Recap of Drakengard 3 (RECAPitation)

[@bait668]

Yoko Taro about Two and Cent: "These guys are way too happy."

[@kasumiayanami4501]

Historians will say they were good friends… 🥴

[@Cat_Sidhe]

Im really hoping for a remake. The performance really killed the rest of the experience. I need more Zero

[@partofthetribe3277]

These games have the most wild and awesome storylines

[@TheBrandon164]

Yeah HANDS ON RESEARCH 27:00

[@Ramsey276one]

OH MY

[@deadpoolrockz6410]

Oh good, you made a recapitation for this game, because boy, this game is bonkers. Doesn't help that this series (Nier & Nier Automata included) have extra/clarified information and stories that comes from exteral pieces of entertainment (light novels, novellas & stage plays), some of which never get translated over outside of Japan.

[@noahbuster4333]

Holy crap that was one complicated storyline. Thank you for covering it with such detail.

[@x.MaverickHunter.x]

This was awesome! Here’s hoping for the legacy of Kain: Soul reaver series.

[@dustycallins7601]

I would love that

[@Kratos7560]

Wonder if the Observers are related to the same program that eventually gave rise to YoRHa in a different timeline given they're both androids, albeit the latter bleeds and the former is solely machinery.

[@OneColdRepublican]

Thanks. DG3 got a little confusing for me so this was a nice look at the story overall.

[@Stryder467]

Ahh, Drakengard 3. Glad this one was hit up next, as it is the only one I haven't played in the main series, Nier's existence aside, of course. I'm not sure how well I would have received this particular story. The shocking nature of indulgence as it was portrayed in 1 seems to be more juvenile in practice here with a focus on sexuality in general rather than more unforgivable and sickening sins, but it still merits a nod from me as Drakengard 1's writers were much more bold during the PS2 era (And how they got away with it, I'll never know) than a lot of things that go on in today's world. Right after I write this, of course, Dito is shown mutilating a corpse. Let's see how deep into depravity this one goes. Very fascinating means of multiple timelines used in this particular storyline. I like it. Drakengards 1 and 2 both had multiple endings, although 1's took a more branching approach where Drakengard 2 simply let you unlock new endings by doing the same battles up to three times. Thank you for this RECAPitation and I'll meet you on the next battlefield. Easter Eggs I noticed: The Phantom Menace. Also, you're a poet and you didn't know it. "... cause, giving them all long pause."

[@yeez13]

Recently acquired a PS3 Slim just to play this and a bunch of other games that never got to make it to the PS4/5* and from what I can tell you…it was well worth actually playing it! I was even foolish enough to buy the Five Sisters’s DLC (but not costumes or BGMs), which costs more than the digital version of the game ($19.99) in 2022, at a whopping $27.99!!! Better than 6x at $5.99 ($35.94 before Tax…), I say. Came back to this after completing NieR Replicant Ver. 1.2247… on PS4 & Xbox One 100% and it immediately made me realize that Yoko Taro purposely had the original NieR (Gestalt only in NA/EU & JP Xbox 360 Exclusive; Replicant as a PS3 Exclusive in JP until 2021…) as rudimentary and stiff as he wanted it to be on purpose because it helped with the story progression and emotional beats. That’s partially because Cavia wasn’t super great at that genre and knew it was a “Swan Song” to go out on. While Access Games (developed Deadly Premonition on 360 and the PS3 “Director’s Cut” with Swery65 as well!) handled this installment of the DrakeNieR franchise, they weren’t much better but at least they swung for the fences and made up for it in spades. I would go on to say that not only is this game worthy of a Remake-Ster (Remake & Remaster all at once)…but it’s worthy of being considered one of the best games in the Franchise and talked about more! While they’re at it… …Maybe they should get to work ALSO remake-ster-ing the first two Drakengard games and allowing people to “get the appeal” of the originals. It’s a fool’s pipe dream, to be sure, but one that’s at least very fun to think about! *Remember Me, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Ratchet Deadlocked (HD), every MGS up to 4, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, etc.

