NieR: Automata

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1804 Ratings

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  1. Cypherous
    May 9, 2017
    4
    So, currently sitting at 6 hours playtime so far, i have a few opinions, you won't like them but i'm not worried by downvotes

    Nier is overhyped, everyone knew that though, some people will love the game, most people will find it fairly generic The first portion of the game up until defeating the first boss, i had to use my melee attack a massive 3 times, and those 3 swings were    So, currently sitting at 6 hours playtime so far, i have a few opinions, you won't like them but i'm not worried by downvotes

    Nier is overhyped, everyone knew that though, some people will love the game, most people will find it fairly generic

    The first portion of the game up until defeating the first boss, i had to use my melee attack a massive 3 times, and those 3 swings were during the boss battle, for the first portion of the game i could have used electrical tape to hold down my L1 button and not had my experience diminished

    Graphically speaking the game is ok i guess, as a PC gamer its hard to be "impressed" by graphical quality that you've seen in numerous places before, level design was pretty bland for the section i played but i apreciate that this is mostly a tutorial section, that being said its all you had to win me over and it didn't, and thats before you mention the horrid 30FPS during cutscenes, what is this, 2006?

    Audio, the music, what little i've heard was fairly decent, noting stood out as bad and the sound effects seemed ok, someone actually put some work in to that so i'm impressed, the voice acting, well i get that they are robots but even for robots the acting was bland, i couldn't tell if it was just the voice actors being bored or not

    Gameplay, having only experienced the first section of the game i can't comment on the rest, but it must have changed genre about 6 times, there was 3rd person, top down, sode scrolling shooter, vertical shooter, twin stick shooter and platformer that i counted, the constant changes between genres was jarring, on top of that it didn't really do any of them particularly well, it wasn't engaging and it makes it feel like nobody could settle on what this game was meant to be

    All in all i would probably give this game a 5 out of 10, if you can pick it up for cheap during the christmas sale then its alright, but at £40 i expect a little more, although considering square-enixs love of mediocre games recently, i can't say i'm overly surprised

    If you like constant transitions between genres and generic gameplay then you might enjoy this game, if you're expecting something more engaging then you probably should look elsewhere    … Expand
  2. Asguard
    Apr 25, 2017
    0
    Game doesn't work for AMD gpus stay away if you have this GPU, Square is aware of this issue but no other announcements have been made. The bug im referring to is a white screen of death that crashes your game you can hear sound but your screen goes all white and your forced to close the game this happens 10 mins in
  3. Gnawer
    Apr 23, 2017
    3
    I am rating specifically PC version quite low. The game looks interesting, but it's seriously unplayable on PC with keyboard and mouse. Camera auto-focus, typical for consoles, is super annoying for a PC game. Given all that and the lack of saves, I was not even able to complete the first mission in like 5 tries, until I switched to Easy. And then it was basically "mash a button" game.
  4. kitkat
    Apr 6, 2017
    0
    This long and still not even a mention of a patch or confirmation they are working on issues. Still can't play because of the white screen crash.

    The game could fantastic, but for 80$ their behavior, or lack of, is an embarrassing failure as far as I'm concerned.
  5. TimmyH
    May 1, 2017
    0
    This might be one of the best games to come out in the entirety of 2017, but absolutely the worst release on Steam in years for Chinese region! Square Enix has long locked the game from Asian region while serving the fanbase in western countries. And when it came to the release day for China eventually, the game sold well like hell with a price of 199 RMB, but in the wake of strong sales,This might be one of the best games to come out in the entirety of 2017, but absolutely the worst release on Steam in years for Chinese region! Square Enix has long locked the game from Asian region while serving the fanbase in western countries. And when it came to the release day for China eventually, the game sold well like hell with a price of 199 RMB, but in the wake of strong sales, SE pumped up the price to a heilish 412 RMB, which happened two hours right after the unlock in Chinese region and this new price is even higher than that of its global day-one release! If you think you're so wealthy but have no place to spare your money upon, then you're more than welcome to come to China and buy this game, because in China, the price for this one is the most expensive among all nations in the world!… Expand
  6. eyeluvop
    Mar 18, 2017
    0
    For a game to any score from me, it needs to work as advertised. 60fps and 1080p are not features that work in the game for a huge number of people.
    Me and many of my friends had the issue where the game would render at 720p when set to fullscreen and there were really bizarre framedrops on high end systems that greatly exceed the recommended specs.
    The PC port is a mess, seems to    For a game to any score from me, it needs to work as advertised. 60fps and 1080p are not features that work in the game for a huge number of people.
    Me and many of my friends had the issue where the game would render at 720p when set to fullscreen and there were really bizarre framedrops on high end systems that greatly exceed the recommended specs.

