Tutorials are meant to show players the game's fundamental mechanics and systems. NieR: Automata does the opposite... sort of, but for a good, storytelling, reason.
Nier: Automata has been in my backlog for quite a while (I still have the disc sealed in its case, bought on sale), and your article is making me moving it up the list, closer to the ones I’ll be playing soon. Thanks!
I'm glad that the article helped! It has been my goal with this article, so I'm happy it has helped at least one. I'm sure you'll enjoy NieR as much as we did!
Amazing write-up, one thing that I kinda regretted was that I knew already some of the mechanics involved in the game from reading some reviews. This is a game that's much much better enjoyed going in blind.
I 100% agree! That first experience, and realizing all the subtleties really makes it a lot more enjoyable. But I also understand if you need to know how the mechanics work to avoid any Souls-like games, especially in Action RPGs.
Great piece. This is one of those games that’s sat in my library for too long and have yet to play it. I love the idea of a tutorial that not only teaches you mechanics but also prepares you for the story and how those things intertwine
Thank you! I know many people get discouraged from playing the tutorial, so I hope this helps anyone get into it again, or for the first time, in a different mindset. I do think this game is worth giving it a shot if you're really into narrative games!
Nier: Automata has been in my backlog for quite a while (I still have the disc sealed in its case, bought on sale), and your article is making me moving it up the list, closer to the ones I’ll be playing soon. Thanks!
I'm glad that the article helped! It has been my goal with this article, so I'm happy it has helped at least one. I'm sure you'll enjoy NieR as much as we did!
Amazing write-up, one thing that I kinda regretted was that I knew already some of the mechanics involved in the game from reading some reviews. This is a game that's much much better enjoyed going in blind.
I 100% agree! That first experience, and realizing all the subtleties really makes it a lot more enjoyable. But I also understand if you need to know how the mechanics work to avoid any Souls-like games, especially in Action RPGs.
Great piece. This is one of those games that’s sat in my library for too long and have yet to play it. I love the idea of a tutorial that not only teaches you mechanics but also prepares you for the story and how those things intertwine
Thank you! I know many people get discouraged from playing the tutorial, so I hope this helps anyone get into it again, or for the first time, in a different mindset. I do think this game is worth giving it a shot if you're really into narrative games!