What was the Japanese reception to Nier crossover?

[MicahZerrshia]

So the NA reception to the Nier raids seem to be mostly negative with a lot of grumbling about the story not making sense to anyone not familiar with Nier and just how the concept did not at all fit the world, story or lore at large in the way the other 3 large raids did and even how easy they were compared to VA and Ivalice.

So I was wondering, for those of you who speak Japanese, if you have read about how they reacted on that side of the world? My initial feeling is either it was negative or mixed due to Yoshida already going back on his 'the 24 man raids will always be a crossover with guest writers' statement he made right before Neir launched and already said endwalkers will have an original story set in the world, but of course, that is just speculation.

But regardless, I am just curious since it is such a hot topic here.

[Drkdays]

They said, Bonzai!

[Vahlnir]

It wasn't too coherent even for those who played Nier, though there were references abound. The final raid was supposedly full of Drakengard references that I never would have picked up on since I never played those games. To be honest, it was all best enjoyed by just accepting whatever was in front of you and not questioning it. I was hoping for Nier level quality from the story but we did not get that, sadly. As far as fanservice goes it was spot on though, at least for the most part. Was still hoping for more though, like weapon glamours or even just a Pod mount.

[Shibi]

So I was wondering, for those of you who speak Japanese, if you have read about how they reacted on that side of the world?

I don't see any discussion of it at all. Well, not in General, in the first 5 pages, nor in the 140 page chat thread in the last 10 pages.

I could just be missing it.

[Risvertasashi]

I don't see any discussion of it at all. Well, not in General, in the first 5 pages, nor in the 140 page chat thread in the last 10 pages.

I could just be missing it.

Check the subforum for dungeons/raids/etc. (I haven't looked myself, but General isn't always a catch all)

[Sotaris]

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Guess EU feels differently, everyone i talked to loved the series.

[LaylaTsarra]

So the NA reception to the Nier raids seem to be mostly negative

You mean here on the forum? Most people i know love it including me. Just a tip the forum does not represent the player base.

[BunniEclair]

You mean here on the forum? Most people i know love it including me. Just a tip the forum does not represent the player base.

I also enjoyed it but I’d say it’s gotten pretty negative feedback on Reddit as well for the story, or lack thereof. Reddit is a wider net than here, though how well it represents the community at large idk.

But we’ll complain about literally anything on the forums. So take it with a grain of salt. Except the stuff I complain about, then please listen closely (devs).

[LaylaTsarra]

But we’ll complain about literally anything on the forums. So take it with a grain of salt. Except the stuff I complain about, then please listen closely (devs).

Yeap and I'm sure they take notes when you complain and forward it directly to Yoshi-P. :P

[MilkieTea]

I also enjoyed it but I’d say it’s gotten pretty negative feedback on Reddit as well for the story, or lack thereof. Reddit is a wider net than here, though how well it represents the community at large idk.

But we’ll complain about literally anything on the forums. So take it with a grain of salt. Except the stuff I complain about, then please listen closely (devs).

Reddit may be a wider net but a smaller pool if that makes sense. It draws in a specific crowd of folks, and even the kindest on there are pretty jaded and surly compared to elsewhere lol.