NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139
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- April 22, 2021
- Toylogic
- RPG, Adventure
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Nier Replicant is a safe choice for fans, and while it retains some of the originals flaws, the improved visuals and smoother combat allow the thoughtful, humorous story to shine.
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139
- April 22, 2021
- RPG, Adventure
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Nier Replicant is a safe choice for fans, and while it retains some of the originals flaws, the improved visuals and smoother combat allow the thoughtful, humorous story to shine.
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8.3/10
Jason Guisao (Game Informer)
You’ll spend most of your time going from Point A to Point B collecting materials for forgettable NPCs, but the main questline will keep you on the edge of your seat.
April 22, 2021 |
So I return to the caveats. If you’re a fan of the series, and you can respect the audacity of these decade-old ideas, Nier Replicant is the best appetizer yet for whatever main course Square Enix will inevitably serve in the future. But for newcomers or casual fans, the caveat stands: Nier Replicant is worth the time, but only if you have plenty of time to spend.
April 22, 2021 |
Recommended
Chris Plante (Polygon)
8/10
Michael Higham (GameSpot)
Though antiquated in some respects, Nier Replicant will tear your heart out with its timeless story, endearing and tragic characters, and beautiful soundtrack.
April 22, 2021 |
Jason Guisao (Game Informer)
8.3/10 - (Read Review)
You’ll spend most of your time going from Point A to Point B collecting materials for forgettable NPCs, but the main questline will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Chris Plante (Polygon)
Recommended - (Read Review)
So I return to the caveats. If you’re a fan of the series, and you can respect the audacity of these decade-old ideas, Nier Replicant is the best appetizer yet for whatever main course Square Enix will inevitably serve in the future. But for newcomers or casual fans, the caveat stands: Nier Replicant is worth the time, but only if you have plenty of time to spend.
Michael Higham (GameSpot)
8/10 - (Read Review)
Though antiquated in some respects, Nier Replicant will tear your heart out with its timeless story, endearing and tragic characters, and beautiful soundtrack.
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| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 33bits | Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros | 90 / 100 | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is a wonderful opportunity to meet and enjoy a game that deserves to break out of its niche status, as its formidable sequel has done. I take my hat off to the restoration work, as well as I praise that the original experience is so direct, with the edges that may be there at certain points such as the scarcity of scenarios and areas of action. But by being so respectful in his excellent job of updating, many more players enjoy in a more fluid and improved way something that goes beyond the action-RPG or Japanese cult title. | Read review |
| 3DNews | Алексей Лихачев | 8 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Remaster NieR admires not as much as NieR: Automata, because of the ragged pace of storytelling. But it is still a good action with a wonderful plot, which benefited from improvements in the gameplay. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 04-22-2021 | Video Review | Read review |
| AnaitGames | Víctor Manuel Martínez García | 8 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | A solid and respectful adaptation for current gen systems of a cult classic, overlooked ten years ago but still worthy of our time. | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 90 / 100 | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant ver. 1.22474487139… is the perfect opportunity to experiment NieR Automata’s prequel. An epic game with a lot of improvements. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Dean James | 4 / 5 stars | 04-22-2021 | Gamers weren’t quite ready for Yoko Taro’s NieR back in 2010, but now the now cult classic is getting another chance in the way it was originally intended. On top of additional content and bonuses not found in the original, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… features a beautifully melancholy narrative that is equal parts gut-wrenching and heartfelt, all of which is very worth experiencing. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Mohammad Zamani | 9 / 10 | 05-19-2021 | Nier Replicant tells a deep, nostalgic story that can only happen within the confines of video games, as parts of the story needs to be felt by actually experiencing the gameplay, and eventually leaves its audience with lots of moral dilemma. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Zubi Khan | 9 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | If nothing else, NieR: Replicant Ver. 1.22474487139 is a unique game even when held in contrast with its 2017 follow-up and a must-play for both fans of the original and those looking for something a little darker than a Final Fantasy or any number of anime-inspired JRPG titles. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Charlie Kelly | 7 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | NieR is a wonderful, intriguing franchise that a select number are dearly devoted to, and rightly so. The game’s not entirely for me, especially considering all the backtracking, but it’s a weird and wonderful ride nevertheless. Keep doing you Yoko Taro. And let’s embrace the weird that is NieR. | Read review |
