The excellent opening sequence reinforces that notion. Ganz im Gegenteil. The combat, which is a focal point of NIER, is very basic and dumbed down.

Overall, Nier was a singular experience that pushes the bounds of video games as a medium for storytelling and interaction that just can't quite overcome the shackles of its sloppy mechanics and production. No inexplicable floating platforms here! The replayabilty is pretty high I would say, if you want to get the full story at least play it quick a second time, it will change you feeling about the entire game and you only have to play the second half again. A few of the side characters, however, have poor dubs. Features Players 1 5. Developer: Cavia. When I first got to a novel segment, I thought the game had lost its marbles or that Cavia was going to put something cool here until they ran out of money. Nier has a sense of humor and that sense of humor has some real bite to it.

Share on linkedin. Just look at the average metascore. You may recognize some of the voice actors in there, notably Grimoire Weiss. Many of them will interact a lot with the boss arena and setpieces, making for unique and unforgettable boss battles. Play Sound. Yes No. Be sure to reach all four of them. Still, there are some well-known games out there that can reduce the manliest of men to tears.

The soundtrack is a collection of soothing melodic tracks featuring some impressive harmonized vocals and nylon stringed mood pieces. PlayStation 3. Associate Editor OnThatShelf. Yes, the fishing part was stupid as hell but if you get past that one part you are good to go the rest of the game. I will do anything for love. Nier does everything he can to try to cure Yonah. Just look at the average metascore. The advertising campaign implies that Nier is a violent post-apocalyptic tale of disease, intrigue, and redemption. The storyline itself may seem dull or confusing at first, but when you reach the many twists and turns, and finally uncover the truth, you'll find that the game's very few low points were worth trudging through.

The idiosyncratic character design permeates the game. Must Read. The sound is amazing in this game, if you take the time to listen to the soundtrack it is one of the best I have ever experienced in a game. Before the menu even loads, NIER welcomes you with the sounds of an irate girl screaming obscenities. Skip to content. Genre Action RPG. Ich habe in den letzten Jahren nahezu alles gespielt, was mir auf Konsolen im Bereich Kloppmist vors Pad kam. The aspiration doesn't stop at the monster design as NIER innovates with the unique ability to seamlessly manipulate the players perspective.

Overall though it's a great experience, one which may not fulfill you entirely, but one which has that special magic that draws you in. It is hard to be impartial because NIER is so distinct in its hybrid styled gameplay and surprisingly submerging narrative. Some games will even try to leave a strong emotional impact on the player, trying to reach deep within them and make them feel. You crawl through dungeons, collect keys, fight enemies, level up, and solve the occasional puzzle. The soundtrack is a collection of soothing melodic tracks featuring some impressive harmonized vocals and nylon stringed mood pieces. A great example is the very first dungeon, The Lost Shrine. In basics the NIER is a love story, but not in the typical sense. You can read the letters they send back and forth on the loading screens. You can switch at any time, so it pays to experiment with each style to maximize your destructive capabilities. Mixed: 7 out of

The replayabilty is pretty high I would say, if you want to get the full story at least play it quick a second time, it will change you feeling about the entire game and you only have to play the second half again. No fluff is needed, as NIER is blunt and direct with its approach. Der vom Design vorgegebene Wechsel von der dritten in die zweite Dimension bietet ebenfalls eine angenehme Abweichung vom tristen Technik-Trott. It is a glorious piece that has haunted me for days after hearing it. He knows a lot about magic and says that there are spells called Sealed Verses that may have the cure to Black Scrawl. Before the menu even loads, NIER welcomes you with the sounds of an irate girl screaming obscenities. Let's also mention the bosses - wow. You may recognize some of the voice actors in there, notably Grimoire Weiss.

Not all of the dialogue is voiced, but a good portion of it is. Sign up for free! The familiarity is welcome, but so many side quests have you running over old ground that you really get sick of seeing the same places after the 25 hour mark. Mixed: 7 out of Everything looks silky smooth, like a natural landscape. Overall, Nier was a singular experience that pushes the bounds of video games as a medium for storytelling and interaction that just can't quite overcome the shackles of its sloppy mechanics and production. Nier is one of those games that gets better with multiple playthroughs, as you will discover stuff both story related and design related that you may not have caught the first time around. NIER has a few shinning moments, but they are few-and-far between. Some games will even try to leave a strong emotional impact on the player, trying to reach deep within them and make them feel. Positive: 31 out of

