NIER, the quirky, cult classic title originally released for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, seems an odd choice for a comic book adaptation. But with the recent(ish) success of the NieR series on Playstation 4, Joe and Mike decide to visit the tie-in comic Square Enix commissioned through Wildstorm comics! The discussion involves mad science gone wrong, talking books, and lots of background lore that may enhance your enjoyment of the story. Visit the beautiful, dangerous, and divisive world of NieR.

In this episode, we’ll discuss: the NieR comic adaptation, mad science themes in the story, and how the comic enhances the lore of the NieR universe.

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