Drakengard spin-off
NieR was released as two separate versions:
NeiR Gestalt, where the protagonist is Yonah’s father, and
NieR Replicant, with a much younger protagonist being Yonah’s brother. Aside from the character model, relationship to Yonah and minor dialogue differences, the two games are essentially the same. The player is free to name the protagonist whatever they want, but for the review he shall be called Nier.
NieR Gestalt was released outside of Japan as
NieR to lukewarm critical reception, but developed a decent-sized cult following. After the huge success of
NieR Automata interest in the original title increased and for the first time ever
Yoko Taro has been one of the most enigmatic figures in the gaming industry for a number of years now, always seen with a full mask covering his head in public. He is best known for Nier: Automata, which served as one of two spin-offs of his initial Drakengard series. While Automata was reviewed exceptionally well, the original NieR flew under the radar with mediocre reception upon its release in 2010. Since that time, NieR has received a cult following that has really come to appreciate the game, and now the game is getting a second lease on life as NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…
Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139 Review: An Action-RPG Unlike Any Other
Nier Gestalt, and
Nier Gestalt is the version that released outside of Japan, changing a number of elements to the story and the main character. Fast forward 11 years, and
Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139 is finally giving players around the world a chance to enjoy the game as it was originally intended, alongside some new elements. For longtime fans of the series, the changes should be quite welcome, but for those that have never experienced either version of
Nier, the game is no less compelling.
Nier Replicant is a sequel of sorts to
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An audience with producer Yosuke Saito
Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139 is about as Yoko Taro as games names come. It may seem like an endless stream of numbers, but it reflects developer Toylogic’s confidence that this is more than a remaster, while capturing a hesitancy to call it a full remake. It’s… well, it’s version 1.22474487139.
Replicant’s upcoming release is the first time many people will get to play the original Nier, which was only released in Japan. A Western version, Nier Gestalt, did eventually release on consoles, but features a different protagonist. The success of follow-up Nier: Automata has led plenty to jump at the idea of more Nier, and that’s exactly what Replicant offers.