NieR: Automata

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  1. Obsidanse
    Jan 21, 2018
    10
    Nier Automata is a post apocalyptic anime action RPG. It contains a wide variety of control styles.
    3rd person fighter, 2 1/2D side scroll platforming, bullet hell....
    It's approach is oddly similar to Dark Souls though a lot less focused on one hit deaths and hair trigger reactions. Obviously, being anime in style, you're unlikely to see much rooting in realism with your combat too. If    Nier Automata is a post apocalyptic anime action RPG. It contains a wide variety of control styles.
    3rd person fighter, 2 1/2D side scroll platforming, bullet hell....
    It's approach is oddly similar to Dark Souls though a lot less focused on one hit deaths and hair trigger reactions. Obviously, being anime in style, you're unlikely to see much rooting in realism with your combat too.
    If you're looking for the very latest in graphic effects and the highest texture resolutions known to human-kind, you'll be disappointed... If you prefer a more holistic attitude to how something looks, this game will enthral you. It's not low res at all, just modest at times.
    The music is also completely endearing throughout and bosses often have their own 'theme song'. It's clear a great deal of care was put into that one area.
    There's a lot of highly negative reviews on here for very superficial or circomstantial reasons ("it looks crap", "I died and had to start again", "The graphics look old", "It doesn't work on my machine" - this is for reviews, not tech support) and despite that, this still has a user score of over 8/10 (as of 21/01/2018)
    If you like the look of this and EVEN if you couldn't enjoy a Dark Souls game (secret... I flipping hate them with a passion) give this a go... I'd advise PS4 if you can, but this works fine on a good PC with the FAR patch. A mindful Googling can find it easily.    … Expand
  2. 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.
  3. Jirekianu
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game, only minor polish issues like graphics quality in cutscenes defaulting to low. Otherwise a near flawless game. What ever errors it has are more than made up for in concept and execution of story and gameplay.

    Multiple playthroughs don't feel like a chore, and right about when you're not sure you have the energy to keep slogging through the beginning segment (playthrough 3) is when the game unlocks chapter select, and allows you to swap characters. Which is useful for finishing side quests, etc.

    Honestly, the biggest thing that hit me is Ending E's final combat segment, and what getting "help" means. I was selfish, for now, knowing that dlc will be releasing at some point (those bunkers you find never open up during gameplay as of the time of this reviews writing). But afterwards if I 100% the game. I think I'll replay E, just to sacrifice my save data to help someone.    … Expand
  4. 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.
  5. MalFet1999
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    Nier: Automata is 2017's GOTY. It is an experience that transcends the medium. To describe it at all would tarnish some element of the player's time in the game. Jaw dropping, heart pounding, tear jerking, and mind bending. Play this game.

    Don't give up. Maybe I'll save you.
  6. 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).
  7. andarial6670
    May 13, 2017
    10
    First and foremost, this is not the best PC port ever created, and 2 months later, the devs have still not provided adequate patching and support to fix several problems this game has on PC: such as crashes every 10 minutes, stuttering, strange resolution, etc. The 10 minute crashing is particularly aggravating when the prologue tutorial is 1 hour long and has no save point. The problemsFirst and foremost, this is not the best PC port ever created, and 2 months later, the devs have still not provided adequate patching and support to fix several problems this game has on PC: such as crashes every 10 minutes, stuttering, strange resolution, etc. The 10 minute crashing is particularly aggravating when the prologue tutorial is 1 hour long and has no save point. The problems vary immensely from user to user, even between those who have virtually identical PC setups, but I assure you that it is playable on every minimum requirement PC, you just have to...find the particular problem your PC has(I needed to drop to lowest resolution, set my game to high priority and disable all the odd numbered cores through task manager every time I launched). I can also verify that this game is 99% playable with mouse and keyboard: you do NOT need a controller to enjoy yourself. Just to reiterate, if you have a PS4 and a PC, get the game for PS4, but it is very possible to have a satisfactory experience on PC once you fix your crashing problem.

    Game breaking bug/crashes normally keeps me from reviewing any game to be 10 stars, but after playing through to reach 'the true ending' of the game, I have to say... from a story perspective, this just might be the single best game I've ever come across, and it would be a tragedy if the world forgot about it. This is the "Breaking Bad" of video games. This is "The Witcher 3" of 2017. The existentialist plot is about as deep as "The Matrix". The game is devised of 3 (different) playthroughs, but even hinting at what the tone of each ending is becomes a spoiler. This is a beautiful game, and all the hardships that come with playing it on PC masterrace...are ultimately worth it.    … Expand
  8. Aeryx
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    I'll give this game a 7/10 because it is a shiitty PC port. It's full of console menus and console controls in the menus that make it very inconvenient to play with on PC. From the start I had to install borderless windowed gaming for windows 7 because the native resolution of Nier Automata is 1080i instead of 1080p, which doesn't work well on my 25" widescreen monitor. The Arcade modeI'll give this game a 7/10 because it is a shiitty PC port. It's full of console menus and console controls in the menus that make it very inconvenient to play with on PC. From the start I had to install borderless windowed gaming for windows 7 because the native resolution of Nier Automata is 1080i instead of 1080p, which doesn't work well on my 25" widescreen monitor. The Arcade mode controls are also optimized for consoles and you can tell on the precision of the top-down gameplay where it accepts a clock hour-style directional movement optimized for D-pads rather than the smooth aiming you could get using mouse controls.

    So why am I giving this game a 10/10?

    Ending E.

    When the game became self-aware and talked to me as a player, I knew the way I saw gaming as an experience, would never be the same again.

    For me, it's mechanically the greatest ending in gaming history. You can only create an ending like this in games media and the execution is amazing and unforgettable. Roll the credits. Yoko Taro is a true genius.    … Expand
  9. suneater
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    Nier is a genuine masterpiece that defies conventional expectations and design norms. While not flawless, Nier is undeniably a work of art that is greater than the sum of its parts. With a wide variety of gameplay styles, a remarkably well-written story with incredibly deep characters, and a memorable sound track complete with a proprietary language, Nier is a definite contender for GameNier is a genuine masterpiece that defies conventional expectations and design norms. While not flawless, Nier is undeniably a work of art that is greater than the sum of its parts. With a wide variety of gameplay styles, a remarkably well-written story with incredibly deep characters, and a memorable sound track complete with a proprietary language, Nier is a definite contender for Game of the Year awards.

    PlatinumGames, while not known for deep complexity in their combat systems, have still managed to form a brand for themselves in the past few years thanks to big successes such as Metal Gear Rising and Bayonetta 2. Their heavily-stylized "character action" game design fits perfectly into the anime-esque world of Nier: Automata: characters swing and throw teleporting greatswords twice their size with ease, slow down time to teleport-dodge enemy attacks, and run with an acceleration that feels like a 2-legged racing game. This also extends into the flight sequences, where you command a transforming airplane mecha with a moveset not dissimilar to your grounded counterparts. While the ground combat is even more simplistic than MGR (you can often just hold the "light attack" button [while dodging] to auto-combo normal enemies), there is such a huge variety of gameplay that you never get bored. Flight combat, hacking sequences, creative use of locked camera angles, and even mini-VNs all break up the hack 'n' slash to create what is probably the most creative mainstream "AAA" game in the past two console gens.