Das Problem bei diesem Gedankengang ist allerdings, dass diese neuen Systeme mittlerweile auch schon ein paar Jahre auf dem Buckel haben. A great example is the very first dungeon, The Lost Shrine. The replayabilty is pretty high I would say, if you want to get the full story at least play it quick a second time, it will change you feeling about the entire game and you only have to play the second half again. The world is dying. Nier has a sense of humor and that sense of humor has some real bite to it. You crawl through dungeons, collect keys, fight enemies, level up, and solve the occasional puzzle. Play Video. No one dies a clean death in Nier. I even stuck with crappy weapons for a while just because I thought that they looked cool and did fine. Don't listen to the bad ratings when a lot of them gave up after an hour at the fishing part, if you give this gem a chance you will be thoroughly glad you did!

Gebäude oder Zimmer, wechselt die Kamera in die Seitenansicht und sorgt damit für ein heimeliges Retro-Gefühl. It tends to do this through story segments and various gags thrown in that come up at unexpected times. Aside from all the "talk," you'll find NIER does a good job working its relationships and character development. Taka will do anything to make his sister happy and is not above hurting others to do so. The second time you play through the game it gives you such a different look on everything, I have never wanted to just let a boss kill me in a game before because I felt so bad about what I was doing. No one dies a clean death in Nier. Play Video. Many of them will interact a lot with the boss arena and setpieces, making for unique and unforgettable boss battles. Bei den teils Bildschirm füllenden Bossen sowie dem Gegnerdesign an sich überrascht der Titel auch mehr, als man ihm anfänglich zutrauen möchte.

Many of them will interact a lot with the boss arena and setpieces, making for unique and unforgettable boss battles. It involves waiting for your rod to move a certain way and then holding the control stick in a direction to reel it in. While not spoiling anything, replaying the game's 2nd portion atleast once makes the overall experience much better, which adds a bit of replayability to Nier, as there are 4 endings. You can talk to various people in a place called The Forest of Myth and read a bunch of text. However, since the delievery is so spot on, it also has moments that it is brutally truthful, uninhibited, intelligent, and even funny. Games can have a lot of different effects on a player. All of them have multiple forms and will take a lot for you to take them down. The cast, sorrowful fable, and boss battles are some of these moments that makes NIER stand out from the current crop of role-playing games.

Each character is extremely well defined with consistent motivations and believable quirks, imbuing the game with a genuine humanity that holds Nier together in spite of its flaws. Nier has a sense of humor and that sense of humor has some real bite to it. Der vom Design vorgegebene Wechsel von der dritten in die zweite Dimension bietet ebenfalls eine angenehme Abweichung vom tristen Technik-Trott. Kaine can be a little cruel and downright evil at some points in the story, but she means well and only wants to help. Cons: - Side quests range from boring to absolutely frustrating. Gameplay - Nier is an action RPG. La musique ne propose que de petites ritournelles certes assez jolies mais qui tournent et retournent en boucle à rendre complètement fou n'importe qui. Forgot your username or password? I admit, the gameplay is pretty generic at times, and the Nier is one of those games that will require some time and effort to fully enjoy it. Positive: 18 out of

This leaves an impression closer to the combat in 'Onimusha' then something like 'Devil May Cry', or 'Bayonetta. Generally favorable reviews - based on Ratings. Final Thoughts:. The character designs really appealed to me. Overall though it's a great experience, one which may not fulfill you entirely, but one which has that special magic that draws you in. C'est graphiquement pas vilain mais un mauvais goût certain soit curieusement dégueulasse soit bizarrement pervers habite le jeu de temps à autre Without warning, NIER can jumps from its normal view, 3rd person action, into multiple other views in real-time during the action including combat. Similar Games: Last Rebellion 5.

Everything looks silky smooth, like a natural landscape. Then Nier also has those little touches everywhere that makes it stand out. The idiosyncratic character design permeates the game. Expect to run from point A-B-C multiple times before starting a mission. Log in to finish rating NIER. Search for: Search. The last remnants of humanity are hanging on by a thread while the world has become infested with shadow monsters called Shades. Don't have an account? The strong violence in this game helps illustrate this point well.