| Chicas Gamers | Raúl Pinto | Recommended | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 is an action RPG in which we will embark on a journey to save the life of our little sister from a terminal illness. A remake will appeal to both original players and those who did not enjoy the title then. Full of frenetic combats and emotional scenes with graphics and a soundtrack will not leave you indifferent, although with many errors in the artificial intelligence of your companions and the 2D scrolling sections. An essential experience for lovers of RPG. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Jaz Sagoo | 84 / 100 | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is the perfect way for fans of Automata to experience the original and for newcomers to engage with the franchise. With updated combat and visuals, Replicant can proudly sit amongst greats in the genre, however, the hypersexualized representation of Kainé remains and deters from an incredible experience. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Umar Bastra | 8.5 / 10 | 05-04-2021 | Nier Replicant gets a new lease on life complete with a combat system and graphical overhaul resulting in a game that’s actually fun to play. More importantly, it allows the emotional and amazing story-telling to shine even more. Backtracking complaints aside, this is one game you have to experience for yourself. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Renan Fontes | 10 / 10 | 05-05-2021 | NieR Replicant 1.22 is an outstanding remake and an excellent action RPG in its own right. Combat is fast paced, focused, and well varied between three distinct weapon types and eight magic spells. Dungeons appear simple but their design is deceptively clever, and they carry a Legend of Zelda-esque charm to them. The visuals are greatly improved from the original, from character models to background details. Bosses are downright bombastic, masterfully juggling tense battles with visceral set pieces. The story is simply beautiful, making brilliant use of music to amplify already deeply emotional storytelling. Above all else, Replicant plays into concepts only possible in a video game | Read review |
| DASHGAMER.com | Dan Rizzo | Recommended | 05-10-2021 | Initiating enthralling encounters with a collection of threatening foes, the weird and wondrous composition laid out in antagonist design, the crème de la crème of voice acting royalty that portrays the cast and of course an encroaching campaign that readjusts its native timeline and removes a categoric misnomer that had plagued Western audiences for decades in gaming. NieR Replicant ver1.2 has been a supremely sublime experience that I will never forget. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Carter | 8.5 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | There aren’t many games like NieR Replicant, and I’m not just talking about in the modern era, but since 2010 as a whole. Whatever power that be helped Yoko Taro become world-famous, to the point where he can keep making these weird masterpieces, in any format: thank you. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Eric Layman | 8 / 10 | 03-17-2017 | Nier presented as an action role-playing game. Nier was actually a controlled demolition of genre conventions driven by a taste for subversion and a desire to explore emotional boundaries between mild sorrow and hysterical despair. Replicant ver. 1.22474487139… keeps Nier intact with distinct improvements to its operation and accessibility. It remains an eccentric, effective, and occasionally inhospitable member of its medium. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Giovanni Colantonio | 3.5 / 5 stars | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… confirms that the original NieR was both way ahead of its time and far behind it. The story is tremendously captivating and it’s only gotten better with newly added content. On the other side of the coin, the repetitive gameplay feels outdated even by 2010 standards. Those who press through the 30-hour adventure will be rewarded with a bold narrative odyssey. It may even outdo NieR Automata in retrospect, but it’s hard to blame anyone who’d rather watch it all on YouTube instead of playing it for themselves. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Unknown | 5 / 5 stars | 04-22-2021 | Regardless of the protagonist, NieR is a remarkable piece of art, and this remaster touches up the issues people had with the original without compromising what made it such an impactful work. It’s going to be interesting to see if people give it the look that it deserves this time around, because this really is the greatest game of all time, and has always deserved more than “cult” status. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Ben Moore | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-27-2021 | Nier Replicant is a heart-wrenching gem of a game. | Read review |
