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	<br>~~During Square Enix’s E3 live coverage~~ , ~~NieR: Automata Director Taro Yoko~~, ~~Producer Yosuke Saito~~ and ~~Director Takahisa Taura provided lots of information about~~ the ~~title’s gameplay~~, ~~story, characters~~ and ~~more.~~<br><br> <br>~~That description is consistent with~~ the ~~development narrative~~ that ~~has been told by~~ Platinum Games, with ~~the studio often emphasizing in press releases that it wants NieR: Automata~~ to ~~redeem~~ the ~~original~~ game~~'s failures~~. ~~The demo, which is available for free, features action combat that is more akin~~ to ~~Bayonetta than~~ a ~~traditional action-RPG~~, ~~and~~ the ~~early response from those who have gotten their hands~~ on the ~~demo is a positive~~ one. ~~That's good news for~~ Platinum Games~~, as the developer would like to bring NieR: Automata to Xbox One as well if there~~ is ~~enough demand for~~<br><br>~~The gameplay of Nier: Automata is very similar to Nier. The bulk of the demo plays like a beat~~ '~~em up action RPG~~, ~~where 2B has a strong~~ and ~~weak attack that she can string together in combos and can jump and dodge, all while using~~ the ~~right bumper~~ to provide support fire from her floating gun turret. Platforming is thrown into the mix, though nothing really too elaborate was encountered. There is a section of aerial combat that was actually quite fun and ~~added some variety, and the scale~~ of the ~~enormous enemy that was fought~~ in ~~this dogfight fashion was an impressive spectacle to behold~~. ~~While this was a sudden shift in play style the transition was seamless~~, ~~suggesting~~ that the ~~execution~~ of ~~incorporating multiple game genres is improved this time around~~. ~~The battle controls in Nier~~: Automata ~~make combat as enjoyable to control as it is~~ to ~~watch.~~<br><br>The ~~atmosphere that supports~~ the ~~game~~ is ~~really crucial to~~ the ~~franchise~~. ~~The team~~ is ~~working on bringing~~ it ~~back~~ from the first ~~game with lighting~~, ~~texture and more~~, ~~but also to surpass it with the new game.~~<br><br> <br>~~At Gamescom~~ 2016 ~~in Cologne~~, ~~Germany~~, ~~DualShockers had the pleasure~~ to ~~interview NieR: Automata Producer Yosuke Saito and Composer Keiichi Okabe about~~ the ~~upcoming~~ game, ~~that will~~ be ~~released for PS4 and PC in early 2~~<br><br>NieR: Automata ~~'s demo is finally running on our PS4 consoles~~, ~~giving everyone a taste~~ of ~~PlatinumGames' signature action in~~ a ~~JRPG flavor~~. ~~Not only it looks lovely~~ and ~~plays even better~~, ~~it also comes with at least part~~ of ~~its promised PS4 Pro support.~~<br><br> <br>~~NieR: Automata represents a big step forward for the series~~, ~~as it attempts to correct~~ the ~~many mistakes that were made~~ in the ~~original [https://Nierautomatafans.com/ NieR Automata News\|https://nierautomatafans.com/] while also preserving its core sense of identity. Fans~~ of the ~~original game praise its story and character development as its biggest selling points, and NieR: Automata will have to carefully balance~~ all of the ~~innovations~~ it is ~~bringing~~ to ~~combat~~ with ~~the things that made the first NieR memorable in spite of its fl<br>The difference appears to be less visible during cutscenes~~, ~~where developers probably managed to squeeze~~ a ~~little more juice out~~ of the ~~standard PS4 due to~~ the ~~controlled rendering environment~~, ~~bur it~~'s ~~still quite noticeable in elements like YoRHa~~ 2B's ~~hair.~~<br><br>~~According to the latest information broadcasted~~ by ~~Square Enix~~ , ~~PS4 Pro~~ and ~~PS4 render the game respectively at native 1080p resolution (1920×1080) and 1600 x 900~~. ~~Considering that the difference between the two pixel counts isn~~'~~t enormous~~, ~~I did not expect it~~ to ~~be too prominent. Boy was I wrong.