NieR: Automata

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1804 Ratings

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  1. AnyoPsy
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Es perfecto en todos los sentidos, posee un gran mensaje filosófico en su historia y es de esos videojuegos que jamás olvidas.
  2. LynnxsSnow
    Aug 3, 2023
    9
    One of the best games i've already played. Optimization at the pc could be better but... Still is insane the narrative and gameplay.
  3. Prometheus1241
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    This game... I mean, it is something unique. Yea, it has quite clunky gameplay, but it's atmosphere, music, and especially plot with characters... it something created not in this world, it is from somewhere else. I highly recommend anyone to give it a shot, although firstly it might firstly seem to be like an average game, trust me, when you finish it, you would feel fulfilled.
  4. Lezzly
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ogranie tego tytułu było jedną z lepszych decyzji, jakie podjąłem. To jest ta gra akcji, którą potrzebowałem. Genialny jRPG z obłędną fabułą, w której można się zatopić przechodząc przez kolejne rozdziały. Efektywna mechanika walki, przypominająca pewnymi elementami Bayonette, co nie powinno dziwić, bo w końcu gra wyszła z rąk tych samych producentów. Stylistyka postaci, ich charakter oraz to, jakie miały odmienne relacje z otaczającym ich światem odegrały tutaj dużą rolę. Mapa nie za duża, nie za mała, konkretna i treściwa, z interesującym otoczeniem. Motyw z postapokaliptycznym miastem zamieszkałym przez maszyny nabrały ciężkiego i intrygującego klimatu, a towarzysząca w tym muzyka jeszcze bardziej to podsycała. W rozgrywce bardzo podobała mi się różnorodność mechaniki, od zwykłej gry akcji TPP przez widok 2.5D wplatający się okazjonalnie podczas wykonywanych misji aż po tryb mini gier w postaci planszy, w której strzałką strzelamy w otaczające nas wrogie wieżyczki, aby móc coś np. zhakować. To wszystko sprawiało, że gracz co chwilę robił coś innego, nie nudząc się jednym motywem gameplay'u. Przeciwnicy ciekawie stworzeni i zbytnio niewymagający, lecz to nie przeszkadzało w pozytywnych wrażeniach z walki. Historia kreatywnie zaprojektowana, jeśli mowa o zakończeniach. Czegoś takiego w grach jeszcze nie widziałem. Ta produkcja pod wieloma względami wywołała u mnie ogromnie pozytywne emocje i jest to zdecydowanie jeden z lepszych japońskich RPG'ów jakie widziałem. Polecam każdemu, kto interesuje się tego typu gatunkiem.… Expand
  5. mdk567
    Jun 11, 2023
    8
    매력적인 캐릭터 디자인. 재미있는 전투
    맵 디자인과 독특한 적들

    하지만 난해한 스토리와 다회차를 강요하면서 플레이가 반복되는 점은 흠임.
  6. ricky6
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    17/20. Wonderful, the attractive park is a masterpiece in terms of DA music design and colors
  7. KinimodYunmi
    May 1, 2023
    9
    Das gabs noch nie!
    Eine total neue Darstellung, eine an sich kurze Story, die man aber dann nochmal aus der Sicht der Begleitung spielt und anschließend noch weiter geht. Zudem gibt es 26 Enden, das Spiel hat 3 Hauptenden, man kann nach allen aber wieder ganz normal starten und es geht weiter! Alles andere sind optionale Spaßenden, das steckt viel Mühe und Liebe zum Detail drin!    Das gabs noch nie!
    Eine total neue Darstellung, eine an sich kurze Story, die man aber dann nochmal aus der Sicht der Begleitung spielt und anschließend noch weiter geht. Zudem gibt es 26 Enden, das Spiel hat 3 Hauptenden, man kann nach allen aber wieder ganz normal starten und es geht weiter! Alles andere sind optionale Spaßenden, das steckt viel Mühe und Liebe zum Detail drin! Zusätzlich gibt´s nach dem 3. Hauptende die Möglichkeit jedes Kapitel und jeden Speicherpunkt des Kapitels zu laden um Nebenquests, irgendwas aufzusammeln oder die Stelle einfach nochmal mit anderen Entscheidungen und auf andere Art und Weise zu spielen. Und für alle Achievement-Hunter da draußen: ich habe mir die Achievements jetzt vorher nicht angeguckt und auch nicht alle Nebenmissionen gemacht, ich habe normal viel ausprobiert und konnte mir am Ende mit 1.100.000 Geld die restlichen Achievements kaufen, ja richtig, die werden dann mit ingame-Geld einfach für Steam freigeschaltet!
    Jetzt mache ich noch den Hasen für Level 80 um mir das freizügige 2B Outfit aus der Arena zu holen ;-)
    [sein to been or sein to 2B]    … Expand
  8. pawq
    Apr 22, 2023
    8
    First off, urgent advice: before attempting to play NieR:Automata on mouse and keyboard, install the Input Overhaul (NAIOM) - the game is NOT playable without it, and I mean it - in some parts of the game it's impossible to do what's needed because of ridiculous controller>mouse mapping. Some other quality of life mods are recommended too - look up the definitive mod guide on Nexus.First off, urgent advice: before attempting to play NieR:Automata on mouse and keyboard, install the Input Overhaul (NAIOM) - the game is NOT playable without it, and I mean it - in some parts of the game it's impossible to do what's needed because of ridiculous controller>mouse mapping. Some other quality of life mods are recommended too - look up the definitive mod guide on Nexus.

    Second urgent advice: do not stop playing once you see the end titles for the first time, this is only about half of the story. It's more than worth it to continue until you've obtained endings A-E; it's not just other perspectives later on, it's also literally a continuation of the story.

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    On one hand, NieR:Automata really deserves a 9/10, but on the other it deserves at most a 7/10. In the end, I'm giving it an 8/10, and below I'll explain why.

    It deserves a 9/10 because in many ways it's an utterly brilliant game. The concept of the world is fascinating, the few main characters are very authentic, and the story (once you get to the >actual< end!) is so powerful that it left me emotional for days. The world design is charming and memorable, despite sub-par graphics in the vanilla version, voice acting is amazing (the Japanese voice-over is hugely recommended), and the soundtrack is otherworldly - even though there aren't too many tracks there, they're SO GOOOD that I didn't want to stop playing the game just because of the music. Combat is fun and well-balanced too, with a satisfying progression curve. Maybe the strongest suit though is that the game is original and surprising in so many ways. I won't give examples here because it's amazing and you have to see it for yourself! But let's just say that there are at least 6 different modes of gameplay, with virtually seamless transitions.

    And then we get to the second part - why it deserves a 7/10 at most. It's really down to the fact that I felt compelled to give two pieces of advice at the beginning of the review - part of it is due to it being a terrible port, and part due to questionable design decisions. The game is literally unplayable on mouse & keyboard, which is just unacceptable. Some examples: negative mouse acceleration in 3rd person mode (the faster you move the mouse the slower the camera movement), and broken aiming in side-scrolling mode (mouse movements cause the crosshairs to jump up or down, but it jumps back to horizontal after each increment). Luckily modders sorted this out (in say 98% - there are still minor issues at some stages).