    It's hard to talk about how good the writing in Nier is without spoilers. To put it simply, Nier is broken into two parts, each being played across two characters. One character, who surprisingly becomes the focal point of the story, has a gradual mental health degradation which even the game's support characters make it a point to notice. Most Japanese media seems to take characters who are "supposed" to be evil and has them instantly snap under pressure, typically caused by one traumatic event like a loved one dying. This game's character goes from a happy-go-lucky straight shooter and suffers multiple depressing events that I felt affected me more than him at times. His decline into insanity isn't a simple breaking point but a good dozen hours of misery that was so well written that it became the main driving force of the story. While replaying portions of the game again as a different character can become tedious, their story line splits provide a fresh look at each character and the main story itself.

    So many great ideas and designs are incorporated into Nier: Automata that its hard to cover all of them in a simple written review. Nier frequently defies player expectations, creatively breaks the fourth wall, paints a rich sci-fi lore with excellent world-building, and leaves enough room to fill in the blanks with your imagination that I expect a fanbase similar to Undertale to crop up around it. Nier is the best game I've played since The Witcher 3 in July 2015. Hopefully it receives the attention it deserves because games like this are really once a gen masterpieces.    … Expand
  10. Potitoman
    Jun 1, 2017
    10
    I didn't know what to make of this game before I started playing. I purposely kept myself in the dark so as to not get spoilers.
    That was not necessary. No matter how much you read, watch or listening about this game, no matter how many spoilers you get, nothing, and I mean NOTHING, can prepare you for the rollercoaster ride that is Nier Automata.
    It's part RPG, part spectacle fighter    I didn't know what to make of this game before I started playing. I purposely kept myself in the dark so as to not get spoilers.
    That was not necessary. No matter how much you read, watch or listening about this game, no matter how many spoilers you get, nothing, and I mean NOTHING, can prepare you for the rollercoaster ride that is Nier Automata.
    It's part RPG, part spectacle fighter and part bullet hell, but at the same time it's none of the above.
    When people tell you that you need several playthroughs to get the entire story, it's not exactly correct. You're not finished when you're finished. Your second playthrough is not like your previous playthrough. That's all I'm saying.

    This is a sad game. That's not to say it doesn't have comedy, and it does, but the overall story is tragic and sad, and there will be parts that will break your heart, but persevere because the real ending is nothing short of magic, life affirming and thought provoking.

    This is a masterpiece. Not technically (the PC version is buggy), but an unquestionable triumph of storytelling, game design and character development.    … Expand
  11. Drakhe
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    With a story without comparison this game follows the saga of Joko Taro games, we are set after the events of Nier. the Ost composed by Keiichi Okabe who worked in Nier and Drakengard 3 is back, this is by far the best game I've played in years it has well-designed environments characters enemies and a stunning beautiful Soundtrack with a godly tier in hack and slash gameplay surroundedWith a story without comparison this game follows the saga of Joko Taro games, we are set after the events of Nier. the Ost composed by Keiichi Okabe who worked in Nier and Drakengard 3 is back, this is by far the best game I've played in years it has well-designed environments characters enemies and a stunning beautiful Soundtrack with a godly tier in hack and slash gameplay surrounded with different archetypes of minigames and adventures, the development of the characters are amazing and the epilogue of everyone with 5 different main endings accomplish a successful and well written conclusion.… Expand
  12. jesus045
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    A magnificent adventure in a post-apocalyptic world among the piles of robots sneaking gentle creatures with blindfolds. Very difficult, very interesting, exciting game, great music. Passed on 99%, to kill Emil need still pass couple of times, someday...
  13. Violett
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I ever played! Really strong story! Graphics? Well, screw it - why do you need graphics with such A+ class gameplay, music and story? Simple genius. Story is really tangled and sad, but this makes the game even more amazing. Finally a real competitor to Bioshock Infinite. I still cheching my screens I made during the game and listening the music on youtube. HighlyOne of the best games I ever played! Really strong story! Graphics? Well, screw it - why do you need graphics with such A+ class gameplay, music and story? Simple genius. Story is really tangled and sad, but this makes the game even more amazing. Finally a real competitor to Bioshock Infinite. I still cheching my screens I made during the game and listening the music on youtube. Highly reccomended for anyone (xcept graph nerds prolly)… Expand
  14. 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
  15. RocksteadyWise
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    I would like to thank the developers for this game. A powerful example of when a game is made by those who love games. Thanks for the release on PC in 7 days. Thank you for the incredible story. Thanks for the interesting characters. Thanks for interesting gameplay. Thanks for the game.
  16. sain
    May 10, 2017
    10
    Just the best game last 3 years, actually mb 3-4 last years. Perfect all things : graphics, sounds, music. Glad to play this game and need to continue NIER
  17. BelgaShepard
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    This game is art, really well crafted storytelling and a great use of the artistic expressions that can only be on a video game, square fix it to make it perfect
  18. 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 .
  19. AcerolaOrion
    May 13, 2017
    10
    Perfection.
    Brilliant visuals, brilliant sound design, premium platinum games gameplay, tons of variety, deep story with multiple endings. Even fully customizable gamepad controls!

    Absolutely brilliant.
  20. SWERY_51
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    Ok, let's make that simple and short.

    I've just finished all the 5 main endings in about 65 hours.

    It's just the best story i ever seen in my entire life !

    Few advices :

    1/ Play this awesome game
    2/ Do NOT stop playing after the first ending
    3/ Do NOT stop playing after the second ending
    4/ Thank me later

    Your gamer life will be probalbly changed forever...
  21. sololeocr
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    What I can say after 22 hours to played and with more things to unlock ahead, this game is awesome, a master piece, with a great history, if you played previously Nier and Drakengard this add an extra knowledge, but isn't important to play this game, and follow the stories of the protagonists.

    The gameplay is a master piece, the controls are great, the background music is marvelous, the    What I can say after 22 hours to played and with more things to unlock ahead, this game is awesome, a master piece, with a great history, if you played previously Nier and Drakengard this add an extra knowledge, but isn't important to play this game, and follow the stories of the protagonists.

    The gameplay is a master piece, the controls are great, the background music is marvelous, the characters have a good design(2B is pure love) and the artistic details are good, the graphics are well, not like a Witcher 3 or Rise of Tomb Raider, but they work perfect.

    I own a good PC with a nvidia gtx 1080, and I don't have until now any major issue with this game, the fps are constant on 60fps, I use a 2k resolution to played, and everything works perfect.

    What can I say? Buy it, if you like the rpg and action games, these game is a master piece.    … Expand
  22. FalconX
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    I came to this game via being a fan of Platinum. I never played the first Nier game and don't play a ton of RPGs in general. This combat system is a bit more forgiving than games like Metal Gear Solid: Revengance which platinum also designed, but I totally loved it.

    The system of managing your characters stats as chips is really cool. You have a finite area to plug them in, and the more    I came to this game via being a fan of Platinum. I never played the first Nier game and don't play a ton of RPGs in general. This combat system is a bit more forgiving than games like Metal Gear Solid: Revengance which platinum also designed, but I totally loved it.

    The system of managing your characters stats as chips is really cool. You have a finite area to plug them in, and the more special chips (with a diamond symbol) can perform the same routine while taking up a smaller number of "slots" so you get the same stat boost more efficiently. The game allows you to re-arrange and swap out chips to rebuild your entire character's spec as needed. I really enjoyed remapping the whole stack for boss encounters - really unique system and I hope other games steal this idea.