~~<br><br>~~The demo for Nier: Automata is contained to the mission inside the factory and took about~~ an ~~hour to complete~~, ~~though 45 minutes~~ is ~~probably more accurate if the player isn't constantly taking screenshots. During the demo 2B has only one companion that only communicates with her~~ a ~~few times. The humorous bickering among NPCs in Nier was something enjoyable about that game~~, but ~~I must stress that just because it was absent in the demo does not mean anything regarding its absence or inclusion in the final game, though it would be disappointing if~~ we do ~~not get anything comparable to Grimoire Weiss and Kaine going back and forth~~. ~~Nier is a personal favorite from the previous console generation~~, ~~but looking at it objectively, it did~~ have ~~a few rough edges~~. ~~A game cannot be judged on a single level demo~~, ~~but the content of the demo indicates that Nier: Automata will present a world that is different~~ from ~~its predecessor but will retain its essence but with more refinement. The odd motif~~ of ~~covered eyes seems like it will be more prominent~~, and the ~~graphics look to be of a much higher relative quality~~ than the ~~original. The overall soundtrack cannot~~ be ~~judged based on a single level~~, ~~but what~~ was ~~included in~~ the ~~demo sounded like~~ the ~~natural progression of its predecessor~~'s ~~score~~. ~~So nier~~, ~~far~~, ~~wherever you are , if you were a fan of Nier, this demo indicates that~~ we ~~can be optimistic~~ about ~~the upcoming sequel.<br><br>9S isn't really~~ a ~~close friends with the protagonist 2B~~, ~~they~~'~~re more~~ like ~~acquaintances. 2B is~~ a ~~battle-type android~~, ~~while 9S is a scanner-type. The way they control~~ when ~~you play them is slightly different due to their abilities. Their movements are about~~ the ~~same, though.~~<br>		<br>While the red-eyed enemies did run the risk of repetition, the game mixed up the action with unique camera angles, switching from a traditional 3D perspective to a 2D sidescroller. These transitions felt seamless, and the bold move to play with camera angles kept the combat from feeling too stale as 2B progressed to each new fighting location. She has several hack-and-slash attacks, and gamers can also utilize their floating pod companion to lay down bullets and trigger laser attacks from distance - something they'll have to do when enemies who can't be melee attacked enter the pict<br><br> <br>NieR: Automata was revealed by Square Enix back at E3 2015 , alongside the announcement that Bayonetta developer Platinum Games would be tasked with delivering some oomph to the game. Revolving around a future world where humanity has been forced to flee to the Moon after a sudden attack from alien beings and mechanical life forms, NieR: Automata tasks the player with restoring order to the world, taking on the role of one of these android warriors. It certainly sounds like the kind of high-octane action that Platinum Games is renowned <br><br> <br>This year's Square Enix E3 2016 presentation largely centered around Final Fantasy 15 , and rightfully so - the game took a decade to develop and has been heralded as one of the best JRPGs in recent memory. Unfortunately, however, and perhaps unjustly, that meant Platinum Games' NieR: Automata took a backseat on the grandest gaming stage of them all. Ever since gamers caught a first look at [https://Nierautomatafans.com/ NieR Automata strategy\|Https://nierautomatafans.Com/]: Automata , they've been intrigued by NieR: Automata 's grim industrial world and mysterious android protagonist, and news about the upcoming title has been difficult to come<br> <br>The second video, meanwhile, gives a glimpse at the game’s protagonist, an android named 2B. Square Enix had previously revealed the character, but this is perhaps the most in-depth look those excited about the title have received so far. There’s one catch, however – the video is in Japanese, so those who don’t speak the language might not get much out of it, aside from a look at the character’s design. Those interested can catch the video on YouTube, courtesy of user xenosaga7 . The first part of the gameplay video, meanwhile, is embedded be<br><br> <br>Have you been following the recent announcements made during PAX East 2016 this weekend? Our Features Editor Ryan attended the event and worked very hard to keep you up with any relevant information coming up. In case you missed anything, you can find all the coverage on the website. Also, if you would like to see some awesome pictures from this 2016 edition of PAX East, you can check out our Instagram accou<br><br>The Biggert Shocker award goes to the game that really surprised us. Final Fantasy XV did. Considering that it has been delayed, you would expect it to be a bit rough around the edges, but it simply isn't.<br> <br>Fans from the NieR franchise have been quite spoiled within the past two weeks. We got to see a new trailer and some gameplay for PS4 exclusive NieR: Automata last week. This time, new lovely screenshots and artwork were revealed in the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu. Read the article if you want to get a better look at YoRHa No. 9 Type S and YoRHa Type A N0. 