All this publication's reviews Read full review. Nier claims to be an Action RPG, and it does its best to live up to the title. The combat is simple but fun, the story is wonderfully bizare as a lot of JRPGs are , and the voice acting and character banter really work great. Some games will even try to leave a strong emotional impact on the player, trying to reach deep within them and make them feel. The sound is amazing in this game, if you take the time to listen to the soundtrack it is one of the best I have ever experienced in a game. Media Expand child menu Expand. Eric Weiss Media critic and creative writer. You play as Taka and have a perpetually sick sister, Kana. Critic Reviews. Games can have a lot of different effects on a player.

Is NIER the next evolution in role-playing games, or just another baffled attempt at recreating the magic that started it all? Before the menu even loads, NIER welcomes you with the sounds of an irate girl screaming obscenities. Developer Cavia. Message Sent. The combat is simple but fun, the story is wonderfully bizare as a lot of JRPGs are , and the voice acting and character banter really work great. The sound is amazing in this game, if you take the time to listen to the soundtrack it is one of the best I have ever experienced in a game. Even the gameplay itself is repetitive. Toggle Menu Close. One of my favorite stories in video game history, I have never been impacted so strongly by a story before, this game has characters that you One of my favorite stories in video game history, I have never been impacted so strongly by a story before, this game has characters that you can really bond to and care about unlike many games where you don't really care whether they die or not.

Ich habe in den letzten Jahren nahezu alles gespielt, was mir auf Konsolen im Bereich Kloppmist vors Pad kam. I admit, the gameplay is pretty generic at times, and the graphics, while fine to me, look dated. The sound is amazing in this game, if you take the time to listen to the soundtrack it is one of the best I have ever experienced in a game. Narrative Designer NomnivoreGames. Many of them will interact a lot with the boss arena and setpieces, making for unique and unforgettable boss battles. Entwickler: Cavia. Each character is extremely well defined with consistent motivations and believable quirks, imbuing the game with a genuine humanity that holds Nier together in spite of its flaws. Links niergame. With powerful allies and a mysterious book, NIER encounters things that will confound even the mightiest of warriors.

It is simply beautiful. NIER is about a fathers love for his daughter as he tries to save her from a horrifying disease. Man erfährt nämlich gerade so viel, wie nötig ist, um einerseits die Emotionen der Figuren oder ihre Beweggründe in den jeweiligen Situationen plausibel nachempfinden zu können und andererseits das Geheimnis sowohl der Geschichte als auch der einzelnen Charaktere bis zu den multiplen Enden zu bewahren, die man tunlichst alle erspielen sollte, wenn man den kompletten Umfang der Story erleben möchte. However, the group present ends up having just enough charm to carry the game. The battle system typically boils down to mashing attack over and over again. Even the gameplay itself is repetitive. Presentation - Nier certainly has style down pat. NIER Xbox

Yonah has been infected with a horrible disease, The Black Scrawl, which is slowly killing her. There are four different endings, each one unlocked by beating the game subsequent times. You can read the letters they send back and forth on the loading screens. The combat is simple but fun, the story is wonderfully bizare as a lot of JRPGs are , and the voice acting and character banter really work great. Nier has some good voice acting too. This game may not have the best graphics but I do think they fit the setting well. The cast, sorrowful fable, and boss battles are some of these moments that makes NIER stand out from the current crop of role-playing games. La musique ne propose que de petites ritournelles certes assez jolies mais qui tournent et retournent en boucle à rendre complètement fou n'importe qui. Nier is one of those types of games, the kind that strives to leave a strong emotional impact on the player.

While not spoiling anything, replaying the game's 2nd portion atleast once makes the overall experience much better, which adds a bit of replayability to Nier, as there are 4 endings. Sometimes the deconstruction is funny, but other times, it can be downright soul crushing. Forgot your username or password? It is hard to be impartial because NIER is so distinct in its hybrid styled gameplay and surprisingly submerging narrative. His single-mindedness is both his strength and his weakness. Given the final score, NIER has some unfavourable traits; predominately it is slow pacing, retro mission structure of running around, and dated combat mechanics. The pacing in NIER might be one of the biggest complaints I had with the game—aside from the so-so combat. There are no glaring design flaws and the controls are perfectly balanced, while many of the boss fights are spectacular. Cons: - Side quests range from boring to absolutely frustrating. Positive: 18 out of

The cast really did an excellent job making it a highlight of the game. NIER is a little eccentric, which carries on to the supporting roles. ESRB "M". It's a game you will keep thinking about for days, weeks, months after playing, it tackles themes and plays with your understanding of video games. Yonah has been infected with a horrible disease, The Black Scrawl, which is slowly killing her. Features Players 1 5. Write a Review. Nier positively revels in repetition.

