettlar]

Holy crap same voice actors?

Alright, I remain open minded.

 

[King Kingo]

I'm glad to see that more effort is being placed in this remaster than we initially assumed.

Oh fuck.

Also my god Platinum continues to be overflowing in work.

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At best, I think it's just 3-5 staff members from PlatinumGames and not the entire development company, they're not being credited for this.

 

[IzzyRX]

Still salty about Papa Nier but I'm willing to give it a shot.
This game gives me hope for a Drakengard 3 port in the future, you know, a playable one.

 

[Estarossa]

This is actually a dream scenario chile. Always wanted a NieR remaster to be more than just a visual upgrade and they're actually doing it. We stan a bit!

 

[Castamere]

Is the story more or less the same as the American one? Like I knows it's anime brother vs ugly father, but beyond that?

 

[Gold Arsene]

Is the story more or less the same as the American one? Like I knows it's anime brother vs ugly father, but beyond that?

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Yeah it goes through pretty much the exact same story.

 

[martincrimson87]

Hopefully they can spend at least 5 minutes optimizing the PC port...

 

[jack_package_200]

Gimme

 

[Trisc]

I've never played any Nier game - is this a prequel to Nier Automata? Should I wait for this to come out, play it, and then play Automata?

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It's a predecessor, not a prequel.

 

[Strat]

Doesn't matter what they do. No Papa Nier, no sale.

 

[mrmickfran]

I don't give a fuck about 2B

Bring me my queen A2

 

[cLOUDo]

 

[Weiss]

I don't give a fuck about 2B

Bring me my queen A2

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Meet the OG.

Doesn't matter what they do. No Papa Nier, no sale.

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Bro Nier is cool too though.

 

[mrmickfran]

Meet the OG.

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Laura Bailey is amazing 😍

 

[Strat]

Bro Nier is cool too though.

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You know my stance and I WILL die on this hill