I have completed the first playthrough of Yoko Taro’s highly acclaimed weeb-fest, “Nier: Automata” on the PS4. So ladies and gentlemen if I say I’m a weeb, you will agree.
First and foremost, I didn’t even understand the story. The ‘what is life and death’ theme throughout the game did’t resonate with me. That trope has been done–many times. So, I’m left with the feeling of why did I even play? Well, I don’t expect my weeb cred to just be handed to me. I gotta earn it. I figure “Nier: Automata” is a fast track to weebdom. But wow, the combat is satisfying. Seeing 2B craftily dodge wailing robots in a leather LBD not only tickles this pleb’s fancy but clearly others’ fancy as well.
Upon the second playthrough of “Nier,” you get to takeover a completely new character, 9S who is an absolute neckbeard with the hots for 9S. There are more bullet hell moments playing as 9S and these moments offer a unique experience. Do these moments help the fact that 9S is a total pleb? Sure. Do I love this game? Absolutely.
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