    And by far the most questionable design decision in my view is the decision to split the game into three playthroughs, forcing the player to essentially replay the game with only minor changes and additions after "finishing" the story, in order to get to the actual second part of it, which let's just say is CRUCIAL. Even though at the end of the first playthrough the game tells you "please continue" I wasn't sure if I wanted to or if it was worth it - I looked online and saw some people saying it was worth it, so I did, but also saw plenty of people saying they gave up because of the repetitiveness, which is SUCH A SHAME. After playing through the whole thing and thinking and reading about it a lot, I remain unconvinced that this was necessary - I think the different perspectives and elements of the second playthrough could be integrated into the first, just like different perspectives were integrated at the beginning of the 3rd playthrough. It would avoid alienating many players, and make for a more cohesive and less grindy experience.

    After all the experience was so amazing that I couldn't give less than an 8, but I wish I could give more.    … Expand
  9. Jerem8
    Apr 11, 2023
    9
    Without having finished the game, I can already say it's a great game. The history is great and the proposed gameplay with its variations is perfectly mastered
  10. imalynxcat
    Apr 2, 2023
    10
    Oyunun bazı eksiklerinin çok net görünebiliyor olması bile bu oyunun ne kadar muhteşem bir oyun olduğu gerçeğini değiştirmez.
  11. Naked_Snakee
    Mar 21, 2023
    9
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  12. Snjake
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    Great game with really good combat and character designs wish they could have just made 1 long story and not 15 different endings bc it just seems to me they couldn't decide on which one to have as a final ending and just made them all a reality
  13. kvvoya
    Jan 21, 2023
    10
    NieR: Automata is a one-of-a-kind experience that doesn't necessariiy have a goal to be a "good game". It tries to change you, surprise you and most of the times it definitely succeeds at it. It's such a complex game that it's hard for me to describe it accurately. I doubt I will ever play a game that would be as special to me as NieR: Automata. It's not a game, it's something else.
  14. berkerzararsiz
    Jan 4, 2023
    9
    game received positive reviews for its story, characters, and music, and impressed me as well, breaking my prejudice against jgpr games. The design of the robot characters, especially the protagonist 2B, was also amusing and added some comedic elements to the game. Overall, the story of Nier: Automata is rich and impactful, dealing with themes of humanity and the dystopian future of Earth.game received positive reviews for its story, characters, and music, and impressed me as well, breaking my prejudice against jgpr games. The design of the robot characters, especially the protagonist 2B, was also amusing and added some comedic elements to the game. Overall, the story of Nier: Automata is rich and impactful, dealing with themes of humanity and the dystopian future of Earth. I realized that our prejudices prevent us from seeing the true value of games and I will try to be more open-minded from now on… Expand
  15. ashkanaboofazly
    Jan 1, 2023
    10
    بازی فوق‌العاده ایه. تاحالا فضای اینجوری هیچ جایی ندیده بودم . موزیک شگفت انگیزی داره واقعا یوکوتارا کارش درسته اگر خواستید بازی کنید باید باید از وقایع قبل اطلاع داشته باشید . میتونید داستان های قبلی رو تو یوتیوب چستجو کنید .
    یه کانال به اسم venomius siteاگر اشتباه ننوشته باشم داستان کامل سری های قبل که اسمشم درکنگار هست رو روایت کرده .حتما ببینید    بازی فوق‌العاده ایه. تاحالا فضای اینجوری هیچ جایی ندیده بودم . موزیک شگفت انگیزی داره واقعا یوکوتارا کارش درسته اگر خواستید بازی کنید باید باید از وقایع قبل اطلاع داشته باشید . میتونید داستان های قبلی رو تو یوتیوب چستجو کنید .
    یه کانال به اسم venomius siteاگر اشتباه ننوشته باشم داستان کامل سری های قبل که اسمشم درکنگار هست رو روایت کرده .حتما ببینید
  16. Lgbtroxa
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo me destruiu.
    Terminar NieR Automata mudou a minha vida e a forma como eu vejo muitas coisas. A trilha sonora nem se fala, esse jogo tem as músicas mais perfeitas que já ouvi. Inclusive, Weight of the world foi a música que mais ouvi no spotify em 2022.
    A história, consiste em uma metáfora existencialista e niilista. Sim, são ideias contrárias, mas aqui elas se completam    Esse jogo me destruiu.
    Terminar NieR Automata mudou a minha vida e a forma como eu vejo muitas coisas. A trilha sonora nem se fala, esse jogo tem as músicas mais perfeitas que já ouvi. Inclusive, Weight of the world foi a música que mais ouvi no spotify em 2022.
    A história, consiste em uma metáfora existencialista e niilista. Sim, são ideias contrárias, mas aqui elas se completam perfeitamente.
    Chorei horrores com o final. E falo sem medo nenhum, que pra mim é o jogo com a melhor narrativa de todos os tempos.
    Será pra sempre o meu jogo favorito. É uma obra OBRIGATÓRIA para qualquer pessoa que gosta de uma boa narrativa com plot twists.    … Expand
  17. kinsang
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    เป็นเกมที่เหมือนจะเข้าถึงยาก แต่พอเล่นแล้วไม่ได้เข้าถึงยากเลย แถมยังสนุกและน่าติดตามเป็นอย่างมาก เนื้อเรื่องถือเป็นจุดที่เด่นที่สุด โดยเฉพาะ lore ของเกมที่ทำให้โลกของ nier มันน่าสนใจแบบสุดๆ เกมเพลย์ค่อนข้างจะเหมือนเกมแอคชั่น rpg ทั่วไป ถือว่าเข้าถึงได้ง่าย แต่ก็ไม่ซ้ำซากเกินไปจนน่าเบื่อ และตัวละครก็มีเสน่ห์และเรื่องราวของแต่ละตัวที่น่าติดตามเป็นเกมที่เหมือนจะเข้าถึงยาก แต่พอเล่นแล้วไม่ได้เข้าถึงยากเลย แถมยังสนุกและน่าติดตามเป็นอย่างมาก เนื้อเรื่องถือเป็นจุดที่เด่นที่สุด โดยเฉพาะ lore ของเกมที่ทำให้โลกของ nier มันน่าสนใจแบบสุดๆ เกมเพลย์ค่อนข้างจะเหมือนเกมแอคชั่น rpg ทั่วไป ถือว่าเข้าถึงได้ง่าย แต่ก็ไม่ซ้ำซากเกินไปจนน่าเบื่อ และตัวละครก็มีเสน่ห์และเรื่องราวของแต่ละตัวที่น่าติดตาม
  18. Ki1Lsorrow
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    A great game with an interesting plot, great characters and just incredible music. A bunch of different references. References to the Bible. Scientists and various events that took place in our world. After the credits, the game leaves you with a lot of emotions. "All living things come to an end. We are forever locked in an endless circle of life and death. Is it a curse? Or some kind ofA great game with an interesting plot, great characters and just incredible music. A bunch of different references. References to the Bible. Scientists and various events that took place in our world. After the credits, the game leaves you with a lot of emotions. "All living things come to an end. We are forever locked in an endless circle of life and death. Is it a curse? Or some kind of punishment? I often think about God, who gave us this riddle... and I wonder if we'll ever be able to kill him."… Expand
  19. CoolBR
    Oct 17, 2022
    8
    It is a great game. It has a story that is very philosophical, although it can be sometimes not very believable. And it is very original since it has many endings and the ending A and B are pretty much the same but playing with different characters. That is pretty original.

    It has one of the best OST in pretty much all games and with the original storytelling that I've mentioned, it    It is a great game. It has a story that is very philosophical, although it can be sometimes not very believable. And it is very original since it has many endings and the ending A and B are pretty much the same but playing with different characters. That is pretty original.

    It has one of the best OST in pretty much all games and with the original storytelling that I've mentioned, it hits really different than every other game that I've played, it is a good sensation.

    The graphics are good.

