![]() ![]() ![]() The middle-aged titular character Nier (whose name can be changed in game) embarks on a quest to save his daughter Yonah from an illness known as "the black scrawl." Along the way, he meets a snarky book named Grimoire Weiss and social outcasts Kainé and Emil (cast shown below). The story takes place in the distant future. In Japan, the game was released as Nier: Gestalt and an alternate version, Nier: Replicant was released and featured a younger main character. Thus, Nier features multiple perspectives on the events of its plot, revealed through multiple playthroughs. Yoko stated the game was inspired by the events of September 11th, 2001 and that he wanted to show how in conflict, both sides believe they are doing the right thing. Director Yoko Taro had high creative control over his game, and as a result, the game blends multiple styles and genres. It was initially planned as an entry into the Drakengard series, but was released as its own spinoff. Nier was released in 2010 by Square Enix. ![]()
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