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[Phaezyk]

That... was amazing.

I'm fully on board, day one. Never knew I needed this in my life but I do now.

I really hope the 20 pages of positive impressions from people who mostly never have played Nier translates well into sales lol.

They've definitely got mine!

 

[SubbieD]

My insides are itching to play the damn game, like every fiber inside of me, been a fecking while since that happened.

 

[YianGaruga]

do you get anything in the full game for playing/beating the demo?

 

[DrunkShogun]

I really hope the 20 pages of positive impressions from people who mostly never have played Nier translates well into sales lol.

With the combined purchase power of Taro fans and P* fans this game might even be financially successful.

The dream is this is a hit and taro continues to collaborate with platinum. 5 hours away to get my hand on the demo.

 

[Papercuts]

Sometimes the girl shoots more powerful bullet. I'm not sure how I trigger that. No i'm not talking about the laser attack.

You have context moves post-dodge on an attack. Shooting is a charged shot, light attack seems like it's always a launcher.

I really hope the 20 pages of positive impressions from people who mostly never have played Nier translates well into sales lol.

With the combined purchase power of Taro fans and P* fans this game might even be financially successful.

Hope so. I still remember my reaction when I saw Nier 2 was really a thing in the first place, let alone having Platinum on the combat. Still can barely believe it.

 

[Ferr986]

So I take hard is the way to go if you played other PG games? But what is this talk about no lock-on on hard?

 

[Zomba13]

I really hope the 20 pages of positive impressions from people who mostly never have played Nier translates well into sales lol.

With the combined purchase power of Taro fans and P* fans this game might even be financially successful.

Or with the combined niche of Taro and P* this game sells record low and Taro and Platinum never make any more games ever.

 

[silva1991]

Fuck. Boss bullet hells are nastier on hard mode.

You have context moves post-dodge on an attack. Shooting is a charged shot, light attack seems like it's always a launcher.



Hope so. I still remember my reaction when I saw Nier 2 was really a thing in the first place, let alone having Platinum on the combat. Still can barely believe it.

I see thanks.

So I take hard is the way to go if you played other PG games? But what is this talk about no lock-on on hard?

unless my game is bugged, you can't lock on with L2 on hard mode making enemies with projectile attacks more annoying.

 

[SilentRob]

Or with the combined niche of Taro and P* this game sells record low and Taro and Platinum never make any more games ever.

I mean, the dude made Drakengard, Nier & Drakengard 3 and is somehow still directing video games for one of the biggest publishers in the business. As long as Yosuke Saito keeps Dragon Quest successful he'll just keep pressuring Square Enix into allowing him to make games with Yoko Taro

 

[J-Skee]

Oh man, all of these impressions. Hurry up, US PSN!

 

[Vuze]

These animations are godlike.

Two things though before I continue:
- how do I lock on to an enemy? I know about the L2 "lock on" but it seems to be exclusively for the bullets?

- what is the pod L1 thing? It seems to deal damage and have a cool down, is it just another attack or sth special?

 

[Smo21]

What game is this?

 

[TLZ]

Thanks for the heads up op this was fun.

 

[Hagi]

I thought the boss was a bit lame but everything else is on point. Can't wait till march.

 

[Neolith]

Reading comments about the music not being that great, I hope they are just different tastes. The original OST has a special place in my life

 

[kromeo]

What game is this?

It's one of the Bayonettas

Wasn't going to play any demo for this but not sure I can resist now after reading so much positive

 

[lonerism]

So, Bayonetta being the only thing I played from Platinum (and it's one of my fave games ever)

How does this game compares to Bayo?

 

[JetSetRadio]

I liked it, it will be a summer game for me though looking at Nioh and P5.

 

[anddo0]

Yeah. This is the game I've been waiting for. Awesome! demo, it was already a purchase. The game captures everything I liked about NieR. The demo felt like I was playing a PS3 game (in a good way). Lot's of fun, can't wait for the full release.

 

[Drewfonse]

If you die, do you start from the beginning again?

 

[The Emperor]

Loved the demo!!! A lot of fun to play and the story is clearly gonna be amazing.

The OST though, what a disappointment. Nothing on NIER 1...hope it is better in the main game. Felt forgettable (though coming off playing XV most OST's do)

 

[Exentryk]

Also, game looks great (base PS4).

If you die, do you start from the beginning again?

Seems like it.

 

[PillarEN]

What game is this?

Short hair would suggest it's Bayonetta 2

 

[dracula_x]

What game is this?

Bayonetta 2

 

[silva1991]

Game over on hard mode

Boss hits like two trucks.

What game is this?

A sequel to the best action character game ever made

https://youtu.be/cKzVJHiFZgE?t=19s

So, Bayonetta being the only thing I played from Platinum (and it's one of my fave games ever)

How does this game compares to Bayo?

So good on Platinum standards

Combat wise not really as good as Bayo though, but then again what is?

 

[Jiraiza]

Reading comments about the music not being that great, I hope they are just different tastes. The original OST has a special place in my life

I liked the music, especially the piece after 2B gets in the robo-- flight suit.