| Echo Boomer | David Fialho | Recommended | 05-08-2021 | It’s, without any doubt, a game out of it’s time, specially considering that some of the most bold decisions were better executed in the sequel, but other than that what an emotional journey. | Read review |
| EGM | Mollie L Patterson | 8 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487129… remakes an under-appreciated action RPG for a new era of consoles and players, giving us another look into the beautifully bizarre mind of creator Yoko Taro. Replicant isn’t the most impressive remake on a technical or visual level, but it’s received some very welcome upgrades, such as an improved combat system. More importantly, the thing that didn’t need fixing wasn’t broken: the original’s captivating storyline and cast of characters. Everything in that regard is still here as it should be, just told through the eyes of the initially intended protagonist, and with a few pieces of originally cut content restored. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Malindy Hetfeld | Not Recommended | 04-22-2021 | A safe choice for fans, this slight reimagining turns a weak game into an okay one. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Giuseppe Arace | 8.2 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant just modernizes a rather controversial work, and improves it to the right point. Emotionally destabilizing on the narrative front, Yoko Taro’s action RPG, reinterpreted on a playful level by the Toylogic team, maintains its essence halfway between genius and madness, without the needle always positioning in the right medium between the two extremes. | Read review |
| Fextralife | Fexelea | 8.5 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Nier Replicant is an endearing, comfortably predictable story that turns out to be nothing of the sort. Relaxing afternoons fishing or cultivating and action-packed dungeons coexist to deliver an ingeniously conceived narrative that will stay with you for years to come, as you try and fail to stop humming the fantastic soundtrack. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Jason Guisao | 8.3 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | You’ll spend most of your time going from Point A to Point B collecting materials for forgettable NPCs, but the main questline will keep you on the edge of your seat | Read review |
| Game Rant | Pam K. Ferdinand | 4 / 5 stars | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant overall is a successful remaster, with a bit of spit and polish improving many facets of the original game, but with some of the negatives unfortunately carrying over as well. The end result is an action RPG that will keep most players entertained for many hours, as the story, combat, and characters outweigh the boredom of Replicant’s sometimes repetitive gameplay. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Jason Faulkner | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-22-2021 | Nier Replicant ver. 1.22 is an excellent spin on the traditional hero’s journey and will give Nier Automata fans a new appreciation for that title. It’s a lovingly crafted rerelease and will delight both new and old players alike. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Filipe Da Silva Barbosa | 8 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Adressed to both new players and longtime fans, NieR Replicant succeds in transcending the NieR experience, thanks to its enhanced (yet imperfect) visuals, its full re-recorded soundtrack and voice-acting and its new gameplay mechanics to make it feel more like NieR Automata. For sure, the addition of new scenes, such as the Mermaid episode and an all-new ending, represent a powerful argument to those who are already familiar with the original game. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Saeed Aghababaie | 8.5 / 10 | 05-08-2021 | In one word, Nier Replicant Remaster is “amazing”. I’m glad that Yoko Taro’s amazing Nier, finally got the praise and attention it deserves. It is the best time for experiencing Nier with this remastered version (either you play the base game in 7th generation or not), because of the fascinating additions and upgrades it has seen. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Adam Kerr | 9.5 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | An improvement in every sense, NieR Replicant is an absolute blast. You’ll love the characters, the world and every little detail you can think of. Prepare yourself for another one of Yoko Taro’s wonderful, yet emotional, rollercoaster rides. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Unknown | 9 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | And now it is time for NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…, which corrects almost all the flaws of the original release. You can still easily see glimpses of old NieR here | Read review |
| GamePro | Alex Ney | 82 / 100 | 04-22-2021 | Packing action drama with sword, magic and depth. But suffers from empty game world, backtracking and totally barren side tasks. | Read review |
