I’m not sure if this actually works, as I found myself deliberately taking longer in some sections purely to listen to the music, but I’m not complaining. Though undoubtedly beautiful and unique, the next question that comes to mind is… why? Well, Yoko Taro has answered this one himself, explaining that an inability to understand the background lyrics would keep players from being distracted from the gameplay. This features in Nier, NieR Automata and NieR Replicant ver 1.22474487139. As it turns out, the music of the NieR series is sung in a completely made-up language, dubbed the “Chaos Language” by its inventor Emi Evans. If you’re struggling to understand the lyrics of NieR’s best tracks, you’re not alone. RELATED: A guide to the bizarrely brilliant NieR series What language is NieR’s music?.Here is everything you need to know about the music of NieR. Since there’s nothing quite like a NieR soundtrack, some natural questions arise. The soundtracks of NieR Automata and NieR Replicant ver 1.22474487139 (itself remastered from Nier’s OST) are simply masterpieces, winning awards and acclaim for their bold and striking departure from the norm. However, no aspect of the NieR series stands out more than its music. The NieR series is one of the most unique gaming experiences out there, blending different genres into its gameplay alongside mind-blowing stories, interesting themes and superb characters.
