By now, you've probably at least heard of Nier, the relentlessly strange action-RPG that's managed to win over reviewers with its fascinating storyline and offbeatsense of humor (if not its bland action, last-gen visuals and obtuse fishing minigame). If you've actually been playing it, however, you may be in for a treattomorrow, when the game gets its first pack of DLC. Titled "World of Recycled Vessel," the new content, accessible through a diary in Nier's house, opens up a "dreamscape" for Nier and his friends to adventure in.More interestingly, it'llfinally enableall you Japanophiles toplay as "young Nier" from the Japan-only Nier: RepliCant.
Above: Sadly, these probably won't make the game look any less drab
Seven bucks for a significantly bigger game sounds like a pretty good deal, although the younger, less craggy Nier is probablythe biggest selling point here. If nothing else, it might make some of his more naive, idealistic-JRPG-hero moments - which don't jibe at all with his weathered-badass exterior - make more sense. We'll know for sure when the pack hits tomorrow.
May 10, 2010