    But the bad part is the combat, it isn't bad but it isn't good. It is just ok. It is a hack and slash with a simple dodge bottom. I don't like the combat system so simple and I think the game had much to improve in this aspect. God of War is an example of an awesome hack and slash combat system.    … Expand
  20. OMIbiswas
    Oct 2, 2022
    10
    If you play this game you will actually feel that you're playing a video game. Story and sound tracks are great and unique. You will notice that story is designed for only game and can't be easily adapted by movie or show as-is. On the other hand, for example; If you play 'Red dead redemption ' you will feel that you're playing a movie and less feel like video game. So to say this is oneIf you play this game you will actually feel that you're playing a video game. Story and sound tracks are great and unique. You will notice that story is designed for only game and can't be easily adapted by movie or show as-is. On the other hand, for example; If you play 'Red dead redemption ' you will feel that you're playing a movie and less feel like video game. So to say this is one of a video game that actually feels like video game with unique art.… Expand
  21. epeternally
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Genuinely one of the most important pieces of games-as-art ever made, it's just a shame that the actual gameplay gets tedious later on. Still a must play.
  22. Trai12
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    Do yourself a favour and go play this masterpiece. And remember to keep playing after beating it once...
  23. IMR707
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    Pro
    - Solid battle system
    - Amazing music
    - Fleshed out duotagonists
    - No more needing to repeatedly do same side quest for different ending. All route feels quite different and

    Cons:
    - Side characters not fleshed out enough
    - Weapon variety is not useful enough to encourage using it.

    Conclusion
    Superior than it's predecessor and
  24. hyliancete
    Jul 5, 2022
    10
    This game had me hours and hours hooked, + the story has a great narrative that makes you think + the side missions are pretty good for an action RPG and a solid casts of characters, also the world building is crazy, one of my favourite games of all time.
  25. OniSenpai
    Jul 1, 2022
    8
    Entras al juego por la waifu y sales cuestionándote que significa estar vivo.

    Nier automata es un juego indispensable en esta generación, pues no es un simple juego de chicas en falda dando espadazos, es un juego con una historia y personajes entrañables.

    Además su banda sonora es de las mejores cosas que se han hecho durante toda la generación pasada.
  26. lgdreamer
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 如果{本能生出情绪，理智诞生自情绪。如果生命诞下的理由是【重视下一代大于上一代】。那么是不是，只要越理智，越能通向越理想的路。上一代基本上都是牺牲比下一代多的，所以要牺牲多少才足够？}而且，上述是对还是错？如果以100%来计算，有多少%是错，多少%是对的呢？… Expand
  27. itsoskej
    May 15, 2022
    10
    I'm yet to contemplate on why people tend to give bad review on videogames story that they didn't understand, nor even finished.
    They say that they're bored, story isn't engaging. I think it's universal to any game that is not holding players by their hands explaining every single detail around them to build up the narrative.
    Quite frankly, I'm still surprised people even consider    I'm yet to contemplate on why people tend to give bad review on videogames story that they didn't understand, nor even finished.
    They say that they're bored, story isn't engaging. I think it's universal to any game that is not holding players by their hands explaining every single detail around them to build up the narrative.
    Quite frankly, I'm still surprised people even consider putting this kind of argument in NieR: Automata reviews, as this game has its story unfolding right off the bat, throwing players immediately into their first mission.
    Without spoilers, NieR:Automata story revolves around the question that both philosophers, although more sophisticated, and more down to earth folk think about - soul, consciousness, and possibility of both forming in inanimate objects, like androids, machines. It is question that player, through character, at some point will naturally start asking themselves throughout the course of the game. If you feel like you're not fit to answer such abstract questions, do not fret, because there are protagonists that are programmed to 'think' they're not fit to do either, and going through their story ultimately let you find the answer... the answer that director, Yoko Taro, thought would make a touching story.
    I think the best part of both games in NieR series, are characters. I never thought I could be attached to videogame character in my life. In fact, before NieR I've never been attached to any protagonist of any videogame that i played. Whatever i felt during my playthrough was completely new feeling that i experienced.
    Main point of NieR series is answering existential questions and feeling of compassion towards not only friendly characters, but also the ones we face.
    Sadness also plays big role as, obviously, it's probably the best emotion to fill art with meaning and to put people in position to reflect on later. I think that's exactly what art is for, and NieR:Automata does it remarkably.    … Expand
  28. VG_Alex
    Apr 5, 2022
    8
    'NIER: AUTOMATA'is an ARPG with excellent character design. Coupled with a unique sci-fi world background and beautiful music, the story around the theme of "emotional awakening" begins.

    Review of "NieR Automata"

    Graphic/Art: 7.5

    Music/Sounds: 10

    Narrative/Performance:8

    Gameplay:7.5

    Score:8.3 (+0.3)
  29. Kaneris
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    The story , the soundtrack and the gameplay are amazing.
    Yoko Taro is a madman, and able to create this masterpieces that makes you think.
  30. Wrecktangled
    Mar 17, 2022
    8
    Interesting premise with fun combat. I really like the idea of replaying the game and getting different outcomes but got a little too grindy for me to get all the finishes. Still a very interesting game that I had fun with and it made me think.
  31. GOVCTH
    Mar 9, 2022
    8
    JUST IMAGINE HOW GODD IS THE game even with low performance and stuter (its fixed now) is Glorius. NOT 10/10 CUZ COMUNNITY FIXED THE GAME YEARS BEFORE, AND SQUER ENIX WAITED 5 YEARS TO DO THIS AND THE LAST UPDATE IS NOT COMAPTIBLE WITH THE COMUNITY MODDERS(ALSO COMUNITY FIXED IT AGAIN)
  32. Procrustes7
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    πολύ καλό βιντεοπαιχνίδι αξίζει να το παίξετε περνάς την ώρα σου ευχάριστα
  33. Zavier_
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Good soundtrack, good story, and good thighs for 2B,A2, and beloved commander
  34. cgomezpelejero
    Feb 7, 2022
    8
    Near: Automata is a game you definitely should try but it gives me the feeling that while been an amazing game, the didn't reach all the potential they could have had.. I'm going to start pointing out some bad things. The length of the game in case you just wanna do the first run is ridiculous, even while completing side quest, which are really interesting, the joy just lasts 2/3 daysNear: Automata is a game you definitely should try but it gives me the feeling that while been an amazing game, the didn't reach all the potential they could have had.. I'm going to start pointing out some bad things. The length of the game in case you just wanna do the first run is ridiculous, even while completing side quest, which are really interesting, the joy just lasts 2/3 days till you get to the end. Also, some of the mechanics may become boring after some time, which I'm not going to mention due to spoilers, but everyone who has played it will agree with me.One of the mayor points why I don't give more score to this game is due to having to replay the 1st run again, but with worse mechanics in order to see the true ending in the 3rd run. On the other hand, the universe created is splendid, the characters are amazing and you really feel them. The art at the beginning may seem a bit dry, but in the end you realise everything fits perfectly and a HUGE positive point is the music, which is just stunning. In conclusion, it is a game you should definitely try, but from my point of view, not as perfect as I heard, as I feel It could have been a bit more.… Expand
  35. MetalRobot69
    Feb 3, 2022
    8
    It is a great game. It has a story that is very philosophical, although it can be sometimes not very believable. And it is very original since it has many endings and the ending A and B are pretty much the same but playing with different characters. That is pretty original.

    It has one of the best OST in pretty much all games and with the original storytelling that I've mentioned, it    It is a great game. It has a story that is very philosophical, although it can be sometimes not very believable. And it is very original since it has many endings and the ending A and B are pretty much the same but playing with different characters. That is pretty original.

