NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 23 – Cannon Fodder
By the time A2 reaches the base of the Tower, Devola has been infected by the virus that claimed Popola. A2 assures her she and her sister were useful before putting her out of her misery. RIP Devola and Popola, along with any hope of other androids being healed of the virus. On to the … Continue reading "NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 23 – Cannon Fodder"
NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 22 – Don’t Apologize
This week is very Devola and Popola-forward, starting with a storybook tale narrated by the twins of the original Devola and Popola, designed to be observers of Project Gestalt, the program to restore humanity that ultimately failed and led to their extinction. Popola laments that once again they were unable to protect anyone, and asks … Continue reading "NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 22 – Don’t Apologize"
NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 21 – Resistance is Futile
The previous episode’s sudden announcement that the cute post-credit puppet shows would cease was a telling sign that some serious shit was about to go down, and that’s exactly what happens. Sure, Pascal goes wild in a Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em giant robot fight to protect the children, and A2 manages to survive the ensuing blast. … Continue reading "NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 21 – Resistance is Futile"
NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 20 – Able to Protect
A2, Pod, and a motley crew of determined ML soldiers fight bravely side-by-side, and are able to buy enough time for Pascal to roll in with a minigun and dual missile launchers to devastate the leaderless army of hostiles. In the midst of battle A2 pauses to consider that she’s protecting Machine Lifeforms, whom she’s sworn … Continue reading "NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 20 – Able to Protect"
NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 19 – Role Reversal
Nines’ exceedingly shitty time back on the surface doesn’t let up even after the show took a weeklong hiatus. He reaches the mysterious white tower only to find it’s protected by an impenetrable barrier. Then he encounters Operator 21O, who joined the descent as 21B to fight on the surface. She’s infected beyond saving, but … Continue reading "NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 19 – Role Reversal"
NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 18 – A2-Onee-chan
This week Nier thankfully takes a break from all the death, tragedy, and general bleakness it is more known for and has a little bit of fun. A2 wakes up in Pascal’s pacifist Machine Lifeform village and her first instinct is to summon her katana. But as much as she may hate MLs, the fact is … Continue reading "NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 18 – A2-Onee-chan"
NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 17 – From B to A
Fresh off the confirmed death of 2B and 9S falling from a great height, 2B’s former Pod sets to work reconstructing and playing back the memories of A2, AKA Number 2, starting with her very first mission to earth with 15 other brand-new advanced YoRHa models. Of those sixteen, only eight survive an attack from … Continue reading "NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 17 – From B to A"
NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 16 – Cloud Nines
So much for last hope…2B and 9S don’t make it to solid ground before their flight units are intercepted by a squadron of their virus-infected counterparts. Before this dogfight, 2B reflects on how she’s developed feelings for 9S, and that killing the one she loves over and over again is a sin she bears. For … Continue reading "NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 16 – Cloud Nines"
NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 15 – Worst Case Scenario
2B—sorry, 2E, is aware that there is no humanity left to fight for. All she seems to be hoping for is a day when the fighting can end and she can stop killing 9S over and over again and simply live a peaceful life with him. But it doesn’t look like that’s in the cards … Continue reading "NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 15 – Worst Case Scenario"
NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 13 – (Part 2 01) – Forging On (and On)
When we last saw 2B, evolved super-MLs Adam and Eve had been defeated, and while she had to kill an virus-infected 9S, his consciousness was trasferred to the ML network. Additionally, we saw 9S get all up into some top-secret stuff in the Bunker. Now 2B and a humanoid 9S are back to their routine … Continue reading "NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 13 – (Part 2 01) – Forging On (and On)"