This is a guide for The Little Mermaid in NieR Replicant (Remake/PS4), including how to unlock it. We've included items found in the Shipwreck, enemies that appear, and a full walkthrough chart.
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The Little Mermaid (Shipwreck) Unlock Conditions and Location
Unlocked by Progressing the Story in Part Two
| Timing | During the Key Fragment collection in Part Two |
|---|---|
| Unlock Conditions (Either one is fine) | - After obtaining the Key Fragment from the Junk Heap or the Forest of Myth, select "Talk to Popola..." - Obtain the Key Fragments from the Junk Heap, Forest of Myth, and The Aerie, then speak to Popola. |
This is unlocked during the Key Fragment collection part of the story in Part Two. If you want to play it as soon as possible, choose "Talk to Popola..." from the options that appear after clearing the Junk Heap or the Forest of Myth.
A Shipwreck Appears on the West Side of Seafront
The Shipwreck is located on the western beach of Seafront. It appears after you receive the request from Popola.
The Little Mermaid (Shipwreck) Walkthrough Chart
| 1. | Talk to Popola in her room on the 2nd floor of the Library |
|---|---|
| 2. | Go through the Southern Plains to Seafront |
| 3. | Examine the Shipwreck on the beach and go inside |
| 4. |  Go right and pick up the lantern |
| 5. | Go back left and enter the room where the girl disappeared |
| 6. |  Get the Ship's Hold Key inside the room |
| 7. | Exit the room, go right, and open the door with the key |
| 8. | Pick up the apple on the floor in the room you entered |
| 9. | Follow the path and climb the ladder |
| 10. |  Move the bookshelf on the left forward |
| 11. |  Enter the nearby room and press the switch on the bookshelf |
| 12. |  Go through the opened door and get the Passageway Key |
| 13. | Return to the ladder and open the door with the key |
| 14. | Enter the dark room at the back and examine the glowing spot |
| 15. |  Exit the room and go down to the lower floor |
| 16. | Enter the room at the back and pick up the apple |
| 17. | Go further in and drop down |
| 18. |  Pick up the lantern on the floor to the left |
| 19. | Climb the ladders and proceed to the door at the very back |
| 20. |  Attack and destroy the tentacles as you move forward |
| 21. | Fight Louise (Boss) |
| 22. | After the boss fight, you obtain "A Mermaid's Tears" |
Just Examine the Glowing Spots to Progress
You can clear this area by basically just examining the glowing spots as you go.Grimoire Weiss will warn you if you're about to go the wrong way, so be sure to pay attention to the dialogue.
You Can Also Get Some Items
| Obtainable Items | Location |
|---|---|
| 1,000G |  Inside the room from step 11 of the chart |
| Medicinal Herb x3 |  In the room before step 16 of the chart |
In addition to the items obtained in the chart above, you can also get 1,000G and 3 Medicinal Herbs.Neither of these are particularly valuable, so it's not essential to pick them up.
Louise Boss Fight Guide
A Total of Three Fights
You will fight Louise three times in a row. The third fight is mostly a cutscene, so it's effectively two consecutive battles.
Her Attack Pattern is Simple
In both the first and second fights, Louise only has about three attack patterns. It will be a long battle, but her patterns don't change much, so stay calm and deal with them accordingly.
What is The Little Mermaid?
An Additional Extra Episode
"The Little Mermaid" is a new extra episode added in this version of the game. It's added in the middle of the story and includes new characters and a boss fight.
One of the Short Stories from the Art Book
"The Little Mermaid" was originally one of the short stories included in the NieR Replicant art book. In this version, it has been adapted into a playable in-game segment.
Set in a Shipwreck in Seafront
It's a story about a postman and a young girl who meet in a shipwreck that has washed ashore in Seafront. Hearing that people have been disappearing one after another since the shipwreck appeared, Nier and his companions visit Seafront.
