NieR: Automata has easily become one of the best hack and slash games of recent times, giving Square Enix all more incentive to invest in the series. Just in, Square has revealed new gameplay footage for NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139, a modern-gen update of the classic NieR Replicant (or just NieR) which came out back in 2010.
The video showcases the protagonist as he investigates the Barren Temple in Façade. In the video we get to meet other in-game companions, plus we get a look at the updated gameplay and a boss battle. Watch this:
If you want a graphics comparison with the 2010 version, you can watch this:
This updated version of NieR Replicant is said to come with ‘upgraded visuals’ and ‘combat’, but there has also been a re-arranged music track with Square Enix releasing some samples online for fans to check out.
After the success of Automata, it make sense for the studio to get fans to enjoy the game that launched the franchise. After all, that’s what they did with the remake of Final Fantasy VII; Capcom has also been doing it with their earlier Resident Evil titles.
The NieR Replicant remake is set to come out for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC on April 23. Find more games in our list of upcoming PS4 games and upcoming Xbox One games.