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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

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  • 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. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, NIER, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, who is infected with the Black Scrawl virus. With powerful allies and a mysterious book, NIER encounters things that will confound even the mightiest of warriors. [Square Enix]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 60
  3. Negative: 3 out of 60
  1. Gamer.nl
    90
    Nier is as awesome as it is obscure. A game that will be hated by simpletons for its bold approach to the action-rpg genre, and loved by anyone in their right mind for exactly the same reason. The oddly loveable cast, the myriad of different gameplay-concepts (ranging from old school to sheer genius) and the awesome soundtrack make Nier into a roughly hewn diamond, brilliantly shining as the surprise of the year.
  2. Xbox360Achievements
    74
    It is hard to classify this game, because it tries its hand at so many different things and that is both its greatest asset and its biggest liability as gamers may well get tired of the seemingly random nature of proceedings. A jack of all trades, a master of none if you will. Stick with it though and you will be rewarded with some truly standout moments and a moving story.
  3. XGN
    45
    Nier wants too much and therefore fails. The gameplay is not challenging, the graphics are below standard and there is no originality whatsoever. So, just don't buy this game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. thatsbrutal
    8
    Nier is one of those games that really catch you off guard. when I first started playing this game I was thoroughly let down. the opening sequence is, down right horrible. However, the game simply picks itself up and dusts itself off from this point on. overall the combat is simple but effective, the graphics are terrible, but it seems the game wouldn't look as nice with any other look. I know this doesn't really make sense, but it is the best way I can describe it. overall the story is pretty bland, but is certainly made up for with the amazingly unique characters. overall I would definitely recommend this game to anyone who is looking for something a little different from square enix's common formula.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. Tridus
    5
    This review would be an 8, if they had removed the fishing game. The problem with the fishing game is that it's part of the main quest, and thus you have to do it. The other problem is that everything the game tells you to do is absolute nonsense. The instructions on how to fish are wrong. The NPC telling you to "fish on the beach" doesn't mean the beach he's standing on. No, he means the beach on the far side of town. You find that out after failing for an hour, consulting an FAQ to learn how the fishing controls work (since what the game tells you is nonsense), then another FAQ to find out why you're getting the wrong fish. When not dealing with the absolute worst minigame in the history of RPGs, the actual game itself is pretty fun. It's a shame that someone in development didn't say "wow this fishing garbage sucks, let's scrap it." Less is really more here.… Expand
    • 0 of 4 users said yes
  3. wastelander75
    4
    Not nierly as good as I thought it might be. Too linear, too generic, too JRPG cheesy for my tastes. Nothing to see here folks, move along, move along.… Expand
    • 0 of 2 users said yes

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