Seconded. Actually the whole "every woman has to wear makeup, earrings, purses etc" thing. Yes, many do and many people find it attractive. But not everybody - let people be themselves...
But yeah, the story is pretty involving. The sceneries are great; the soundtrack is outstanding in my regard. What really does it is the composition of these elements - I like to view Nier as an artwork in game format basically.
It's Monday, you lunatic!