Discussing Nier Automata's Normal and Hard Modes.
Discussing Nier Automata's Normal and Hard Modes.
Hey everyone, I just finished "Nier Automata" on Normal Mode and really enjoyed it. After that, I switched to Hard Mode and kept playing with LVL 61. So far, nothing has changed much—enemies start at LVL1 and progress slowly. It feels pretty easy overall. However, when using missions, the "Flight Units" behave like your current level, and you usually die after just two or three hits. I’ve added some gear to boost my HP and health gain after defeating enemies.
I’m wondering if the difficulty really changes between playthroughs—maybe it’s more about the same challenges or just different enemy patterns. Or should I try a new game to see if it feels different? Some friends said it shouldn’t matter since you’ll keep leveling up and improving your gear, but others think it might not make much difference.
I began on Hard and faced more deaths during the tutorial compared to the rest of the game. Probably because it’s simpler once you understand the core mechanics.
Yes, I'm keeping the game going with LVL 61 while starting from LVL 1. I didn't restart from scratch, and some thought it wouldn't matter since you'd replay quests to level up and upgrade gear, which matches your current stats. I have a question about whether I won't feel the challenge until my third playthrough.