    It has one of the best OST in pretty much all games and with the original storytelling that I've mentioned, it hits really different than every other game that I've played, it is a good sensation.

    The graphics are good.

    But the bad part is the combat, it isn't bad but it isn't good. It is just ok. It is a hack and slash with a simple dodge bottom. I don't like the combat system so simple and I think the game had much to improve in this aspect. God of War is an example of an awesome hack and slash combat system.    … Expand
  36. Seyta
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time, the gameplay is insanely smooth, they worked a lot on all the animations, the various weapons etc. The OST is also amazing.
  37. Vostok15
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    Este juego es simplemente genial.
    Tiene una narrativa pulida, una banda sonora impresionante (en Spotify podrán encontrar el álbum), un diseño de personajes único, y una historia/mensaje completamente digerible.
    Recomendadísimo!
  38. archangel1
    Dec 20, 2021
    10
    The PC version has also applied the latest update that fixes most of the problems.
    The update is late, but it's been fixed, so now it's a game that can score 10/10.
    Had a very different experience. I found the biggest philosophical question of my life in a game featuring a Japanese-style beauty swordsman, and I couldn't hide the emotions that broke out after it was all over. I was    The PC version has also applied the latest update that fixes most of the problems.
    The update is late, but it's been fixed, so now it's a game that can score 10/10.

    Had a very different experience.
    I found the biggest philosophical question of my life in a game featuring a Japanese-style beauty swordsman, and I couldn't hide the emotions that broke out after it was all over.

    I was very happy that it was done without spoilers, but on the other hand, I am also very angry that such a masterpiece is not as famous as I thought.

    I think the users who rated it with a high score would be the same as me.
    This game has the disadvantage that it is easy to operate using a gamepad or mod, but it is not enough to lower the score for this game.    … Expand
  39. 13keeper13
    Dec 20, 2021
    9
    yea i havent played this game enough already cuz i have JUST bought it but its my 2nd favorite game , for me the 3rd is ghost of tsushima and the first is witcher 3 , and to be honest tsushima has a better gameplay and graphics than the other two but for story and ahhh the damn song and music it will kill you . definitely recommend this game buy it and enjoy it and if you didnt you canyea i havent played this game enough already cuz i have JUST bought it but its my 2nd favorite game , for me the 3rd is ghost of tsushima and the first is witcher 3 , and to be honest tsushima has a better gameplay and graphics than the other two but for story and ahhh the damn song and music it will kill you . definitely recommend this game buy it and enjoy it and if you didnt you can blame me for it . btw the gameplay is great too but its not perfect for me.… Expand
  40. RodStrokes
    Dec 7, 2021
    9
    NieR: Automata is one of the most beautiful games to exist, its profound story and perfect combat combined with the perfect music really sends you to the game of this post apocaliptic world.

    Instead of foccusing on what NieR: Automata does right, which a lot, i think its best to understand what it doesnt do right. Colour Scheme and Scenery: While NieR: Automata has a beautiful    NieR: Automata is one of the most beautiful games to exist, its profound story and perfect combat combined with the perfect music really sends you to the game of this post apocaliptic world.

    Instead of foccusing on what NieR: Automata does right, which a lot, i think its best to understand what it doesnt do right.

    Colour Scheme and Scenery: While NieR: Automata has a beautiful landscape with tons of new concepts and ideas, like the Amusement Park and Pascal's Village, the game suffers from a great problem that touches its beautiful scenery, the colour scheme is horrendous, the game always has this gray tone in EVERYTHING that you look at, the colours (when they are present) look washed out and boring, some may argue that the colour scheme was thought to reflect the state of the world and the characters, however i do not buy this, i think it doesnt add anything and if anything it only takes the potential that the game had to look even better.

    Textures and minor details: While the overall game may look just fine, the game can range from incredible textures like 2B clothes to terrible cardboard paper textures like the rocks near the shopping district, this inconsistency summed with the bland washed out colour scheme create a very unamusing thing to look at.

    Overall Settings and Perfomance: that is the worst possible thing to talk about when talking about NieR: Automata, not being able to pause and use the menu when you are doing any type of movement is ridiculous, not being able until 2021 to play the game in 16:9 is something baffling, an insult, the ammount of disregard for the PC port of this game is visible.

    Story Repetition (routes): arguably while NieR has one of the best stories, it also suffers a lot from its repetition, when you are playing with 9S on route B, its the worst part of the game, you are playing something you already played, with a much worse gameplay and way more boring, overall Route B is where people seem to leave the game, i cant blame them, its not something perfect by any means, very much the opposite actually.

    Things that NieR does the best:

    Soundtrack: the soundtrack for NieR Automata is one of the best in the entire video game industry, the perfect combination of instruments and singing for every single moment of the game, it has somber songs, sad songs, happy songs, fighting songs, you got it all, if it wasnt for NieR's amazing soundtrack im 100% the game wouldnt be what it is.

    Gameplay: NieR gives you a lot of possibilities with the setup you want to use, you can use multiple weapons, combined with your pod, which gives you a lot of possibilities on how you want to approach the fight, and the game is actually challenging, being an alternate gameplay between 2D Platformers and actual combat, it never gets boring.

    Story: While one could argue that the story is not that good, i sincerely think its great, i also prefer NieR:Replicant story over Automata, however the story is not bad by any means, its really something else, entirely different, its in its own league, it plays a lot with philosophy and dilemmas, if you are not interested by those topics then obviously the story is not for you, however i dont see anything anything wrong with Automata's story, objectively speaking.

    Overall: NieR: Automata is great, it has a great story, beautiful soundtrack and amazing combat, it suffers from a lot of problems in regards to settings, colour schemes, framerate and all, but if you genuinely wish to get past these problems and attempt to accept the game for what it is, it can become a fantastic experience.    … Expand
  41. MunhozMCM
    Nov 30, 2021
    9
    My Score:

    (9) - Great!

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  42. dan365
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    НЕТУ РУССКОГО ЯЗЫКА,ВСЕ МИНУСЫ,ТЕППЕРЬ НАВЕРНАЯ ПЛЮСЫ ИГРА КРАСИВАЯ И НЕ ТРЕБОВАТЕЛЬНАЯ(капсам писалпотому что не увидел что на него нажал)
  43. pokeaatrox
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    In my TOP 3 of the best games of all time. I am going to follow Yoko Taro's next releases right away. Usually in games I remove the music but with Nier I increase it !!
  44. tunahan43
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    Tek kelimeyle efsaneydi.Hantal oyunların fanboyları dark souls çöplerini sevenler bu oyunu sevmesede olur .Müzikleriyle oynanışıyla hikayesiyle karakterleriyle 100 üzerinden 100lük bir oyun.Siz kaslı kratoslu balonunuzu oynayın.
  45. sex69
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    No need for long words.
    Let me explain in one line.
    NieR: Automata = Skyrim Mod. If I buy this game, I can enjoy action, RPG, listen to good music, watch touching stories, and enjoy shooting games. In fact, it was a game that I never expected, but it was an imagination. The Last of Us Part 2, which I've been waiting for more than six years, was **** but NieR Automata, which I    No need for long words.
    Let me explain in one line.
    NieR: Automata = Skyrim Mod.

    If I buy this game, I can enjoy action, RPG, listen to good music, watch touching stories, and enjoy shooting games.