2. Also, if you would like to see the direct feed version of these beautiful assets, you can head over to this artic<br><br> <br>As producer Yosuke Saito explains, the first step in the production of the sequel was all about making amends for the missteps of the first title. As it turns out, the harsh reaction from critics about the original game's lacklustre action sequences is exactly what led Saito to team up with Platinum Games this time around, a studio which had previously worked on Bayonetta and Metal Gear Solid: Revengeance . As we played a short period of the game in the boots of the android 2B, the studio's action experience was immediately apparent: combat felt very fluid, and it was easy to hack and slash with 2B's sword as she jumped and dashed across a battlefield of tin-can looking robotic enem<br><br> <br>What could upcoming PS4 exclusive game by Sony Bend Studio look like? While it still remains quite shrouded in mystery, industry insider Shinobi602 teased a bit and gave a few hints about what it could be about. If you're into survival, bikes and apocalypse; this might be of interest to <br><br> <br>Because it's an action RPG genre, there is a main story, but we do have side quests as well. While we do call them side quests, some of them actually have chapters within themselves as well. Some of them are actually really difficult. If you want to really complete everything, it might take from 25-30 hours of gameplay, and you might need to upgrade all your weapons and whatnot to complete the quests as well, so it may take longer than t<br><br> <br>The producer also confirmed that the game would be PS4 Pro optimized, and confirmed than an Xbox One release was on the cards depending on how NieR: Automata sales fair from the game's launch early next year. From our time with the game, the action sequences look to have heavily improved, and Platinum Games will be banking on an enveloping storyline and smoother combat keeping fans hooked. While we have some concerns about large bland locations and a lack of cannon fodder enemy variety, it's clear that NieR: Automata looks like a marked improved on the original, and action RPG fans should consider the title when it eventually releases across the gl<br>

SilasMcGowen am 19. April 2026 um 13:47 Uhr

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	<br>~~The images captured on PS4 show some very visible jaggies basically across the whole picture~~, ~~while the PS4 Pro version is much smoother. This appears to indicate a superior anti-aliasing solution on top~~ of the ~~difference in resolution. To help you see the difference (even if I doubt that this is really needed) you can check out a zoomed area on both platforms below~~, ~~with massive jaggies on standard PS4~~ and ~~much smoother edges on PS4 Pro~~.<br><br> <br>~~Those interested~~ in ~~checking out what should be one of the first big RPG~~ releases ~~of 2017 should head over~~ to the ~~PlayStation Store now~~ to ~~begin downloading their copy of the demo. First impressions matter~~ a ~~lot~~, and if the ~~buzz surrounding~~ the demo is ~~any indication~~, NieR: ~~[https://Nierautomatafans.com/ Click Webpage]~~ Automata ~~could be a sleeper hit waiting~~ to ~~happen - perhaps Square Enix and Platinum Games will be able to combine to top the former's incredible 2016 after~~ <br><br>In a ~~tight~~, ~~closed space~~, ~~sounds don’t echo very much~~. ~~In a wide open room like~~ the ~~one above~~, though, ~~echoes last longer. Echoes also change depending on~~ the ~~materials~~ that ~~make up~~ an ~~area: They’re louder when you’re surrounded by metal than when you’re surrounded by dirt, for example~~. ~~Each area you explore~~ in ~~a game needs its own reverb settings to get these echoes just right.<br><br>In all our previous projects~~, ~~we sound designers made individual settings for echoes to fit~~ the ~~exact shape~~ of ~~each area in the~~ game. ~~However, since NieR~~: Automata ~~takes place in a more open world, it would take a massive amount of work~~ to do it ~~that way. We’re aiming~~ to ~~cut down on all that effort while creating a realistic soundscape for the game by using a system that can manage echoes on the fly~~.