    The PC port is a mess, seems to work for some, some choose to live with the issues, some seemingly have none, but I have yet to see any evidence from those people.

    The game itself might be good, but when it doesn't even function. It gets a zero.    … Expand
  7. tremault
    Apr 21, 2017
    2
    finished all relevant endings.
    mostly I binged this game because for the most part while I was playing, I felt like I had to keep playing to get to the meat. There were some points where I felt like I was really enjoying it and made it worthwhile to keep going. in the long run though, I really feel like the developer wasted a lot of my time. It seems like this game has so much padding    finished all relevant endings.
    mostly I binged this game because for the most part while I was playing, I felt like I had to keep playing to get to the meat. There were some points where I felt like I was really enjoying it and made it worthwhile to keep going. in the long run though, I really feel like the developer wasted a lot of my time. It seems like this game has so much padding and it's really not fair. The developer tries to be 'clever' by reusing set pieces to tell the story from a different perspective, but honestly, these different perspectives could be done in a much more fun and enjoyable game. not by forcing me to play through the entire game again. It's like a lot of the game was 'held back' for playthrough number 2, when it should have been right there in the game the first time round maybe as optional missions or as exposition. It reminds me a lot of devil may cry 4, where it required you to play the game again backwards in order to get to the end. In retrospect, I feel like I wasted a lot of my life playing this, I got too involved and it was actually quite bad for my mental health. I recommend against this.    … Expand
  8. johnsonbigboy
    Mar 17, 2020
    0
    Poor controls, boring combat. I have never disliked a game in this fast. Considering PlatinumGames other fantastic games i thought this would be a fun time with no issue. dead wrong buddy
  9. RedPyramidThing
    May 28, 2017
    0
    I would love nothing more than to give this game a positive review, but as the owner of an Nvidia 700 series card, Nier crashes every 10-20 minutes, making any attempt to actually play the game an all-round horrible experience. Square Enix have made no attempt to address this widely known issue and obviously have no interest in fixing it, having already stolen their customers money.
  10. Orange-A
    Dec 19, 2020
    4
    Polished and with beautiful graphics, that much is for certain. However, the combat and movement are generally very frustrating for a multitude of reasons:
    1. It is clearly optimised with a controller in mind.
    2. Even when you get the hang of the controls, the combat leaves much to be desired in that it can be summarised as "bonk bonk run, bonk bonk run". 3. Sometimes it seems like the    Polished and with beautiful graphics, that much is for certain. However, the combat and movement are generally very frustrating for a multitude of reasons:
    1. It is clearly optimised with a controller in mind.
    2. Even when you get the hang of the controls, the combat leaves much to be desired in that it can be summarised as "bonk bonk run, bonk bonk run".
    3. Sometimes it seems like the only way to learn a boss's mechanics is to die to them several times, as many of said mechanics are not intuitive.
    4. Stop trying to show me 2B's panties, I don't want to see them.

    I also found the story rather uninspired, which I know is very subjective, as some find it quite interesting, but it didn't really speak to me, so it just made for some boring, albeit pretty looking, cutscenes.    … Expand
  11. 0gnacy
    Mar 19, 2017
    4
    You got to like those kinds of games - turns out, I don't. You get to run a lot from one group of enemies another, they all look alike except for the bosses. Bosses are a proper challenge. Coupled with the odd save system and complex controls (a pad is a *must* - i can't imagine playing this on a keyboard) - it proved to be a boring and occasionally frustrating experience. I am not sureYou got to like those kinds of games - turns out, I don't. You get to run a lot from one group of enemies another, they all look alike except for the bosses. Bosses are a proper challenge. Coupled with the odd save system and complex controls (a pad is a *must* - i can't imagine playing this on a keyboard) - it proved to be a boring and occasionally frustrating experience. I am not sure where does all that hype come from.

