Nier

hereticked's Nier (Xbox 360) review

The little action RPG with a big heart

Nier tried my patience at times, but I'm glad I stuck it out.

The gameplay is not overly challenging (on normal difficulty) but the magic abilities you gather over the course of the game offer you a fair amount of variety and keep it interesting and fun.

The emotionally powerful story is where this game truly shines. The game world provides a sorrow drenched atmosphere that makes you feel like things could end badly at any minute. The sense of hopelessness makes you want to protect and save your ailing daughter even more. This is the driving force behind the main character and the story in general, since her fate is tied to the fate of the world.

I put 35 hours into the game initially and then replayed certain portions so I could see its three optional endings. Overall, I quite enjoyed Nier. It's a unique RPG that will remain poignantly in your memory for years to come.

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