cj_iwakura
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Garbage is a really strong word. I've played truly awful games, D3 is not one.
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Nier 2 announced (Square Enix, Yoko Taro, Platinum Games, Akihiko Yoshida, PS4)
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Garbage is a really strong word. I've played truly awful games, D3 is not one.
PirateKing
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D3 had good gameplay. Action is my genre and I've played a lot of it. It just wasn't polished due to the obvious low budget. I really liked the gameplay the most in D3. Everything else, not so much.
Windom Earle
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Well, I take it!
eh, I don't know if I'd call it good. more like serviceable. I zoned out a few times, thankfully the game is pretty easy.
still, behind the jank lies a soul unlike any other. and one of the most beautiful final boss in gaming.
nnngghh
A primer for anyone wanting to get into Drakengard. Some vague spoilers that don't really give the details of the events:
It's not even joking or exaggerating about the descriptions of things and characters in it. Your party members are an actual pedophile and cannibal. And the game isn't you playing the bad guys or villeins.
I still wonder how SE green-lighted D1 lol
GarciaHotspur
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Reaction to NieR New project announcement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DYRzTvrrP8&feature=youtu.be
lol i had the exact same reaction, but with tears of joy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DYRzTvrrP8&feature=youtu.be
lol i had the exact same reaction, but with tears of joy
Alessandro
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For ya'll that didn't have had the chance to play Drakengard and Nier but interested in knowing more, a let's play of both is available at lparchive.org.
An ongoing LP of Drakengard 3 is available at somethingawful.
And remember kids,I.Hear.A.Sound. RIP AND TEAR!
An ongoing LP of Drakengard 3 is available at somethingawful.
And remember kids,
theSlacker
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Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Oh we're talking Drakengard?
I like how Nier is basically the result/story of one of Drakengard's alternate endings, that's really cool.
I like how Nier is basically the result/story of one of Drakengard's alternate endings, that's really cool.
Here's another one: Brad's dreams come true [E3 2015 - Square Enix Conference]
Such a surreal announcement, still finding it hard to believe.
It's the perfect line-up, truly.
cj_iwakura
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Haha, perfect.
Nightengale
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I feel that this concern is unwarranted.
It may be the same IP/franchise, but Yoko Taro doesn't do things half-assed. All his games are a reflection of his current self, and as long as he is ever changing, you'll probably be deceived by your own expectations that this is supposedly a Nier game.
Oh shit. Somethingawful LPs of all of them
I'll make a point of reading them at some point. The few that I have read have been funny as hell. I also love the word filter that site has for non-members pixellated_man
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The funny thing about this announcement is that it was actually leaked by this insider guy in the e3 predictions thread. I can't recall his i.d (will look up and try to post his original post), but I think he also mentioned a few other games that ended up in the conference.
He was decent enough not to spoil the reveal by saying it was only his 'wish' that this game was at the conference.
Now we know you lied and I'm grateful for that Mr Insider!
He was decent enough not to spoil the reveal by saying it was only his 'wish' that this game was at the conference.
Now we know you lied and I'm grateful for that Mr Insider!
cj_iwakura
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Oh shit. Somethingawful LPs of all of them
They're all at lparchive.org, done by the same guy. It's great to watch his slow descent into Cavia-fueled madness.
He also loves Deception, so you know he's good people.
Dark Id is clearly leagues above everyone else when it comes to doing Let's Plays. His Chrono Cross, Xenogears, and Final Fantasy X LPs are also fantastic.
If you intend to read the LP of Nier, I recommend reading the thread so you get the comments. It's nice to see 240 pages of people gushing over Nier.
If you intend to read the LP of Nier, I recommend reading the thread so you get the comments. It's nice to see 240 pages of people gushing over Nier.
Azure Phoenix
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Final Fantasy VII? Last Guardian? Shenmue 3? Literally no reactions from me other than a mild chuckle that they actually exist. Seeing this thread pop up on GAF? Shouts of "oh my god" and "WHAT" echoing through the room. Can't even imagine what my reaction would have been were I able to watch any of the conferences live.
I can't honestly believe that Nier of all games is getting a second chance. The first game sold like ass, it's from a publisher that you'd expect nothing but disappointment from, most of the key people are back (just need Emi Evans) and rather than being given a shoestring budget and a few interns to make the game they're handing it out to Platinum so the gameplay can match the quality of the story. This has made my PS4 purchase worthwhile.
I can't honestly believe that Nier of all games is getting a second chance. The first game sold like ass, it's from a publisher that you'd expect nothing but disappointment from, most of the key people are back (just need Emi Evans) and rather than being given a shoestring budget and a few interns to make the game they're handing it out to Platinum so the gameplay can match the quality of the story. This has made my PS4 purchase worthwhile.
No, apparently just a miniscule detail was lost in translation and voice acting. When sister's mind gets read and all her thoughts are revealed to everyone, "oniichan" is used instead of the more normal "oniisan", and the voice acting puts emphasis on that. Otherwise identical script.
RIP AND TEAR?