    Technically it worked fine. Overclocked 5960x and GTX1080 with 950Pro SSD - quick loading times, no stuttering except in cutscenes.    … Expand
  12. gyigyo2
    May 30, 2017
    2
    Spoiler ahead. first of all i really loved NIER1 for PS3 and XBOX360 but...this game is just overhyped thats all,..
    when you reached ending E (what everyone say the true ending) that was bullsh*t how the hell everyone landed a different area when everyone was dead? inside the big Tower? that ending is more likely a badly developed "FORCED" happy ending... The game graphics is like a 2008    Spoiler ahead. first of all i really loved NIER1 for PS3 and XBOX360 but...this game is just overhyped thats all,..
    when you reached ending E (what everyone say the true ending) that was bullsh*t how the hell everyone landed a different area when everyone was dead? inside the big Tower? that ending is more likely a badly developed "FORCED" happy ending... The game graphics is like a 2008 PS3 game, the game is 51gb and 27gb full of RENDERED movie with 30fps and the game is 60fps. side quest was very boring i only finished 68% and i decided to go only and focus to the story because that was interesting! the characters was bad really bad, 2B? well its an overhyped character because she have "great "ass" thats all, i never felt sorry for her, or 9s, 9s was a BABYACED little kid, i never understand japanese people 9s was clearly in a kid body 14-15 year old and 2b is a more likely a 19-20 year old teen body why the hell they need relationship (lovers) this is just so ugly, then why not make both of it mature body like in NIER1 was (part2), or not lovers just Brothers feels. A2 was okay character the only interesting character in the game. the music? that wasnt bad at all, but nier1 music is still way better! i never understand why everybody love platinum games gameplay mechanic in nier automata have full of irritating things in combat, and gameplay,Ai is a joke i dont even want to mention that.. overall its a boring game! overhyped/ overrated as hell, NIER1 was better than this, the only interesting part of this game more or less was the story.The minigame hacking was *** irritating, i really hated it! it was like a good concept but in reallity was a bad mistake. the PC version of this game is nearly unplayable, bad frame rates on machines what can run witcher3 on ultra with nvidia hair effects.    … Expand
  13. Baronz
    Jul 1, 2017
    4
    I'm running on AMD RX580 and it crashes every 5 minutes. Graphics looks like a game from 10 years ago. Semi naked good looking female androids are the only good things of this game
  14. smahlt
    Jan 19, 2020
    3
    This game is not very good. The story is not interesting at all, and apparently you need to play through it 3 times to get to the good part. I forced myself to finish ending A and it took 10 hours, and then I gave up, and I was not going to do that 2 more times. If it was fun to play, it wouldn't matter as much, but it is a snorefest button masher.

    Points for the music, interesting    This game is not very good. The story is not interesting at all, and apparently you need to play through it 3 times to get to the good part. I forced myself to finish ending A and it took 10 hours, and then I gave up, and I was not going to do that 2 more times. If it was fun to play, it wouldn't matter as much, but it is a snorefest button masher.

    Points for the music, interesting locations, and interesting concept, even if it wasn't put to good use.    … Expand
  15. Sebamond
    Mar 27, 2017
    4
    Copied from my Steam review:

    I got some hours playing and not finished the game. I'll try to make it simple and short for whoever will read this, with my pros and cons: + Beautiful music + Good playability and nice (and fast) combats + Nice butt (XD) - No skill tree, so you lvl up and can't do a s**t with that, it just add status to your character - Locked at 60 fps and still    Copied from my Steam review:

    I got some hours playing and not finished the game. I'll try to make it simple and short for whoever will read this, with my pros and cons:

    + Beautiful music
    + Good playability and nice (and fast) combats
    + Nice butt (XD)

    - No skill tree, so you lvl up and can't do a s**t with that, it just add status to your character
    - Locked at 60 fps and still horrible stuttering when moving around the map or in combat
    - The worst point is that after some hours of gameplay the game starts getting boring, repetitive, and with no skill tree I lose motivation for killing machines
    - Secondary missions are (again) repetitive and simple
    - Graphics are simply not good, there are tons of games with 5+ years old and they look much better, and the colors in this game are bad

    So, maybe it's a good game for people that's new in this kind of game or PC gaming (mainly for the fps cap and graphics, oh and the frame drops) but not for other people, especially when a game gets boring, because It is the opposite of what you are looking for in a game.