| Gamer Escape | Eliot Lefebvre | 8 / 10 | 04-27-2021 | I loved the original. I love this remake. And if you’ve never played the original or you did, you owe it to yourself to give this one a check. It’s a game that was always good made that much better, and it’s going to stick with you a long time after the credits roll on the final ending. | Read review |
| Gamers Heroes | Blaine Smith | 7.5 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Despite being a great game and a worthwhile remake, NieR Replicant ver.1.22 is not for everyone. Some of the dated design elements are frustrating and needlessly time consuming. The story, while incredible, is locked away behind multiple playthroughs and endings, with its true value being entirely subjective depending on how much time you’re willing to invest. However, none of this is news to fans of NieR: Automata. Put simply, if you’ve been waiting for a deeper, darker dive into the world of NieR, ver.1.22 will not disappoint. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | George Yang | 8 / 10 | 04-21-2021 | NieR Replicant Ver. 1.22474487139 is an upgraded version of the original NieR, and it improves on almost all aspects to offer something for both newcomers and veterans alike. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Michael Higham | 8 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Though antiquated in some respects, Nier Replicant will tear your heart out with its timeless story, endearing and tragic characters, and beautiful soundtrack. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Matt Bianucci | 7 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant’s upgrades put it nearly on par with NieR: Automata, and while it doesn’t live up to the tight package Automata provided, it’s a great addition for anyone who missed it the first time around. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | David Flynn | 100 / 100 | 05-06-2021 | NieR Replicant ver. 1.22474487139… is a pitch perfect update to one of the greatest stories ever told in the medium. Combat feels fast and fluid, much like players’ tears once they finish the game. The new content feels natural, magic is more useful than ever, and the reprised music and voice over bring the world to life. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Pedro del Pozo | 8.6 / 10 | 05-03-2021 | It’s lucky Square Enix decided to make this new version. The 2010 NieR Replicant was already a rough diamond that only NieR Automata managed to take to the general public, and having this legendary story updated for this generation of players is something we should appreciate, turning the title into something essential and unforgettable, transforming what was a cult game in 2010, into a renewed classic. That seemingly crazy designer who is Yoko Taro throws all sorts of arguments to our faces without plugging, but as players we have to strive to uncover the truth behind the curtain. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Chris White | 8 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Nier Replicant is so damn fun to play. Combat is ultimately its best feature, but some of the ideas are implemented superbly, whether in the story or the mechanics. | Read review |
| GRYOnline.pl | Michał Grygorcewicz | 9 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is what that the original should have been from the start. A more polished and expanded game with an improved combat system while keeping the stunning aspects of the old NieR. If I were to rate this game only from a die-hard fan’s perspective, I would give it an even higher score. | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Chris Shive | 4 / 5 stars | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant ver1. | Read review |
| Heavy | Elton Jones | 8.8 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Nier Replicant morphs into an engrossing and deeply affecting experience that puts forth a new and improved approach to combat worth mastering. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Álvaro Alonso | 88 / 100 | 04-22-2021 | A generic, sub-par action RPG that is neither generic, sub-par or even an action RPG. NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is a unique game that constantly plays with our expectations, deconstructing a genre while constructing a subversive narrative. It may not be perfect, but it’s still a must have. | Read review |
| IGN | Mitchell Saltzman | 8 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Improved visuals and smoothed out combat go a long way in Nier’s update, but it’s the story that’s the star of the show | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Alessandra Borgonovo | 8.3 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | An excellent return of a classic, Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139 is a perfect opportunity for both newcomers and old players to (re)discover an action-RPG that was too badly criticized at the time. | Read review |
| IGN Middle East | Zaher Albalbisi | 6 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139 greatly enhance the flow of the gameplay and brings somehow better visuals, however, it still lags behind better games and sadly misses the chance to add true innovation to boss fights or enemy types, and while the new story cutscenes will indeed catch the interest of the series mega fans, it’s implemented in such a bad way that you’d be better off watching it through youtube rather than way too much grinding and a $60 checkout | Read review |