 

[Ferr986]

unless my game is bugged, you can't lock on with L2 on hard mode making enemies with projectile attacks more annoying.

uhh.... I don't understand the reasoning behind this.

 

[Floex]

Played the Nier demo, first time to the series. First off, substantial demo, plenty of time with the game to get used to the mechanics. Feels vintage Platinum, very satisfying control scheme. The ever changing camera angle from 3D to 2d, back 3D really gives the game a sense of scale. I'm always picky about English voice acting but it was surprisingly decent and not annoying in the slightest. Would love to see the pro version as it's a little rough around the does, jaggies all over the shop.

The last boss put a big smile on my face, Platinum fans will love it.

Colour me suprised. It's one of those demos that can really sell a game and this joins that small contingent. Went from 'I'll see how this plays out' to 'I'll be definitely getting this at some point'.

 

[Can Crusher]

It looks and moves incredible.

 

[Exentryk]

uhh.... I don't understand the reasoning behind this.

Lock-on means the pod auto targets and it makes it easy to dispatch enemies with just shooting bullets. I would have also liked lock-on for hard mode though. Maybe make it so that you can lock on to enemies, but not for the pod bullets.

 

[kuroshiki]

Played the Nier demo, first time to the series. First off, substantial demo, plenty of time with the game to get used to the mechanics. Feels vintage Platinum, very satisfying control scheme. The ever changing camera angle from 3D to 2d, back 3D really gives the game a sense of scale. I'm always picky about English voice acting but it was surprisingly decent and not annoying in the slightest. Would love to see the pro version as it's a little rough around the does, jaggies all over the shop.

The last boss put a big smile on my face, Platinum fans will love it.

Colour me suprised. It's one of those demos that can really sell a game and this joins that small contingent. Went from 'I'll see how this plays out' to 'I'll be definitely getting this at some point'.

You will get this game after it bombed and bought it as a $1 bargain bin and moan 'why more people didn't buy this game earlier so they could have made a sequel.', and write story about how awesome nier automata is at neogaf,

Typical cycle.

 

[Floex]

Also, game looks great (base PS4).

Seems like it.

Ehhh, the aliasing is pretty bad though.

 

[Ogawa-san]

unless my game is bugged, you can't lock on with L2 on hard mode making enemies with projectile attacks more annoying.

You can't lock on on hard and very hard, also on very hard you die in one hit. It tells you that right before you choose a difficulty.

At first I thought no lock on was Just Taro Yoko Things™, but being able to lock on to something and continue doing ranged damage while moving and dodging does make things easier.

 

[Exentryk]

Ehhh, the aliasing is pretty bad though.

It doesn't bother me. But I'm buying on PC anyway.

 

[kuroshiki]

It doesn't bother me. But I'm buying on PC anyway.

didn't even notice aliasing issue with K8000+pro combo.

 

[Floex]

You will get this game after it bombed and bought it as a $1 bargain bin and moan 'why more people didn't buy this game earlier so they could have made a sequel.', and write story about how awesome nier automata is at neogaf,

Typical cycle.

😂 I would love to give this more attention but that comment was more to do with 'I'd rather get the best experience on a Pro which I do not posses yet'.

 

[Joqu]

This was SO good. It's gonna be one of the greats, man. Top tier PlatinumGames

 

[HellofaMouse]

The combat looks and feels great, even for platinum standards.

Its not that easy to figure out the controls tho.

 

[J-Skee]

For those playing on a Pro, it's only in 1080p? No checkerboard 4K?

 

[LiquidSolid]

Just finished it. Holy crap, I'm so damn hyped now.

 

[Skiesofwonder]

I had zero interest in this game yesterday but now I'm day one. Damn this game is fluid, and I love comboing one enemy into the air while beaming another with my projectale.

 

[Phaezyk]

Removing the OS chip ends the game, just like it says on the box. I love it.

 

[Zomba13]

For those playing on a Pro, it's only in 1080p? No checkerboard 4K?

Needs that 60fps. Probably couldn't get it stable at 4k checkerboard. Same reason on poverty PS4 it's 900p with some effects turned off.

 

[Punished_Snake]

so how many hours until the demo hits psn us?

 

[AfterTheFall]

Downloading now on UK PSN. Looking forward to testing this out on the Pro

 

[Ricker]

Cant wait to try it from N.A.today....no time I guess,just loltime PSN ?

 

[Maebe]

This was really fun.

This fight though!!!!! damn, wanted to play longer in that jet mode thing, was over way to quickly.

My only complaint but I'm sure the full ver will have a lot more

 

[Ferr986]

Lock-on means the pod auto targets and it makes it easy to dispatch enemies with just shooting bullets. I would have also liked lock-on for hard mode though. Maybe make it so that you can lock on to enemies, but not for the pod bullets.

Ahh, I understand now, didn't know about the pod (have yet to try the demo). But yeah, as you say, lock on for the character should be available.

 

[LordOfLore]

Apparently NieR Automata is trending on twitter.

 

[DrunkShogun]

Apparently NieR Automata is trending on twitter.

Word of mouth will be the only promotion that stands a chance of this selling well.