~~<br>~~<br> <br>The game ~~will run at 60 FPS~~ on ~~both PS4 Pro~~ and ~~standard PS4~~, but ~~resolution will be different. The PS4 version will run at native 1600 x 900, while~~ the game ~~will run at native 1080p (1920x1080) on PS4 Pro~~. ~~4K resolution won't be supported on PS4 platfo~~<br><br> <br>~~NieR: Automata was revealed by Square Enix back at E3 2015~~ , ~~alongside~~ the ~~announcement that Bayonetta developer Platinum Games would be tasked with delivering some oomph~~ to ~~the game. Revolving around a future world where humanity has been forced to flee to the Moon after a sudden attack from alien beings and mechanical life forms,~~ NieR: Automata ~~tasks~~ the ~~player with restoring order to the world~~, ~~taking on the role of one of these android warriors. It certainly sounds like the kind of high-octane action~~ that ~~Platinum Games is renowned~~ <br><br> ~~<br>The title also looks to have close ties to the original game~~, ~~taking place after the events~~ of ~~the first NieR~~ . ~~Although Square Enix has previously stated that~~ it ~~works well as a stand alone title~~, it ~~will be interesting to see exactly how well NieR: Automata functions as a solo game. Nonetheless,~~ with ~~Platinum Games on board and making the game~~ its ~~own , it’s bound to be a thrilling r~~<br><br> <br>NieR: Automata represents a big step forward for the series, as it attempts to correct the many mistakes that were made in the original NieR while also preserving its core sense of identity. Fans of the original game praise its story and character development as its biggest selling points, and NieR: Automata will have to carefully balance all of the innovations it is bringing to combat with the things that made the first NieR memorable in spite of its fl<br> ~~<br>While the red-eyed enemies did run the risk of repetition~~, ~~the game mixed up the action with unique camera angles, switching from a traditional 3D perspective~~ to a ~~2D sidescroller. These transitions felt seamless, and~~ the ~~bold move~~ to ~~play with camera angles kept~~ the ~~combat from feeling too stale as~~ 2B ~~progressed~~ to ~~each new fighting location. She has several hack-and-slash attacks~~, and ~~gamers can also utilize their floating pod companion to lay down bullets~~ and ~~trigger laser attacks from distance - something they~~'~~ll have~~ to ~~do when enemies who can't~~ be ~~melee attacked enter the pict~~<br><br>The game ~~will release~~ in ~~Japan for PS4 on February 23rd,~~ in ~~North America on March 7th~~, and ~~in Europe on March 10th~~, ~~2017~~. A ~~PC version is also scheduled to come next year~~, but ~~no release window has been announced for~~ that ~~one~~.~~<br><br>After a bit~~ of ~~tweaking~~, ~~we try it out~~ and ~~see how it feels~~. ~~Then we tweak again~~, ~~and test again~~, ~~then tweak again~~, ~~then… It’s repetitive work~~, ~~but all~~ this ~~testing is essential to make NieR: Automata feel exactly as it should. Sometimes~~ we ~~end up spending an entire day just working out~~ the ~~perfect way to position enemies in a single fight scene!~~<br><br> ~~<br>The first set of~~ the ~~NieR: Automata videos will no doubt prove incredibly interesting to fans of the original. Revolving around the game’s combat~~, they ~~first show~~ a ~~pair of characters walking around the post~~-~~apocalyptic game world~~, ~~before then taking on enemies in the game’s action~~-~~oriented combat system~~. ~~It certainly looks as though the game’s action has a more dynamic feel than~~ the ~~original~~, ~~perhaps in keeping with Platinum Games’ development hist~~<br>		<br>During Square Enix’s E3 live coverage , NieR: Automata Director Taro Yoko, Producer Yosuke Saito and Director Takahisa Taura provided lots of information about the title’s gameplay, story, characters and more.<br><br> <br>That description is consistent with the development narrative that has been told by Platinum Games, with the studio often emphasizing in press releases that it wants NieR: Automata to redeem the original game's failures. The demo, which is available for free, features action combat that is more akin to Bayonetta than a traditional action-RPG, and the early response from those who have gotten their hands on the demo is a positive one. That's good news for Platinum Games, as the developer would like to bring NieR: Automata to Xbox One as well if there is enough demand for<br><br>The gameplay of Nier: Automata is very similar to Nier. The bulk of the demo plays like a beat 'em up action RPG, where 2B has a strong and weak attack that she can string together in combos and can jump and dodge, all while using the right bumper to provide support fire from her floating gun turret. Platforming is thrown into the mix, though nothing really too elaborate was encountered. There is a section of aerial combat that was actually quite fun and added some variety, and the scale of the enormous enemy that was fought in this dogfight fashion was an impressive spectacle to behold. While this was a sudden shift in play style the transition was seamless, suggesting that the execution of incorporating multiple game genres is improved this time around. The battle controls in Nier: Automata make combat as enjoyable to control as it is to watch.