| IGN Spain | David Oña | 7.5 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant ver.1.2247444487139… is an update of the cult hit that, despite what it may seem at first glance, represents an excellent way to approach the classic. An update that focuses on combat and technical aspects while keeping the structure and essence of the original intact. As chaotic as it is brilliant. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Jamie Kirk | 4 / 5 stars | 05-14-2021 | The best way to play a cult classic and experience the wonderful storytelling abilities of Yoko Taro. Nier Replicant is a worthy version upgrade to accompany 2017’s successful Nier Automata | Read review |
| INDIANTVCZ | Patrik Strnad | 7 / 10 | 05-05-2021 | NieR: Replicant ver.1.22474487139… brings us back to simpler times of 2010 and reminds us the roots of the series. This remaster aims to bring NieR: Replicant to wider audiences and it does just that. Visuals are improved, gameplay stays relatively the same. | Read review |
| JVL | DonBear | 8 / 10 | 04-23-2021 | Denying Replicant worm 1.22444487139 is a successful remaster, a game with undeniable assets but failed mechanics. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Fernando Salinas | 8 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Nier Replicant 1.22474487139… gives the cult game a second chance. Technical improvements make the experience much better than the original without changing its essense, and new content nurtures Yoko Taro universe, although, it didn’t age well. | Read review |
| Luis Alamilla | Luis Alamilla | 7.5 / 10 | 04-27-2021 | Nier Replicant isn’t a masterpiece or a suddenly better game than its successor but what this remaster does successfully do is improve upon the original game design to be a much more approachable game for 2021 standards. Its combat is evolved to be much more enjoyable but still leaves room for improvement. While the presentation has been uplifted, its variety of enemies and padded introduction leaves a lot to be desired. Overall, Nier is the most accessible it’s ever been, helping to make it worth playing again or for the first time although some design choices from 2010 still poke their head here from time to time | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Samet Basri Taşlı | 82 / 100 | 05-08-2021 | If you’re not in a hurry, you can expect a discount, just don’t miss the chance to experience one of the most interesting stories in the gaming world with great music, successful voiceover and fluid gameplay. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 8 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | A highly polished remaster of the almost-classic action role-player, that is still stuck with some of the original flaws but allows the thoughtful, and very humorous, script to shine. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Spencer Legacy | 4 / 5 stars | 05-04-2021 | NieR Replicant is a brilliant game despite its tedious sidequests. | Read review |
| Niche Gamer | Fingal Belmont | 7 / 10 | 05-09-2021 | It would have been preferable if the dialogue sequences had a bit more cinematic flair to them instead of characters talking in flat wide shots, or if there was an option for the original soundtrack. While still deeply flawed, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is still highly recommended for its depressing existential scenario that makes players look at RPGs in a different way. | Read review |
| Noisy Pixel | Jacob Kavanaugh | 10 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Nier: Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is a beautiful experience and exactly how you should play this amazing game. Upon finishing, it’s easy to say that it is unequivocally one of the best games I have ever played. This story emotionally moves players with the help of its character-writing, intense action, and somber tone, making it easy to immerse yourself in their world. | Read review |
| NoobFeed | Adam Siddiqui | 90 / 100 | 04-26-2021 | NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… isn’t a remake, but instead an update of the original game with small improvements, new content, and rehauled visuals. Showcasing how the original game’s narrative still holds up today and gives those who experienced NieR Automata a chance to experience the tale before 9S, 2B, and A2. There are some archaic elements that rely on tedious traveling and item collecting but despite this NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… has the same emotionally charged elements that made NieR Automata such a monumental game. | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Austin Jones | 8 / 10 | 04-26-2021 | . is peerless in many ways, but also the same old story-an auteur nearly swallowed by the industry manages to get out his masterpiece after the smash success of his more palatable work. I, for one, am happy it happened. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Julie Muncy | 90 / 100 | 04-22-2021 | Nier Replicant is a fabulous remaster of a lauded but messy cult classic, improving it without giving up on its essential strangeness. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | Andrew Farrell | 7.5 / 10 | 04-29-2021 | Padded and tedious, but engrossing and enjoyable. NieR Replicant occupies a strange spot in the gaming pantheon. | Read review |