[@ArveEriksson]

So... TL;DR: There was blood, there were dragons. The end. Then things got weird and there were more dragons. Then people broke out in song and things got weirdest. Then the game really ended in the middle of all the ends. Also Mitsuru's English VA, whee!

[@EraVulgarity]

This made me double take and check to see if Tara Platt also voiced Kaine bc they sound kinda similar but as it turns out, it’s Rise’s English VA instead lmfao. That’s a testament to the small world of video game/ anime English VAs

[@igeljaeger]

I can't say exactly why, but I love this game. Played it for the first time this year.

[@iluvanime4ever]

Thanks Oni Black Mage! Your recapitations are awesome as always! 👍

[@HandsomeRagz]

Great video, can't wait for Star Ocean 1 and 2

[@isaacgraff8288]

I think Second Story was better than 1. Still a good game though.

[@Ramsey276one]

25:40 Quantum Croupier: Yes [shuffling calmly] handling multiple timelines and Divergence Points can be a bit ... [Tosses the deck, dealing it in the Sefirot/Qliphoth layout] MADDENING It is all a manner of [catches a Joker on each hand] PERCEPTION

[@Ramsey276one]

36:25 Quantum Croupier: Here’s to hearing of the Hands you were dealt... and your GLORIOUS SUCCESS ;)

[@SubduedRadical]

This series, man... I need one master version explaining all the games, all the NieR games, and the NieR raid in FFXIV. ...and that STILL will probably leave questions!

[@yeez13]

I would check out K Bash’s reviews/retrospectives of the Drakengard & NieR series, that slyly allude to the perverse and cruel (except for non-canonical DOD2…) nature of the original trilogy’s narratives while comparing & contrasting the themes/gameplay/stories of the NieR games! Between his reviews and that English guy who wears a suit ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX2Zkqh5qJqjaKM ) and explains the plot to the DOD/NieR (only the first one) series, I think those two channels get this series the most. If not, I think The4thsnake had a Timeline video including the FFXIV Raids’s lore and the discrepancies with the mangas/stage shows. Happy Hunting! Edit: Added link to Finding The Plot’s excellent video in case you haven’t seen it yet. If you have, look into either KBash & The4thsnake and their channels for it 👍🏽

[@beefgoodsir3989]

id love to see drakengard 1 to ending E. great video as always man keep it up

[@tizzleforrizzle]

Flowey's orgin story was crazy!

[@Ahsoka_Hyrule]

Oh gosh I can’t unsee it now

[@shiningstar737]

8:40 as the screen says, she says actually that they “don’t get to answer that” as they don’t have the right to claim whither they are good or not. The ailment of morality is cast upon others, those who say they themselves are “the good guys” are self righteous and use that to justify there actions (like Four). You don’t have the right to decide for others what they should think of you

[@Kwuil-Shi]

Can we all admit that Accord is adorable af. I mean I love Lady 2 but Accord is right up there with her.

[@jvjv8093]

Oh nice. I hope you cover drakengard 1 and 2 too!

[@KrazyArrows]

Honestly, I never knew you had to replay the game to see all of the ending.

[@DustinBarlow8P]

When I played after an hour I ran up to a random group of enemies and didn't press any buttons. I got to watch them hack Zero to pieces and watching that was the greatest bit of enjoyment I experienced in the entire series. Her getting hacked apart is now my own head cannon.

[@Vacxy]

Just I was translating the collab of Toaru Majutsu Index with Nier collab and this video pop up. Nice.

[@Ramsey276one]

A Certain NieR?! For real?!

[@seanscudder5428]

and we'll never have to worry about the flower again yoko taru: Thats what you think, played the Neir's remake lately What do you OH SHIT! KANIE WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!?

[@thesocialmonkey7302]

Loving the content keep up the good work. Quick request, Vandal Hearts Recapitation please!!

[@progenyofbood.9902]

Everything seemed manageable up until we started talking about the fucking space time continuum.

