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twobells
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 Posted: Sat, 23rd Jan 2010 13:32 Post subject: Nier-X360-Allstars [RF] |
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Developer: Cavia
Publisher Square Enix
Official Site: http://www.niergame.com/
Platform: PS3/360
Release date: 23/4/10 (Global Worldwide Release)
Genre: Action-adventure
Mode: Single-player
Nothing is as it seems in Square Enix’s latest action adventure game, set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognizable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, NIER, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, who is infected with the Black Scawl virus. With powerful allies and a mysterious book, NIER encounters things that will confound even the mightiest of warriors. With NIER, experience seamless in-battle cinematics and explore hauntingly familiar lands, intense action-packed battles, and storytelling like only Square Enix can do.
Features:
 Spoiler: | • The new action RPG from Square Enix: NIER, the newest franchise from RPG masters Square Enix, delivers unique and memorable characters, intense action-packed battles, explosive magic and storytelling..
• Unbelievable Story Twists and Reveals: Immerse in an amazingly intricate storyline set in a world plagued by human anguish, buried secrets and a ravaging disease. With plot twists hiding around every corner, NIER’s story needs to be seen to be believed.
• RPG-Style Gameplay Injected With Action-Packed Combat: Battle ferocious and mysterious enemies by combining proven RPG-style gameplay, such as magic, character development and faithful allies, with action-focused explosive swordplay and combat.
• Powerful Magical Abilities: When his sword isn’t enough, Nier can call on a remarkable array of stylish and powerful spells to augment his combat moves and overcome adversaries. As players progress, upgraded spells will help defeat ever-more-deadly enemies.
• Brutal Combat Moves: Face off against evil creatures and unleash brutal combat moves along with devastating combo attacks. Unlock an arsenal of devastating weapons, each with its own design and attack style.
• Formidable Allies: Travel with a dynamic party of allies and do battle against monstrous giants as a powerful and united party.
• An Imaginative and Stunning World: Travel across an unforgettable world filled with varied landscapes featuring the hauntingly familiar remains of modern society.
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First review:
| Quote: | | Nier's real charm comes in unlocking the whole story, like it was with Drakengard. "My first impression was that the controls are comfortable, your companions both eccentric and deeply portrayed, and the story packed with elements of parody," he wrote. "I thought it all mixed together into a very quaint and charming package. That was all blown away once I viewed all of the endings -- you definitely want to see them for yourself; nothing like it's been done in gaming." |
IGN Review
Nier X360 Allstars [RF]
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| Posted: Sat, 23rd Jan 2010 13:54 Post subject: |
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Oh, it looks like the sword is bigger than the guy wielding it... wait, it must be another of that jap crap then.
11th "Thou shalt not flash"
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twobells
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| Posted: Sat, 23rd Jan 2010 13:58 Post subject: |
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| Mr_Baggins wrote: | | Oh, it looks like the sword is bigger than the guy wielding it... wait, it must be another of that jap crap then. |
They certainly had huge swords in Demon's Souls too and that only became multi game and best new IP of the year so yeah more jap 'crap' [cough] |
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| Posted: Sat, 23rd Jan 2010 16:45 Post subject: |
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why ps3 in the title when Platform: PS3/360?
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Aye, there are two versions (Replicant and Gestalt) but they are essentially the same.
Gestalt is basically the Japan-only version and is exclusive to the 360 - the game we'll all know and play is Replicant, just titled "NeiR", and is on both 360 and PS3. They're both the same game with minor differences about the main character.
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twobells
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| Posted: Sat, 23rd Jan 2010 19:36 Post subject: |
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You need to get up to date, as Sabin1981 rightly mentioned the new name is NIER for the UK/US markets, if you'd read Friday's press releases you'd know that or just clicked on the official website link rather than Wikipedia.......
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deelix
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| Posted: Sun, 24th Jan 2010 14:52 Post subject: Re: [PS3] [360] NIER |
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| Quote: | | With NIER, experience seamless in-battle cinematics and explore hauntingly familiar lands, intense action-packed battles, and storytelling like only Square Enix can do. |
Square Enix doesn't make this game
Developer:Cavia Inc. (Drakengard 1/2, a couple of Naruto games on PS2 etc)
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twobells
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| Posted: Thu, 4th Feb 2010 18:42 Post subject: |
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SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES APRIL STREET DATE FOR NEW ACTION RPG NIER:
| Spoiler: | Wednesday 3rd February/...Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces NIERTM will be available as a simultaneous global release on 23rd April 2010, for both the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
NIER, the newest title from Square Enix, delivers unique and memorable characters, intense action-packed battles, explosive magic and storytelling like only Square Enix can.