| PCGamesN | Ian Boudreau | 7 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Some creaky design concepts that don’t hold up well and a slipshod PC port hold Nier Replicant back from greatness on PC. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | George Foster | 8.5 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant is a game I won’t be forgetting anytime soon. Its story is fantastically dark, incredibly unique and told in such a fascinating way, while its mix of combat and exploration has just the right hints of Zelda that make it a hell of a lot of fun to play through. It has some repetition issues and shows its true age in some areas, but it’s a game I’d recommend to the first-time NieR players like myself as well as the Automata die-hards. I guess it’s time for me to finish that game after all. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Garri Bagdasarov | 9 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | The NieR franchise has easily become one of my favorites. After NieR Automata, my need to replay the original NieR grew and grew, and thankfully, Square Enix has answered my prayers for an updated version of the original title. NieR: Replicant tells a fantastic story that’s carried by great writing and a soundtrack that stops you in your tracks to listen to its incredible melodies. The only thing that holds Replicant back from true greatness is its old-school take on fetch quests and the horribly constant backtracking. | Read review |
| Polygon | Chris Plante | Not Recommended | 04-22-2021 | So I return to the caveats. If you’re a fan of the series, and you can respect the audacity of these decade-old ideas, Nier Replicant is the best appetizer yet for whatever main course Square Enix will inevitably serve in the future. But for newcomers or casual fans, the caveat stands: Nier Replicant is worth the time, but only if you have plenty of time to spend. | Read review |
| Press Start | James Mitchell | 8.5 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is a fantastic celebration of a game that, even after a decade, feels unmatched in how it tells its incredibly unique story. The visual overhaul is excellent, and the combat better than ever. However, some archaic quest design acts as a deft reminder that this is a game from ten years ago. Without a doubt, though, this is the best way to experience NieR where it all began. | Read review |
| pressakey.com | Tim Bissinger | Recommended | 07-02-2021 | It is a delight to see this unusual masterpiece get a second chance! NieR shines in new splendor and new gameplay quality in this lavish new edition | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Leonardo Cidreira | 90 / 100 | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is the best starting point to discover one of the greatest franchises ever made by Square Enix in recent times. The title is much more than a simple remaster, correcting the main flaws that its original version had, while raising it to a level close to that of its successor. It is gratifying to know that such a title has finally been able to see the light of day again after spending years stuck on a platform. | Read review |
| Push Square | Robert Ramsey | 7 / 10 | 04-26-2021 | NieR Replicant remains a memorable and affecting action RPG. Elements of its PS3-era design really haven’t aged well, but this remade remaster does a lot to enhance the experience. Incredibly tight and responsive gameplay, tied together with a touching tale of uniquely oddball characters, makes for an adventure that stands the test of time. | Read review |
| Rocket Chainsaw | Adam Ghiggino | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-29-2021 | NieR Replicant is a sticky one, alright. | Read review |
| RPGamer | Pascal Tekaia | 4 / 5 stars | 06-04-2021 | This handful of nitpicks notwithstanding, NieR Replicant is a resounding success and a great opportunity to experience a remastered version of this hidden gem. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | Unknown | 10 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | An ambitious game with a big heart, that makes up for its limited budget with a plethora of ideas and characters and stories, and a remaster that does more than spruce up a classic. A must-play for those who played the original as well as those whose introduction to the series was with Automata. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Cody Gravelle | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… isn’t just a comprehensive remake that makes some startling updates | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Matúš Štrba | 8 / 10 | 05-10-2021 | Great remaster with some new additions and a few flaws of the original. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Michael Sharpington | 7.5 / 10 | 05-05-2021 | To sum it all up, this is by far the best version you will get of the 2010 classic, and if you are a fan of Automata and wish to see how it started, this is a must buy and I thoroughly recommend a full playthrough. For those dipping their toes into the series, I would say give the first playthrough a shot and see if it grabs you, as it still has enough enjoyable factors without subsequent playthroughs to be a great JRPG on its own right, kinks and all. Its characters shine through its more middling combat and story to make me care how it’s going to end, and what ties it has to the sequel. | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Justin Clark | 4 / 5 stars | 05-02-2021 | The shotgun blast of gameplay types and tonal shifts isn’t quite as varied or seamlessly integrated as it is in Nier Automata, but it’s still impressive just how far ahead of the curve the original game actually was. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Karel Šír | 80 / 100 | 05-10-2021 | NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… improves the original in a right and very careful way that transforms the slightly jank title into a much more enjoyable experience. However, not even the best remaster or remake could change the fact that NieR demands plenty of benevolence from its players. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Paolo Sirio | 7.5 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139… doesn’t fix the original game’s flaws but, from a technical stand point, serves finally justice to an underestimated and obscure cult | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Daniele Cucchiarelli | 7.5 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Nier Replicant Ver. 1.22474487139 is not a remake but neither a simple remastered. It’s an enhanced version that fixes some of the original game’s issues and delivers a bunch of new content, but does nothing to refresh its dated approach to world and quest design. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Steve C | 8 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant was always an odd title that was great both in spite of and because of its limitations. Many of those oddities remain in Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139…, but it’s a more refined experience on the whole that doesn’t feel quite so awkward when placed alongside the superb NieR Automata. | Read review |
| Too Much Gaming | Unknown | 9 / 10 | 05-03-2021 | In more ways than one, NieR Replicant ver. 122474487139 is clearly the best and definitive way to experience the original NieR. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | نواف النغموش | 8 / 10 | 04-21-2021 | A touch up to a cult hit title that made it accessible to old or new Nier Fans | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Zhiqing Wan | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-22-2021 | Playing through NieR Replicant felt like a fever dream at times, in the same way that NieR: Automata’s reveal at the very first E3 I’d attended felt like a fever dream. It’s a testament to how special NieR is for it to have endured solely in the hearts and minds of its most dedicated fans for a decade, only to explode into a phenomenon that has kept the video game community talking and debating over it long after the credits have rolled. The rough edges of the original release are still present in NieR Replicant, but it’s clear that this game and the series as a whole will no longer just be another faded memory. | Read review |
| Unboxholics | Θοδωρής Μακρής | Recommended | 05-08-2021 | NieR Replicant continues to function as a precursor to the triumph that would follow with Automata, but with its renewed gameplay mechanics its now an even more pleasant experience, telling a story that some players may love even more than Automata’s. | Read review |
| Use a Potion | Unknown | 9.5 / 10 | 04-27-2021 | NieR Replicant is another brilliant remake to add to the ever-growing collection, with its touching narrative and fantastic combat making it a true RPG gem. | Read review |
| VG247 | Alex Donaldson | Recommended | 04-22-2021 | While the backtracking remains, it feels much less painful this time around thanks to it being part of a game with smooth performance that’s ultimately much more fun to actually play. The game is considerably improved as a result, and much of what made the original quietly special can now shine far more brightly. It might not be perfect, but within this slightly flawed framework beats the heart of an absolute masterpiece. Those who fell in love with Nier through Automata should go into this with a clear expectation that this is not that game – but if they do, they’ll find much to love. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Paul Broussard | 6 / 10 | 05-09-2021 | Ver 1.22 had the chance to take a cult classic and make it one of the best games in recent memory, but instead I’m left wondering what could have been; just like eleven years ago. | Read review |
| Video Chums | A.J. Maciejewski | 8.4 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | As one of the most underrated games from its generation, NieR can now find a new audience who are sure to appreciate its jaw-dropping story, pitch-perfect tone, and super-rewarding boss fights. | Read review |
| Video Games Chronicle | Alan Wen | 3 / 5 stars | 04-22-2021 | Nier Replicant is at once an improvement over the original while still retaining its dated design frustrations that’s not quite at the bar of modern remasters. Yet for all its flaws, the story, bolstered by its grand otherworldly score, has the same deep emotional depths that first won over new fans, and if nothing else, you won’t find a more mismatched bunch of outcasts worth caring about. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Josh Wise | 6 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Taro’s approach is of a restless rarity; he swaps genres as though trying to scratch an itch. | Read review |
