Nier Tops Japanese Sales Charts
NierNier is a smash in Japan and you know, after thoroughly getting involved in this surprisingly fun game, it could be a big sleeper hit here in the US.
If you didn't already know, Japan got two versions of the game; Nier Replicant for the PlayStation 3 and Nier Gestalt for the Xbox 360. The latter is the only one available in this country, although it was made for both the PS3 and 360...yeah, it's a little confusing. But anyway, as reported by Kotaku, Replicant easily topped the Japanese charts this past week and even Gestalt - for a system that is almost non-existent in the region - came close to cracking into the top 10. Granted, the competition isn't too stiff but then again, this is a game that didn't get a heck of a lot of press (at least, over here it didn't). The interesting part about this is that if Nier sells well in other territories, we could certainly see a sequel, and Cavia could really build on the solid foundation they erected. However, it may be doomed to receive lukewarm review scores, as it seems to only cater to long-time RPG fans, despite the nod towards Western preferences with the Gestalt version.
Anyway, if you're on the fence about Nier, you should definitely check out our review. Unless you read it, you might not know that I really love this game...
Related Game(s): Nier
4/29/2010 9:18:55 PM Ben Dutka
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Comments (14 posts)
Alienange
Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 10:19:58 PM
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sonic1899
Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 12:28:36 AM
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kraygen
Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 10:28:40 PM
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MysteriousMagus
Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 1:19:29 AM
I got to play the game on a convention before it came out... Its nice, nothing too flashy.
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Qubex
Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 3:22:19 AM
Q!
"play.experience.enjoy"
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Scarecrow
Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 2:01:06 AM
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Seems like the Japanese just like this game for some reason or another
I don't see this game getting anything higher than a 7/10
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___________
Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 3:12:31 AM
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theres like 30 Asians in my tafe class and not one of them does not have this game, thats all they play RPGs.
they buy a ps3 not to play GOW3 or uncharted or ratchet and clank or infamous or killzone or heavy rain, but to play nier.....................
trying to convince a asian to play something other than a RPG is like trying to convince an old granny.
no matter what you do, how long you persist your NEVER! going to get through to them!
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Highlander
Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 10:29:28 AM
One stereo-type does not illuminate or justify another.
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Saturday, May 01, 2010 @ 9:18:50 AM
there a Japanese developer, Japanese developers are good at making RPGs, thats what their famous for so thats what they should do.
if i want Italian food, i go to a Italian restaurant.
if i want Chinese food ill go to a Chinese restaurant.
if i want a western styled RPG ill go to a western developer.
imitations are always crap, thats just the way it is.
have you ever tried Pizza made by a Asian?
or fried rice made by a Italian?
it tastes like rubbish!
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Highlander
Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 10:27:44 AM
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Either way, it's disappointing that Japanese gamers get a choice, and we do not.
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Shiva369
Saturday, May 01, 2010 @ 9:19:52 PM
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realmadpuppy
Sunday, May 02, 2010 @ 4:46:01 AM
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turn based combat, painfully long, lots of cut scenes, hard to tell the women from the men. there is at least one goof ball character, either an anthropomorphic non existent animal or a female.
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Qubex
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Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 9:40:41 PM
From what I see the presentation looks good, atmosphere and game world. It could be an interesting title to have in the collection...
Doubt there will be a demo. Would be nice to give it a whirl.
Q!
"play.experience.enjoy"
Last edited by Qubex on 4/29/2010 9:43:53 PM