[@laelhochberg9497]

Yay! My name is in the credits! Next is SMT3 Nocturne, right?

[@Captain1nsaneo]

Thank you for suffering through the controls.

[@creekandseminole]

I'm glad I found this video because the recent Nier Automata secret church stuff seems to be connected to D3. It's all very mysterious and leading to something...

[@fuckaduck5748]

lol

[@Vania1669]

Drakengard 3 is my favourite (i know, so obvious by my Zero pfp) so thanks for this video. I really hope we get a remake one day.

[@jordanleopold93]

Amazing recap! Need one for Drakengard 1

[@KK_183]

Great job. I enjoyed watching this video.

[@ProducerX21]

This sounds a lot like the plot of Loki.. pruning timelines, variants, nexus points...etc

[@Ramsey276one]

The Intoner Song remixes were great while listening to this ReCapitation!

[@justyouraveragecountrybump5558]

the one game I couldn't finish coz I suck at rhythm

[@gamegodtre141]

God the fps in this game is god awful

[@UltaFlame]

It was on the ps3 and looks like it'd fit on the ps4 with minor graphical improvements, so...

[@arvinjay336]

@@UltaFlame blame unreal engine 3

[@gabe22400]

When there are more than 4 enemies on the screen, it turns into a slideshow

[@beansfebreeze]

The PC fps fix is an absolute godsend and makes the game genuinely playable

[@igeljaeger]

@@beansfebreeze PC fix? You mean emulator fix

[@soniamaria-od8rn]

I hope you do one for the original Drakengard.

[@shawnburger2153]

Hopefully you do drakwngard 1 I love your series

[@euthanizemyself6972]

I hadn’t played any of the previous games when I bought this. I saw the sisters character designs & large personalities and was immediately hooked. I still think of Drakengard 3 when I see bad character design in video games. Five is my fav

[@joshpaw9606]

Cant wait for your resident evil village video

[@AlessandroTheCynical]

Notification squad represent!

[@dontrelltownsend7954]

I love these recaps. I missed out on some bomb titles.

[@andreworders7305]

1:42 is this a comedy?

[@lazerith84]

Thx oni

[@partofthetribe3277]

"the phantom menace" good job

[@JabamiLain]

Sad/Fun fact (depends on who reads this): Do you know how "Legend of Zelda" has three timelines because we're actually experiencing the pre-"Breath of the Wild" events on the shoes of an archeologist/historian ? Well, what if the reason "Drakengard 1 and 3" has multiple branches is because "Nier" is actually the present day of this universe, while "Drakengard" is the player's attempts at piercing into the past, only to see bits and pieces mixed together into a forcefully constructed narrative ? In other words, Two probably went through all of these stages of her suffering in a single timeline, bringing diversified forms of pain and misery to everyone in her final moments towards everyone in the world she swore to protect, but being too busy summoning Raphael alongside Cent in either the forest or Cathedral city to even notice. Again, I think the branches are mere innacuricies between history reports, so even if ending B did happen, not all details surrounding how it occurred are 100% ccurate. Like 1 and 3 could actually still be alive by the time 2 was murdered, which led 3 to gain the power of summoning her daemon Dragon. In fact, I think this being the true timeline makes more sense than the battle we see in Branch A, since she didn't sing "Aaaaaahhhh" to summon her Guardian, which I find very weird. The reason that probably happened was because the history reports could agree she didn't sing in her final battle, but couldn't agree on how her mental state was, which was probably the main factor for her decision to make a summoning without a song.

[@RudeXII]

Man I thought Kingdom Hearts was confusing

[@CatastropheX0]

I am forever mad I could not beat the true ending boss. I tried so many times, even with help.

[@dracopug]

Honestly same. It pains me to drop it so, so far in, I even had a lot of fun with it, but I just suck at rhythm games

[@vipjim5217]

Saw a cool game at 2023 igf game awards. The first berserk, seems like its going to be the real reckoning. Congrats on 100k subscribers. Alot of.people.dont realise, neir automata is a part of final fantasy advent children.

