The protagonist of Yoko Yaro's NieR: Replicant, commonly known as Nier, is presented a kind, optimistic youth as he journeys to save his sister. Yet, is that really the case? Inside Nier lies something a bit sinister, which I believe creates one of the best flawed characters in video games. Let's dive into what makes Nier such an excellent character.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
5:31 Drakengard and the Character of Nier
9:00 After the Time Skip
13:17 Nier is Not a Hero
17:19 The World Left Behind
18:51 Ending Notes
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Credits to:
Boss Fight Database (Various Boss Battle and Endings Footage)
https://www.youtube.com/@UCdaluuQuE5GoOlULA2PGKmA
Shirrako (Emil Boss Fight)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFaezGT6wH0
FightinCowboy (NieR Replicant Let's Play: Part 19)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3IgfVcsP6c&t=305s
Playstation (Drakengard 3 -- Philosophies of Violence)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD6xCLlF5dY
ForX Gaming (Yoko Taro GDC 2014 Presenation)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQxhyHMUJ74
DEFADE (Translation of Grimoire NieR's The Red and the Black)
https://nier.fandom.com/wiki/The_Red_and_the_Black
TCGRyan (MGS3 The Boss Fight)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIrJtj6n3ss&t=61s
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