NieR: Automata

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1804 Ratings

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  1. maXXXon4ikoff
    Oct 22, 2020
    9
    Ставлю 9 потому что сюжет сложный для понимания, но зачем сюжет когда есть попка 2B?)))
  2. v4vendetta
    Oct 20, 2020
    8
    Its a good game. Quite different than regular hack and slash or shooter games.
  3. 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)
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. MaxmilianKohler
    Aug 27, 2020
    5
    My god, what a B**** this game was to get working well on PC. Gotta mod the heck out of it.

    Unfortunately the raving reviews got my expectations way too high for this game. It's nowhere near as good as people are claiming. Good: Sexy android. Bad: The male android costume is the polar opposite of the female one. It's ugly as hell. Stupid lack of save function made me have to    My god, what a B**** this game was to get working well on PC. Gotta mod the heck out of it.

    Unfortunately the raving reviews got my expectations way too high for this game. It's nowhere near as good as people are claiming.

    Good:
    Sexy android.

    Bad:
    The male android costume is the polar opposite of the female one. It's ugly as hell.

    Stupid lack of save function made me have to replay the first hour of the game multiple times. It also makes it really annoying to tweak and mod the game since you have to play through a good amount of the game before you can get to a section where you can test stuff. And you have to do that over and over.

    Tediously long boss fights.

    The combat isn't particularly appealing. Clanging metal on metal rarely is. The only motivation I have to engage enemies is to level up. Dull. It's frequently mindless, repetitive, and monotonous. And even leveling up isn't rewarding. Nothing significant seems to occur when you gain a level.

    You get a partner at one point and their outfit is very similar to yours, to the point where it's confusing to be able to tell what character you're controlling during some battles. And even more so when they throw in an enemy that also looks extremely similar.

    Another part of the game you're given a different companion and it positions itself between your character and the 3rd party camera, thus blocking your view of your character. Ridiculous.

    Enemies drop items during fights, but those items disappear pretty quickly, so you have to concentrate on both fighting and picking stuff up at the same time. Annoying and dumb.

    For some unapparent reason there's a mouse cursor visible all the time, even after disabling a second one with a mod. And during some parts of the game where you're in a flying combat unit the crosshair it gives you is not highly visible and easily lost track of.

    In other fights it's just pure visual chaos, to the point where you have no idea what's going on.

    At first the way it would lock your camera, switch angles, and remove control from you was just slightly annoying, but then it did it during a fight at it was absolutely awful.

    Then some stupid hacking mechanism continually popping up during a boss battle.

    Navigation and map system is awful. It's very hard to figure out where to go based on the map, and I have to press multiple keys and buttons to get to the map. It's very tedious. Fast travel doesn't unlock till late in the game after you've already had to run back and forth long distances. And it's got nothing to do with realism either, because there are many things about the game that don't even attempt to be realistic. So they just make you run back and forth long distances for no reason. And then at the end of the game they want you to play through the whole thing again to see another ending?! Ha! Yeah right!

    There's a part of the game where I need to get to the top of a tall building. I spend a minute climbing a ladder the whole way up only to find out there is no access to the top via the ladder. This game is awful.

    The item system is very unintuitive. I mostly just ignored it. They don't tell you what anything is or what anything does. You have to look it all up online. Ridiculous.

    They make you press a button to pick up items even though you'll want/need to pick them all up. There are no items you don't need/want to pick up.

    There are regular times where I'm left with no quests and no markers of where to go, and I have to look up online what I'm supposed to do next. And it's not like it's an open world where you can choose what to do. No, there's only one thing for you to do, they just won't tell you what it is.

    I had a bunch of active quests, but apparently I triggered some unobvious point in the storyline and all the quests went away. The game seems designed so that you have to do all side quests as soon as you get them.

    There are major items and upgrades that you would only find either by luck or by learning about it on the internet.

    The production value is fairly mediocre. Many of the characters you interact with don't even have speech, you have to read the text conversation.

    The world visuals aren't appealing, so I don't find enjoyment in exploring and discovering new areas. Most of the game takes place in a few areas that you keep going back to.

    I see people praising the story, but even as an avid science fiction reader I don't find it particularly good. The android characters continually make nonsensical statements about other robots' mental capacity, as if they are drastically different from the androids, even though androids are simply robots in a humanoid body. After watching a full playthrough of the game, there seems to be a number of plot holes.

    The people saying this game is 10/10 are out of their dam minds.    … Expand
  7. NoIdeaName
    Aug 24, 2020
    2
    This game has some extremely frustrating points that made me drop it and here are some examples:
    -One of the first quest depends on a RNG drop and the game don't tell you that, I wasted a lot of time trying to find the item then I looked into a guide and discovered that I had to reload the game to respawn the enemies.
    -I died on the main quest because the character was locked looking at    This game has some extremely frustrating points that made me drop it and here are some examples:
    -One of the first quest depends on a RNG drop and the game don't tell you that, I wasted a lot of time trying to find the item then I looked into a guide and discovered that I had to reload the game to respawn the enemies.
    -I died on the main quest because the character was locked looking at the scenario because of a side quest, the game locked me in position while enemies beat me to death.
    -The personalization of chips isn't satisfactory at all.
    -There is too much walking in the game.    … Expand
  8. Relkad
    Aug 15, 2020
    7
    Good old F'D up japanese warrior philosophy in a good old F'D up universe accompanied by an engaging fighting system
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. eks77ern
    Aug 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The truest masterpiece.
    Magnificent experience, that you can uncover by spending enough time on it.

    Have to finish all 5 main story endings ;)    … Expand
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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).
  20. 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.
  21. claw0231
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Still wonder why this game is not enter 2017 TGA GOTY finalist.
    Outstanding audio and music.
  22. CinderShoiler
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    The game was overrated . It has a lot of disadvantages :
    Not a big world that you can run in 5-8 minutes .
    Total 4 types of weapons . Few game mechanics . Uncomfortable the linear flow . With the inability to even run around the world without a task . There is simply nothing to do in the game after a complete pass . Price . Game landscape, with design and filling with a strong    The game was overrated . It has a lot of disadvantages :
    Not a big world that you can run in 5-8 minutes .
    Total 4 types of weapons .
    Few game mechanics .
    Uncomfortable the linear flow .
    With the inability to even run around the world without a task .
    There is simply nothing to do in the game after a complete pass .
    Price .
    Game landscape, with design and filling with a strong sense of isolation .
    The developers refused to support the game and fix problems with bugs .
    Textures , no matter what anyone says, but they are terrible .

    I can not say that it is terrible , but I can definitely say that it looks raw and unfinished with this overrated quality .    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. Jrson
    May 5, 2020
    7
    A game with good story, but very boring combat. The side quests in this game is certainly better than a lot of games out there. The PC port seems to have some issues with crashing.
  29. 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。
  30. jhollis977
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    Beautiful game, good combat, great story. You should play this if you haven't.
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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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