    In fact, it was a game that I never expected, but it was an imagination. The Last of Us Part 2, which I've been waiting for more than six years, was **** but NieR Automata, which I enjoyed with a light heart, became a fun game.
    Rather, the main character of NieR Automata should have been the main character of The Last of Us Part 2.    … Expand
  46. volumeunit
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    It's the best game of my life. I saw 5 endings and while playing I was very immersed in the story. The game also had the best soundtrack.
  47. Wweald
    Sep 11, 2021
    9
    Amazing game, combat is great. Characters are good. Looks awesome with a solid plot and story. One of if not the best soundtracks in all of gaming.
  48. Charnooh
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    This was an 8/10 before the Steam patch that made the game actually work on PC, but now it's an objective 8.5, and a subjective 10.

    The game has an interesting story that's extremely well told, and a lot of the powerful story beats are delivered through gameplay, which adds to the immersion a lot. The world feels realized and complete, every little side-quest you do gets you a bit more    This was an 8/10 before the Steam patch that made the game actually work on PC, but now it's an objective 8.5, and a subjective 10.

    The game has an interesting story that's extremely well told, and a lot of the powerful story beats are delivered through gameplay, which adds to the immersion a lot. The world feels realized and complete, every little side-quest you do gets you a bit more lore, explanations, or even sometimes foreshadowing for future big moments. Ending A is just an average, kinda predictable 6/10 JRPG, nothing special. Ending B is giving interesting context and deepens the meaning of Ending A, pretty cool. Endings C and D are literally breaking down the entire established world and the frequent switching between "sides" in this part of the game really helped to get rid of the feeling of tedium and grind that's frequently present in the endgame of most RPGs, ok this is really good. Ending E ...oh my god.

    Gameplay. Feels like the repetitive but fun nonetheless loops of Platinum Hack&Slashes, but what makes it stand out is the fact that every character has some special move or ability, and also the literal most immersive upgrade system I've seen in an RPG. You're a robot, and to power up you find plug-in chips to give you some new abilities and stat boosts, you can also find some new HUD elements like Save spots info or a Sound visualizer, but you can also REMOVE parts of your standard HUD like the mini-map or your health bar or enemy damage values to make space for some other parts. Extremely cool idea and well executed.

    Music. Extremely good. The Nier games are known as "the best soundtrack in gaming" and I'd say it's 100% deserved. Every track fits and the whole OST has a coherent and unique style, even compared to the previous game. Both Automata and Replicant use this "chaos language" thing which is wacky but pretty cool and original, and even though they a have similar character, they still give off a very different feeling.

    Graphics. They're alright, stylistically it's fantastic, especially the climax, but technically it's not as good. I feel like an LOD slider option on PC and slightly higher textures in a few places would make it look like a 2020 title. This can all be done easily with mods of course, but they're obviously not in the base game, so I'm not counting that.

    I don't get the people who complain about the variety of gameplay throughout the game, isn't it a good thing? I don't think that games that stay the same are always bad, that would be ridiculous, but claims like "this game doesn't know what it wants to be" are silly to me. It just doesn't want to be the same thing for 50 hours straight.
    Most of these complaints seem to come from keyboard users that also complain about rough controls in these different segments, that it was clearly not made with a keyboard in mind, and... yeah no **** It's like playing CS:GO with a controller, and being mad on the game that the controls are bad. You technically can play it that way, but why in the world would you?

    Overall, extremely good, easily recommendable, it's my personal favourite game of all time. It's not as distinctly Japanese in terms of dialogue as is often the case in Jap localizations and dubs.    … Expand
  49. NeoRazyMist
    Jul 15, 2021
    9
    The game itself is very good, but the PC port is terrible even after 4 years, it's also sad that Square Enix doesn't translate its games into Russian.
    P.S: They finally fixed the PC version after four years
  50. dikii_hohol
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    дота 2 крекер дота 2 крекер дота 2 крекер дота 2 крекер дота 2 крекер дота 2 крекер
  51. Atecno
    May 24, 2021
    10
    ENDING E
    I like 2b a lot lmao
    Amazing world, gameplay, and the OST is a BOP!
  52. safari
    May 18, 2021
    9
    2B çok sevdim ana hikaye güzel savaşlarda kombolar güzel çok hoş yan görevler çok cılız yok hız yarışı yok küçücük robotlarla dövüşler felan onları pek sevmedim onun dışında gemel oyunlardan çok farklı bir havası var. tavsiye edilir. unutmayın ilk 2B ile bitirdikten sonra başka bölümleride var onlarıda oynamadan geçmeyin.
  53. ozgurpetro
    May 9, 2021
    9
    Interesting story, good music, good gameplay and shallow open world. PC Port is trash and you need a mod to run the game properly.
  54. triplex540
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    The game is just an underrated gem, one of the very few "experiences" instead of "games" I've felt along with God of War and FFVII Remake. The story is portrayed very well and it evokes philosophical aspects in any way. It is a great JRPG that stands on its own compared to the others.

    Starting off with the game's greatest element for me is its OSTs. The very great ones, one that I'll    The game is just an underrated gem, one of the very few "experiences" instead of "games" I've felt along with God of War and FFVII Remake. The story is portrayed very well and it evokes philosophical aspects in any way. It is a great JRPG that stands on its own compared to the others.

    Starting off with the game's greatest element for me is its OSTs. The very great ones, one that I'll put in the same tier as the remade songs of FFVII OG in FFVII Remake. The atmosphere is moody, it definitely adds up with the OST. The combination of the moody atmosphere and the OSTs tells the background and the story of the game very differently compared to the conventional methods other games employ -- it is hidden but it is something you can feel while you play the game, you can foresee the future events just by playing the game.

    The combat is truly a great aspect of it. The characters have different abilities, the animations are very smooth when chained together. It is good for both beginners and players with great skills. There is a plethora of enemies in the list, with different attacks and attack patterns, plus your playstyle with different weapons, it doesn't feel repetitive unlike most of the RPGs there is (grind, loot, repeat).

    The graphics? It is great, ofc not AAA-title nor Mario graphics and it simply conveys what there is to it there. The moody theme + OST is the perfect combination I've been finding in today's videogames, but I only found it here.

    The menu is not clunky, it is straightforward but not really a fan of the map (it can be a bit confusing at times). All you need to see is reachable only by L1/R1 buttons unlike the mess in some games.

    On the technical aspect, it is one of the worst ports ever made from a PS4 game. Square is good at keeping the nostalgia which makes them still run today only producing few new games (lmao), but this is something I hated from them. The PC port has lots of struggles, but I knew the PS4 version is perfect so I have it a 10. It is a 4 in PC, there are various workarounds you need to do for the experience I've been telling which includes mods. They are simple and easy, but buying off something and having to do the mess the devs should have addressed before releasing the port is an annoyance. Haven't bought NieR: Replicant, but I think they have addressed this kind of problem they have as a company.

    NieR: Automata is a 10/10 for me in OST and Story + story telling, an 8/10 for me in combat, and the worst 4/10 for the PC Port. It is also the sequel of NieR: Replicant, and from Drakengard if you want to know the whole story. The timeline is way too far from each other that you can almost separate Automata from the 2010 game but Automata having some elements of it. This is something I recommend, in PS4, but not much in PC unless you know what you're doing. It is rarely on sale, so i suggest to grab it once it has been on one.