    Two of my favorite gaming genres are fighting games and shmups, I love arcade style action. Platinum managed to blend those styles of play into a JRPG of all things. Very impressed.

    I just finished playing 3rd play through (2nd is a different perspective same timeline, 3rd is continuation of the story so at least 3 needed, don't stop!) and wow - it shot to the top 5 games of all time for me. Don't miss it - what a surprise. Masterpiece. These don't come along that often.    … Expand
  23. 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.
  24. prince_warhero
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    I want to say something but I dono what to ... 2B, 9S, A2 .. this game will be in my memory forever as a melancholy ..I learned a lot from this game... Best game i have played.., there is simply nothing other like this game.. I do not want to say any more.. a word to those who haven't finished the game yet, enjoy every moment of it..

    Pros : - Great fluid and seamless combat - Mind    I want to say something but I dono what to ... 2B, 9S, A2 .. this game will be in my memory forever as a melancholy ..I learned a lot from this game... Best game i have played.., there is simply nothing other like this game.. I do not want to say any more.. a word to those who haven't finished the game yet, enjoy every moment of it..

    Pros :
    - Great fluid and seamless combat
    - Mind blowing music (best soundtrack in video game history)
    - A simple plot turned to be a very complex one laid through multiple endings
    - Great game design with 2D,3D everything combined well
    - The concept/theme of game is great, some of the characters are very memorable
    - Skill progression system in form of chips is unique and offers lot of playstyle combined with the large amount of weapons available

    Cons:
    - Few side quests are boring
    - Have to use Borderless window software to go fullscreen properly
    - Discrepancy between standard and hard difficulty

    The thing is non of these cons are major enough affect your experience of the game.. After playing for a while you won't even notice any of these issues, since the game is so engaging. At the end of the game you are left with the amazing feeling and lot of sad emotions . This is simple a masterpiece and has become one of my most favorite games of all time.    … Expand
  25. 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.
  26. zedriccoil
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    Definitely a great port from platinum's side. This game is hard to emulate on a M&K combination due to its genre mashing elements, thus a controller is recommended.
    The performance is stable, with no frame rate drops below 40 on heavier action scenes,
    Great port, kudos to platinum.
    The full screen bug is there, hope it gets fixed soon. Temporary fix will be to use Borderless Gaming App.
  27. Azeriel
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Breathtakingly complex...this game can not be more perfect even if the gods themselves crafted it.

    I've been playing video games for around 18 years now and all this time has left me jaded towards the medium. I've found it increasingly harder to find games that can capture my enjoyment and provide me an awe inspiring experience that can take me away from the real world like when I was    Breathtakingly complex...this game can not be more perfect even if the gods themselves crafted it.

    I've been playing video games for around 18 years now and all this time has left me jaded towards the medium. I've found it increasingly harder to find games that can capture my enjoyment and provide me an awe inspiring experience that can take me away from the real world like when I was younger. Nier Automata is one of those rare gems in gaming that brings me back to why I fell in love with the medium in the first place. Nier is the only game since the Witcher 3 that had me blink and 10 hours had passed without my noticing. Yoko Taro and his team have created a masterpiece that nobody should miss.

    I will start by saying that I haven't played a Yoko Taro directed game before, but I have heard a lot of great things about his weird world that he has created that links between multiple games and franchises (Nier/Drakengard respectively) so I was really excited when I heard that Square decided to give him a good budget and a very well known studio for their character action games (Platinum) to make a sequel to the original Nier from the previous generation. So without any doubt and after hearing that it got a PC release I instantly purchased it, because I was fascinated by what Yoko Taro could do.

    And what a fantastic job he and his team at Platinum Games have done. A game that shouldn't be passed on by ANYONE, because it does something that I, personally, haven't encountered in a game before (which I won't spoil here, because you HAVE TO experience it yourself).

    Imagine a Platinum game that has exquisite combat, a director that is so masterful in how he presents the story giving small information and tidbits as you go along and a soundrack by a composer that is well known (Keiichi Okabe) that you take a few moments from playing the game just to listen to the music..it's THAT GOOD.

    I won't go much into the story of the game, because it's very easy to spoil, but the story and overarching plot is so well done and it makes you question a lot of things about humanity, emotions, life itself and many other things.

    This has been an eye opening experience that I will never forget. From the amazing soundtrack by Keiichi Okabe to the wonderful directing and story by Yoko Taro and the combat by Platinum games..they all mesh together to create one of the best Action RPG's that I have ever played. Yes, the fetch quests can be tedious and grinding can be a pain at times to achieve everything this game has to offer, but I did not waver and was fascinated by this world.

    I will now post a quote from Jim Sterling's review that resonated with me so much that I cannot state it better as an ending to this lenghty review:

    "Nier itself is important. It is, as far as I’m concerned, historically significant in terms of its design and the way in which it uses the framework of a videogame to tell an evolving story. If I had my way, every budding game developer would play this game to the point of acquiring endings A, B, C, D, and E before acquiescing to its final and alarmingly direct request.

    Few games are able to showcase the power of the medium like Nier: Automata.

    If history forgets this game, then **** history."    … Expand
  28. rockjeter
    Apr 17, 2019
    10
    You got a Royal Edition FF15, which got sloppy story and they give up dlc to explain all the **** now. Create more problem.

    And Nier Automata GOTY, which got great story and thoughtful meaning.
    I guess it's not that hard to choose then.
  29. RaymondSaint
    Oct 23, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I ever played.
    Sorry.
    I take my words back. THE best game I ever played. And I have strong suspicion it is the best game ever and will remain such.
    The soundtrack is a masterpiece by itself too.
  30. ChojWaBom
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    This game is pure awesomeness, combat system is great, and superfluid ( IF you are fan of DmC, MGR or even Bayonetta you cannot miss this game ) and newcomers can play it also without knowing Nier
    Nier Automata is one of the greatest game I've ever played; the story is so much engaging with a lot of hidden messages and plot twisted; open world feel great, the combat system is one of my    This game is pure awesomeness, combat system is great, and superfluid ( IF you are fan of DmC, MGR or even Bayonetta you cannot miss this game ) and newcomers can play it also without knowing Nier
    Nier Automata is one of the greatest game I've ever played; the story is so much engaging with a lot of hidden messages and plot twisted; open world feel great, the combat system is one of my favourites, you can create as many combos as you like. Also, the thing that keeps me playing for hours without getting bored are the soundtracks; I can't find any others game that has this kind of music that is so epic. The game running 2k/60fps smoothly in my PC
    Resolution fix: Download Borderless Gaming and Enjoy
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Graphic: 10/10
    Story:10/10
    Soundtrack: 11/10
    Overall: 10/10 ( If I can grade 100/10 I'm still giving it 100) best game ever
    This game by far is the greatest Yoko Taro game that I enjoyed
    I'm not recommended this game if you have a job or school, u will get addictive enough to drop all your life behind and finished it
    Best game of the year confirmed will play it again and again and again, money well spent
    GOTY Confirmed    … Expand
  31. Irregular
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    This is one game that everybody should play, it's a perfect storm of talent that happens so extremely seldom. Hidden under what just looks like a generic Japanese hack and slash is an incredible experience that you just have to play to be a part of.