Drakengard 2's story has numerous flaws, but the way how Caim, who I may remind some of you, was the protagonist of the first game, was turned into a slasher horror villain, was fucking inspirational. They really didn't change his character all that much either! Tormenting Manah is his lifelong mission
GarciaHotspur
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Still not sure about Emi Evans presence ?
ArkhamFantasy
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Im pretty sure they said none of the other characters will return. But he could just be protecting us from spoilers.
cj_iwakura
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Emi Evans is the singer who defined Nier's OST. She also contributed to Drakengard 3's.
If she was back for 3 then I don't see why she wouldn't be for this. They probably won't announce it until they have a deal with, but seeing how the game is still in early development the deal probably has yet to be made.
Apparently, it was confirmed that she'd be working on the game in the Dengeki article.
If the translation of that interview is accurate, Emil is planned to be one of the only returning characters to actually appear.
ArkhamFantasy
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OOPS, i thought you meant Emil from the first game heh, my bad.
Sounds very promising (rough, quick translation):
Q: Speaking of Nier, it’s hard to forget Emi Evans who used this future(?) language to such a great effect (in the music of the game).
A (Okabe Keiichi): Her voice is really incredible, isn’t it. Of course we’re thinking that we absolutely want her to be involved this time as well. In the last game, almost all the songs had lyrics, the number of songs (with lyrics) in the next game is still undecided… And yet, I think that Emi’s voice is indispensable to Nier, so please anticipate it everyone.
Yup. That scene was such a crazy awesome moment. You, the player, already knew just how much bad news Caim is, but having him appear then and there, clearly as an antagonistic force, was excellent.
E_Darkness
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Aha... Drakengard game running at 60fps...
It's Platinum. I'm not worried about the game's performance or gameplay at all.
Azure Phoenix
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Fantastic, Nier just wouldn't have been as special if it weren't for Emi Evans.
Very few of Platinum's games come close to having a consistent framerate, so I still have doubts about the performance - of course, I'd much rather they have the ability to do as many ridiculous set pieces as possible while keeping the base gameplay at a relatively stable 60, than compromise the entire game for greater consistency. Though hopefully they can do a little better in that regard simply by being able to work with less ancient or laughably obsolete hardware compared to their previous retail games...
Dragon1893
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Yeah, I'll have to do the same once I'm done with TW3 and Ar No Surge
Not anytime soon
E_Darkness
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To give Platinum some credit, they never really hit 60fps because there is normally too much going happening on screen. Seeing as this will be an ARPG and with a less deep combat system I'm sure they're more likely to hit 60fps, even more so with the newer hardware.
They really need Emi Evans with Okabe's music. If they can get Emi then I look forward to about 7 remix albums of this game's soundtrack.
They really need Emi Evans with Okabe's music. If they can get Emi then I look forward to about 7 remix albums of this game's soundtrack.
haha you really think there's going to be less things on the screen in nier?
those dudes are gonna find a way to flood the entire goddamn screen with bullets and make the frame rate tank to single digits
and it will be glorious
cj_iwakura
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Excellent. If it's not running at 5FPS, it's not Cavia. Slap it on the back of the box as a bullet point.
E_Darkness
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I look forward to bullet hell shmup Nier.
Big Green Anus
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I want to try out Nier due to how highly it's recommended here, but the combat looks quite mediocre in my opinion.
I'm trying to find cheap copy for PS3, but I only can find late $30s and early $40s for a used copy
I'm trying to find cheap copy for PS3, but I only can find late $30s and early $40s for a used copy
Dragon1893
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Indeed, not only did the first game have huge God of War syle bosses, some scenes were literal bullet hells.
The game was actually pretty smooth despite all this, graphics weren't mindblowing but the draw distance was huge, it had some really wide open environments.
spoilers in link for those who haven't played nier:
seriously, this fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DprF-R-U_xg#t=3m40s is one of my favorites 'cuz of that
i really am super excited to see what platinum can do with the concept because it is insanely unique in both an aesthetic and gameplay manner
PirateKing
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Technically it was more impressive than Drak3. Better lip syncing, better AA, and some other minor stuff.
"5fps fast paced bullet action" should be a genre.
Gentle Rodriguez
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I wish Nier would get released on PSN or even PC so I could actually play it, it's actually impossible for me to get this game for less than 50 and that's a bit much for a gamble
Hard to get excited for a sequel when I'm u able to play the prequel.
Hard to get excited for a sequel when I'm u able to play the prequel.
S-E, pleeease, give us a rerelase (doesn't even need to be a 1080p 60fps remaster, just rerelease that shit) and/or a PC version for the first game, that's all I need.
Preferably the PC version, so I can have this masterpiece on a backwards compatible platform, but PS4 is good enough, and also much more likely, since the sequel is exclusive.
Dragon1893
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I wish Nier would get released on PSN or even PC so I could actually play it, it's actually impossible for me to get this game for less than 50 and that's a bit much for a gamble
Damn, I got it really cheap about 6 months after it was released (less than 20 euros), which isn't surprising considering it bombed.
At first I ignored it because of all the terrible reviews, then some people on another message board convinced me to give it a shot. It's definitely worth full price though it's not everyone's cup of tea. I honestly don't see a fan of ARPG's or even RPG's in general not liking this though.
Windom Earle
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