Bosses are a blast too. Rate this:. It involves waiting for your rod to move a certain way and then holding the control stick in a direction to reel it in. No inexplicable floating platforms here! Some of the boss fights are just brilliant, and it's been a long time since I enjoyed fighting a "final" boss so much. The excellent opening sequence reinforces that notion. Nier also meets two other people that help him along the way, a foul mouthed woman named Kaine and a little boy named Emil. Betritt man z.

Final Thoughts:. Its combat system can be fun, but the less than stellar story and the plagued graphics don't help in winning this epic battle. There are four different endings, each one unlocked by beating the game subsequent times. Summary: 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. I actually enjoyed the reading segments and found them to be some of the better written parts of the game. Nier is one of those games that gets better with multiple playthroughs, as you will discover stuff both story related and design related that you may not have caught the first time around. Features Players 1 5. The combat, which is a focal point of NIER, is very basic and dumbed down.

In full out action mode, NIER gets even uglier without too many redeeming qualities. Narrative Designer NomnivoreGames. Is NIER the next evolution in role-playing games, or just another baffled attempt at recreating the magic that started it all? Positive: 31 out of Three points that make NIER hard to get into initially. The profanity is jarring at first, but it eventually establishes her as an authentically vulgar character in an otherwise straight-laced world. You may recognize some of the voice actors in there, notably Grimoire Weiss. Nier also has a few minigames. However, if you manage to overcome the first few hours, you might be surprised on how much pull NIER has.

Whatever he looks at will turn to stone. Publisher: Square Enix. Man erfährt nämlich gerade so viel, wie nötig ist, um einerseits die Emotionen der Figuren oder ihre Beweggründe in den jeweiligen Situationen plausibel nachempfinden zu können und andererseits das Geheimnis sowohl der Geschichte als auch der einzelnen Charaktere bis zu den multiplen Enden zu bewahren, die man tunlichst alle erspielen sollte, wenn man den kompletten Umfang der Story erleben möchte. Narrative Designer NomnivoreGames. His life is one full of sacrifice and hardship. He knows a lot about magic and says that there are spells called Sealed Verses that may have the cure to Black Scrawl. Developer Cavia. Le schéma se répète donc ainsi, entrecoupé de quelques dialogues censés faire avancer une histoire

Eric Weiss October 18, 4 Minute Read. Similar Games: Last Rebellion 5. Negative: 3 out of Still, the criticisms help locate Nier relative to other action-RPGs. This leaves an impression closer to the combat in 'Onimusha' then something like 'Devil May Cry', or 'Bayonetta. A vastly underated game, Nier has it's flaws and doesn't deliver on all it's promise and grand ambitions, but it's still one hell of a fun and A vastly underated game, Nier has it's flaws and doesn't deliver on all it's promise and grand ambitions, but it's still one hell of a fun and enjoyable game, definitely worth purchasing at a bargain price. Fishing is okay, but kind of frustrating. Be sure to reach all four of them. The storyline itself may seem dull or confusing at first, but when you reach the many twists and turns, and finally uncover the truth, you'll find that the game's very few low points were worth trudging through. Share on reddit.

The cast, sorrowful fable, and boss battles are some of these moments that makes NIER stand out from the current crop of role-playing games. Shades speak their own language, as do the masked people that live in the desert. The last remnants of humanity are hanging on by a thread while the world has become infested with shadow monsters called Shades. Played On: Xbox You will be given choices or asked questions at certain points. Playwright and co-creator of NotAllFedoras. This game may not have the best graphics but I do think they fit the setting well. Features Players 1 5. Denn was technisch nicht vorhanden ist und einem damit die Lust am Spielen verleidet, wird durch innere Werte fast komplett wett gemacht. You can read the letters they send back and forth on the loading screens.

No inexplicable floating platforms here! Publisher: Square Enix. It is hard to be impartial because NIER is so distinct in its hybrid styled gameplay and surprisingly submerging narrative. Fetch quests are abundant and the payoff is rarely substantial. The last remnants of humanity are hanging on by a thread while the world has become infested with shadow monsters called Shades. Even the gameplay itself is repetitive. You crawl through dungeons, collect keys, fight enemies, level up, and solve the occasional puzzle. Your Score. Ganz im Gegenteil. Mixed or average reviews - based on 60 Critic Reviews What's this?