    There is more greatness there is I can tell, but can't remember them all because this is not a game, it is experience worthy to cherish.    … Expand
  55. sivrisnake4
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    nice actually, probably balanced and fun game I didnt expected that much. after a pirate playthrough, I actually bought this one for respect.
  56. ChumaGG
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    Esto es un 10... apenas acabe la segunda parte, pero lo puedo asegurar sin lugar a dudas, este juego es una joya.
  57. lmcl05405
    Jan 20, 2021
    9
    Un juego grandioso con una gran historia y con una de las mejores bandas sonoras. Buena jugabilidad, el mundo se siente un poco desolado comparado con otros rpg pero se debe a que la historia está situada en un mundo desolado. en resumen es de esos juegos que al terminarlo se quedan grabados en la memoria.
  58. paulonoob4ever
    Jan 9, 2021
    9
    Jogo bem bacana. O cenário é bem interessante, com história bem curiosa, tem uma boa mistura de hack-n-slash, jogo de navinhas e exploração.

    Pontos positivos: + Gameplay varia bastante + Música e cenários bem legais. + Combate bem variado, com vários tipos de inimigos e habilidades + A história principal parece fraca de inicio, mas tem várias tem vários momentos marcantes e acabou    Jogo bem bacana. O cenário é bem interessante, com história bem curiosa, tem uma boa mistura de hack-n-slash, jogo de navinhas e exploração.

    Pontos positivos:
    + Gameplay varia bastante
    + Música e cenários bem legais.
    + Combate bem variado, com vários tipos de inimigos e habilidades
    + A história principal parece fraca de inicio, mas tem várias tem vários momentos marcantes e acabou atingindo uma profundidade surpreendente no final.

    Pontos negativos:
    + Mundo aberto, com quests toscas de mundo aberto
    + Problemas técnicos sobre a instabilidade da resolução. Por sorte, há MODs para corrigir isso.
    + Sistema para gerir as habilidades e upgrades é desnecessariamente complicado    … Expand
  59. Fierce750
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    While not as polished as the Ps4 version this game is the best Pc game I have ever played.
  60. ImperialYama
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    NieR:Automata is just ahead of its Time, with the best and saddest Story i have ever experience. The Gameplay and Open World is also very flexible and fun.
  61. Goodnle12
    Dec 14, 2020
    8
    Очень не стандартная игра, каждое прохождение, узнаешь что-то новое про лор игры, да баевка средняя, но игра не про это. Саундтрек шикарный, атмосфера на высшем уровне!
  62. AlexSandroXz
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    PC version is more realistic, dynamic. This game one of my favorite ingame story after the FF universary. It was rly cool to be there.
  63. xcylo
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    This is it. Looking for a game with fun and rewarding exploration? Check. Looking for some smooth as butter combat that's easy to learn and hard to master? Check. Looking for an incredibly original gaming experience that plays with the mechanics and tropes of the entire medium in an interesting way? Check. Looking for one of the best stories in video game history? You got it. What about aThis is it. Looking for a game with fun and rewarding exploration? Check. Looking for some smooth as butter combat that's easy to learn and hard to master? Check. Looking for an incredibly original gaming experience that plays with the mechanics and tropes of the entire medium in an interesting way? Check. Looking for one of the best stories in video game history? You got it. What about a unique and rewarding progression system that, while massively rewarding grinding doesn't force you to spend hours leveling and upgrading if you just want to come out and enjoy the game? Perfect. I have almost 150 hours logged into this game over multiple playthroughs and I really can't recommend this enough. If you're looking for an AAA quality experience with the creativity and love of the best indie games on the market, this is for you. And i really can't stress the story and character quality enough. I promise you've never seen anything like this. Don't wait for a discount, don't waste more time debating whether this game is for you. If they doubled the price I'd say it's still worth your money. Oh, and definitely buy the DLC if you're looking for a real challenge.… Expand
  64. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hikaye anlatıcılığında bambaşka bir iş çıkarmışlar. Güzel kadınlarla robot keseriz diye başladığım oyunda duygudan duyguya, düşünceden düşünceye zıpladım. Hikayesi ve bunu sunuş şekli olarak oynadığım en iyi oyun olabilir. İlk kez JRPG türünü deneyimledim. Hack-and-slash türünü de çok tercih etmesem de bu oyunun dünyasına uymuş. Açık dünyasında dolaşmak keyifli değil, yan görevler de öyle. Combat mekaniği eğlenceli, boss çeşitliliği ve zorluğu (normalde oynadım) yerinde. Görsellik iyi değil ama müzikleri muazzam. Ama saydığım teknik şeyler oyunda tamamen bir araç. Heriflerin harika bir hikayesi varmış bunu oyun formatında anlatalım demişler. İyi ki de öyle yapmışlar. (Eski oyunlarını oynamadım) Robotların yavaş yavaş bilinç kazanması ancak insanları taklit ten öteye gidememeleri, androidlerin yaşadıkları duygusal durumlar, karakterlerin dönüşümü, arkada dönen entrikalar, meta hikayenin görkemi ve bunların sunum şekli şahane. Sci fi meraklası olmama rağmen şaşırttı. Spoiler
    Bir karakterin ölüm süreci sahnesi var ki deneyimlediğim herhangi bir eserde çaresizliği bu kadar gerçekçi hissettiğimi hatırlamıyorum.    … Expand
  65. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
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  66. Amazakii
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    It is truly an exceptional experience.

    This game expertly illustrates it's philosophical themes through the interesting characters, enigmatic world and flawless soundtrack. Playing through the multiple endings never feels too tiresome and in a sense provides a segmented pacing for the whole narrative. Throughout my time with the game, I have begun to see the nature of Yoko Taro's work    It is truly an exceptional experience.

    This game expertly illustrates it's philosophical themes through the interesting characters, enigmatic world and flawless soundtrack. Playing through the multiple endings never feels too tiresome and in a sense provides a segmented pacing for the whole narrative. Throughout my time with the game, I have begun to see the nature of Yoko Taro's work and how he wants to tell his stories. It is fair to say that not everything will be clear to you and yet it will. The final moment of this game is truly an exceptional experience in this medium and one pulled off perfectly. It left me with a heavy heart and yet I can't help but smile. Does this mean that I did not have any reservations towards this game? No. I certainly did. But, a great game such as this can go beyond that for what it ultimately strives for.

    I've never had a desire to write a review before, but my time with this game induced something that gave me a the urge to do so. If I can extend my hand as a recommendation for this game in hopes that at least one person gives it a chance, then that's all I can wish for. I just wished I played this much earlier. I won't forget about this game.    … Expand
  67. RuskiDuski
    Nov 6, 2020
    9
    In short: An amazing experience that you will play at least 3 times. It has amazing music, an amazing story which is really messing with your head and emotions. Only the resolution is bugged on PC and the Framerate is locked, this can be solved with a mod but should not be necessary. Bloody delicious
  68. Geralt123
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played. Why? It's about the whole atmosphere, music, story and combat. The combination of all these.

    It is a VERY artistic and philosophic game with VERY sexy combat.

    You will only like it if you can open up to its atmosphere, suck in every bit of it. Then, this game will make you very happy!

