NieR RepliCant ver.1.22474487139
NieR RepliCant ver.1.22474487139 is, if you couldn’t tell by its title, kind of an odd duck.
A remaster of 2010’s NieR, RepliCant retains the gameplay of the original release, but with a new coat of graphical paint to bring the game more in line with its sequel, 2017’s NieR: Automata, while retaining the series penchant for eccentricity.
The original NieR received a somewhat mixed critical reception, praised for its high-concept narrative and evocative theming, but was let down by some fairly mundane gameplay mechanics.
With improved animations, quality of life changes, and a whole new lease on life, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 looks to be the definitive way to experience this dark classic.
We got a release date (Apr. 22, 2021, in Japan and Asia, Apr. 23 in Western territories) and a somber trailer at TGS 2020 that suits the tone of the game quite nicely, and you can watch it for yourself here.