The excellent opening sequence reinforces that notion. Publisher: Square Enix. Overall this is a great game and deserves a much better score than it has. Negative: 2 out of US Release April ' The dialog can be cheesy at times. The magic attacks are also nicely varied, and every spell is useful. La musique ne propose que de petites ritournelles certes assez jolies mais qui tournent et retournent en boucle à rendre complètement fou n'importe qui. He was a disappointing wuss.

A great example is the very first dungeon, The Lost Shrine. NIER is a little eccentric, which carries on to the supporting roles. When I first got to a novel segment, I thought the game had lost its marbles or that Cavia was going to put something cool here until they ran out of money. Nier always ranges from good to very good. NIER Xbox Get the correct one and you move on. Nier also has a few minigames. A Fathers Love When you look past the combat, you will find an adventure game at heart. Shades speak their own language, as do the masked people that live in the desert. Selbst Resonance of Fate sieht dagegen richtig gut aus.

The gameplay itself is also surprisingly and intriguing, though not always what I would describe as fun. No inexplicable floating platforms here! Nier does stand out for its M rating, and not always in a good way. However, if you manage to overcome the first few hours, you might be surprised on how much pull NIER has. Bei den teils Bildschirm füllenden Bossen sowie dem Gegnerdesign an sich überrascht der Titel auch mehr, als man ihm anfänglich zutrauen möchte. Nier is one of those games that will require some time and effort to fully enjoy it. Der vom Design vorgegebene Wechsel von der dritten in die zweite Dimension bietet ebenfalls eine angenehme Abweichung vom tristen Technik-Trott. However, the group present ends up having just enough charm to carry the game.

Mixed: 7 out of Get the correct one and you move on. Like Nier, Kana Little Sister gets better on subsequent playthroughs and has plenty of endings to unlock. It tends to do this through story segments and various gags thrown in that come up at unexpected times. The second time you play through the game it gives you such a different look on everything, I have never wanted to just let a boss kill me in a game before because I felt so bad about what I was doing. Positive: 18 out of With powerful allies and a mysterious book, NIER encounters things that will confound even the mightiest of warriors. You can talk to various people in a place called The Forest of Myth and read a bunch of text. Nier positively revels in repetition.

All of them have multiple forms and will take a lot for you to take them down. Die Schatten in ihren zahlreichen Variationen erinnern z. User Score. NIER is about a fathers love for his daughter as he tries to save her from a horrifying disease. Xbox Schwacher Trost Allerdings muss man auch Nier seine visuellen Highlights zugestehen. The writing in these segments is really good. This game may not have the best graphics but I do think they fit the setting well. Nier also has a few minigames. Overall this is a great game and deserves a much better score than it has.

The world is dying. Fishing is okay, but kind of frustrating. Narrative Designer NomnivoreGames. The enemies are equally dumbed down aside from the boss characters with little or no A. It is simply beautiful. You can switch at any time, so it pays to experiment with each style to maximize your destructive capabilities. All this publication's reviews Read full review. Developer Cavia. There are no glaring design flaws and the controls are perfectly balanced, while many of the boss fights are spectacular.

Share on facebook. Skip to content. Each character is extremely well defined with consistent motivations and believable quirks, imbuing the game with a genuine humanity that holds Nier together in spite of its flaws. The aspiration doesn't stop at the monster design as NIER innovates with the unique ability to seamlessly manipulate the players perspective. The cast really did an excellent job making it a highlight of the game. Und selbst zum Start der spielerischen HD-Ära hätte Nier technisch einen maximal durchwachsenen Eindruck hinterlassen. C'est graphiquement pas vilain mais un mauvais goût certain soit curieusement dégueulasse soit bizarrement pervers habite le jeu de temps à autre However, the group present ends up having just enough charm to carry the game.

The aspiration doesn't stop at the monster design as NIER innovates with the unique ability to seamlessly manipulate the players perspective. Bosses are a blast too. Skip to content. Aber weder eine einzige Schwalbe noch ein kleiner Schwarm macht einen Sommer. The second time you play through the game it gives you such a different look on everything, I have never wanted to just let a boss kill me in a game before because I felt so bad about what I was doing. Share on twitter. NIER might not the revolutionary title that it inspired to be, but it has some moments that make the downtime worth the effort. Nier looks like what a maxed out PS2 game would look like, and I don't think that's a bad thing. Each character is extremely well defined with consistent motivations and believable quirks, imbuing the game with a genuine humanity that holds Nier together in spite of its flaws.