NieR: Automata announced for PC, game shipping Early 2017 on both platforms

Amatsubu · 10 Jun 2017 at 09:49

Gregster said:
Mate, exactly the same for me. Normally I find a gem of a game and don't care if others play it but in this instance, I really do want others to play it. Something special with this one and PEOPLE PLEASE PLAY IT

Yeah, and don't read the reviews, let you jaw drop to the floor naturally

Seriously, this level of focus, uniqueness and elegance in a somewhat budget release is just amazing. The music alone slaughters everything.

I'd also suggest playing with Japanese audio, even better atmosphere.

Punt · 10 Jun 2017 at 11:55

I had gameplay frame rate issues that using borderless gaming sorted. My only issue now is the cut scenes aren't the smoothest. Still a cracking game!

Amatsubu · 10 Jun 2017 at 18:24

Punt said:
I had gameplay frame rate issues that using borderless gaming sorted. My only issue now is the cut scenes aren't the smoothest. Still a cracking game!

Cutscenes are locked at 30, unfortunately. This game deserved a better port.

robmol · 23 Jun 2017 at 07:51

I can't get into any game since Witcher 3, is this worth a punt with the Steam sale? Seems to get great reviews with lots of variety in gameplay

Drollic · 21 Aug 2017 at 16:07

Be interested to hear from others how this runs? Ps4 pad needed or ok on Xbox pad?

Angst · 21 Aug 2017 at 16:10

Drollic said:
Be interested to hear from others how this runs? Ps4 pad needed or ok on Xbox pad?

I used a xbox pad and it supported it perfectly, look up the far mod to fix any possible res and perf issues but otherwise runs great.

Drollic · 21 Aug 2017 at 20:24

Angst said:
I used a xbox pad and it supported it perfectly, look up the far mod to fix any possible res and perf issues but otherwise runs great.

Will try shortly with the fix as well. Pretty poor to not have an update to address this months after release.

*Edit - So whilst I didn't bother doing any testing without the mod, enabled this seems to run flawlessly maxed out with in game settings at 1440p at locked 60fps so far. Using the mod, as recommended, changed the lighting to high from ultra for what is reported as virtually no difference. It did appear that from looking at the menus alone, the game may have been upscaled without the mod. Addressed by default upon reloading with FAR on.

Zone of the enders meets bayonetta with a hint of metal gear solid so far

hyperseven · 9 Sep 2017 at 12:39

Started playing this and the beginning is really good, bit of shoot em up, big boss battle in first 20mins.

Now after a couple of hours seems a bit boring :confused:

(Just completed the desert bit where you fight that android fella)

Does the game ramp up the action again or it just me constantly fighting those trash can-esque robots and collecting parts?

Westie · 9 Sep 2017 at 12:46

the game hasn't even started yet!

Dirk Diggler · 23 Jan 2018 at 17:46

Looking to pick this up as I'm pounding AC:O too hard and could do with a mix; and I'm really surprised that it's still full price!

Are there performance issues that I need a mod to fix, or has the game been patched?

FlakGunna · 23 Jan 2018 at 17:54

Still not got round to playing this yet, after watching some videos it looks quite refreshing. The colours and feel of it.

Armadillo · 23 Jan 2018 at 17:59

String said:
Are there performance issues that I need a mod to fix, or has the game been patched?

No patch. Still need to use the FAR mod to fix stuff.

Dirk Diggler · 23 Jan 2018 at 18:25

Armadillo said:
No patch. Still need to use the FAR mod to fix stuff.

That's a pity as it sounds like a decent game.

Cheers.

bakes0310 · 23 Jan 2018 at 19:10

Am I better off getting it on the PS4 instead if it ain't fixed.

Punt · 23 Jan 2018 at 19:17

I play it on PC (4790K + 1070) with the FAR patch and enhanced textures and have had no issues. Plays great for me. Of course, ymmv

Dirk Diggler · 23 Jan 2018 at 19:50

Punt said:
I play it on PC (4790K + 1070) with the FAR patch and enhanced textures and have had no issues. Plays great for me. Of course, ymmv

If they can't provide a functional product, I'm not overly keen in paying them £40 for it.

Punt · 23 Jan 2018 at 19:56

String said:
If they can't provide a functional product, I'm not overly keen in paying them £40 for it.

Ok, then don't.

Westie · 23 Jan 2018 at 20:09

never neded far mod and i played the game since release and completed it without any problems... so i got my 40 quids worth.. and yes i did the "proper" completion!

heartburnron · 23 Jan 2018 at 22:07

String said:
Looking to pick this up as I'm pounding AC:O too hard and could do with a mix; and I'm really surprised that it's still full price!

Are there performance issues that I need a mod to fix, or has the game been patched?

Yeah I was going to pick it up in the Xmas sales but it wasn't on offer. It was in the sale previous to that - around £28 if I recall correctly but yeah I haven't spent £40 on a game since Far Cry 3, will need to be closer to £20 for me to pull the trigger...

Dirk Diggler · 2 Feb 2018 at 11:48

I got 20% off at GMG so went for it. It looks interesting enough, feels quite original and I see inspiration from games from years back. I do feel the graphics could be a bit better, but gameplay will make up for that.

I love the Japanese feel and I've got it set on Japanese language with English subtitles. I've just got to the very first settlement area so probably just scratching the surface... But what about that save system; brutal.