    A clear 10.
  32. Dreizehn
    Jun 14, 2017
    10
    This is probably one of the best well-done and mature games I have ever played. The issues suffered by their characters are very tough & philosophical, and show deep questions and thoughts about rich human concepts like existence, family and solitude. I am amazed.
  33. Aelyn
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    I am a man of few words. Remember playing something incredibly good in your childhood? This game makes you feel exactly the same.

    + Interesting story, great atmosphere (if you care about post-apocalyptic worlds) and astounding music. + Fast-paced gameplay, presented as a mix of different genres. + The game supports all resolutions (e.g. 3440x1440) and has MSAA anti-aliasing, which is    I am a man of few words. Remember playing something incredibly good in your childhood? This game makes you feel exactly the same.

    + Interesting story, great atmosphere (if you care about post-apocalyptic worlds) and astounding music.
    + Fast-paced gameplay, presented as a mix of different genres.
    + The game supports all resolutions (e.g. 3440x1440) and has MSAA anti-aliasing, which is a pretty rare thing for console ports (be careful to properly configure your settings: x8 or even x4 MSAA* is extremely demanding* thing).

    - There's a chance that some people will find this game less enjoyable without a gamepad. While a keyboard/mouse support is not that bad, it's still far from perfect.
    - At this moment (20 March 2017) there's an issue with fullscreen mode. If you have a monitor with resolution higher than 1920x1080, you need to:

    a. Enable windowed mode and use "Borderless Gaming" application. Please remember to not download 3rd-party software from any suspicious websites − either buy it on Steam or get it for free on GitHub.
    b. Use a fix for fullscreen mode. To install the fix, search "FAR (Fix Automata Resolution)" on Steam forums.

    *If you have a low-performance PC, be sure to disable anti-aliasing and use post-processing AA instead (SMAA or FXAA via Reshade).    … Expand
  34. xdrain
    Dec 18, 2019
    10
    Its just a WONDERFUL GAME... a game of the year.the story its awesome and music is glory. So joyfull of playing hack n slash pure magic.
  35. dreadcannibal
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    PROS CONS LIST:
    pros:
    1.animations are superb 2.the music is good 3.story is engaging 4.gameplay is insanely fun 5.characters are mostly loveable 6.cutscenes are so cool you will jump off the window 7.atmosphere 7.main character is awesome cons: 1.not all dialogues are voiced 2.some objects tend to pop in in the distance (buildings, plants etc.) notes: *game is more    PROS CONS LIST:
    pros:
    1.animations are superb
    2.the music is good
    3.story is engaging
    4.gameplay is insanely fun
    5.characters are mostly loveable
    6.cutscenes are so cool you will jump off the window
    7.atmosphere
    7.main character is awesome

    cons:
    1.not all dialogues are voiced
    2.some objects tend to pop in in the distance (buildings, plants etc.)

    notes:
    *game is more enjoyable with a controller but still playable with keyboard and mouse
    *this is an open world action rpg
    *NOT RECOMMENDED FOR SJW XD    … Expand
  36. 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
  37. frjolito911
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Fresh air on the current garbage video game industry we have It has a lot of 90s Best games elements
  38. danielmmy
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    Simply put: Masterpiece. From gameplay to story an awesome work of art and don't even get me started on the soundtrack! The only problem is with the port, but having played the game from start to finish with all main endings it did not subtracted from my experience at all and they will probably fix it eventually.
  39. XiXil1337
    Jun 14, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Одна, из самых лучших игр типа слешер. Все в ней Отлично, и геймплей и сюжет и оптимизация, все на высшем уровне! 10/10… Expand
  40. nyeven
    Dec 28, 2018
    10
    An absolute game designer masterpiece with a masterpiece tier story. A must play for everyone.

    A word of caution: this is a game with multiple endings. Don't ALT+F4 the game when you get to the first credits roll. Let them play out. Okay, back to the review. Even though I'm going to list a few negatives, the game deserves a perfect rating when you take it into context. This is    An absolute game designer masterpiece with a masterpiece tier story. A must play for everyone.

    A word of caution: this is a game with multiple endings. Don't ALT+F4 the game when you get to the first credits roll. Let them play out.

    Okay, back to the review.

    Even though I'm going to list a few negatives, the game deserves a perfect rating when you take it into context.

    This is primarily a hack and slash third person shooter, but the game subtly changes genres throughout the whole game! It ranges from platformer to top down bullet hell shooter!

    The graphics, the atmosphere, the setting, the voice acting and general execution is top notch. There is not much to praise without spoiling the game.

    The only downsides are that the actual hack and slash combat is not that deep. At least for me who played on normal difficulty. But, on the other hand, that might be a good thing because you can fool around with the builds and play with the one that is most fun to you!

    The worst thing that happened to me was one situation when I played for solid 15 minutes before the previous save, and I encountered a mini boss. Everything was going well, I downed him to 10%, when suddenly he for the first time initiates an undodgeable grab move where he grabs you and one shots you...... Not fun...

    But in spite of all those downfalls, the emotional impact the whole story and the ending has are mind blowing.

    I recommend watching this Extra Credits video (link: https://youtu.be/rxC0iIdkO6o ) up to the point of 4:23 when he announces spoilers. Then, I recommend watching the rest of the video after you complete the game. I can't really say when exactly because that would spoil stuff, but the real ending should come around the 20 something hour mark.

    Then I recommend watching this video: https://youtu.be/UiOTSKBy6ME

    Enjoy!    … Expand
  41. Critics2017
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Favorite game of our time. Passed it more than once on STEAM, I spent 70 + hours. Gameplay is very dynamic and does not get bored.

    Yoko Taro is a Г Е Н И Й
  42. Mandra
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    IMPORTANT : Don't stop after the first playthrough or you'll only have played like 10% of the game! Just load your save after you finished to start the second playthrough which is different from the first.
    Hope you enjoy this beautiful game!
    1) Very engaging and deep story : 6/10 2) Simple yet fun RPG elements : 7/10 3) Feels-good-man combat system : 8/10 4) Probably one of the most    IMPORTANT : Don't stop after the first playthrough or you'll only have played like 10% of the game! Just load your save after you finished to start the second playthrough which is different from the first.
    Hope you enjoy this beautiful game!

    1) Very engaging and deep story : 6/10
    2) Simple yet fun RPG elements : 7/10
    3) Feels-good-man combat system : 8/10
    4) Probably one of the most beautiful OST of 2017 : 9/10
    5) Multiple endings for deeper background and feeling like playing another game after the end credits : 10/10    … Expand
  43. TheTG
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    One of the best game i have ever played, absolute god tier gameplay and god performance. one of the best game i have ever played in my life. Great character design and music. All hail YOKO TARO!
  44. nonsensu
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've played to date.

    NieR: Automata couples Yoko Taro's amazing direction/writing together with some of the best gameplay PlatinumGames has developed to date. The story is emotional and engaging, and spans over multiple playthroughs of the game. The characters in NieR's universe are believable and have motives behind their actions- the androids and machines    Easily one of the best games I've played to date.