<br><br>The atmosphere that supports the game is really crucial to the franchise. The team is working on bringing it back from the first game with lighting, texture and more, but also to surpass it with the new game.<br><br> <br>At Gamescom 2016 in Cologne, Germany, DualShockers had the pleasure to interview NieR: Automata Producer Yosuke Saito and Composer Keiichi Okabe about the upcoming game, that will be released for PS4 and PC in early 2<br><br>NieR: Automata 's demo is finally running on our PS4 consoles, giving everyone a taste of PlatinumGames' signature action in a JRPG flavor. Not only it looks lovely and plays even better, it also comes with at least part of its promised PS4 Pro support.<br><br> <br>NieR: Automata represents a big step forward for the series, as it attempts to correct the many mistakes that were made in the original [https://Nierautomatafans.com/ NieR Automata News\|https://nierautomatafans.com/] while also preserving its core sense of identity. Fans of the original game praise its story and character development as its biggest selling points, and NieR: Automata will have to carefully balance all of the innovations it is bringing to combat with the things that made the first NieR memorable in spite of its fl<br>The difference appears to be less visible during cutscenes, where developers probably managed to squeeze a little more juice out of the standard PS4 due to the controlled rendering environment, bur it's still quite noticeable in elements like YoRHa 2B's hair.<br><br>According to the latest information broadcasted by Square Enix , PS4 Pro and PS4 render the game respectively at native 1080p resolution (1920×1080) and 1600 x 900. Considering that the difference between the two pixel counts isn't enormous, I did not expect it to be too prominent. Boy was I wrong.<br><br>The demo for Nier: Automata is contained to the mission inside the factory and took about an hour to complete, though 45 minutes is probably more accurate if the player isn't constantly taking screenshots. During the demo 2B has only one companion that only communicates with her a few times. The humorous bickering among NPCs in Nier was something enjoyable about that game, but I must stress that just because it was absent in the demo does not mean anything regarding its absence or inclusion in the final game, though it would be disappointing if we do not get anything comparable to Grimoire Weiss and Kaine going back and forth. Nier is a personal favorite from the previous console generation, but looking at it objectively, it did have a few rough edges. A game cannot be judged on a single level demo, but the content of the demo indicates that Nier: Automata will present a world that is different from its predecessor but will retain its essence but with more refinement. The odd motif of covered eyes seems like it will be more prominent, and the graphics look to be of a much higher relative quality than the original. The overall soundtrack cannot be judged based on a single level, but what was included in the demo sounded like the natural progression of its predecessor's score. So nier, far, wherever you are , if you were a fan of Nier, this demo indicates that we can be optimistic about the upcoming sequel.<br><br>9S isn't really a close friends with the protagonist 2B, they're more like acquaintances. 2B is a battle-type android, while 9S is a scanner-type. The way they control when you play them is slightly different due to their abilities. Their movements are about the same, though.<br>