    And, the boss fights, are really epic!!!
  69. maXXXon4ikoff
    Oct 22, 2020
    9
    Ставлю 9 потому что сюжет сложный для понимания, но зачем сюжет когда есть попка 2B?)))
  70. v4vendetta
    Oct 20, 2020
    8
    Its a good game. Quite different than regular hack and slash or shooter games.
  71. Onisukakung
    Oct 18, 2020
    9
    I like this game with gameplay. Great story writing and good design characters and I want to see 2B, 9S and A2 again I'm gald to pre-order if NIER: AUTOMATA 2 come but you should be more pay attention about PC resolution I'm not disapoint about story or gameplay you did it for good REAL GOOD but just let me see them again that all what am I asking. (1 more score is about graphic resolution)
  72. KyuKyu
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    First of all - PC port is a massive ass. It has bugs, glitches, you have to use third party stuff to play the game normally. But even despite all of this, it is a really well made game. Story, world, level design - outstanding. The soundtrack is out of this world, you can listen to it forever. Combat is very simplistic and honestly a bit basic but for this game this is not a problem at all.
  73. Ahan0
    Sep 11, 2020
    9
    A beautiful experience and all-around great game
    Kombat is engaging. Story is interesting and keeps you hooked throughout, and the art direction is amazing. I would definitely recommend this game. Keep in mind that the pc port is poorly optimized
  74. g014n
    Aug 14, 2020
    9
    Not sure if the high marks help it for people that jump on board late because it's marks are based on the fact that people like that it tried to do something differently, rather than having achieved great features with all of the things they tried. So, if you go in with high expectations and find features that are a little dumb, clumsy it might create a disconnect.

    However, I really    Not sure if the high marks help it for people that jump on board late because it's marks are based on the fact that people like that it tried to do something differently, rather than having achieved great features with all of the things they tried. So, if you go in with high expectations and find features that are a little dumb, clumsy it might create a disconnect.

    However, I really liked it, overall. I like the ideas much more than what they accomplished with them. To me, this game vindicates those childhood platformers that made no sense (can't explain how without spoilers). Basically, those older games had features that were logically inconsistent with how physics work in our world. This game has a way of making them believable in 3d and it does that through game mechanics, not lore or cinematography... this part is very important to me. We play video games, we shouldn't be "spectators" in our own playthroughs, so it's important to me that games tell a story or make a point through mechanics (remember Antichamber) or have them work well in conjunction with the art style, music and story telling. Nier Automata is important to me because it makes platformers' logic work seamlessly, you start playing and those things make sense in 3d before you realize it. The art, the music is also appropriate with the action on screen. This helped with the imersion factor.

    The combat mechanics aren't that difficult, it's approachable - and that's a good thing. It's not that easy though.

    Because it tried so much being authentic, it also has some features that are simply annoying for no good reason. If this approach was used more often, I'd probabily rate this game as a 7 or an 8 because of these issues, but because this game's ideas are quite unique, I can ignore the fact that they tried stuff that doesn't make sense.    … Expand
  75. hi_im_epsilon
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    This is the only game I've played that makes the player think deeply of what it means to exist. Not just this but it challenges the idea that AI is not alive in a creative way. These are concepts that seem more likely to be present in a Philosophy class than a video game. There were many times where the game is talking to your character but feels like it is talking to you which was anThis is the only game I've played that makes the player think deeply of what it means to exist. Not just this but it challenges the idea that AI is not alive in a creative way. These are concepts that seem more likely to be present in a Philosophy class than a video game. There were many times where the game is talking to your character but feels like it is talking to you which was an min-bending experience.

    Other than that, the combat is satisfying and easy to learn. The visuals are stunning. Some side-quests really added to the depth of the game. Overall, this was a unique game that I recommend anyone play. However, I'd be lying if I said the game was perfect. Many side-quests are fetch-quests and the explanation of some story elements are very minimal. I even watched videos explaining the story of the previous games and I still feel dizzy trying to make sense of it all.

    While I very much enjoyed the topic of existentialism in all moments of the game (also a few plot-twists that added so much depth), the story could've been less messy in tackling the subject.    … Expand
  76. Skyliteh
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    It's a pity there were so many porting issues on release. Even taking that to account, the sheer quality of this game more than makes up for the technical issues. It's one of the best games I've ever played.
  77. Kaypin
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Awesome story. Awesome aesthetics regarding character, world and music design. The soundtrack is just touching the strings of your heart in such a way that you always remember it and want to re-listen to it from time to time. Unique slasher/bullet hell gameplay keeps itself fresh throughout the whole game thanks to quite a big weaponry choice and upgrading systems. It's been more thanAwesome story. Awesome aesthetics regarding character, world and music design. The soundtrack is just touching the strings of your heart in such a way that you always remember it and want to re-listen to it from time to time. Unique slasher/bullet hell gameplay keeps itself fresh throughout the whole game thanks to quite a big weaponry choice and upgrading systems. It's been more than three years since I finished that game and I generally consider a game to be great if I would like to replay a game after a lot of time has passed because I just don't really like to complete the same games more than once cause I feel just bored being dragged the same old story I already know again. That's a factor which makes it great for me. This game left me with only great memories and now I get some kind of nostalgic feel when thinking about it. Would totally like to refresh my memory or maybe even get a new point of view of the story while replaying it again. I wish there were more games like this one.… Expand
  78. bernardrossouw
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of a game with a lot of philosophical elements. Fantastic soundtrack and great combat as expected from platinum games. Could not review this game higher.
  79. Tzystiq
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    One of my, if not my favourite game of all time. The story and lore is deep and extremely well written, and the gameplay is just the cherry on top. I'll have to give this version a 9/10 tho because the PC version is very buggy and has performance issues and doesn't even run at 1080p. For the best experience i recommend to install the so called FAR-mod, which fixes almost everything stated above.
  80. Engaskar_91
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    The whole idea of this game is just remarkable !

    A mixture of action RPG / hack and slash + some touch of Final Fantasy characters is something amazing !

    Also, it has the best soundtrack ever in videogame history! 10/10 without a doubt.
  81. NikolkaVKolke
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Best.Game.Ever. Nier: Automata is my favorite game it has: Great combat, Beautiful world and the most epic story i have ever seen. Truly a masterpiece
  82. MichalWielkopol
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    For sure the best Soundtrack I have ever heard (sr witcher 3). Graphics aren't the top, but art design is making you feel the game with your eyes. And the story omg I still have goosebumbs.
    After this game Yoko Taro became my favorite game maker and I can't wait for his next thing.
  83. Gothic90
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best games to show how video games are a unique form of art.

    It allows you to feel whatever way you want without forcing it, yet you'll usually end up in agreement with the creators. Unlike a certain recent game that does complete opposite (check the upload time of this review).
  84. Deadsun
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Good history (10). Music (10) But problem with optimization(5). Played on ryzen 5 with r9 280. First start was with hotkey, because was black screen with music.
  85. claw0231
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Still wonder why this game is not enter 2017 TGA GOTY finalist.
    Outstanding audio and music.
  86. MarkusCreed
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Nier Automata è un gioco che porta la firma di grandi autori. Da una parte l’eccentrico game designer Yoko Taro e dall'altra Platinum Games, studio di sviluppo che ha confezionato per il gioco un ottimo gameplay. Alle varie sezioni del gioco, che raccoglievano diversi elementi di più generi, si accompagna un comparto narrativo che si interroga sul tema dell’esistenza e di ciò che vuol direNier Automata è un gioco che porta la firma di grandi autori. Da una parte l’eccentrico game designer Yoko Taro e dall'altra Platinum Games, studio di sviluppo che ha confezionato per il gioco un ottimo gameplay. Alle varie sezioni del gioco, che raccoglievano diversi elementi di più generi, si accompagna un comparto narrativo che si interroga sul tema dell’esistenza e di ciò che vuol dire essere umano. Naturalmente il gioco non è privo di difetti, come ad esempio un backtracking un po’ invasivo legato ad un pseudo open word non perfetto, ma nonostante la loro presenza Nier Automata ha una giocabilità incredibile e sa regalare molte emozioni. Assolutamente consigliato.… Expand
  87. Swagvadar
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Nier:Automata is a very deep and emotional experience that really makes you think about the bigger question. The 'in the moment' parts of this game is enough to make you feel something but after you finish the game and look at people's 1 hour videos discussing it, that's when you realise this game had much more to say than what you saw. The gameplay also is really fun most of the time. ItNier:Automata is a very deep and emotional experience that really makes you think about the bigger question. The 'in the moment' parts of this game is enough to make you feel something but after you finish the game and look at people's 1 hour videos discussing it, that's when you realise this game had much more to say than what you saw. The gameplay also is really fun most of the time. It has some annoying moments such as the hacking you do later in the 2nd playthrough but in the same swing has some of the most eye opening and interesting experiences which are so unique. The characters are really well done and have a really striking personality from the operator to the bosses you fight. Many of the characters you meet will bring something new to the table and have a story behind them which you will either learn about or just think about in your head later on.