Nothing is as it seems in this latest action RPG game, set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognisable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, Nier, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, infected with the Black Scrawl disease. With powerful allies and a mysterious book by his side, Nier encounters things that will confound even the most mighty warrior.
Armed with a powerful set of magical abilities as well as mighty swords and armour, Nier will do battle alongside a set of formidable allies against waves of dark enemies and giant bosses to discover the truth about the disease, his daughter…and himself.
Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “NIER fuses fast-paced action with a mature and mysterious narrative. The game sees a new direction for Square Enix and one that will appeal to action, adventure and RPG fans. We look forward to its release across PAL territories.”
For more information about NIER please visit the official website at www.niergame.com and Facebook page www.facebook.com/PlayNier
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twobells
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| Posted: Sun, 14th Feb 2010 00:47 Post subject: |
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So is this action adventure, action RPG or J-RPG? I'm confused. From the first trailers it looked like a DMC/GoW action game, now I hear it's got RPG in as well... and allies+party!
May I say "What The F"?
[img:91f1fb12c3 ]http://i.imgur.com/fTzqMvq.gif[/img]
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| Posted: Thu, 15th Apr 2010 08:22 Post subject: |
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| DaGonZo wrote: | | Nier X360-Allstars (RF) |
Early release? Nice. The game looks very bland, but maybe will give it a chance.
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| Posted: Thu, 15th Apr 2010 08:41 Post subject: |
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Looks Like it's Heavenly Nier May Cry because of Bayonetta's Sword in Dante's Inferno. May be good then.
11th "Thou shalt not flash"
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This game looks like a pile of shit, but i'm gonna give it a try.
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deelix
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Indeed. Could they make that room look any more bland?
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| Posted: Thu, 15th Apr 2010 13:13 Post subject: |
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looks crap. hate this kinda game nearly as much as RGP.
Instant ignore for me!
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| Posted: Thu, 15th Apr 2010 13:17 Post subject: |
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Hope it wont be one of those 10+ hours game... I just want a nice short experience. And it looks linear as hell :/ Oh well, just about to burn it now...
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twobells
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It's a very interesting game, when I first installed it I was like "oh no" its initial graphics reminded me of the worst type of cheap generic crap, using two-tone blends of grey and brown.
The developers were having a joke on us all, Nier soon opens up with a full colour pallet and surround sound audio.
Be warned however, the majority of the game's structure is not introduced until after three hours of a very shallow learning curve,which may seem repetitive, stick with it if you can.
The game play is reminiscent of Onimusha/Devil May Cry but with much deeper action/rpg overtones set in a English/Germanic middle ages environment and even has Kameo elements, a game that has yet to be repeated in it's design complexity.
The layout/landscapes resemble Shadow Of The Colossus.
It includes farming, fishing and item customization with even the ability to assign power words to weapons plus many dedicated side missions providing the essential weapons, items and magic upgrades we all know and love.
The starting village tells me quite a lot, it is filled with people, all going about their daily lives and with something to say relevant to you and your missions.
The buildings, scenery, bridges, stairways and shops were all designed thoughtfully and with a mind to create a living, breathing location.
The weather system is changeable, setting out early in the morning on a sunny day is nice and bright with suitable shadows until you step into shade whereby tendrils of early morning mist creep up your legs while fog sits in pools to break apart as you move through it.
16/4/10
The more I play Nier the more I am reminded of Shadow Of The Colossus graphically in that both games have huge beautiful detailed structures and buildings balanced by generic landscapes that you run through.
By the time you leave your home to travel to The Lost Shrine you start to get an idea just how deep the game is, game play element after element is slowly introduced, taking what was essentially a tiny seed that looked basic to the uninitiated branches out into what could be a serious and heartfelt successor to Drakengard.
Down sides:
1: The game engine does have some aliasing artifacts but nothing that derails the game.
I'll be interested in seeing whether the PS3 version produces the same problem.
Found a video that displays the in-game engine and shows you the artifacts:
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/uk-darkening-nier/64465
2:Some doors don't work at the start but please don't think the structures are generic, they all have particular features and open up after chapter two.
More to follow.
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