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The images captured on PS4 show some very visible jaggies basically across the whole picture, while the PS4 Pro version is much smoother. This appears to indicate a superior anti-aliasing solution on top of the difference in resolution. To help you see the difference (even if I doubt that this is really needed) you can check out a zoomed area on both platforms below, with massive jaggies on standard PS4 and much smoother edges on PS4 Pro. Those interested in checking out what should be one of the first big RPG releases of 2017 should head over to the PlayStation Store now to begin downloading their copy of the demo. First impressions matter a lot, and if the buzz surrounding the demo is any indication, NieR: [https://Nierautomatafans.com/ Click Webpage] Automata could be a sleeper hit waiting to happen - perhaps Square Enix and Platinum Games will be able to combine to top the former's incredible 2016 after In a tight, closed space, sounds don’t echo very much. In a wide open room like the one above, though, echoes last longer. Echoes also change depending on the materials that make up an area: They’re louder when you’re surrounded by metal than when you’re surrounded by dirt, for example. Each area you explore in a game needs its own reverb settings to get these echoes just right. In all our previous projects, we sound designers made individual settings for echoes to fit the exact shape of each area in the game. However, since NieR: Automata takes place in a more open world, it would take a massive amount of work to do it that way. We’re aiming to cut down on all that effort while creating a realistic soundscape for the game by using a system that can manage echoes on the fly. The game will run at 60 FPS on both PS4 Pro and standard PS4, but resolution will be different. The PS4 version will run at native 1600 x 900, while the game will run at native 1080p (1920x1080) on PS4 Pro. 4K resolution won't be supported on PS4 platfo NieR: Automata was revealed by Square Enix back at E3 2015 , alongside the announcement that Bayonetta developer Platinum Games would be tasked with delivering some oomph to the game. Revolving around a future world where humanity has been forced to flee to the Moon after a sudden attack from alien beings and mechanical life forms, NieR: Automata tasks the player with restoring order to the world, taking on the role of one of these android warriors. It certainly sounds like the kind of high-octane action that Platinum Games is renowned The title also looks to have close ties to the original game, taking place after the events of the first NieR . Although Square Enix has previously stated that it works well as a stand alone title, it will be interesting to see exactly how well NieR: Automata functions as a solo game. Nonetheless, with Platinum Games on board and making the game its own , it’s bound to be a thrilling r NieR: Automata represents a big step forward for the series, as it attempts to correct the many mistakes that were made in the original NieR while also preserving its core sense of identity. Fans of the original game praise its story and character development as its biggest selling points, and NieR: Automata will have to carefully balance all of the innovations it is bringing to combat with the things that made the first NieR memorable in spite of its fl While the red-eyed enemies did run the risk of repetition, the game mixed up the action with unique camera angles, switching from a traditional 3D perspective to a 2D sidescroller. These transitions felt seamless, and the bold move to play with camera angles kept the combat from feeling too stale as 2B progressed to each new fighting location. She has several hack-and-slash attacks, and gamers can also utilize their floating pod companion to lay down bullets and trigger laser attacks from distance - something they'll have to do when enemies who can't be melee attacked enter the pict The game will release in Japan for PS4 on February 23rd, in North America on March 7th, and in Europe on March 10th, 2017. A PC version is also scheduled to come next year, but no release window has been announced for that one. After a bit of tweaking, we try it out and see how it feels. Then we tweak again, and test again, then tweak again, then… It’s repetitive work, but all this testing is essential to make NieR: Automata feel exactly as it should. Sometimes we end up spending an entire day just working out the perfect way to position enemies in a single fight scene! The first set of the NieR: Automata videos will no doubt prove incredibly interesting to fans of the original. Revolving around the game’s combat, they first show a pair of characters walking around the post-apocalyptic game world, before then taking on enemies in the game’s action-oriented combat system. It certainly looks as though the game’s action has a more dynamic feel than the original, perhaps in keeping with Platinum Games’ development hist