    This game also has one of the most beautiful and diverse original soundtracks I've ever heard in a video game and is amazing that we haven't heard more from Keiichii Okabe. With all these things mixed together so perfectly, it really is just a nice feeling to be part of this story and it makes me upset that I'll never experience this for the first time ever again. Don't miss out one, you won't regret it.    … Expand
  88. Edir
    Jun 5, 2020
    9
    amazing, the story is well written and the characters are awesome, gameplay is amazing and pretty deep if you play at higher difficulties, it can get harder than a dark souls, and man... that soundtrack will stay in my spotify for a long time.
    Having said that, the PC port is horrendous, sometimes it crashes( not that often), cutscenes are prerendered and played at lower framerates and    amazing, the story is well written and the characters are awesome, gameplay is amazing and pretty deep if you play at higher difficulties, it can get harder than a dark souls, and man... that soundtrack will stay in my spotify for a long time.
    Having said that, the PC port is horrendous, sometimes it crashes( not that often), cutscenes are prerendered and played at lower framerates and resolution, there's texture and stuff pops-in from the distance,you have to download the FAR mod to fix it and it doesn't even fix all of its problems.
    If you manage to get on with its problems and get through the first hours though, you'll be amazed and greeted with one of the best game of this generation.
    8.7/10    … Expand
  89. ya-negr-ramazan
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    This is probably the best story I've ever seen.

    I would call Nier Automata, the Evangileon of the world of games.
  90. Sergmaster
    May 18, 2020
    10
    Should I play this game?

    -Magnificent story by Yoko Taro

    -Beautifull music (take a look to the OST pls)

    -Platinum Games

    Do you need more reasons?
    - Ending E
  91. alanwaketan
    May 2, 2020
    9
    这是一款非常有自己特色的游戏。最让人能直观感受到的就是清凉的2B小姐姐。其次就是那宇宙第一的配乐，不同周目还会换上不同的版本，简直就是买CD送游戏系列。射击+斩击的战斗系统也颇为新颖。剧情上三周目完那最后一刻带给玩家的冲击恐怕是当世独此一家，当然故事本身也非常不赖。综合来看是本世代不得不玩的特色游戏。这是一款非常有自己特色的游戏。最让人能直观感受到的就是清凉的2B小姐姐。其次就是那宇宙第一的配乐，不同周目还会换上不同的版本，简直就是买CD送游戏系列。射击+斩击的战斗系统也颇为新颖。剧情上三周目完那最后一刻带给玩家的冲击恐怕是当世独此一家，当然故事本身也非常不赖。综合来看是本世代不得不玩的特色游戏。
  92. jhollis977
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    Beautiful game, good combat, great story. You should play this if you haven't.
  93. Shimmeywill
    Apr 11, 2020
    8
    Positives: the music, atmosphere and world design are top notch. It's on par with fromsoft games. The story concept is fun. Ending is nice and bittersweet. Combat is satisfying.

    Negatives: bosses suck dick except songstress. The "villains" are pretty lame although some motivations are ok. Biggest flaw is I can't take any of the cutscenes seriously and just end up laughing at them. All    Positives: the music, atmosphere and world design are top notch. It's on par with fromsoft games. The story concept is fun. Ending is nice and bittersweet. Combat is satisfying.

    Negatives: bosses suck dick except songstress. The "villains" are pretty lame although some motivations are ok. Biggest flaw is I can't take any of the cutscenes seriously and just end up laughing at them. All the androids are weird, anorexic, fetish fuel making the cutscenes awkward, especially 9S. The hacking could also get pretty tedious at times.

    Overall Solid game.    … Expand
  94. cxjiek
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Really good game. Its an action RPG in post apocalypse setting. You play as robots fighting robots.
    Graphics, story, music and game play are all good.
    Only downside is you need to get the settings correct for PC or else it the game crashes.
  95. Trypsinogen
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever had the pleasure and fortune to play. Quite possibly the best soundtrack of any video game (in my opinion, obviously). Story is great and very emotional. If you want to feel some things, this will make you feel. Gameplay is solid as well.
  96. Xzenor
    Mar 4, 2020
    9
    I just loved the game. the atmosphere, the gameplay, the graphics.. it all just fits.
    The gameplay is just great. It's a little getting used to not having autosave but it 'kinda' fits in the game so it's actually a good decision.

    The story is weird but cool.
  97. C1nder
    Feb 29, 2020
    9
    A unique game, indeed. One of the best slashers (with really good scenario) i have ever played. All things in this game is perfect (or almost perfect): plot, gameplay, character and world design, and, especially, music. But the only thing that the game forgot is that it was realesed in 2017, not in 2013. I mean that graphics is not good enough as for 2017. But there are my subjectiveA unique game, indeed. One of the best slashers (with really good scenario) i have ever played. All things in this game is perfect (or almost perfect): plot, gameplay, character and world design, and, especially, music. But the only thing that the game forgot is that it was realesed in 2017, not in 2013. I mean that graphics is not good enough as for 2017. But there are my subjective thoughts about this sort of thing. To cut a short, Nier:Automata is worth to buy and play it.… Expand
  98. yusep
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    Incredible... A masterpiece. TOP 10 of my life.
    1st gameplay - good
    2nd gameplay - ok
    3rd gameplay - wtf... MASTERPIECE.
    The PC port is bad thought.. I had to install mods to play it .
  99. SavageStyle
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    That game gave a birth to a legendary character - 2B. Now everyone can recognize her stylish look and bubble butt. It is very much deserved - the game a piece of art. Almost perfect.
    + Amazing characters
    + Great and epic music + Outstanding combat animation + Multiple endings it is not 10 because I would like to see a larger world with more attention to details, but everything else is    That game gave a birth to a legendary character - 2B. Now everyone can recognize her stylish look and bubble butt. It is very much deserved - the game a piece of art. Almost perfect.
    + Amazing characters
    + Great and epic music
    + Outstanding combat animation
    + Multiple endings
    it is not 10 because I would like to see a larger world with more attention to details, but everything else is perfect.    … Expand
  100. terence
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    NieR: Automata is an artistic triumph. At first, playing this game feels like playing a well-executed sci-fi action adventure game. But after a while, it slowly dawns on you that this is a unique take on interactive story-telling using a video game as the medium. No game, including the vaunted MMOs like World of Warcraft, have created the kind of immersion that Nier achieved. Thank you soNieR: Automata is an artistic triumph. At first, playing this game feels like playing a well-executed sci-fi action adventure game. But after a while, it slowly dawns on you that this is a unique take on interactive story-telling using a video game as the medium. No game, including the vaunted MMOs like World of Warcraft, have created the kind of immersion that Nier achieved. Thank you so much to the creators of Nier. I will be rooting for your future projects!… Expand
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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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