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It pretty much starts at 0 seconds in. The first few lines lines of dialogue have more substance than the entire plot of most other games. Not because they're p

It pretty much starts at 0 seconds in. The first few lines lines of dialogue have more substance than the entire plot of most other games. Not because they're particularly deep, or evocative, but because of how they tie into the themes, story, and gameplay of the game. In regards to the side quests, I've never looked at them in much detail. The gameplay they put your through is largely the worst you'll find in the game, which is why I said they're there to pad time. Automata is a very short game if you just go from set piece to set piece. Nier: Gestalt/Replicant was the same way.

dmitriid 4y ago
> It pretty much starts at 0 seconds in. The first few lines lines of dialogue have more substance than the entire plot of most other games. The question isn't about "most other games". The question is about "this unique game with an amazing story where every action is meaningful" etc. Most other games don't have a starry-eyed following which can't explain how 20 hours in you can't see even a shred of this story. > Not because they're particularly deep, or evocative, but because of how they tie into the themes, story, and gameplay of the game. Not deep or evocative but ties into the themes and story of the game is Game Making 101. Every single game with a semblance of a story line has that.
- sali0 4y ago
  You clearly are extremely against giving this game a chance, and seem fairly cynical in general. There is this video I always have my friends watch after they finish the game that really ties in what this game is about: https://youtu.be/63PzQIbTrM8 https://youtu.be/63PzQIbTrM8 I don't expect you to watch this or change your mind. I do hope though that others who might be reading along will give the video a look. For myself, it made the game into an experience. For you, OP, I recommend you don't play this game. You are definitely not it's audience. Maybe you'd like another call of duty instead. I heard those have good stories.

dmitriid 4y ago

> It pretty much starts at 0 seconds in. The first few lines lines of dialogue have more substance than the entire plot of most other games. The question isn't about "most other games". The question is about "this unique game with an amazing story where every action is meaningful" etc. Most other games don't have a starry-eyed following which can't explain how 20 hours in you can't see even a shred of this story. > Not because they're particularly deep, or evocative, but because of how they tie into the themes, story, and gameplay of the game. Not deep or evocative but ties into the themes and story of the game is Game Making 101. Every single game with a semblance of a story line has that.

sali0 4y ago
You clearly are extremely against giving this game a chance, and seem fairly cynical in general. There is this video I always have my friends watch after they finish the game that really ties in what this game is about: https://youtu.be/63PzQIbTrM8 https://youtu.be/63PzQIbTrM8 I don't expect you to watch this or change your mind. I do hope though that others who might be reading along will give the video a look. For myself, it made the game into an experience. For you, OP, I recommend you don't play this game. You are definitely not it's audience. Maybe you'd like another call of duty instead. I heard those have good stories.