    NieR: Automata couples Yoko Taro's amazing direction/writing together with some of the best gameplay PlatinumGames has developed to date. The story is emotional and engaging, and spans over multiple playthroughs of the game. The characters in NieR's universe are believable and have motives behind their actions- the androids and machines have more personality to them than actual human characters in other games. The combat has a ton of depth, as expected of any game developed by PlatinumGames. You could spend the entire game mashing heavy and light attacks, or you could dive in deep and learn combos and different chip builds. It offers plenty in terms of difficulty settings, from the game nearly playing itself up to being killed in one hit from any enemy. NieR: Automata provides as little or as much challenge as you want it to.

    However, the PC port is where things are more than questionable. The game doesn't have the best graphics out there, and the port is iffy at best. Running it on a GTX 970 at 1080p, I often struggled to get 60 FPS above medium graphics. Hopefully we'll see a performance patch from Square Enix in the near future, as it would pretty much perfect the entire experience.

    In the end, NieR: Automata is the big break Yoko Taro finally deserves. This game is the best he's directed to date, and hopefully we see more of his work in the future.

    Final Score: 10/10    … Expand
  45. AresP
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    Great gameplay, Great soundtrack, Great story ... 10/10, what a game. Surely one of the best 2017 games so far, Square Enix must support the game further and release some DLCs as the story is very interesting!
  46. newrandomage
    May 20, 2017
    10
    The stronger contender for this year's GOTY for the moment (probably tied with Persona 5), Nier:Automata is the desired masterpiece that Yoko Taro strived for. This game consists of the most perfectly executed genre blend ever: JRPG, Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Platformer, Hack and Slash and so forth, all tied together by a breathtaking and deep story. The post apocalyptic open world that isThe stronger contender for this year's GOTY for the moment (probably tied with Persona 5), Nier:Automata is the desired masterpiece that Yoko Taro strived for. This game consists of the most perfectly executed genre blend ever: JRPG, Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Platformer, Hack and Slash and so forth, all tied together by a breathtaking and deep story. The post apocalyptic open world that is presented is full of secrets and interesting characters. Any further explanation about the plot and how it works together with this insane amount of genres that are being interchanged between each other would be a spoiler, and the bosses that you encounter deserve the same treatment; they are unforgettable. If you buy a game in 2017, it should be Nier:Automata.… Expand
  47. Jaqen_Hgar
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best games of 2017 and now has come to PC.
    Played the game without a single crash, lag issues or any resolution problem. Constant 60 FPS at 1080p and 4k, so this time Square Enix did a good job in the PC port. That being said some people have issues but that is just problem with their own PC's, not the game.
    Played for around 13 hours and the game is incredible,    This is one of the best games of 2017 and now has come to PC.
    Played the game without a single crash, lag issues or any resolution problem. Constant 60 FPS at 1080p and 4k, so this time Square Enix did a good job in the PC port. That being said some people have issues but that is just problem with their own PC's, not the game.

    Played for around 13 hours and the game is incredible, 10/10 soundtrack, really good fighting system easy to learn and satisfying that feels fast and smooth at the same time, the main story is excellent and the secondary missions really helps you (not like other games where secondary missions are filler material).

    Overall the game is Game of The Year contender and is a strong 9.5/10, the only issue is in some cutscenes that go down to 30 fps but aside that the rest is perfect.    … Expand
  48. DanielPeled
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would have given this game a 10 even if the gameplay wasn't great, because I enjoy all of Yoko Taro's stories. The gameplay is pretty satisfying for most of the game however, and slightly underwhelming when playing as 9S. However the soundtrack, the songs, and the plot are great. It would be a bit better I think if they left some major plot points less ambiguous, but I guess that's Yoko Taro for you.
    The bad thing is the ending section with the credits needs to be easier offline. I am pretty good at bullet hell games, but for the ps4 controller it was hard for me to navigate the last scene. I had to go onto multiplayer. Collapse    … Expand
  49. Fullmetal_chan
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    There`s not much to say about such great game. It is really fun to play. Plus OST`s are just insane. Game deserves solid 9/10 aside all performance issues. Compared to MGR:R, NIER have a too simple combo system that didn't really touched my hearth. Still miss those combos tho. Thank you very much "Platinum Games" for such amazing game.
  50. savegaming
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    well i can tell you al kinds of stuff why you should buy this game, but the most important thing of all is simply kickass music and a Dynamic Skirt 10/10
  51. Marigoldran
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Very, very good game. Music is awesome. And I'm only about 4 hours in and I'm confused as hell, but in a good way.

    It's a very confusing game. But it's very, very good. I'm actually having trouble making myself attack some of the "enemies" because I would feel bad about it afterwards. And I play Dark Souls. So yeah. It's one of those games.
  52. THeGocch
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Nier is one of my all time favorite games, and the sequel Automata does not disappoint. I love the soundtrack, the story, and the gameplay. This is a triumph and I can only pray for more.
  53. your_neighbour
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    What is there more to ask for when there is hot waifu with fanservice pantsu shots? Nothing, you cannot ask for anything else. On the serious side very good story telling and very stylized character design.

    The stories are pretty amazing overall, talking about anything beyond the first part will almost certainly guarantee spoilers. And just remember that mackerels are poisonous to    What is there more to ask for when there is hot waifu with fanservice pantsu shots? Nothing, you cannot ask for anything else. On the serious side very good story telling and very stylized character design.

    The stories are pretty amazing overall, talking about anything beyond the first part will almost certainly guarantee spoilers. And just remember that mackerels are poisonous to androids so if you are smart you won't eat mackerels.

