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NieR Automata PS4 demo available now
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RubberLuffy
Banned
God I hope the NieR-ness is on full display in the full game, there's gonna be a lot of very confused people thinking they're buying some Platinum action game and then everything is depressing and fucked up. And is also a weird genre-bending RPG.
Like, I hope there's a quest like the one early-ish in the first NieR, where an old man asks you to find his dog, who went outside the city.
It's the "oh okay that's what this game is gonna be" moment.
Like, I hope there's a quest like the one early-ish in the first NieR, where an old man asks you to find his dog, who went outside the city.
You find the dog's body surrounded by Shades, and the dog has a medicinal herb in its mouth. When you go to tell the old man what happened, you find a relative instead, who says that old man's heart gave out, since he didn't have any of his medicine.
onemanasylum
Banned
I was not a fan of the demo, maybe in the minority. Camera was iffy, lock on was not a fan of, combat seemed ok, not great. May go with Nioh depending how it turns out.
Hate game were loot is on just a linear path and right in front of you instead of exploration, seems a lot of Japanese games are like this.
Hate game were loot is on just a linear path and right in front of you instead of exploration, seems a lot of Japanese games are like this.
GuitarAtomik
Member
Enjoyed the demo though I'm not a fan of the camera as is, not really a fan of how the lock on works, and thought both boss fights were pretty meh and loosey goosey. The straight up combat is pretty solid though and the variety and switching to bullet hell is pretty nice for the variety. Very interested in seeing how that expands.
Lys Skygge
Member
I was thinking the same thing. I was originally going to buy Horizon, Gravity Rush 2, and The Last Gaurdian (I haven't played it yet). Now after playing this demo I have to add Nier to my list. PS4 has a fantastic start to 2017.
... There were a few alternate paths in the demo, two "hidden" shortcut routes and at least one properly hidden chest.
onemanasylum
Banned
Literally just go in one other direction, it was obvious.
Literally going in one other direction doesn't get you the hidden chest or the other shortcut, so no.
Kssio_Aug
Member
Just played the demo, and holly fuck that's amazing!!
I think I loved every single aspect of it. The art direction is great, everythnig feels so unreal in a good way (like a crazy dream). The gameplay is ACE! Platinum is showing once again that they know how to do a good action game!
I really liked the perspective changes (besides sometimes actually willing to have a nearer camera angle) and the gameplay mix which you sometimes have to melee enemies and sometimes avoid bullets and shoot back!
The boss of the demo was also crazy and awesome! The characters are intriguing!
Loved it! Everything about it! Definitely on my wishlist now!
I think I loved every single aspect of it. The art direction is great, everythnig feels so unreal in a good way (like a crazy dream). The gameplay is ACE! Platinum is showing once again that they know how to do a good action game!
I really liked the perspective changes (besides sometimes actually willing to have a nearer camera angle) and the gameplay mix which you sometimes have to melee enemies and sometimes avoid bullets and shoot back!
The boss of the demo was also crazy and awesome! The characters are intriguing!
Loved it! Everything about it! Definitely on my wishlist now!
-Pyromaniac-
Member
I'm legit laughing so hard at people who never played the first nier game not knowing what they're getting into
shall be glorious
Johnlenham
Member
Is it playable on the PS4? I kept meaning to pick it up but never did.
Demo was fun, not sure ill be day one but def keen.
Kssio_Aug
Member
Never played Nier cause I couldn't find it to buy when I had a PS3. I was very interested in the game and heard about the vibe of it though... it may be pretty intense.
Keep trying new things, people:
Gonna mess around with the demo again this weekend.
Vasili2K38
Member
Just yesterday I discover that little hidden path. Also trying new details of the combat system, I used customised controls and I changed L1 -> Evade, R1 -> Pod Program and R2 -> Shoot, and I'm able to combo and also keep shooting the enemies.
In terms of the moves you're doing and the amount of them, MGR is a good comparison. At the same time though, it's as responsive as Bayonetta is and you can abuse the dodge (there's no penalty animation to stop that like in Bayo).
That sounds like literally the perfect mix of the two games I was hoping for. Definitely checking it out now!
Exentryk
Member
I might do that too. Combat, motion, animations... everything feels soooo good!
You can, but don't need to. Pretty much all characters are new, and the setting is also very different.
KO Traveling Hobo
Member
afaik, it's unclear at this point, but the director has stated that people who played the previous game will be more confused than people who are new to the series. What that actually means is anyone's guess.
It feels as smooth as butter. And this is just a demo with two weapons and no real special abilities. I'm dying to see what people can do in this game after 10-15 hours of playtime.
Platinum, baby.
akidnamededdy
Banned
It was a demo...
I didn't even realize that was an option, seems like it could be a problem when the camera zooms far away on its own though no?
How About No
Member
Keep trying new things, people:
Sweet Knuckles tech
DeadManWalking
Member
So PC is later this year? Any word on physical release on PC? I would love to buy it.
Exentryk
Member
Endless air combos with slowdown skills, flying from one enemy to another via the rope skill, etc., is going to be loads to fun:
Endless air combos with slowdown skills, flying from one enemy to another via the rope skill, etc., is going to be loads to fun:
Oh my god, I forgot the game does have witch time.
PLATINUM
Exentryk
Member
I think it's perfect right now. You also have to think about button mappings, and having another set would ideally need a new button. I am already trying to find good spots for pod left and pod right (them being on the dpad is not going to cut it).
GHG
Member
I was wondering the same thing. Was hoping for PC on release day since I don't have a pro yet but it's looking unlikely.
Exentryk
Member
I hope one day NeoGAF decides to grow some hair. Couldn't help myself since I did the Kat one in the Gravity Rush thread.
Wow, that looks amazing! Great work! You should help out with the OT!
ShadowSoldier89
Member
and I fell for it...I was just going to wait until the PC release. But after playing the demo I wanted it so bad I ordered the PS4 CE. Now I know I'll end up buying it again on PC so I can play it on my 4K TV at 4K for some screenshots
YoRHa No.2 Type B
Banned
I've never played Nier but I watched an entire walkthrough a bit fast forward because I never got back into it back in the day.
My questions are now. Nier seems more like an open world kinda thing. Where Nier Automata feels like Metal Gear Rising level design.
Don't get me wrong I like the Rising/Devil May Cry gameplay but I don't like the linear level designs.
Or is it just the demo that it gave me this feels. And the actually game would be similar to Nier level design wise?
My questions are now. Nier seems more like an open world kinda thing. Where Nier Automata feels like Metal Gear Rising level design.
Don't get me wrong I like the Rising/Devil May Cry gameplay but I don't like the linear level designs.
Or is it just the demo that it gave me this feels. And the actually game would be similar to Nier level design wise?
ShadowSoldier89
Member
from what we know, the game should be pretty open like Nier was. However I havent played Nier yet
NieR also had very linear dungeons and what was on display on the demo was one of those dungeons. The world / level design should indeed be very similar to NieR. The more open world locales have been featured in multiple trailers and streams.