| Washington Post | Gene Park | Recommended | 04-22-2021 | Nier Replicant is a must-play for anyone who loved “Automata,” a game some praise as one of the finest ever created. | Read review |
| WayTooManyGames | Kyle Nicol | 6.5 / 10 | 05-06-2021 | For better of for worse, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 is pretty much what it was so many years ago. If you didn’t like the original release, then this won’t do much to convince you otherwise, and if you are coming from Automata, this is a weaker game in a lot of ways. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Kai Powell | 8.4 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… restores lost content alongside a brand new ending but requires players to retread the same 60+ hour grind to experience what’s unique to this oddly numbered JRPG. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | David Morgan | 4 / 5 stars | 05-11-2021 | Nier Replicant is a chameleon — its slow start serves as a siren song that leads to explosive emotional crescendos and satisfying narrative payoffs. | Read review |
| WellPlayed | Kieron Verbrugge | 8.5 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | It’s probably not going to win over haters of the original, but for returning fans or those who jumped in at Automata this is a fantastic update to a cult classic game that also happens to bring with it some very exciting new surprises. | Read review |
| Windows Central | Brendan Lowry | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-22-2021 | The NieR Replicant remake is an excellent action RPG with one of the best game stories ever and updated combat, but it’s not without a few problems. | Read review |
| Worth Playing | Chris “Atom” DeAngelus | 8.5 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Nier Replicant Ver.1.22474487139… is the best way to play a genuinely amazing game. The flaws of the original version have been smoothed out some more, and while it still struggles with tedium and grind, the bright spots stand out. Even if you’re not traditionally into JRPGs, I can recommend Nier because its unique story and tremendous voicework make it stand out as an extremely well-told tale. Be prepared to curse the designer who decided that one of the most common items you need to upgrade weapons has what feels like a 1% drop rate. | Read review |
| Xbox Achievements | Richard Walker | 70 / 100 | 04-22-2021 | A welcome revamp to a more than decade-old cult classic, NieR Replicant ver.122474487139… will be equally inviting to Automata fans, NieR veterans, and newcomers alike. Only a lack of variety, a lightweight combat challenge, and disappointing boss encounters put a downer on proceedings. | Read review |
| Zoomg | Mohammad Sadegh Tavazaie | 8.5 / 10 | 05-09-2021 | Visually and musically, we are witnessing a high-quality product, but unfortunately artificial intelligence along with sub-missions are among the main weaknesses of NieR Replicant’s reconstruction. | Read review |
| ZTGD | Jae Lee | 8 / 10 | 06-03-2021 | Despite my complaints, it’s clear that the remake is most definitely the best way to experience what Nier has to offer. The improved visuals, performance and additional content are all much appreciated, and while it’s still a title with notable flaws, it’s infinitely easier to recommend to all who are willing to put in the time and effort to embark on a journey they’ll not soon forget. | Read review |
Game Info
GAME INFO
Game Description / Storyline:
The upgraded prequel of NieR:Automata. A kind young man sets out with a strange talking grimoire, to search for the “Sealed verses” in order to save his sister Yonah, who fell terminally ill to the Black Scrawl. NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is an updated version of NieR Replicant, previously only released in Japan. Discover the one-of-a-kind prequel of the critically-acclaimed masterpiece NieR:Automata. Now with a modern upgrade, experience masterfully revived visuals, a fascinating storyline and more!
RELEASE DATES:
DEVELOPER(S):
- Toylogic
PUBLISHER(S):
- Square Enix
GENRES:
- RPG, Adventure
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- NieR
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- -
DLC:
- -
BUNDLED IN:
- -
DIRECTOR(S):
- Yoko Taro
PRODUCER(S):
- Takuya Iwasaki, Yosuke Saito
DESIGNER(S):
- Daisuke Iizuka
PROGRAMMER(S):
- Takeshi Katayama
ARTIST(S):
- D.K, Yoshio Kamikubo, Shogo Tojo
WRITER(S):
- Sawako Natori, Hana Kikuchi
COMPOSER(S):
- Keiichi Okabe, Kakeru Ishihama, Keigo Hoashi, Takafumi Nishimura
Detailed Information
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- n/a
DLC:
- n/a
BUNDLED IN:
- n/a
DIRECTOR(S):
- Yoko Taro
PRODUCER(S):
- Takuya Iwasaki, Yosuke Saito
DESIGNER(S):
- Daisuke Iizuka
PROGRAMMER(S):
- Takeshi Katayama
ARTIST(S):
- D.K, Yoshio Kamikubo, Shogo Tojo
WRITER(S):
- Sawako Natori, Hana Kikuchi
COMPOSER(S):
- Keiichi Okabe, Kakeru Ishihama, Keigo Hoashi, Takafumi Nishimura
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