    Note that you can upgrade your weapons and add chips to your body, improving status and getting some abilities, but even then I feel like I was playing the same battles again and again. Just my point of view.    … Expand
  16. OrionHamake
    Oct 1, 2017
    0
    This game is awesome but I definitely can not give more than 0/10 in this platform because it is near impossible to play. The game always crashing every 1 hour gameplay. If that's not enough, it's just poorly optimized, you can not even put it in full hd without using mods, because the only thing the game does by default is to stretch the screen. The camera of the game was still designedThis game is awesome but I definitely can not give more than 0/10 in this platform because it is near impossible to play. The game always crashing every 1 hour gameplay. If that's not enough, it's just poorly optimized, you can not even put it in full hd without using mods, because the only thing the game does by default is to stretch the screen. The camera of the game was still designed to play with a joystick and was not adapted to the keyboard and mouse, which means that you will pass anger while trying to control the character.

    The producers does not create patches for the game, even though it sells more than 600,000 copies in steam. If you have a ps4 buy it, but if you are only a pc gamer run away from this game, you will be throwing money and patience in the trash.    … Expand
  17. xXxJigSaw
    Jan 21, 2018
    0
    Piece of **** game, crashes every 5 minutes, not even an autosave for the trouble. screw you square Enix!!
  18. Robo_Steve
    Apr 23, 2017
    0
    At the time of this review, I cannot play the game. There is a known graphics issue where the game crashes and must be restarted. This issue, combined with no in-menu save function, has prevented me from getting out of the prologue. I am running this game on a relatively high-end rig and have tried all known solutions. I would strongly discourage anyone from supporting this game until thisAt the time of this review, I cannot play the game. There is a known graphics issue where the game crashes and must be restarted. This issue, combined with no in-menu save function, has prevented me from getting out of the prologue. I am running this game on a relatively high-end rig and have tried all known solutions. I would strongly discourage anyone from supporting this game until this issue is fixed.… Expand
  19. Kharnivore2099
    Mar 24, 2021
    2
    This may be one of the worst games I have played in quite a while, it's an utterly tragic affair. It tries really hard to blend rpg, platforming and shmup elements into some cohesive story rich experience, which is comendable...but it simply stumbles and smashes it's face at every step.

    The "platforming" sections are marred by awful camera function and instill a massive sense of    This may be one of the worst games I have played in quite a while, it's an utterly tragic affair. It tries really hard to blend rpg, platforming and shmup elements into some cohesive story rich experience, which is comendable...but it simply stumbles and smashes it's face at every step.

    The "platforming" sections are marred by awful camera function and instill a massive sense of pointlessness. The exploration is a waste of time in the empty, boring world, which can take an age to traverse at times. The general combat is tedious and repetitive, with next to no satisfying payoff at any point. Shmup patterns and controls feel amateuring at best, leaving anyone with any experience in the genre bored to tears or laughing out of despair.

    The only redeeming factor is the soundtrack, which is just wonderful. It's just a sad fate for the composer, that their talent and hard work is forver attached to this sad excuse for a game. How anyone is giving this 5-6/10 is confusing enough, seeing the 10's on display is just outright hilarious. Quite telling that they often never say what is actually good about it and just call it a masterpiece.

