Grandma – NieR Gestalt & Replicant Piano Collections

When I had to stay home for many days after my knee surgery, NieR Gestalt was there for me to carry me through those times. I rushed through the game in a few days and consequently got all endings (easier than in its sequel).

Even before I played the game, I had known some of its OST, thanks to a cover a long time ago by Zorsy. It was always ‘up there’ to play, and now the time has come. Despite having COVID-19, I hunkered down and got a version I’m satisfied with.

The remake NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139 will be releasing soon (April 2021) and I will definitely be picking it up. Hoping that they also remaster the music to truly show-case how great it is.

While we’re waiting for that, I hope you enjoy my cover of the piano collections version of Grandma:

NieR Automata – City Ruins (Rays of Light) [Piano Score Book Ver.]

2B or not 2B, that is the question that 9S always asks himself.

One of the diamonds released in the last few years, NieR Automata is a game I can recommend to anybody who enjoys a good ARPG, good story or just good music (or is interested in game design). It gets so many things right at the same time, that many games fail to do – without falling into too many of the pitfalls that plague games that try do something different.

The game was recommended to me by a friend and he convinced to play it (was putting it off till I’d play the NieR Replicant / Gestalt), while I was going through some unexpected life changes that left me needing something to vent / unwind, as well as to take a step back at life and appreciate it for what it is. I’m in a better spot now than then, but the game definitely fit and was a help in getting my bearings.

This one’s for you, Marvin. Thanks for always being a bro