Whilst the environments are also lovely to look at, there’s a lot of emptiness. When action is rampant or the story unfolds in some amazing scenes, these meandering sections slow the pace of an otherwise exciting adventure. A lot of the buildings or areas you enter also suffer from the same desolation. It’s by no means a deal breaker, but it does make Replicant feel lifeless at times.
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. Every environment is beautiful, and as a remaster it improves greatly on its predecessor. In terms of the story, it isn’t quite on the same level as Automata, but that doesn’t mean you’ll feel let down. Replicant is a great prequel, offering an interesting cast of characters and an exciting adventure. I just wish it picked up the pace a lot quicker.
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