From Seafront to the Junk Heap | NieR Replicant (2021) Part 2

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A couple developments on my initial dislikes:

- The d-pad allows me to access healing items quickly. Yippee!

- I learned my first "word" that is not simply a percentage-based stat increase. It adds a paralyze status to my attacks and magic. I combined this with another word that boosts the status effect by one level. When enemies are paralyzed, they show a blue lightning effect.

Other thoughts:

- The game is trolling? First, the game makes fun of its own fishing mechanic; I'm not even sure if it's real. Then, there is a cheeky conversation acknowledging how I have to run all the way back to the entrance of the Junk Heap area rather than the game providing a "warp." Then, Weiss snarkily comments on the Junk Heap boss's "obvious weak spot"--its big open mouth, of course. I shall give it an obligatory chuckle.

- I fought a powerful shade outside of Seafront that I was clearly under-leveled for, as it one-shot me about six times. I stubbornly cheesed it anyway by shooting magic from afar for what felt like ten minutes. It was not riveting gameplay, but I had to do what I had to do.

 - I loved the Junk Heap. The mine cart ride introduces simple twin-stick shooting mechanics, just like in Automata--my favorite! The boss reminds me of the vacuum fight from It Takes Two. Too bad this level ends so tragically, with the "delinquent mother" found dead "in the arms of a swain." Weiss's words, not mine.

 - Grimoire Weiss is an asshole, and that's all we know about him so far. Did I detect a hint of jealousy over eating stew?

- Boar riding is hard. 

- Why did I have to take the missing dog quest? Oh geez...

 In conclusion:

Not much story development today. We fed Yonah an opioid fish, so she's feeling better at the moment. Jakob upgraded our SHITTIEST SWORD at the Junk Heap, then we broke the news that his mom is dead. Next up is a return visit to the Aerie for some reason? Young Moog may not have taken the postman's oath, but he is just as dedicated to an errand well run.

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