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nier replicant ver.1.22474487139…

developer: toylogic

genre: action role-playing

multiplayer/co-op: no

release date: april 23, 2021

price: free (ty l.i.)

msrp: $59.99

platforms: pc, playstation, xbox

reviewed on: ps5

  • visual: 9/10
  • audio: 10/10
  • gameplay: 8/10
  • narrative: 10/10
  • challenge: 7/10
  • replayability: 8/10
  • value: 8/10
  • personal grade: 9/10

pros:

  • impeccable story telling
  • incredible music
  • good variety of weapons/combat

cons:

  • repetitive backtracking, forced walking
  • unskippable “novel” reading
  • wonky camera sometimes
  • extremely grindy rng for the platinum trophy

total score: 8.6/10

buy at full price, sale, never: full

hours spent on the game: 35 hours+

platinumed? no

music:

  • hills of radiant winds
  • song of the ancients
  • dance of the evanescent
  • ashes of dreams