    Just when you thought you know everything the WAIT THERE IS MORE moment comes up, then you play for a few more hours then you thought you have finally found the truth then WAIT THERE IS MORE. Classic Yoko Taro surprise.    … Expand
  54. PrinceNoctis
    Jun 2, 2017
    10
    It's a masterpiece, a permanent landmark in gaming industry, a Potential GOTY 2017! the story,amazing soundtrack,the horrifying post apocalyptic world I can go on,this game is worth every gamer's time and It's a must buy
  55. OccamsRazor
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best games that I have played in the last couple of years. The story is compelling, the soundtrack is awesome and the game-play is fast & fun. Its true true that your PC needs muscle power to run this optimally, but if it is, you will not want to miss the experience.
  56. GenioGege
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    I'll try making it spoiler free and as "review-y" as possible, though this game is not easy to treat like any other game.
    NieR: Automata's PC porting has not been one of the best, though it didn't affect my experience (note that I have a very high end PC).
    Graphics are not outstanding, but I've never seen any Japanese developer caring for realistic graphics, so shove off    I'll try making it spoiler free and as "review-y" as possible, though this game is not easy to treat like any other game.
    NieR: Automata's PC porting has not been one of the best, though it didn't affect my experience (note that I have a very high end PC).
    Graphics are not outstanding, but I've never seen any Japanese developer caring for realistic graphics, so shove off graphic-complainers.
    The gameplay is fluid, fast and really enjoyable, with different mechanics and it's really challenging, especially at the very beginning.
    But now let's talk about the reason I personally love this game: the story. I mean, the storytelling is amazing, and it is only the mask of a deeper, hidden meaning and moral that shows itself only after a few hours and becomes more consistent and influencing as the plot progresses. Yoko Taro gave his characters, machines and androids, who should be emotionless "dummies", the capacity to evolve, to experience sensations, to investigate the meaning of life and of death. I won't go further to avoid spoilers, but I think this game, if fully understood, is easily Game of The Year due to the perfect combination of a great storytelling with high levels of deepness, outstanding gameplay and also a great soundtrack, placed to perfectly fit the situations and giving the scenes a moving atmosphere at times.
    Give it a try, it'll change how you see the world!    … Expand
  57. Kosama
    May 19, 2018
    10
    Uff uno de los mejores juegos de pc del año pasado, la música del 10, jugabilidad de 10 y 2B de 10 :3
  58. SABlister
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    Nier: Automata is a great game with a wonderful story and extremely enjoyable and varied gameplay. From very hard hitting emotion notes to some great humor the story very often leaves you guessing at what's next and providing one of, if not the most heartfelt ending sequence in recent memory. This doesn't make it perfect, it has some technical issues and the start could turn some playersNier: Automata is a great game with a wonderful story and extremely enjoyable and varied gameplay. From very hard hitting emotion notes to some great humor the story very often leaves you guessing at what's next and providing one of, if not the most heartfelt ending sequence in recent memory. This doesn't make it perfect, it has some technical issues and the start could turn some players off by lacking save functions for the first 25 to 45 minutes depending on fast you rush through the first section. But the downsides pale in comparison to how many amazing elements this game has in every aspect.… Expand
  59. Miles96
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply a great game, in the early hours I felt very excited and happy, but as I went through the story things changed, the emotion turned into intrigue, and happiness in distress, getting to the point where I feared move along. To avoid spoilers I will say that only playing about 7 hours you do not know anything about the game.
    A masterpiece, with one surprise after another 10/10 *
    * Leaving aside optimization problems, obviously.    … Expand
  60. Zuha
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    There is just one word: Masterpiece, you have to play it.
    The only thing I will add is that you shouldn't expect a fully developed hack n slash game-play like dmc, bayonetta, ninja gaiden... because there is not.
  61. Tarki
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    just signed in to write this review. Best game ever played. story is deep as hell, soundtracks are astonishing.Especially i liked the action, with variation of weapon types you can get a combination that fits. brilliant
  62. thefinalepic
    May 14, 2017
    10
    Existentialism, Humanity, identity and free will.

    "Why do I exist?" "What is my purpose?" "Who do I live for?" "Who do I fight for?" These are the question that all the characters in this game asks. "Everything that lives is designed to end. We are pertually trapped in a never-ending spiral of life and death" The first line that is spoken out of the game and out of 2b describes    Existentialism, Humanity, identity and free will.

    "Why do I exist?" "What is my purpose?" "Who do I live for?" "Who do I fight for?"

    These are the question that all the characters in this game asks.

    "Everything that lives is designed to end. We are pertually trapped in a never-ending spiral of life and death"

    The first line that is spoken out of the game and out of 2b describes the entire game in an a way that I never found out until I replayed the game.
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    The story and world is told in an artistic way that I cannot describe in text. It is something that you need to experience first hand and I will proudly say that it is a game that every gamer should at least play once in their life time.    … Expand
  63. PilTheGrimm
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    There is only one thing to come at my mind : Awesome, a F*ckin awesome game. First, the story behind this game is amazing and you need to do the game 3 times to have the full story don't stop after the first run REALLY (The runs are differents). Music is an A+ and graphics are wonderful, not so pushed but wonderful. If you're a real gamer your will be seriously amaze by this masterpiece.There is only one thing to come at my mind : Awesome, a F*ckin awesome game. First, the story behind this game is amazing and you need to do the game 3 times to have the full story don't stop after the first run REALLY (The runs are differents). Music is an A+ and graphics are wonderful, not so pushed but wonderful. If you're a real gamer your will be seriously amaze by this masterpiece. Long time I didn't play a game that gave me that feeling. I'm an hardcore gamer (Dark souls series and everything hard) this game on hard mode have been such a wonderful challenge. There is 5 real ends to this game so don't stop after the first one you'll not understand the story... you really need to do the A, B, C, D and E ends to understand. C,D and E are available after the third run and you can do them in about an hour. Game of the year...… Expand
  64. A-C
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    This is a landmark for the gaming industry on how to deliver a game.............. just play it and the first ending is but the ending to the first part of the Prologue, the second ending is the second part of the Prologue. Then and only Then the game truly starts
  65. LeRedempteur
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    NieR Automata est sans aucun doute l'une de mes plus belles expériences de jeu vidéo.

    J'aime particulièrement l'alternance des phases en beat them all et en shoot them up alors qu'en temps normal, je ne suis pas du tout amateur de ce dernier. Mais ici, tout a été savamment dosé pour que l'expérience soit toujours digeste, jamais trop longue. En plus de cela, j'ai été profondément touché    NieR Automata est sans aucun doute l'une de mes plus belles expériences de jeu vidéo.

    J'aime particulièrement l'alternance des phases en beat them all et en shoot them up alors qu'en temps normal, je ne suis pas du tout amateur de ce dernier. Mais ici, tout a été savamment dosé pour que l'expérience soit toujours digeste, jamais trop longue. En plus de cela, j'ai été profondément touché par l'histoire et ces personnages au destin tragique. 2B, 9S et les autres... si aucun d'eux n'est physiologiquement pas humain, cela ne les empêche pas de dégager une profonde humanité. Celle-ci se dévoile progressivement et avec maîtrise, dévoilant tout le spectre de la complexité humaine, avec tout ce qu'elle a de plus beau et sombre. Amour, haine, vengeance, dévotion, sacrifice, foi... autant de facettes qui nous sont dévoilées par ces êtres doués d'émotions.

    Par-dessus tout, j'ai été touché par le message d'amour adressé directement aux joueurs par PlatinumGames et Yoko Taro. Selon moi, NieR Automata restera dans les mémoires (en tout cas, à coup sûr dans la mienne) pour un très long moment, méritant d'être analysé et traité plus en profondeur, avec plus de recul... celui du temps. Peut-être que tout le monde ne sera pas touché comme moi je l'ai été, mais ce jeu est à faire au moins une fois, vous passerez à coup sûr un bon moment avec lui.

    Merci PlatinumGames, merci Monsieur Yoko Taro, je tiens là l'une de mes perles de cette année 2017, et sans hésitation... de ma vie de joueur.

    À vous de jouer !    … Expand
  66. koonnae741
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    10/10 For me
    story 10/10
    texture 10/10
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    ***SOUNDTRACK 10/10***
    control 10/10
    Over all 61/60 (+1 for me)
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  67. Breezewind
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    I found it to be probably one of the very best games I've ever played in my 25 years of gaming. NieR:Automata is simply mastery of the videogame medium and archievement in storytelling. I can wholeheartedly recommend this game for everyone.
  68. kangwonman
    May 17, 2017
    10
    Heart breaking story of most attractive characters, and one of the best OST ever made.