    Avoid like the plague, or just watch a longplay and play anything else. You'll have served your time better in the long run.    … Expand
  20. Dnische
    Aug 29, 2021
    4
    Extremely overrated game that people defend for any cost just not to admit that this is another fanservice anime, which only meaning of existence is to be the basis for countless porn SFMs. It would be better if the whole game was visual novel solely concentrated on pretentios plot and 2B's arse , but instead we have dull repetitive half-slasher half-RPG game with drab quests and primitiveExtremely overrated game that people defend for any cost just not to admit that this is another fanservice anime, which only meaning of existence is to be the basis for countless porn SFMs. It would be better if the whole game was visual novel solely concentrated on pretentios plot and 2B's arse , but instead we have dull repetitive half-slasher half-RPG game with drab quests and primitive core mechanics (most of the encounters you'll have to overcome by just spamming the attack button). All characters are empty and utterly boring. Graphics stuck in PS3 era, when the first part came out.
    Music is decent though.
    Concentrated trash 4/10    … Expand
  21. Sih1l
    Dec 20, 2021
    4
    This game is so repetitive. I memorized the entire game's map after playing 5 hours and you have to play at least 20 hours to finish it, I thought I was gonna puke when I saw Resistance Camp for 178th time. Combat i so boring. This game is a slasher but you can't even do combos like in normal slashers, you just have light and heavy attacks, that's all. You play as an andriod but devsThis game is so repetitive. I memorized the entire game's map after playing 5 hours and you have to play at least 20 hours to finish it, I thought I was gonna puke when I saw Resistance Camp for 178th time. Combat i so boring. This game is a slasher but you can't even do combos like in normal slashers, you just have light and heavy attacks, that's all. You play as an andriod but devs didn't even bother to give you some fun abilities to play with. When playing as 9S you don't even have heavy attacks they gave him hacking ability instead, you press a button and a hacking minigame starts and those are so f annoying. I think this game is the biggest gaming disappointment in my life. If not for the weebs who rate this 10/10 because you play as a nice looking female android this game would never even have green rating, it's as repetitive as Mafia III.… Expand
  22. Xelluse
    Nov 4, 2018
    2
    Let's be clear here, It's not a Port, it's a blatant Emulation.
    OK, now about the game, it's empty...
    Game is just Autotarget Clicker, with Graphics, that looks like games from 2009 and Optimization, that will make this game run worse, than Witcher 3 with Chrome running in background. Controls are bad even for Controller, but as they promoted this game on market: "PC Keyboard+Mouse    Let's be clear here, It's not a Port, it's a blatant Emulation.
    OK, now about the game, it's empty...
    Game is just Autotarget Clicker, with Graphics, that looks like games from 2009 and Optimization, that will make this game run worse, than Witcher 3 with Chrome running in background.
    Controls are bad even for Controller, but as they promoted this game on market: "PC Keyboard+Mouse support" < **** game do not have any PC support, you just can Emulate it on PC and to be honest this (Emulation and Port) are very different things.
    Enemies, one of the most boring and monotonous enemies in gaming history I think.
    World is also boring and very empty.
    I see only one reason to play this game: Teen Panties...
    So, if you are a pervert and you love curved and monotonous games on PC, which should be played just with Controller, then you will enjoy this game, but if you prefer good HnS games, that have proper Camera+Aim controls, good Visuals, Optimization and not sexy asses of teen boys and girls, if you love games with various, interesting and fun enemies, if you love games with interesting and properly filled word(s), then better stay away from this garbage.    … Expand
  23. deaththekid922
    Jul 28, 2017
    0
    "you may not turn off Voices because reasons , even EA and Ubisoft dont do BS on this level , the gameplay is dull af basically just a 60 € Touhou and then the Characters make Tidus and Hope Estheim look like the most loveable Characters ever

    i honestly am more sick of this game after 3 Hours than some other games after over 100 , i regret wasting my money
  24. Baluberda
    Mar 22, 2017
    0
    Characters Model:8 (Pretty good, lacks a bit of color on the enemies, all mate shines)
    Characters Personality: 3 (the commander has a bit so +1)
    Gameplay: 7 (quite good but invisible walls takes 2 points off) Enemies: 10 (they are mostly perfect) Quests: 7 (good enough) Level Up/ Items:6 (Level up is good, items are not relevant) Enviroment interaction: 0 (doesnt have) History:    Characters Model:8 (Pretty good, lacks a bit of color on the enemies, all mate shines)
    Characters Personality: 3 (the commander has a bit so +1)

