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"It’s not a fully immersive role-playing game, nor is it a stylised action romp.
Nier is a muddled concoction of ideas that don’t quite coalesce. There are moments where brightness shines through, and one begins to think they’ve misjudged the game, but these occurrences are rare and fleeting. Another title published recently by Square Enix – Final Fantasy XIII – knows full well what kind of a paradigm-shifting beast it is, whereas Nier seems to be suffering from a slight identity crisis.
Developed by Japan’s Cavia (the team behind the rather dismal 2006 third-person shooter Bullet Witch), Nier revolves around a principal character with the same name as the game’s title. He’s gruff, battle-worn and has made it his mission to rid his daughter, Yonah, of an evil that’s infected her known as ‘The Black Scrawl’."
Get ready to embark on a journey filled with monsters, magic, and overpowered haircuts, because this list features the best JRPGs on the PS3.
There wasn't that many. Thanks to the west's criticism. It was definitely lacking compared to every other ps system. Dont get me wrong there were a few good ones i know that.
Only gripe I have with Ar Tonelico 3 is that Saki is annoying as hell whether English or in Japanese. Then Saki's English voice actor became Ionasal on Ar Nosurge she was a little annoying but not as bad. Johnny Young Bosch voicing Tatsumi I thought he did a great job. And Akiko Shikata with her vocals and the music from the games just went hand and hand.
Nier and Drakengard are two series that couldn't be more different in their setting and stories, but somehow they are still linked.
Whether intended or not, NieR makes a strong case that good gameplay is not everything, especially if a game has larger goals in mind.
i mean ... it depends right. when i think about drakengard 1s combat .. damn. its god awful. the game is great but its very charring to get through because of it.
good combat helps a game tremendously
I like action RPGs but this review makes it sound like a repetitive game, which is what I HATE the most. I want my hours to be well spent and not wasted running around doing the same thing over and over again. I don't think I will get this game because of that aspect.
You should see some of the images and the scenery in this game - sheezzess
For a 3-4th generation game on the 360 this looks terrible, and what's with Surfboards in a mystical medievil setting RPG - yes, surfboards, check the pic out halfway down the page . . . . WT!!
And clown faces and hats made of wood that just rest on characters heads . . .
Does anyone actually vet these games before setting them lose on the world, it seems not.
I think western RPGs are advancing in gameplay but JRPGs don't seem to be changing much...That can be a good thing if you like it. Here though it looks like a fail.
Oh man I forgot to say something about the fishing in this game. If you want to play something where you try to fish, the controls don't make sense and you rarely catch anything, then by all means purchase Nier.