    Even there's are many cons on this game, like minor res&frame issue, doesn't matter at all.
  69. jrpgmaniac201
    May 31, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been a fan of JRPGs since i played one of the Tales series from bamco, but never i have encountered a game that's both cool and emotional. This game perfectly express each and every moment during your gameplay, from the curiosity of entering a amusement park in a post apocalypse timeline to the last moments of your life leading to an inevitable death. IMO this is one of PlatinumGames' strenghts, since Metal Gear Rising they have hit the mark in the soundtrack, you can feel every moment as if you're living on it. In terms of storytelling, Yoko Taro may have created his greatest work in my honest opinion, the plot was perfect, the different perspective is perfect, the slight but great freedom of choice is amazing, even if its just for the joke endings still. NieR: Automata is no doubt my GOTY, Game of the Generation even. Out of the all reviewed games in metacritic, i think this game deserves to be on top of the list, this game is just to perfect to this imperfect world.… Expand
  70. bramon
    Jan 24, 2019
    10
    Game that should have never been produced...
    This game may have bad graphic, strange form of gameplay, bad optimization, being too "Japanese like" But this is not what you should looking for in this masterpiece. Soundtrack, story, the minor details that complete experience, the good written characters, and advice for humanity that what are the strongest parts of this game.
  71. MrBananaBrain
    Aug 6, 2017
    10
    Japaneses proved again that they create best story singleplayer games. It's hard to remember when last time game gave me such an emotions. After first walkthrough it was a good game 8/10. Second route it was - wow - 9/10. After third route i cried hard - unquestionable 10/10. And then "true ending"....oh my God, unforgettable experience. Truly masterpiece. This game is so deep, so heavy:Japaneses proved again that they create best story singleplayer games. It's hard to remember when last time game gave me such an emotions. After first walkthrough it was a good game 8/10. Second route it was - wow - 9/10. After third route i cried hard - unquestionable 10/10. And then "true ending"....oh my God, unforgettable experience. Truly masterpiece. This game is so deep, so heavy: it surprise you every time when you start thinking you've got it. People who worry about gameplay should relax and try. It's hard to say that this is hack'n'slash or any other genre, it's just a game which enjoyable to play in. But, of course, it wasn't so great without soundtrack. Absolute diamond. Before Nier Automata, best game's OST for me was Silent Hill OST from Akira Yamaoka. Now i'm not sure wich is best. Every track is unique. I just want to say Thank you for mr. Yoko Taro and everyone who made this game. It was amazing wonderful 103 hours of my life, i enjoyed every single minute of it!… Expand
  72. Shakeys
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    The story and soundtrack for this game are phenomenal. I still get some of the music stuck in my head and its been a month since I finished the DLC content. The combat is very reminiscent of Bayonetta - although more simplified, it's still a very fun experience. For friends I've recommended this game to, some have shied away due to the revealing appearance of 2B (the female android seenThe story and soundtrack for this game are phenomenal. I still get some of the music stuck in my head and its been a month since I finished the DLC content. The combat is very reminiscent of Bayonetta - although more simplified, it's still a very fun experience. For friends I've recommended this game to, some have shied away due to the revealing appearance of 2B (the female android seen on most media,) but those who've given the game a shot have all enjoyed the game to their own surprise. This game is a real gem and is my personal favorite of 2017 so far.… Expand
  73. fitzy-1982
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    Game of the generation.

    Game as art.

    Sensational music.

    A privilege to play.

    Thank you. Thank you.

    Haven't been this moved by a game in a long time.
  74. Faultlash
    Aug 14, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Best game of the year so far. It has some minor technical issues but the gameplay and the story are fantastic. Art-design is top-notch and music is gorgeous.
  75. Jub1337
    Aug 14, 2017
    10
    Nier: Automata is one of the best games I've ever played. Even though the PC Port is **** the game knows how to tell a good story with lovable characters. You should play the side-mission and get all relevant endings for the best experience.
  76. ayush42
    Sep 9, 2017
    10
    Great game. Loved playing it. One of the best part of this game was the background music, the fighting system and the inner consciousness which got developed overtime in this game as the game progressed. Apart from that, the game is very vast with many side quests in it and there is a lot more to explore in this game. If you haven't played it, go and play it now because this game is "A joyGreat game. Loved playing it. One of the best part of this game was the background music, the fighting system and the inner consciousness which got developed overtime in this game as the game progressed. Apart from that, the game is very vast with many side quests in it and there is a lot more to explore in this game. If you haven't played it, go and play it now because this game is "A joy forever."… Expand
  77. YossaBlackMage
    Sep 22, 2017
    10
    There is no way a few words written here would ever do this game justice. I won't go in depth repeating all the reasons this game has been praised as an artistic masterpiece. Although there are people for whom this game didn't work, the majority seem to have come away feeling like they have experienced something special and unique. There is a quote going around that I think was from aThere is no way a few words written here would ever do this game justice. I won't go in depth repeating all the reasons this game has been praised as an artistic masterpiece. Although there are people for whom this game didn't work, the majority seem to have come away feeling like they have experienced something special and unique. There is a quote going around that I think was from a reviewer who said 'if history forgets this game, then f**k history'. And I believe that the videogame community at large and videogame journalists aren't actually capable of praising this game enough. Individuals can do it justice, especially some of the heartfelt youtube reviews, but the masses? For this reason I think, in spite of the 'masterpiece' and 'groundbreaking' rhetoric being used by some, Nier: Automata will become one of the - if not the most - underrated game ever created.

    Play this game. You are doing yourself a huge disservice if you pass it up as you will be missing a truly unique and moving experience. Couple of caveats though. Play it with a gamepad. If you don't have one, buy one. Also, download the FAR mod program that fixes a number of issues. The PC port wasn't handled well, but get a pad and the mod and it's all good.    … Expand
  78. JessTurner
    Feb 12, 2018
    10
    Extraordinary. Very little in _any medium_ comes close to this. Its creators have... become as gods.

    My only complaint: levels serve no purpose in a game like this, really in no game other than table top games and text based games where technological limitations required a RNG to essentially play for you since there was no means of performing combat yourself. Instead levels completely    Extraordinary. Very little in _any medium_ comes close to this. Its creators have... become as gods.

    My only complaint: levels serve no purpose in a game like this, really in no game other than table top games and text based games where technological limitations required a RNG to essentially play for you since there was no means of performing combat yourself. Instead levels completely destroy the replay value of the game and the entertainment value of completionist playing since you become totally overpowered compared to whatever level the enemies were set at.

    Proposal: allow difficulty to be entered as a number for 'damage multiplier'.

    People giving this other than 9+: did you beat it the 4 times required to see the full story? It gets _way better_, and you also need to read some key data files for the really deep story.    … Expand
  79. tomato1982
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    The more I think about this game after the event the more i realise what a masterpiece it is, and how it stands head and shoulders above whatever else i've played.
  80. eeDymon
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Despite people complaining about technical difficulties, to me the game worked perfectly. It's actually one of the best games I've played this year. Intensely deep and emotionally rich. Tons of plot twists
  81. Tvoi_batya
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    This was the best game in my life. I never ever enjoyed single player game in my life this much.
  82. wpadka
    Nov 19, 2017
    10
    One of the best Games i ever played 10/10. I know that this game have some cons like pretty bad port and bugs but plot,world,music make up everything. Long time i didnt think so long about game after ending it. This game is made in it own unique style and this is made in the best possible way. This game is must to play. I hope that now there will be more gameslike this.
  83. maximilianyuen
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best game I ever played. Or the best one.

    Beautiful, fun, engaging, story rich, surprise twist. And have the best game OST ever.

