PS4
NieR Replicant uses endings as continuations of progression, without always replaying the entire adventure. The first and second halves offer different opportunities; something ignored when young is not necessarily recovered by continuing from the ending. Decide early whether the first run is for exploration or the under-fifteen-hour condition. Weapons also serve two different roles: unlocking endings and supporting the lengthy upgrade task. Track ownership, level and missing materials separately.
Replicant ver.1.22474487139 on PS4. Not the NieR Gestalt PS3 or NieR: Automata list.
- Required difficulty: High difficulty is not required.
- Missable trophies: Lightspeed Fighter requires a new-game run within its limit; handle sheep in the first half.
- Online: The platinum is offline.
Choose the first run’s pace
If exploring and following every conversation, treat the timed run as a separate attempt. Its condition does not merely measure time since the last ending; continuing from A to B does not replace starting a fresh game. Decide early instead of combining gardening, materials and an already compromised time limit.
- Separate the exploratory run from Lightspeed Fighter.
Finish first-half opportunities
Before the narrative transition, check sheep and open requests. After the time jump, do not assume the same targets and errands remain available. Use the diary to record completed tasks and keep a slot before major transitions rather than rely on total playtime.
- Complete the sheep condition during the first half.
Organise endings without confusing replay routes
After A, the game reopens part of the story rather than an identical fresh beginning. Record the earned ending and check required weapons before later choices. Preserve identifiable saves near decisions, avoiding overwriting the only useful point while moving between conclusions.
- Record the current ending and missing weapons before the next choice.
Build a per-weapon material table
Owning every weapon does not mean enough have been upgraded. Before gathering materials, total the needs of unfinished weapons and choose targets that serve several requirements. Selling components without checking that list can turn immediate profit into another farming session.
- Check shared materials before selling or upgrading.
Alternate gardening, fishing and boss challenges
The legendary flower and fish species use systems separate from combat. Start cultivation while working on other collections and record completed catches. For timed bosses, prepare a save and equipment suited to the individual attempt; reaching the ending does not guarantee earlier fight times.
- Track endings, cultivation, fishing and boss times separately.
Trophies to watch
Forging Master
You upgraded 33 weapons to their maximum level.
Plan the 33 weapons to upgrade and their shared materials before farming.
The Sheep Whisperer
You killed 100 sheep.
Complete this count while first-half sheep remain accessible.
Lightspeed Fighter
You completed the game within fifteen hours.
The limit concerns a new game through the relevant ending, not only the stretch between successive endings.
Frequently asked questions
Must I replay the entire story each time?
No. Several continuations restart in the second half. A fresh game for the time limit follows different rules.
Does collecting every weapon mean fully upgrading them?
No. Ownership and upgrades are distinct requirements; check both counters.
Can I ignore sheep until the ending?
Complete them in the first half; the transition changes available opportunities and can force another pass.
Sources
Trophy lists
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