[@rickster008]

i swear kingdom hearts is an amalgamation square games including this one

[@dylanjacobs661]

Dude I swear I watched one you did for draken guard 2 !?! Am I from an alternate universe?

[@nievesofficial]

FINALLY

[@RakuzaXI]

Please tell me you're doing Drakengard 1 and 2 as well!!

[@andreworders7305]

Some meta stuff in here

[@andreworders7305]

Are Gabriella and Gabriel the same?

[@dantecrailman8861]

Yes, they're still the same

[@We-Climb]

Compared to Caim all these characters are a joke.

[@gaybitgaming]

Thats the point

[@zid9611]

Its allway found it odd. That at this 1st game in the time. The flower just existed? There never a reason why. We know they makes the 2 worlds of Dragongar / nier. But really where/when the heck it come from?

[@TheAxeliono]

Isn’t there a branch D?

[@Hells_13thDragon]

I couldnt get Branch A fully unlocked

[@madambutterfly1997]

How did Gabriella turn into Gabriel

[@dantecrailman8861]

One turned Gabriella into a daemon dragon, months prior to Zero's assault in the Cathedral City.

[@TheFeri]

I still think the drakengard trilogy needs a PC remaster... just like og nier.

[@andreworders7305]

This game is so confusing. This games literally admits it's confusing. This timeline stuff, ughhh.

[@C104-k5m]

I loved the game and the characters, but sometime during branch b I could no longer bear the CONSTANT repetive gameplay and the fucking waste of my time and so I dropped the game. Watching this is bittersweet, considering it seems like the excellent story I started continued though the game, and I am happy I know what's going on. BUT now I no longer have any reason to ever try the game agian

[@yeez13]

Not gonna lie, between the unplayed PS3 and Vita games I claimed on PS Plus years ago and THIS…it’s never been a more prescient time to go out and borrow (or BUY MORE THAN ONE) a PS3! Doesn’t matter if it’s that epic trophy CECHA/B/E-01 Fat PS3, a PS3 Slim (given to me by a great old friend as a Thank You for all the Nostalgia it gave us both), or even a PS3 Super Slim (can also play PS1 discs too…supposedly; had this one, a 500GB White variant, stolen from me by a former close friend)…just go out, haggle, peruse, inquire, bid/put down money for, and ultimately buy a PS3 or two. Like…NOW! Sony doesn’t want to try and make their current “super console” give it any love outside of PS Now (🤣🤣🤣) and this platform doesn’t deserve to be completely forgotten by the masses or longtime gamers/games enthusiasts just because newer machines can do better (while doing less and less every passing Generation…) or since they’re “expensive for an old console”. Also, replay this game as a neat palette cleanser either to remind yourself of how far we’ve come or as a reminder of the hidden gems we’re being made aware of as their successors finally reach the spotlight they deserve (Drakengard 1 + 3 & NieR crawled and scratched on the concrete and dirt so NieR Automata and the latter’s Remake could run and eventually soar!). It would be a sad day and rest of our lives if this console and its unique lineup & hardware become completely unsupported and “made obsolete” and we let it happen 😢

[@andreworders7305]

Villain protagonist

[@navi2710]

Spoilers for upcoming Drakengard remake.

[@highwind85]

Nier Replicant ver 1.22####### RECAPitation?

[@jgg86rpgs]

What a pity it's still stuck on the PS3.

[@tsunderelict]

haha awww yeah here we go

[@lemic5813]

Aye

[@drunkengamerofficial6186]

what

[@GrowinLight]

I think it would be good for all of our metal health to not have blood gushing out when she hits people. Its disgusting, low class garbage that no one needs in their head. Not to mention the fact it covers up a lot of the detailed awesome graphics.

[@sandelic1]

Play and/or watch something else, then.

[@ronin4802]

Such a cluster f*ck of a Story like Nier.

[@allmight9840]

Worse tbh

[@zettashura]

@Raizen Jaegar wym lol drakengard 3 was good