    The only problem for me is that once I beat everything there's little to no replay value after about 100 hours. But hell it's totally worth the most expensive package you paid for.
  84. Balager47
    Nov 25, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I could discuss things like the combat system (fun) the animations(superb), the music (fantastic), 2B's butt (also fantastic), the PC controls (this is how you properly do them) or the optimalization (this is NOT how you do it), but that would be irrelevant. In fact, almost everything about Nier Automata is irrelevant when a rude emotionless robot mourning an irritating and slightly racist robot's death can make you cry. And it absolutely will. The game has some strong points and some issues as well. But it also has a soul.… Expand
  85. alekseyburakov
    Nov 26, 2017
    10
    Уже давно меня ничего не могло поразить. Кино, книги, аниме, сериалы, комиксы, манга, ранобэ, Казалось бы, всё, изжили своё творцы. Так и было... пока не появилась Nier Automata
  86. redne7
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    I have played many games in the past. This is the first game that evoked such strong emotion from me that after finishing it, I used chapter select to go back and finish the many quests that I ignored in the first playthrough. And I savored every little interaction between the main characters during these quests.

    The only other experience comparable to this one that I can recall was    I have played many games in the past. This is the first game that evoked such strong emotion from me that after finishing it, I used chapter select to go back and finish the many quests that I ignored in the first playthrough. And I savored every little interaction between the main characters during these quests.

    The only other experience comparable to this one that I can recall was playing through FF7, MGS1, and watching Neon Genesis Evangelion. But back then I was still a teenager so I was easily impressed. Now I'm in my thirties.

    One thing that I regret was letting the costume design and fan-service aspect of the game mislead me into underestimate the game initially. What I had dismissed as lazy-writing and cliched dialogues during some of the scenes turned out to be pure gold.

    The mechanics aspects of the games are far from flawless, as many review sites will tell you, but to me, judging this game based on things like how much it scores in the graphics or music department (which is epic) is completely missing the point. Nonetheless, I do want to mention one technical point of the game that completely blew my mind: the animation of the female characters. Such elegance, style, and beauty. Hats off to the mocap actors and animators. If this cannot be called art, I don't know what can.

    To summarize, this is a game that transcends the norms, and pushes games as an (albeit young) art form forward. It will be a yardstick that future titles will copy from and be compared against.    … Expand
  87. KesslerE
    Dec 26, 2017
    10
    Ok - I love this game.

    The story in itself is probably one of the best to have ever come out of a game. If there is any reason to buy this game, it should be for the story. But if there's anything to keep you here, it's the gameplay. While it's true some of the "2.5 dimensional" gameplay bits can be somewhat annoying at times, the vast majority of the game takes place in normal 3rd    Ok - I love this game.

    The story in itself is probably one of the best to have ever come out of a game. If there is any reason to buy this game, it should be for the story. But if there's anything to keep you here, it's the gameplay. While it's true some of the "2.5 dimensional" gameplay bits can be somewhat annoying at times, the vast majority of the game takes place in normal 3rd person. The combat is very satisfying, especially when you successfully do a dodge attack.

    This is all without mentioning the visuals. This game is absolutely beautiful. The world you'll find is very immersive.

    Do be warned though - this game takes your emotions directly from your brain and crushes them right in front of your face. So if you don't like that feeling, this probably won't be the game for you.    … Expand
  88. Garpery
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    one of the best game I have played.
    1.excellent action game.
    2.good story
    3.good music
  89. KayNeko
    Jan 22, 2018
    10
    Amazing story, versatile game play and beautiful music.
    Glory to mankind!
    Thank a lot to Yoko Taro for this masterpiece.
  90. Andrea9922
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    perfect game, beautiful story, perfect songs, wow! i never tougth i will love it that much! great work!!
  91. g-of-harrenhal
    Mar 3, 2018
    10
    Stunning game. Amazing Gameplay, unreal soundtrack, addictive as hell. Best game I've played in a long time.
  92. Bananatak
    May 19, 2018
    10
    Mi juego favorito del 2017 increíble estética gráficos MAGISTRAL HISTORIA si jugaste el primer nier este nier automata te llega al corazón amo este juego se ve mejor en pf q en la ps4 pero disfrútenlo cuando salga a Xbox one x se verá mejor aún con el 4K real
  93. pmasterfunk
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Nier: Automata is one of the greatest games I've ever played, and it's all in the story. Mind you, the gameplay is good - a simplified Bayonetta if you will - the music is great, the voice acting is top notch, and the graphics are good. But it's the story that really makes the game memorable.

    There aren't many games that I've played where a story builds and creates a perspective and    Nier: Automata is one of the greatest games I've ever played, and it's all in the story. Mind you, the gameplay is good - a simplified Bayonetta if you will - the music is great, the voice acting is top notch, and the graphics are good. But it's the story that really makes the game memorable.

    There aren't many games that I've played where a story builds and creates a perspective and worldview, only to then shatter those preconceived ideas that were built in the first part of the story, and then not only make me rethink all I thought I knew about the game, but actually ponder on the basic concept of what it means to be human.

    TL;DR: The themes of Blade Runner as a video game, with the action of Bayonetta. If you like neither of those things, what's wrong with you?    … Expand
  94. Galactica
    Sep 30, 2018
    10
    So much variety in gameplay and storytelling.
    Never seen such an unique game with strong character personality build-up.
    Waiting for a Sequel to nier:automata.
  95. Angeleo
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    Игра просто шедевральная. Давно у меня не было состояния, когда от сюжета прям муражки по коже и все это с годной музыкой с вокалом. Единственное что омрачает игру, это посредственная графика и оптимизация. За все время её существования не было НИ ОДНОГО гребанного патча. Square, вы че там озверели что-ли? Вашу игру фиксит фанат, это вообще не норма. Если бы не момент с оптимизацией,Игра просто шедевральная. Давно у меня не было состояния, когда от сюжета прям муражки по коже и все это с годной музыкой с вокалом. Единственное что омрачает игру, это посредственная графика и оптимизация. За все время её существования не было НИ ОДНОГО гребанного патча. Square, вы че там озверели что-ли? Вашу игру фиксит фанат, это вообще не норма. Если бы не момент с оптимизацией, поставил бы Nier: Automata игрой года. Даже учитывая остутствие проработки локаций и других важных частей, для меня эта игра гораздо лучше того-же ведьмака… Expand
  96. Tempelis
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    10/10 simulator of short skirt
    Thank you Square Enix very cool!
    Already got all 5 main endings!
  97. Galvelde
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    A modern masterpiece that completely subverted my expectations. I came for what looked like decent Japanese slasher and got hooked by the incredible story and soundtrack.
  98. dianiche
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Una joya desde donde se lo mire, un hermoso cambio para la rutina diaria de videojuegos.
  99. BulgarianCritic
    Oct 11, 2019
    10
    Even if i may not survive the end of the century i can say with pride that i think this is the best video game of the 21st century.From the story to the music to the characters and to the gameplay i think everything was perfect ( except some technical problems on the pc port but oh well) and this game should be played with a clear state of mind so you can fully understand and enjoy it.AndEven if i may not survive the end of the century i can say with pride that i think this is the best video game of the 21st century.From the story to the music to the characters and to the gameplay i think everything was perfect ( except some technical problems on the pc port but oh well) and this game should be played with a clear state of mind so you can fully understand and enjoy it.And by the end i think you will fall in love with the greatest game created by Yoko Taro and his amazing and talented team.This was truly made with passion and love unlike most triple A games.Loved everything about the game.… Expand
  100. 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.
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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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