    Gameplay: 7 (quite good but invisible walls takes 2 points off)
    Enemies: 10 (they are mostly perfect)
    Quests: 7 (good enough)
    Level Up/ Items:6 (Level up is good, items are not relevant)
    Enviroment interaction: 0 (doesnt have)

    History: 3 (just 2 androids killing, dying and blood. Pascal gets +3 to this)
    Human History: 1 (Your commander tells you, no cinematics or photos)
    Alien History: 1 (Just a cinematic of dead aliens)
    Choice/non-linear development: 1 (just ending cinematics)

    Moral/censorship: 0 (it doesnt have censorship, neither sexual or blood)

    So i give it a 4, but the price...
    Price: 60 euros for an unfinished game that should worth 20)
    I give it a 2    … Expand
  25. kankernaut
    Aug 26, 2018
    0
    The game is just dead. Horrible management, an empty and boring world, primitive quests, disgusting graphics of a decade ago, an illogical disturbing camera, monotonous bosses, a map on which you can not find anything. I'm glad that someone liked it, but the game is absolutely empty and soulless. Reminds Ed Wood's films-the level of mediocrity is simply masterpiece, probably, that attractsThe game is just dead. Horrible management, an empty and boring world, primitive quests, disgusting graphics of a decade ago, an illogical disturbing camera, monotonous bosses, a map on which you can not find anything. I'm glad that someone liked it, but the game is absolutely empty and soulless. Reminds Ed Wood's films-the level of mediocrity is simply masterpiece, probably, that attracts attention))) Personally, I can not evoke emotions.… Expand
  26. Fengtorin
    Sep 1, 2018
    0
    I have rated the company Square Enix a 0 because of their atrocious actions towards their fans in Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. While I enjoyed NieR Automata, I will not be purchasing another title from Square Enix ever again. They are a predatory company and do not deserve success.
  27. karuroneesan
    Mar 21, 2021
    1
    Dont buy! Two reasons:
    1: You need to be lucky for your specs being able to handle without problems.
    2: Square Enix.
    A new version is coming out and i doubt they will respect old users enough to give the update for free.
  28. Destoxin
    May 4, 2021
    0
    The fact that there is no save in the 40 minute prologue, forcing new players to repeat the entire thing upon death, is enough for me to give this a 0, uninstall, and never try again.
  29. HonestCritic198
    Aug 27, 2017
    0
    Do not believe the 10/10 reviews, most of them are made by 1 review accounts.... It seems japanese discovered the secret of guerilla marketing and flood the internet with bogus "word of mouth".

    Nier automata is an overrated mess of a game. Its story might, just might appeal to 12 year old anime lovers, but for the rest of us is a waste of time. The gameplay is boring as well.    Do not believe the 10/10 reviews, most of them are made by 1 review accounts.... It seems japanese discovered the secret of guerilla marketing and flood the internet with bogus "word of mouth".

    Nier automata is an overrated mess of a game. Its story might, just might appeal to 12 year old anime lovers, but for the rest of us is a waste of time. The gameplay is boring as well. Graphically it is nothing special. And the PC port is abysmal.

    All in all, a mediocre game. I am giving it a 0 to counter the Square Enix employees.    … Expand
  30. MaxOverload
    Mar 18, 2017
    0
    Many excuses can be made for the games crashes and it's severe graphical problems such as poor, inconsistent framerates, but there is not excuse for making the Keyboard controls so poor and less customizable than those of the controller.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. PC PowerPlay
    May 11, 2017
    90
    Sometimes frustrating but always compelling, Nier: Automata is a wondrous and strange experience that could only ever be a game. [Issue#261, p.60]
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Apr 10, 2017
    91
    This unusual action game set in an offbeat world created by Taro Yoko is a treasure trove of pleasant surprises. It's not often that we meet such a stylish, offbeat, memorable game.
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  3. IGN Spain
    Apr 5, 2017
    70
    There is no doubt that Nier Automata is a great game, but the PC version does not do it justice. A new case of a shameless port for PC.
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