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NIER 360

Review

Developed by Cavia studios, Nier is a JRPG that features some interesting design decisions. If some of these feel a little misplaced, others make up the difference to create an experience that's both faced-paced and varied.
Reviewed on PlayStation 3
 
8.5 / 10
"Caution: sheep."
 

Game info

Description: Nothing is as it seems in caviar'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 Scra... (more info)
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Nothing is as it seems in caviar'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.

Features:

  • Experience a rich, twisting storyline of a world plagued by human anguish, buried secrets and a ravaging disease
  • Explore a beautiful, immersive world presented in signature Square Enix style
  • Diverse and action-packed game play heightened by a combination of chain attacks and crushing magic abilities
  • Multiple weapons to master, each with its own characteristics
  • Unlock magic abilities to unleash crushing blows to enemies near and far Cinematic event scenes that draw the player into the world of NIER

NIER Box Shot
NIER 360
RRP: $59.99
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Also on
PS3
Release Date
23 April 2010
Genre
Action: First-Person
Classification
Restricted 16