Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139… Review

It's easy to see the title Nier and immediately think of 2B and all the hubbub surrounding Nier: Automata, but very few people actually know that Nier: Automata was a sequel. Nier was originally a standalone game from the Drakengard series creator Yoko Taro. Best described as incredibly weird, hard to follow, and janky, Nier had middling reviews upon release and vanished from sight until Nier: Automata released. Nier Replicant is a remaster of the original Nier with combat revamped with assistance from PlatinumGames. This remaster almost feels like a complete remake, with rewarding combat and a pretty timeless story. The relation from Nier Replicant to Nier: Automata is tough to see at first, but over time more is revealed and events are able to be pieced together. Even without playing Nier: Automata this game is enjoyable standalone, and is quite a wonder to experience.