Man i still remember the Drakenier fanbase exploding (me included) at the reveal back at the old place.
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Girlfriend Reviews: Should Your Boyfriend Play Nier: Automata?
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Man i still remember the Drakenier fanbase exploding (me included) at the reveal back at the old place.
Thanks for coming into a topic about a video, not watching the video, and then complaining about the video and the ones that make the video even though you didn't enjoy the first video of theirs you watched.
Maybe, I dunno, spend some time watching videos you do enjoy?
This was me during one of the boss fights when the music kicked in, not kidding. I'm glad I was not playing on hard lol.
EDIT: and thread went to shit, like clockwork.
The editing and meme stuff is pretty core to what she's doing. Without it, it's just another person whose opinion isn't anything special talking about games.
Currently on my first play through and on route c. It's so good and this is dumb but it's like the most human game I've ever played (themes, characters, writing etc). The OST is godly and I sometimes leave my character in the resistence camp just to listen to that song.
So this is the first review from this channel I've seen and it made me laugh out loud multiple times.
I was watching it with my friends live at the time and almost cried. I don't think I've ever been more excited for any game, and it delivered everything I wanted.
The music, character designs, thought-provoking themes, rich atmosphere of wistful loneliness, sharp incisive writing JRPG's to shame, creative and effective use of gameplay to reinforce the story, godlike OST, etc. Easily the best JRPG of the decade, by far, on its music and writing alone. Nothing else even comes close for me except for the first Nier.
I was watching it with my friends live at the time and almost cried. I don't think I've ever been more excited for any game, and it delivered everything I wanted.
The music, character designs, thought-provoking themes, rich atmosphere of wistful loneliness, sharp incisive writing JRPG's to shame, creative and effective use of gameplay to reinforce the story, godlike OST, etc. Easily the best JRPG of the decade, by far, on its music and writing alone. Nothing else even comes close for me except for the first Nier.
I'm sorry. I probably shouldn't tease strangers like that! Didn't mean for it to be mean-spirited.
I've been looking forward to this since they started the channel and it definitely delivered. Fantastic episode.
Love this game so much.
Love this game so much.
Are you actually curious? Then yes. Absolutely play it. When connections in Automata show up, it will feel meaningful in a way you will not quite follow or be aware of otherwise. It isn't completely necessary to play in order to understand Automata's pivotal moments but Nier 1 is an interesting and unique game all the same.
If you are the type that is less open-minded and race to the internet to whinge over any aspect of game design that doesn't feel modern or expedient, then Nier as a whole may not be for you. There are moments of padding and progression tasks that may drag, but overall it's a pretty interesting curio with lovely music and many moments worth experiencing despite some imperfections.
Watch an LP of Nier, its gameplay really doesn't hold up mechanically, it's much better enjoyed conceptually and on the merits of its story.
Watch the Drakenguard and Nier Analysis videos by the youtuber clemps and plunge into Automata.
Nope, Square has been pretty scummy about it, promoting the game and giving it a GOTY release but has been totally miserly when it comes to paying anyone to improve the port. Even as someone who loved the game I am sore about it and can't really fault people not wanting to play it, although the port played perfectly for me with no issues.
Thanks for the replies, everybody, very helpful! A couple more questions: about how long would it take to play Automata to its "true" conclusion (ending E, I guess it is?); and are there any major spoilers or emotional moments not featured in Shelby's video, or did she basically nail them all? I often read wikis or watch vids of games as I play through them, but if there are still important discoveries to be experienced, I'll try to refrain.
You think people should... not play one of the best games this gen?
Huh.
I honestly agree with him, that game did absolutely nothing for me and it was far from the revelatory masterpiece this forum makes it out to be.
Good on the people that really enjoyed the game, it just wasn't my thing.
Insult? That's mild and....c'mon, it;s just a little funny/appropriate. xD
Slowpoke is dope haha
I haven't played the game so stopped at the spoiler section but great video.
"That's why they call the game 'Near a tomato'" hahaha
"That's why they call the game 'Near a tomato'" hahaha
Guess it's not for me then. Too bad because she's well spoken behind all that.
It's been a minute for me, but I think it's around 20-25 hours if you're mainly focused on the main story. It can get a lot longer though depending on how into the sidequests you get.
And yea, the main routes (think of them as chapters of a book) are A-E in that order.
She nailed most of it, but not everything, so I would definitely refrain.
I finished E week ago, took me 46 hours with 95% sidequest completion.
The game has flaws (ugly environments and gfx in general, lazy sidequest design, unnecessary B route) but the story, music and originality carry it well. I loved it overall.
Pretty much the same opinion here: music is absolutely stellar, the world and story and very interesting, but the gameplay is just "OK".
I just really didn't get the appeal of this game. Went all the way through it and I have...no feelings about it. I didn't hate it or like it. It was just completely forgettable and I struggle to see why people find it so impressive.
I don't know. I guess I just wasn't the target audience here. I'm clearly in the minority but I have no urge to go back to it and I can't really think of a single scene that caused me any emotions.
I don't know. I guess I just wasn't the target audience here. I'm clearly in the minority but I have no urge to go back to it and I can't really think of a single scene that caused me any emotions.
Noooo wrong this is bad. Nier 1 is the better game
They're not standalone. Automata is a direct sequel to Nier and while you can appreciate the new story and characters of Automata to some extent without playing the original, they are closely linked in terms of the lore of the series, thematically, musically, artistically. Everything about your experience of Automata will be enhanced by playing the first game and I can't recommend Automata to anyone without playing Nier 1 first. Nier 1 is also the best game ever made, so just play it. Please
Their process is pretty much as follows:
- They pick a game to play/watch
- They stream it on Twitch with Matt playing and Shelby commenting and reading viewers' comments
- The boyfriend (Matt) writes a script based on his and her reactions to the game during their time playing/watching
- The girlfriend (Shelby) reads the script and ad-libs and puts her own unique spin on it (she's an actress)
- Matt then puts the video together (he's a professional editor)
I'm a little surprised the review is so positive. Not because Nier Automata isn't great (it is), but I watched a good portion of their streams and they seemed very annoyed with it at times. Seemed like they didn't like route B, they didn't like hacking, they hated the part before
Matt even said he was gonna quit after he died and had to reload a save and do that part again. And for the bulk of route C he kept saying they were ready for it to be over. I haven't seen the end of route C+D+E in their stream so I guess the extremely strong ending sections brought them back around.
2B died.
You've watched it but still don't get what it is or the spirit in which it's intended? You think a woman is trying to tell a man what to do and this bothers you?
Imagine having trust issues like this.
I mean if a video game is causing that big of a deal to you then it's time to move on.
I mean if a video game is causing that big of a deal to you then it's time to move on.
I mean, I don't know why I'm asking, but did you watch the video??????
And if you do lemme know so I can edit your comment out and we forget this happened. xD
And how.
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Of course they should play the best games of this gen, but I was talking about Nier: Automata.
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If the topic header and thread content contain different meanings of context that's a different story.
Taking what I see at face value. Didn't care to watch the video if it's what I thought it was going be.
Why are you even in the thread if you watched one and thought it was terrible?